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Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
. COrrespondence of the Smurna Times.


MR.. EDITOR:-A drunken, worthless yaga.
pond by the name of Elias Powell, is at this
''me prowling about the neighborhood of Du.
iaheys steam saw-mill,-a terror to the female
portion thereof. A few days ago, woman,
whist passing from her residence to that ofone
oil her nelghbors, through woods, was attack
ed oy him. Her screams and cry of murder
were heard at distance, and persons came to
her rescue. or else we know not what the con-
sequences might have been. On their approach
the rascal fled. And since, we are credibly in
formed, he attacked woman in the neghbor-
hood OF Warwick, Nd, and was caught and
Iynched'-receiving good, sound "drubbing."
Some OF the people here are on the watch for
The fellow, and if caught he will be served as
Porter served Dave SchOOly few years ago.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
Library Meeting,
Kent county

Pursuant to adjournment, persons favorable
to forming Library Association met at Wards
Hall, on Friday evening, at 7 o'clock, and or.
ganized by appointing w. R. Cahoon, Esq,
chairman p. t., and ]. w. Savin, secretary D. 1.
The minutes of the last meeting were then
read and adopted.
A report from the committee on Subscrip-
tions and Donations (being the first in order>
was called for. Report submitted which, on
motion, was received, and committee continued.
The committee on Constitution and Bylaws
(being nexD reported a Constitution; which
on motion, was approved, and comnittee dis
charged.
DR.. J. E. Clawson then offered the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, That the members of this Associa.
tion be requested to meet at the call of the
committee on Subscription, for the purpose of
electing officers and organizing.
Adopted.
The meeting, at this juncture, was agreeably
entertained BY Rev. w. ii. Brisbane. who spoke
very zealously for ten or fifteen minutes. r.
ii. Hollis, ESQ.,, strong advocate of the cause,
also spoke at some length.
On motion, five members were added to the
committee on Subscriptions, viz Robert II.
Cummins, DIR. e. d. DALEY, J. w. Savin, Col.
John Eaton and DIR. w. Il. Collins.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
- - J. w SAvIN, Sec'y pro tenn.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

AN IMPROVED LAMP.-Clement b. Smyth ad.
Vertises cheap light; one that will meet the
contingencies of the hard times. 1t is produced
from Rosln oil. The editor of the Gaseue
says:
We have tried ono Of these lamps and give
the result, so that any one can compare the
cost with that OF the light they now use. the
oil sell at 60 cents per gallon. A pint Of rosip
oil costing y cents burned in the largest size
lamp nineteen hours. Il was trimmed twice
gave light almost equal in briliancy TO gas
the quantity we think, equalled six sperm cam
dies. There was still oil enough left in the
lamp to burn, we presume, about four hours
mere. The quality Of the light is unexcep.
tlonable, being soft AID stcader than anv other
we have ever witnessed. Mr. Henry Latimer
who has also compared this light with cam
Phene values 1t for its soldty and freedom from
hickerIng which is injurious 10 the eye, es-
pecIally when reading for long time, and be.
cause the rosin oil may be bought in large guam
tltles-be kept without spelling, and is perfectly
sale. We believe the saving, as compared
with camPhene was about one-half that is IN
say, half pint of rosin oil will burn about ms
long as pint of camph ne and give light
equal in amount. and more desirable on nc. |
count OF The other qualities mentioned. The |
lamps sell as to size, from 81 50 TO So 25.-I
Fer the country this is probably the safest and
cheapest light that has been introduced.
This lamp can be seen by our citizens any
evening at Messrs. Wards g. Gotton's store.
or at Foxwells Hotel.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
DOVER, Dec. 4. 1857.

