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in the easy carriage and Matilda Thomson is
forgotten, save for the sensation the magnif-
cent mourning made"
Hark can it be that they ARE tolling the
bells for Katy - Katy, the little bound girl
From away over the blue hill top it comes -
that low sweet sound Listen how it swels
and strengthens till the whole earth is filed
with the glory of that song
IT'S the angels welcoming Katy home for
Katy has home, though she's only little
bound girl"
But Nell doesn't hear it. Drearily, YEARLY,
she sobs and means on that cold hard grave,
while the chilly night wind lifts her tangled hair
and exposes to the pitiess gaze of the glittering
stars, that wild, pale, sad, wet face
BY STRAY BIRDEE
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A Texas Joke.

The following has been published in major
ity Of the papers in the Union but it will, like
the Sketch Book, bear second or third read
ing. We distinctly remember, that the first
time we perused it, we lost four buttons
During the hardest Of the storm, yesterday,
we took lounge down to the steamboat land
ing. While standing on the bank Of the deep
bayou our attention was drawn to the bottom
of gully, where drunken loafer was stem
ming the torrent, holding on to q root fast an
chored in the bank. The poor fellow, not know
ing any body was near him, was combating his
fate manfuly, and in calculating his chances of
escape, gave utterance to the following:
"Haint this an orful salvation to be placed
in no how ? If [ was O steamboat, a rail, or
wood-pile, I'd be better worth fifty cents on
the dollar than I'd ever be agin Unless Pm
gone case now, there hain't no truth in frenol-
ogy. I've weighed all the chances, like CINE
raj, and only find two that bears in my favor
the first is a skunk hole to crawl into, and the
second is special interposition of Providence !;
and the best chance Of the two is slim; if
only had the chance I'd give premium for
the skunk hole them's my sentiments. If I
could only be mink, muskrat, or water snake,
for about two months, praps | wouldn't mount
the first stump on the other side of the Byou
and flap my wing and crow over everlastin' life
scientifically preserwated But what's the use
of holdin on to this ere root There hain't no
skunk holes in these ere diggins, the water is
gettin taller bout feet, and if my nose was as
long as kingdom, it wouldn't stick out much
longer. Oh, Jerry Jerry your'r gone
sucker, and [ guess your marin don't know
you're out. Poor woman won't she cry her
glasses out of the spektakels when she hears
that her darling Jerry has got the whole of
Buffaler Byou for his coffin What APPLY it is
some philanthroper or member of the humane
society, never had foresight enough to build a
house over this gutter, with steam engine to
keep out the water If they had done it in
time, they might have had the honor of savin a
Teller being but it's all day with you Jerry,
and a big harbor to cast anchor in It's too
hard to go off in this orful manner, when they
knows I oilers hated water ever since was big
enough to know 'twant whiskey, | feel the root
given way, and since don't know prayer
here's a bit of Watts Doxologer; to prove l
died a Christian
"On the bank where dropped the 'WilIer, long
time ago."
Before Jerry got to the conclusion, he was
washed into the bayou within few feet of a
large fiat boat that had just started for the
steamboat; his eye had caught the prospect of
deliverance, and he changed the burden of his
dirge into cry Of Heave to Passenger over
board and sinkin', with belt full of specie
The man who saves me makes his fortune
sure y
Jerry was fshcd up by darkey, and to show
his gratitude, invited Quashey to go up to a
doggery to liquor.
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To the Women of America.

In the name Of all that is sacred and pure in
religion and in womanhood, you are invited to
consider the following facts:
The gold Mines the Norman war, and the love
OF adventure, have attracted multitudeS of our
people to the western slope of the Rocky Noun
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Incidents at Five Points,

There is crowd over at the corner By the
dim hight OF the street lamps. and the lesser light
of two or three candles held aloft, the faces of
the miserable beings gathered there look very
haggard they are clothed in rags; they arc
The Lambertville press. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1858-1???, 1858-12-09
Volume /, Number 6.
8 abbath geaaing,
Frai1ty Of Man:

Frai1ty Of Man.
LET others boast how strong they be,
Nor death nor danger fear
But wen confess, 0 Lord, to thee,
What feeble things we are.
Fresh as the grass our bodies stand
And flourish bright and gay
A blasting wind sweeps DER the land,
And fades the grass away.
Our life contains thousand springs,
And dies if one go wrong;
Strange that harp of thousand strings
Should keep in tune so long.
IT'S God who made and keeps our frame.
In God alone we'lI trust
Salvation to the Almighty Name
That reared US from the duss
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B. d. Blackwell, Publisher.
g oet's g. q q /,
FROM THE NEW JERSEY SIGNAL.
The Sea Gull.

