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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-10-08

Mo MONOPOLY. NJ SINGER &
IN cos CELEBRATED NATIONAL SEWING
MACHINES--OYYicE 2iT MsIy SrRrsY, kIcHMoxD,
VA--Ws would most respectfully invite Al 70 call
and examine gu. new stock OF Family, Plantation
aud Leather Machines. which foe durability ard
beauty Of finish. cannot DO surpassed by any. our
changes they are made 70 sew, hem. gather and
stitch from the coarsest cotton bag cT heavy
leather. to the finest silk, asin or lace. o. any
description, without trouble. Tho simple con
makes the Machine invaluable, and wArrapeed 90
give perfect satisfaction to all Our new Ssnily
Machine for light work. viii be found one Of tns
prettiest and best in use; tits put mp y koee.ooes
Iahogany OF Rnamsied eases. 10 suit the ReFlor e
vork room. Our agsns, being nne nacntntsf, y
prepared to repair Msehinss and % siye 81 tas v
Machines with eli ssss. LADIES' WI ,. in.sIsess4
- ther resideaeee; also, servants fdeeirsd oe -
rharre We invite eli - call and exaDkpe, whore
III nossbs attention VIII b. paid by oar iedy 0pss-
ssose ana Agent % si,s szDssassoss. vAssssr sAsy
aiIS Thread and Cotton o. an colors asd dsscp-
tions; Needles, 0an9es for tncstng and binding:
IA charge for shipping. CrculAss VIII b. ssnt -
All On application bv mail ~ oehsrwtse.
Ssitc6ipa end Quilting Of svsry dsserivusa. -
Oloth ~ Leather.
"a Gz-ly &4SW18 - ~.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
FAMILY PRODUCE

EQUALITY to All Uniformity of Prices =
A new Feature in Business-Everyone his own
Salesman
JONES & CO., of the Crescent One Price Cloth.
ing Store" No. 200 Market street, above Sixth,
PHILADELPHIA, in addition to he wing tho largest
most varied and fashionable stock of CLOTHING in
fhlladelphIa' made expressly for retail sales. have
constituted every one his own salesman, By having
marked In figures, each article, the very Lowest
price II can be sold for. they cannot possibly vary
all must buy alike.
The goods are all well sponged and prepared ard
great pains taken with the making so that all can buy
with The full assurance of getting good article at the
very lowest price.
Remember the Crescent, in Market above Sixth,
No. 200. iulvS.Iv
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

NATIoNAL LINE OF STEAMsHIPs.-Hon. VIM
U. Whlteley, of Delaware, has devoted much
time In perfecting a scheme which he will
soon bring TO the attention of Congress, and
which is designed as natinoal line of steam
snlps to run once a month from Baltimore Gn-
Guiding Norlolk) New York. PhiIadr phia and
Savannah TO LIverpool.-BdIt. Sun.
GF Bishop Potter, with his wife and three
children, sailed from Philadelphia for Liverpool
by the packet ship Saranak yesterday. He
goes with the hope of recruiting his health,
which has not been fully restored since his re-
cent severe illness.
6F The maple sugar season in Vermont is
about ovor, the crop being full average one,
or a trltle less than three pounds to the tree.
The CRoPs.-We have reports from nearly
every State in the Union, and all coincide in
pronouncing the present season one OF the most
propitious ever known.
" One Simpson has sent the editor of the
Louisville Journal a goose egg, IL inches long,
and ~ inches in circumference. Whereupon
Prentice concludes that & Simpson is sound on
the goose"
49,
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

KENT County CouRr.-This Court is still
in session, and was occupied Monday and Tues
day in the Dewnham murder case. The greater
part of Monday was spent in empanneling a
iury-the whole list of jurors, save two, being
exhausted before the counsel had such men as
satisfied them. The examination of the wit
nesses closed on Tuesday morning about ii
o'clock, and was followed by VIM. C. Spruance,
on the part of the State; then by Messrs. Will
lard Salisbury and N. B. Smithers, for the de-
fence; after which Mr.. Fisher closed, on the
part of the prosecution. The Judge then de-
ligered his charge, and the jury retired about 8
o'clock to decide on a verdict. The argument,
both on the part of the prosecution and defence,
was very able, and was listened TO by a crowd
ed courtroom. verdict of Not Guilty.
was rendered,-lhe jury returning about III
O'clock
The case of Bewiey VS.. Black was postponed
from Thursday last to Tuesday, and again until
the nexlday. in consequence of the Downham
trial still pending.
The court proceedings of last week may be
found IN another column.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
Smyrna Prices Current.
Corrected WeekL.