DOVER, Dec. 4, 1857.
hoBT. D. HoFFEcKER, ESQ,
Editor Smyrna Times:
DEAR SIR'-The statement in your paper by
"One who Knows" respecting the Jimtown
accident IS not true. have, of course, taken
pains to investigate the causes of this accident.
and can assure you that the usual notice whis-
tie 'oGs blown on approaching the road before
the train came in sight, and of course before
any blow for brakes. If Mr.. McWhorter's
hedge obstructs the view of passengers ON the
county road, the only safe course for such pas.
sengers is to stop moment until they can as
certain whether train is approaching. Ifth
driver of the wagon had euen thought of the
rain on this occasion, his own injury and the
'Perllous danger TO many others would certainly
have been avoided.
Yours, S. M. HARRISoroN
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
COrrespOndence Of Me Smurna Time,
TheOrius,
S. M. HARRINGTON.

In his item of news, last week, respecting
the lrishman severely injured near the Depot
sometime slnce' Iheori"s succeeded admirably,
II to make familiar quotations were his main
object in writing; but how the accident -
seems, in the least degree, to "illustrate =" the
assertion that "the Irish are never so much at
peace as when in fght," cannot see for the
life OF me. Can you, Mr.. Editor!
This commonplace remark, with which every
little child is acquainted, was thoughts panaccG.
reckon; else, the afflicted compiler would
have let 1t pass and thus avoided his pains and
strains to make it-apply.
Try Mustard Plaster, BGEswAx,-'twould
do your stomach good-perhaps.
Miss BaIDGET.
In "he Alley" near Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
DELTA Phi HALL, Nov. 28th, 1857.

| WHEREAS, The Great Dsposer of all events,
the Glver and Preserver of our being, has seen
tit to send His minister, Death, to call home to
the skies our brother, WILLIAM M. WATKINS
we, the members of the Delta Phi Literary
Society of Delaware College, bow in humble
submission, and offer the following Resolutions
In testimony of our love for the deceased:
RESOLVED, That in the death of William nj
Watkins, society has lost a man of strict inter.
rlty, the church of Christ an ornament. his
parents dutiful son, and the Delta Phi Society
an earnest supporter.
Resolved That though grief sits weeping in
our hearts for the loss Of one so young, so noble
ana SO true, yet the confidence that Heavens
gales 10 hun were opened, that he has witness
Gu us glores and heard It's welcome haleulahs,
Is thought at once comforting and hopeful.
ReSOtUed, That we deeply sympathize with
the family and relatives from whom our friend
and brother has been taken; in giving him to
the grave they give the object of their fondest
hopes: but, @ there is consolation in The os. |
Surance the grave receives but the mortal. |
whlle the spiritual roams happy in the regions
OF the blessed, where parent may meet son in
perfect love, and friend join friend in purer.
boiler friendship.
ResOtsed. That in respect for the memory of
'ur departed brother, our hall be draped in
mourning for the space of thirty days.
ReSOtUed, That copy of these resolutions
'e sent to the bereaved family, and also for
publication to the American Presbyterian.
Christian Observer, Delaware Republican, Ce-
III Whig and Smyrna Times.
RObt. II. Williams,
q. q. Smith,
q IV
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

WHITE TEETH, Perfumed Breath and Beau
tlful Complexion, can be acquired by using the
"BALM or THOUSAND OVERS" What
lady or gentleman would remain under the curse of n
disagreeahle breath, when by using the " Balm of a
Thousand Flowers" a dentrifice would NOT ONLY
render 1t sweet, but leave the teeth as white as ala
basIer' Many persons do not knew their breath is
bad, and the subject is delicate their friends will
never mention it. Beware of counterfeits Be sure
The bottle Is signed. FETRIDGE & CO., N Y.
For sale by all Druggists.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

V2- Another new sect, under the denomina-
ton of "The Church of the Ancient Faith.
has sprung up all at once in the Highlands of
Scotland. 1t pretends to be more tolerant than
the Free Church or the Roman Catholics, and
lays claim to certain covenanted mercies with
Heaven as its peculur right. The patron saint
is is represented as having been a grandson Of
Fingal. "
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