BY MRS. J. H. A.
Ger the heaving bosom of the restless sea
There the wild wind sporteth unbrided and free;
And over the pillows cloud toss'd foam,
Is where the king delighteth to roam
many proud and majestic form,
Now quietly sleeps meath the oceans storm;
But none ever marks the mariners grave,
Save the lone sea gull, of the stormy wave
On the rock-bound coast she buildeth her nest
And teacheth right soon, her young ones to breast
The rough storms of life; and then side by side
They all wing their way DER the ocean wide.
Thou bird of the deep and fathomless sea,
When over its depths thou art flying free,
A dirge then chaunt mid the tempests dark gloom
Ger the gallant sailors deep coral tomb
LAMBERTvILLE, Nov. 1858.
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Troubles.

We should brave troubles as the New England
school-boy braves winter. The school is mile
away over the hill yet he fingers not by the FIRE
but with his books slung over his shoulders, and
his cap tied closely under bis chin he sets forth
to face the storm And when he reaches the top
most ridge, where the powdered snow lies in drifts
and the north wind comes keen and biting, does
he shrink and cover down beneath the fences or
run into the nearest house to warm himself p
No; he buttons up his coat and rejoice to defy
the blast, and losses the snow wreaths with his
foot and So erect and fearless, with strong heart
and rudy cheek he goes on to his place at
school.
Now when the fierce winds of adversely blow
over you, and your life's summer lies buried be-
meath frost and snow, do not inger inactive, or
sink cowardly down by the way, or turn aside
from your course for monetary warmth and shell
ter, but with stout heart and firm step, go forth
in Gods strength to vanquish trouble and to bid
defiance to disaster If there is ever time to-
be ambitious, it is not when ambition is easy,
but when it is hard. Fight in darkness; hight
when you are down; die hard, and you won't
die at ALL That geluthous man, whose bones
are not even muscles, and whose muscles are
pulp-that man issa coward.--H ". Beeeher.
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Kind words are to the heart what odor is to
the senses blessing and a balm. They turn
away wrath not alope but sadness, and nelaa~
choly, and suffering disappear at their gentle
sound, and the word is all the brighter. How
changed would all things seem if no angered
words were spoken How every face would
bear the imprint of Heaven, and every heart
leap to love and trust The blessed m4llenium
promised by Scripture can easily be realized if
We turn all the care from the world, and itnplant
within each breast the seeds of goodwill and
kindness. And if, III 50 great degree, Kind
words leayen and sweeten life, to g lesser, bat no
less degsee, they leaven the hcart of each indi-
vidnal being, and render the soul living mil
leniem. How, tksn should we try to cultivate
kindness and how constantly should kind WORDS
lay upon our hps
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IN / & ( IL i II { q 1t &
"Onlv a Little Bound Girl"


Katy's dying; but what matters that? She's
q only little bound girl" Mrs. Thomson's
tables are full her parlors are crowded with the
elite Of the city, her daughters rustic in silk and
satin~S.so what difference does it make if Katy
is dying, if the garnet is cold, and the cot bed
hard
IT'S a gala night at Mrs. Thomson's. The
Governor has said that in certain month, ON
certain day, all the people within certain limits
shall return thanks to God "for the innumerabe
blessings he has conferred upon them" And
Mrs. Thomson is thanking God thanking God
to the extent of sixty dollars for cakes, eighty
for Wines and thirty for etceteras = thanking
God with gaudy chandeliers, that fill the gilded
rooms with noontide glare, sickly in its very
intensity = thanking God with dances, with
promenades, with loud music.
To be sure, Nelly, the little bound girl, is
hungry -oh so hungry, and her throat is
parched with thirst; but cakes and wine are
not for little bound girls; oh no not for
little bound girls. She's tired, too, is Nell, for
Katy, her baby sister, is dying; and for two
days now has Nell watched increasingly at her
side. Twas a weary, weary watch for Nell,
those long two days. Very quietly has Katy
lain all the time, only enclosing, ever and anon,
her sad blue eyes, and whispering softly, Ma
ma, mama, Katy's tired"
Loudly and clearly the merry thanksgiving
bells ring out on the frosty evening air; and up
to heaven, with the sound, gently floats the
widows prayer the orphans prayer, the prayer
of the poor and lonely, and with them KATY's
SOUL!
Poor Nell, the faring gas was bright below,
but the pale simmer Of the cold moon, as it
peeped through the cracks in the garnet wall,
was the only light that fell upon Katy's golden
hair and thin white face; and had it not been
for one little clear ray, that circled her head as
with a, halo Of glory Nell couldn't have beheld
the sudden Joyous smile that illumined Katy's
face, nor the little bony arms that were so ca
gerly outstretched, as she whispered for the last
time, "Oh mama y
- NELLs ALL ALONE NOW.
Mrs. Thomson's house looks dark and gloomy
the windows are draped in black, and carriages
crowd the street Again comes the peal of the
bells this time in slow and measured accents,
for they are tolling = tolling for the dead
The grim old reaper, tired of the pale sickly
flowers Of poverty, has plucked rose from the
hot-bed Of fashion. See the rosewood coffin
is borne OUT how splendid it looks with its
rich satin lining and costly lace! KATY's was
of pine, and the bells didn't ring for her; but
then she's only a little bound girl" and they
don't ring bells for SUCH The black horses nod
their heads proudly, the long plumes float far
back over the hearse, in graceful waves, and
slowly and majesticaly the stately procession
moves on.
Next Sunday, Mr.. Speakfnc preached fu-
neral sermon. The Thomson's sob historically,
and wipe their weeping eyes " with their new
" hundred dollar handkerchief, just from Paris, !"
and cry and wall in Brodie's last" ride home
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Tis wfetehssl hou7e indeed that love cannot
make attractive, cannot even heaasifg, to the
mind who feIs the sway. II may have a leaky
roof and no floor; it may have ragged walls
through which winters chilling snow can siftf
it may even have smokey chimney, and yet
happiness may dwell there if love will; and jey
may deeply thrill noble hearts. if love but keses
forth and sanctiies the love thus cast in ssgsr>
sity'S shadow.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20
New Carpe ting

