Smyrna times., 1858-12-16
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Letter from Dover,
DovER, Dec. 1853.

HOtCC4 biOuI pOGGTs
DovER Dec. 1853.
Sometime has elapsed since ] have had
friendly chat with the ITmes But nnlwith-
standing this apparent dcreictioG. the Times
occupies choice, verlant spot in my heart
NOW, don't this sound sentimental know il
does. and probably had better desist. lest the
Venomed tongue of some wretch or other should
be induced, from unworthy motives, to say hard
things about me.
There is not much news in Dover now. Mr.
Hui'"r' ana thls is one occasion of my protract-
cd silence. 1t is true, the county house is still
In progress, but this, like everything else, has
ceased to be novelty. From present appear
ahces' however, | do not think the contractor
VIII De able TO complete ii by the time stlpula.
lated IN the cOntract-the first dav of Januarv
IL Is going to make a very comfortable aud con-
'eniehl building. The offices are large and
very conveniently arranged-each one beinn
htted up with large cases. sufficient for them.
probably for the next century. Now that We
have this fine building, which We have truly
needed for years past, the next in order | think
apology Tor such an institution. l do hope, for
The good of the community, that the matter
VIII meet the attention which it's Importance
demands.
The Agricultural Society of Kent county
have at last succeeded in securing a verv nice
lot' Just beyond the northern limi: of the town,
on lease for ten years, the property of John
w. Smith, Esq. In order 10 raise funds for the
purpose of fitting up, they have adopted the
" "ilfe-memberShlP" system. Their project has
succeeded so well, as | understand, that they |
have raised in the neishborhood of one thou
sand dollars. fear, however, that this system
Will eventually serve to cripple them, and in
this manner: Those persons who take life.
memberships, as we understand, have the privi.
lege of taking in their whole family to the an.
nual exhibitions. This will certainly curta1
their annual revenue, and probably to an inin.
rlous extent. However, the matter is in the
hands of those who have the interest of the
Society at heart. and feel assured they will
do what they think best in the premises.
am glad to notice, that there has iusl been
monument over the remains of Delayare's Ia.
Tented son, John NJ. Clayton. This is certain.
ly fine specimen of monumental architecture
and speaks well for the architect, Mr.. Struth.
ers, OF Philadelphia, who has very worthily at
ia ned to considerable celebrity in this line =
The base, | believe, is eight by twelve feet,
upon which rest panels, upon which are carved
appropriate Inscriptions. Upon this rests four
double columns supporting four Gothic arches
with keystoncs carved in beautiful devices, re-
presenting the several stations occupied by the ,
cherished dead that on the east, bears the .
'rms OF the State OF his nativity, Delaware; ,
he nerth bears plough; the west a shield
With the stars and the stripes, and the south
'air of scales and a sword. The whole affair Z
$ beautifully executed, and does credit to the
Irtist. !,
The Sunday School of the NJ. F. church de. g
ign having an Exhibition during the present $
winter; and the ladies connected with the same ?
hurch, intend giving Festival, understand. d
Or The benefit of The church. The ladies of q
Dover, it is acknowledged, can't be beat in this t
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ly anticipate a very fine affair, if we may be 81
lowed to judge from the past. q
Business in Dover is still dull, and unless the g
excitement consequent upon the session of Leg :,
lature, seems 10 enlven it, am at loss to h
ivine what will for sometime yet Our town H.
as healthy as ever; no sickness at all that d.
am aware of, except the universally prevail. t,
'g bad colds and coughs.
The Chess-fever which is very prevalent Fl
the country is also rife at Dover a, a.
here has been some talk among the admirers
this thoroughly intellectual game, of organ "a "a
ing a chess-club. We have among US some mi
'ry good players, as understand, and really in.
can see no evil in indulgng in The game. wi
Mr. Editor, have extended this letter far
yond the limit anticipated, and begging your
ID your readers pardon, remain yours, as 70
'er, A NoNY Mous =