EUROPEAN NEws.-The four days later news
by the Baltic at New York on Monday, though
very interesting, is not strikngly important
The failures in commercial circles continue
and some of them are for quite large amounts.
but both the banks of England and France are
steadily gaining in bu lion. In England, es-
pecially, the pressure at Bank was gradually
diminishing, and reduction of the rate of dis.
count was intimated as probable. The Baltic
brings but about fjrly- five thousand in coiu-a
mere nothing compared with our specie exports
OF three or four millions within the last three
or four days. further slight decline of cot
ton is reported, with only m,derate saIes.-
This, properly considered, is the most impor
liant feature Of the news. 1t will tend more
man any other cause TO depress cur markets
ana 10 paralyze trade. What we lack in the
export OF our great staples we shall have to
make up In coin, and, that confidence NAV be
inspired, we should keep as much at home as
possible. Flour is reported as higher, with an
Pward tendency. We are inclined, however.
fear this ia but temporary, as we notice that
orn was Is. lower and sinking.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

1SFANrIcIDE AND DEATH OF THE MorHER.-
About one week ago, woman serving as
housekeePer for Jos. Parker, of Dover, Hun.
dred. was taken sick and died before medical
assistance could be obtained. On opening a
trunk subsequent to her death. the body of an
infant was found concealed among some clo-
thing. The deceased woman had given birth
TO the child, and suffered the pangs of death
rather than disclose her real condition. s
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
O B TIL A z V.

Departed this life, Nov. 81, in full hope of a
bissful Immortality, Mr.. BENJAMIN L. COLLINS,
of Smyrna, Del, in the SD year of his age,
and 2Sth of his Christrian course. Another
Christian hero has fallen,-another soldier of
the Cross died at his stand another hea ven.
Iy voice gone to swell the glad song of redeem
ing love.
Bro. Collins was one of the brightest exam.
pies of the Religion Of Christ that has graced
His church in this or any former age. His con.
duct and daily conversation were unpretend-
ing, but beautiful exemplifcatons of the Chris
tian virtues. graces and triumphs, and his death
mighty evidence of the power and efficacy of
our Holy Religion. He lived the christians s
life--he died the christians DEATH Possessing
a mind of rare natural endowments, domestic
virtues which won the love and admiration of
all, and with all tho gracious requirements OF
the Holy Ghost, he merited and received the
esteem, respect snd entire confidence of the
community in which he lived, and, more than
this, the appreciation of his God. He filled
every condition of life with honor and fidelity;
as a husband, kind, affectionate and deeply
sympathetc,-as father, gentle, without mis-
guided indulgence. firm, without severity,-as
a citizen, generous and heroic, without osten-
taiion,-as a friend, truthful, and given TO hos
pitality, and as a follower of Christ, inAexible,
unmovable, GlWGys aboundng in the work of
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
A NEW FEATURE IN BUSINESS.
EUeru Man his OaOn Sales

LlPPINCOTT & Co, One Price Clothing Store,
NO 4Ol Market street, Sd door above Ih street Pha
dephla, would solicit call from those in want OF
CLOTHING, before purchasing elsewhere-as all
our goods are made up expressly for retail Sales and
every article is marked i'll plain figures 50 that all
must buy alike. All goods used in this store are
sponged before making up, and all articles sold will
be guaranteed to be cut and MAJ in the best manner
Remember
40i Market street,
ISAAC LIrrINcOTT. Sd door above lth, B.LwooLsrox
} Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
SMYRNA PRICES CURRENT
CORRECTED WEEKLY FOR TIE TINES.
MI A R RIED

Near Magnolia, on Tuesday, Dec. lst., by
Rev. r. w. Todd, Jesse Mnner and Miss Ra-
che A. Iobb, both of Kent CO., Del. VIII.
mington papers please copy.
On the 25th ult., by the Rev. J. Willis, Mr..
John w. Reynolds of FELTON,, TO Miss Susan,
second daughter of Nehemiah Moore, of Fred.
erica, Del.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