SPRING or 1858.
SAMUEL BUZBY having completed the alterations
for his Carpet Room the first floor of his old stand
No. ~ MARKET street, WILMINGTON, Del is
now Offering full assortment of new and beautiful
CARPETS, MATrINGS, &c. purchased for cash
and will be sold Reduced Prices for CASH. 10 which
he calls the attention of Dealers and pers
They as follows:
English Velvet Carpet,
Real Brussels do
Tapestry do
Heavy three-ply do
Double super Ingram Carpet,
Medium do do
Union, from 25 cts to G2I per yard,
German, Hemp, List and Rag Carpets,
Al heavy TwIlled Venetian do
5-S 34 do for Stairs,
"a, GA, l0-4, l24, 16-4 Drugget;
A fresh supply of Cocoa and Canton Mating,
at reduced prices. RUGS and DOOR. MATS,
all sizes; superior Floor Oil Cloths, from to
yards wide; together with large lot ef sea-
sonable DRY GOODS, selling off very cheap.
ap22-3m
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20

Observation-Disclosures evening. at about
9 O'clock saysthe Reporter, an affray occurred
between negro man named James Richards
and his wife. which resulted in the death ofthe
former. 1t seems that the deceased, during an
alteration, struck his wife, when she threw at
him bowl, containing lard, which she had in
her hand. and struck him in the face, cutting
through his lip and his cheek to the right Of
his nose. IL was some hour and half before
he sought surgeon, during which time the
wound bled copiously. No serious apprehen-
sIons were felt at the time or even on Thurs
day morning when the Doctor dressed the cut.
tie died, however, about o'clock the same
day. The woman is sister 10 Wesley Ander-
son, who was recently convicted of murder in
the second degree. This makes the third homi-
eide committed by members of that family Some
three years ago brother to Wesley and this
woman killed negro at Spring Branch Camp,
but made good his escape. The deceased Rick
ards lived about one half mile from Dover on the
road to Smyrna.
South CAROLINA UNITED STATES SENATOR.
The Governor of South Carolina has appointed
Colonel Arthur p. Payne TO fill the vacancy in
the Senate occasioned by the death of Judge
Evans.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20