CORRECTED WeehLy.
Wheat continues quiet at SI.l0 for white,
and $l.00 for red.
Corn &c. per bushel.
Flour 5000 per bbl.
Meal 75c. per bush.
Rye quiet at G0c.
Oats steady at Soc.
Beans $l.00.
SeedS-Clover is selling at $500, Timothy
S3.23, MIlett nominal at Sl.j0, and Flaxseed
$l.lO per bushel.
Hay is selling at SIG to $l8 per ton, for both
timothy and clover.
StaUes-cooper stuff $500 per thousand.
VOod-Hickory $3.50; best Oak $3.50
common Oak 50 25; Maple 1925, and mixed
and rough Oak $500 per cord
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
MT1lNA9 DlEMo,
SDAY, HAY 6, 1853

The "TIMES" is published EUery Thusddy. By
Ropr. D. noFFEcKER, Edito, and Proprietor, at The
Temperance Hall. Smyrnd, Del
RMS-SUBscRIPTIoN.-OAe year. 81 80 an ADVANCE
or 80. 100 If moi paid till end Of the gear. No paper
discontinued until all arrears are Paid-only at The
option of the Publisher.
ADvERrsING-For erery square Of 10 lines, or less first
iasertion so cts each subsequent insertion 25 cts
Liberal arrangements made NTH yearly and half
yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

APPLE Crop FOR lS5S.-It would seem that
We should be entitled, according to the course
OF natural circumstances, TO good crop of ap.
pies during the coming season. During the
past two seasons the apple crop has been ligh,
with US. The trees have therefore had pretty
good resting spell and ought to be so we'll re-
crulted as to be in condition to bear abundant.
Iy. 1t was pretty good season for the growth
aad maturing Of branches and buds last summer
and fail. The winter just past has been very
favorable one for the preservation of fruit and
other leaf buds. In addition to all these cir
cumstances we may mention the notion or whim
that apples are more abundant in an even wear
than in an odd one. Now this is an "even
year," and of course bound to "shell out" the
apples in rich profusion. Now, "provided
nevertheless" the spring season holds on ia.
vorable and gives US no hard weather to DESTROY
the blossoms, we shall look out for big apples
next fall.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
CO NV = ITO M. -.

THE Annual Meeting of the Delaware State
Temperance Convention, will be held AT
MILFORD, on Wednesday, May 18th, at 10
o'clock, a. m.
The friends of the cause, throughout the
State are earnestly invited to be present on that
occasion.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

YoUNd WEAvER.-Young Weaver is visited
daily by troops of lady friends and acquaint.
ance from Newark and the surrounding country,
who seem to manifest the deepest interest 10
his welfare. One young lady in particular, to
whom it is said he is engaged 10 marriage
visits him regularly, and by her sweet smiles
and cheering words almost transforms him into
a new man, and like Claude Melnotte in the
presence of lovely Pauline, makes h IN forge,
that he ever sorruwed. Verify love laughs al
lUcksmilhs. - Commonwealth,
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
A NEW FEATURE IN BUSINESS.

WHITE TEETH, Perfumed Breath and Beau.
tltul Complexion, can be acquired by using The
"BALM OF A THOUSAND Flowers" What
lady or gentleman would remain under the curse OF II
dlsagreeable breath, when by using the Balm oi "a
Thousand Flowers" as a denlrIice, would not Onl,
render II 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 vii!
never mention it. Beware of cOunierleits BE sur,
the bottle is signed FETRIDGE Il CO., N. Y
For sale by all Druggists.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

MINISTERIAL CHANGE.-Rev. John McClusky
d. d. Of Hartsville, Pa, preached to a crowded
house in the Presbyterian church, in this town
on Sunday afternoon last. He is about to sue
ceed Rev. t. G. Murphey, as pastor of the con
gregation,-the latter finding the labor of the
church in Dover and this town too laborious.-
In securing the services of DIR. McClusky, tn.
church in this place will have an able and valu
able minister to watch over its interests. Mr.
Murphey will retain the pastorate of the Dove
congregation.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
The Smyrna Academy