New HoUsE.---Mr. Thomas Mcdowell is
building for himself, on lot purchased of the
Reubell estate, Delaware street, near Metho-
dist, neat frame dwelling, 20 feet front and
running back 33 feet.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
FL SMYDNAs DIslL0,
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1857

THE "TIMES" is published Erery TAusday by
ROBr. D. HoyFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor, at The
Temperance Hall. Smyrna, Del.
TERNS-SuBscRIPrIoN.-O gear, 81 so in advance
or $500 If not paid till end Of the year. No paper
Discontinued until all arrears paid-Only at The
option Of the Publisher.
ADvERTIsNG.-FOr eUery square Of IL lines less first
insertion, so Cts; each subsequent insertion 25 cs-
Liberal arrangements made tOiM yearly. and halt.
yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

or The Fourth Quarterly Meeting for
Smyrna Circuit and Station viii take place
next Saturday and Sunday.-for the former at
Raymond's chapel. as. evm4
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

GF The Election for Mayor in New York.
on on tuesday week resulted in the choice of
Daniel F. Teman the Union candidate, over
Fernando Wood, Democrat, by majority off,
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
DIR. j. E. CLAWSON

having located in Smyrna, Respectfully offs..
mis professional service, in all its brancbes to
the community. 0'a"c"es' 10
VI oFFIcE and Residence, on Main s,roo,
opposite the Upper Hotel" '1ai" street,
Aug. 26, 1857.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10

new Trimming & Variety Store.
liz. q WI. A. OFFLEY.
Respectfully announce to their friends .na
W tne puoHc' thai' having taken the Store recent
ge: y occupied by ANN FARsoN, opposite the I POst
n,nSt te' tney are prepared to furnish, upon the
most reasonable terms, variety Of ''' NC
innings, Gloves, Shoes.
IN nose C0nJectionary and Fancv Ar,icIe.
lhey desire to call attention to their stocE &c
jenkins d Co.'S Green and BIack TE1S u
"hlch they DO not hesitate to prononnco
unrlvalled IN the market
miss r.lc"lar @!, attention will also be paid to
DSESS and CLOAK-MAKING. FN'U ~
Smyrna, Del.,-sIG.3m
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
James HHiffOu
TO DOg-MasterS.

tnrah tavlmg suffered by sheepkillng dogs, notice
Is hereoy given, that | will hereafter sboo, sn',
dog (whether after sheep or noll foun% o. - a"y
farm IN Ap2oquinimnk hundred. near Smvrn:y
Nov. %, ST. JOHN A. CAVENnEn
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
Dwelling to Let.

The undersigned will RENT for the ensuing
year, the Property where she now resides, cor.
ner OF Methodist and Market sts., in Smyrna.
II embraces good two-story Dwelling and
tkltchen, with Stable. Smoke House, Carriaga.
House and Garden.
For particulars, apply to rs
Nov. 25' '57. LYDIA sPRUANCE.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
Cards of Business, &c.
Merchant TaiIOrin0

c,r,% ne undersigned is desirous of extending
To Taumer not'ce to his friends and patrons in The
tooun omn ana surrounding country, that he still
re STTPs pTfeI constantly on hand a good supply of
TDGm, Tt3U siH, CASSlMERES, VESTTNGS md
or%ar am ~ M,MuS, ,ro which he will "make up." 10
O'uef a' 'he soonest practicable period.
Smyrna, Nov 4th, '57-3m 1AiNS'
Smyrna times., 1857-12-10
IRON &c STEEL

"a }oLp and FIRE IRON; Shin and Roo,
NJ orlNES-all sizes HORSE-SIIOFS and
IR0S sllos Nails, nails, and general assorIment f',S of
DECOW y MIDDLETON
ap23.Iy " "'sl St. above Market.
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