gave hun the plaster, warning him at the same
tune that If he was not careful the wound would
canse his death. Richards then started home,
but was afterwards taken to the Office of Dr.
Jump, in tantlng condition SO much so that
the Doctor thought he was dying. He gave
him stlmuants, however, and he soon revived.
At that Time the bleeding mad wholly ceased.
Fhe Doctor put stitch in his lip, and he was
taken hone. On the afternoon of Thursday,
about 2 O'Clock, he died. The jurors were not
fully satisfied that SO small a wound would
cause death so suddenly-it having been ascer-
tanned that the deceased only bed about one
hour-and they requested Drs Cowgirl and
Charles Jones, who were in attendance. TO NAL
post mOrtem examination, the conjecture hav-
ing arisen that some poisonous drug had been
employed. On examining the wound it was
discovered that the superior cOronary artery
had been nearly severed it being held only
by very slight filament. The result of the
very thorough examination by the medical gen.
tlemen was that there was not the slightest evi-
dence of poison in the stomach, and that the
death was caused wholly by bleeding. The
jury being satisfied with the report of the phy-
sclans, then rendered the following verdict,
that "The deceased came to his death by n
blow inflicted by his wife, Lydia Ann Richards,
with queensware bowl" She was then ta-
ken into the custody of the Deputy Coroner.
and lodged ia Jail, but has since been admitted
to bail, in the sum of $500. | would here
state that this woman is the sister of Wesley
Anderson, the negro who was convicted of the
murder ofJames L. Emory, at the last term Of
the court of Oyer and Terminer.
On Saturday morning Sheriff Green was
aroused from his slumbers by the shouts of one
OF his prisoners. He hurried to the cell, and
discovered that Wesley Anderson and five other
prisoners (negrnes) had escaped among them
James Jones, who was convicted at the last
october court OF manslaughter. Shadrack Du
ker, the man who gave the alarm, stated to the
i'herlf that on the night previous the prisoners
had been furnished with some liquor, and that
they had given him, (Duker,) several drams,
and IN consequence of which he had slept so
soundly as not to hear them in making their es-
cape. They kicked out through the fireplace,
where the bricks and morter are rendered wea k
by the action of the fire. But from all exter-
nal appearances they had as much help outside
as inside. On examination there were discov-
cred the marks of chsels and hammers around
the hole, on the outside. From all the circum.
stances in the case, the whole plan has been
deeply laid and faithfully carried out. Suspi.
clon points at several persons in our midst, as
being instrumental in the escape, and certain
apparent evidences seem to confirm the coniec-
ture. The Sheriff has offered reward for the
apprehension of the tugitveS, and We sincerely
hope that every law-abiding citizen will con-
tribute his share in bringing these teIons to
justice An extended search was made on Sat.
urday' aud the effort has not yet abated.
Yours, truly,
RAMBLER.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20
Wilmington Advertisements.

nAhD IlMES.-The past winter has been
Iei! ." lle nosl OF the people Of our country 10 one
VIII uehy' ana yet were il not for these hard times
y" .lle iSt year, where. would ask, would all kinds
vi 'Pe "Ie'iohs lelcR up to, particularly IN Western
lands For the last two wears Iron Leather Conn,
sugar MoSses, Flour, and on got beyond ali rea
son ih prlcesi and in facl nearly everything we eat
urlN anu wear, let the effects of that wild sprcula
,"n WINE tle poor mechanic, his labor is the as 10
ieel me rise Had the hard times kpu off une ~, tvo
years longer, The result would have been: n coat
Nuuld nave cost double its present prIce and so II
"ou" hoNe Deeh with hat barrel OF flour gallon
ol nOl"sses pound OF sugarOr coffee and so ON and
nousereli not exc luded to leather need n saw
IL raises equal with the land specu atons and bv Tins
hme' BOOTS ana Shoes would have been double their
present prces but the hard times that great eveIler
sau sOp 10 these Wild speculat Ons OF our country;
aud 10 do It, 1t shook ade of all kinds to It's very cen
re which caused many articles TO he forced inio The
markt ana then The ready cash brings them down 10
low figure. few days ago bou ylt 2j cases of
'Ools ana ShoeS lower III prices for the quality. than
ever bought De1O.e; and since have been in The
Shoe business never had Boots and Shoes thai could
sell as low Tor The quality as can at this present time
'he readers VIII remember that is talking pretty loud
for u.s. yet lmean il; the Shoe business this Spring
will stir up with long pole until il fairly hoIvis II
say To The readerl selling Mems long Boots of good
material and strongly made, for 81 90 per pair and
men fine and also coarse Shoes for OnIv 37I els na,r
and Misses Cal1-skIn heel Boots for ny 81 cts pair
all of good material and made we'll Won Iyould saw
Pshaw If they were worth anything could oct more
for them aud yet you would tell the truth m SO saw.
ing. But it is well known fact that our mode of do
ing business, rs small profits and quick sales-lherebv
turning money OIen, and then il counts ,veII =
Those who are IA want OF cheap Boots and Shoes will
call at FLANlGEN'S 5 Cheap Shoe Store ,vest SrcnnJ
street, Wilmington, Del.-mOre commonly known u,
The Wall Street OF WIlmlngtOn-where Boots and
Shoes are on hand TO fit from Infant To a Giant
liberal deduction made To those who buv In sol
again. Our neat advertisement will be mostly Ia Iho
ladies'. nni5
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20
Still Selling Off!