Will commence the Summer Session Monday,
May Sd.
TUITION per Term of Eleven Weeks:
Eng. Branches, $500 Embroidery, Gold,
Greek, Latin, French Silk Il French each 90
or German. each 200 Tapestry .Grecian and
Book excepting. 500 1uiled work, each 90
Pencil Drawing, 800 Leather Work, 300
MoRochromatic Draw. Wax Fruit. l0W
ing and Pointing, 500 Wax Flowers, 100
Water-cOor Painting 500
Primary Scholars will be taken, this term at $500
O. N. BASS, A. B., To,ohor.
Mrs. o. N. BASS, iea'"ers'
Smyrna, 1858. a26.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

0[ The irm of Messrs. Murphey g. Lewis
in the "Alley," has been dissolved, and MIR
Murphey has associated with him Mr.. Joseph
Parry, in the manufacture Of Flour, &c. The
business OF the saw-mill will be conducted BY
Mr.. A. s. Lewis.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

LIVERY STABLE.-Mr. Henry Raughley, of
this town, has opened a new Livery Stable for
the accommodation Ofthe travelling public, and
offers to hire Horses and Carriages at the most
reasonable rates for cash. See advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

OF The hrm OF WIN. II. e. r. J. Herring,
FELTON,, Del, has been dissolved. The Rercan.
tile business will be continued by r.. J. Herring.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

THE KANSAS QUESTION DEcInED.-This
question was disposed of in the House of Rep.
resentatives, on Friday last BY the adoption of
the substitute bill reported by Mr.. English, BY
vote of 1l3 ayes 10 100 noes. A message
was directly afterwards received from the Ser
ate announcing the concurrence of that body,
so the bill has passed both Houses. This bill
admits Kansas under the Lecompton consttu-
tlon, with grant of three and a half millions
of acres of public lands. If the people accept
this proposition, the President by proclamation
admits Kansas into the Union. Should they
reject the proposition, then Kansas is to remain
a territory till it is ascertained by a census,
duly and legally taken, that the population of
said territory equals the ratio of representation
required for member the House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States. 1t shall then
form State Constitution, the delegates, on
meeting, first to determine by a vote whether a
majority of the people wish to be admitted into
the Union at that time, and if they do so deter.
mine, then the State government TO be formed
in conformity with the Federal constitution.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
ELECTION.

BANK OF SMYRNA. April 81, 1853.
TNHE Stockholders of this Institution are hereby
i notified that an Election for Nine Directors l.,
serve the ensuing year, will be held at their Banking
House, in Smyrna, on the FIRST THURSDAY IN
MAY, 10Th prox..) between the hours Orl and 3oclock
T. Nj. BY order, w. NJ. BELL, Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

0F We learn from the farmers that not
withstanding the ice, frost and snow of last
week, the fruit crop is not materially injured.
There is promise of large yield 10 all the
different yarieties
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

o. The following remarks of the Sussex
Messenger are SO pertinent to the question,
that we substitute them for our own remarks
on the subject:
The TEMPERANCE CONVENTION Com
ventUn which assemblies at Milford. on Wed.
nesday, May 18th, we trust, will attract a
large concourse OF people from all sections of
The slate and especially do we hope that old
Sussex will be we'll represented on that occa-
sion. The friends of the cause in this county
should awake TO sense of their duty in this
regard, aud show by their presence at the con-
Fehtloh, that they have an interest in the pro-
ceedlngS; that they have the good Of the cause
at heart. No one pretends TO deny in these
times, that something ought to be done to stay
the tide OF Intemperance; and it is generally
conceded that the best way OF accomplishing
this desirable object, is to agitate the subject
bring 1t before The people in its different bear
ln9s. 1t Is necessary that the commuaity
should reflect; that it should entertain some
thought with reference to the question. We
want the subject placed before the people in It's
proper light; let every member of the commu
nlty feel that he is in part, responsible for the
amount OF drunkenness and crime ofihe present
day; let the mind be open 10 such convictions
as these, aud change will soon be apparent.
we want popular sentiment to effect favorable
change, and not the strong arm of the law the
ldtler means VIII be unnecessary, if the former
can be made available
Our Temperance Conventions are great
levers; let Us use them properly We do not
require that fanatcsm should be an ingredient
or that politics should be Incorporated. We
speak knowingly, and by authority, when we
say that the coming Convention will be dives,ed
Of all tanatlcal excitement and political bias
but that the members of that body will be ac-
tuated by motives of the purest kind, that phil.
anthroplca feelings will influence then, and
that desire for a reform in Temperance upon
a solid basis, will inspire them. They will be
influenced solely by disposition to effect de.
sired change in The morals and habits of our
State
knowing the motives that prompt the men,
bers of that society TO call convention, can
we not hope that large assemblage of people,
Will be present at the meeting! The can give
to the movement by their voice
and example.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06
Wilmington Advertisements.