SAMUEL BUZBY, No. ~ MARKET St. VIII.
- MlNGTON, DEL, not having sold all his STOCK
of Spring and Summer DRY GOODS, will continue
the sale, with the intention OF closing them out as early
DssIbe,-amOng which will lie found MANY lesi-
ra6e Goods for LADIES' Spring and Summer Wear
Also. Men aud Boys Goods large variety with new
materials for Ladies Travelling Dresses,
Not forgetting their Summer Shawls
New Umbrellas and Paras0ls;
to which have been added many new and beautiful
Goods for the present season. all Of winch will be sold
at greatly Reduced Prizes
In the new CARPET ROOM will be found the
largest assortment OF handsome aud durable Carpets
ever opened in this city. Also Canton Mating and
Floor Oil Cloths all widths very superior to
geiher with Rugs and Door Mas in variety.
Wilmington, April ~ 'jS.3m
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20
r.. Il. $ A n ID T. Il s.
No. 50 NJ RK EFT STREET, above Third,
WILMINGTON, DEL,

WILMINGTON, DEL,
Wholesale and Retail
Dry Goods store.
CATALOGI L OfReduced Prices, in Spring and Sn,-
mer Goods, TO suit Cash BUYERS
70 cent DelaInes will be sold lor 1873 cents:
20 cent DelaInes will be sold for lG cents
= yards l2l cent DelainGs will be sold for 81.
20 cent CiInshams will be sold for IG cents
lSi cent GInghams II! do
IL! do do TO- Go
% do Figured Swiss for Dresses will he sold Gr Iol
cents,
l23 Go CallcOcs, will be sold for and 10 ccnls.
IL do Lawn IN reuIs
l24 do do 10 dn
o. ., ~ aud l2 cent MusIins warranted ia ho ,,-,I
10 cents more the yard Than can me
bought for elsewhere.
PlaIn all Wool Dealncs, Plaid and Figured Barepe
Grape D'Espagnc, Shawls SIN Gmoh1,n
and Chm tz Umbrellas and Parasols of ILn
latest styles;
Black and Fancy Dress Silks al greatly reduced nrce
All wool CasSlmeres 50 cents 10 Sl.2I:
Boys Fancy Cotton Paids from {! cents mn.
Fms quality Of White and Culored BriIIanirs NJ 10 {
cents up to % ; together with man, 9th, r
goods too tedious To mention
01- Call and for yourselves Prices warranted
to SUIT. No. 80 Market street, Wimington Del
mayG-ly
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20

The evening train North and the morning
t:ain South are freight trains with passenger
cars attached.
New Castle accommodation train leave New
Castle 30 a. M, arrive at Wilmington ~,
arrive at Philadelphia s 3G I'm. Leave phIh-
delPhla 90 p. M, leave Wilmington Us, ar
rive at New Castle 2S p. m.
Passengers leaving any point on Delaware
Railroad by morning train going North, can
have nearly five hours in Philadelphia, and
return same evening.
Passengers from Delaware road by either
train make connections at Wilmington for
Baltimore and close connections at Phiadelpbla
with trains to New York.
E. q. SEWALL Jr., Supt Del R. R.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20

y OtNI IJI1II'l
Where he intends to devote his entire time 10 The
manufacture OF BOOTS and SHOES Of all kinhs
ana NarlciIes IN the neaeSt aud most fashionable
styles. aud ut satisfactory prices
ll's stock will consist IN part of Genllcmen's Fine
Nail and faleht Leather Boots and Shoes latest
styles Ladies' and Misses CATERS and nihcr Sbnos
10 great variety And in fact everything connected
with the Shoe business
CUSTOMER WORK will be particularly attended
TO- anu IN an Eases VIII satisfaction I've warranted
01- LASTS FITTED UP by one of Tho
best makers in the country.
The long practical experience OF the urdersirned
ana hs thorough know ledge OF the business m ali lis
branches, will he trusts, be sufficient guarantee Ia
'e puoIlc hai he VIII do them justice and furnish
them an article that will recomncn, itself nr u,i,y
cheapheSs and durability. JOSEPH FULLNIER
REfAiRING OF all kinds neatly done, OF reasona.
''- '"''S' InCyGly
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20
FOR SALE,

BLANKS for sale at this office.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-20
To Farmers.

TREGO'S Soluble Alkaline pbosphates with Pera.
\ wan GUANO. Also, er-Phosphal. OI Lin
9 superior quality. Pure Peruvian Chilian and Co.
i"moi"n Guan". Land Plaster aud other Fertilizers
constantly on hand, Soap Candles, Starch, Specs
DIXON X ELkINION,
No. 40 South Wharves, third Store ahnve Chestnut ST.
apS-lm PHILADELPHIA