II. Il. S ANDTRS'
NO. 90 NJ ARKET STREET, above Third.
HlLHINGTON, DEL.,
Wholesale and Retail
cry e. foods STARE
~ ALO" Eof Reduced Prices. in Snrjnp o,,.l Snr
o. 49,. :, htr Goods, 10 suit Cash Ruycrss '''''i-
-, =" @ r'ht nciaIlieS' I" Ill be sold for Is? crnIs
S0 ceht De,ailIes Will be sold for III, cents.
. yards I23 CemI Deliines Will be aid a. c1
90 Gem Cling tanls will be sold for IG CONS
~ cent GiLghuins ~ ~,
% do Figured Swiss for Dresses will he sold for 191
iZ3 co , alIroes. will be sold for g and 10 cents;
l&3 DO DO in4 ms
o4' y /" and IL! cent Musns warranted te ba ,.or,h
10 cents more o. the yard than Gan he
-, bought for elseW here.
rum all W NOul DeaInes, Plaid and Figured p, reoo
rape DEspagne, Shawls Six (;inoba,n
and Chu IL Umbrellas and Parosos ~ 49,,
- latest styles; ~
PACK ana Fancy d. Dess Silks al greatly redu uced pr,ces.
Al wool Cassmeres % cents io Si.2.i
boy Fancy Cotton Piaids from "A cents nm.
rms quality OF White and COlured Brllionics ot 1ol
cents up to 20 together with man, olht r
=. goods too tedious 10 mention
" Ia!l and see for yourselves Prices warranted
~ sun. NO 80 Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06


U1~ Among the cases tried LAST week at the
Court in Dover, was one of considerable imror-
tance to camp-meeting managers. 1t was that
OF the State VS.. Hammond and Anderson,-to
which we call the attention of those persons
who are in the habit of violating the Statute
relative 10 selling provisions, &C., within two
miles of camp-meetings. The defendants in
this case opened a shop for the sale of provi-
slons near a camp-meeting in the lower part of
the county, in August last and in order to shield
themselves took out regular store license. 1t
was contended by the counsel for defendants,
that the simple fact of the possession of said
license was positive evidence of an established
store, and that the jury could not go behind
that license. Judge Gilpin, however, charged
the jury that the procurement of license from
the clerk for the purpose of selling at camp
meeting, was fraud upon the State, and that
to prove efectual must have continuance
Verdict guilty. Fined $40 each with costs.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

CoPARTNEHsHIP.-It may interest our breth-
rem of the press to know that DR.. ]. c. aver OF
Lowell, CHERRY Pectoral and Cathartic Pills, )
has associated with him, his brother Frederick
Aver, ESQ.,, long and favorably known as lead.
ing merchant of The West. Mr.. Aver will
conduct the widely extended business of the
firm, which now reaches 10 the commercial M.
tons of both hemispheres, while the Doctor
will devote himself to his scientific inyestipa.
tions and pursuits.-Mercantile Journal
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

01F We have received several anonymous
articles this week, which, of course, will re-
ceve no attention.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

MAGAzINEs.-The May number of the Allan.
tic Monthly closes the first volume, and we
think very creditably. The opening article.
styled "American Antiquity" is a review of
recent history ofMexico and Central America
by French author, and abounds in much in
formation respecting the probable history of
this country before the arrival fthe Europeans.
The article entitled Roger Pierce" "Intel.
lectual Character" h" Loo Loo" " Beethoven"
Henry Ward Beecher," The Autocrat. &c,
will be found highly entertaining, and several
OF them very instructive. Phillips. Sampson &
Co., Boston, Mass. Terms per annum So 90.
LADIES REPosIToRY.-Ths charmiDs Month.
ly for May is on our table, brilliant and spark.
ling as ever. The two steel plates are beauti.
ful, and the literary contents unsurpassed. In
edition to its being one of the best il is the
cheapest. Only $500 per annum.
HARPER's MAGAzINE.-The May number of
Harper completes the sixteenth volume. It'll
three original illustrated articles, the first of
which is continuation of the humorous papers
entitled "a Winter in the South" The
second is on the Holy Land, and the third is a
spirited sporting sketch of Tiger Hunting in
India. These articles, however, COMPRISE bu
small portion of the attractive reading of this
number, which contains entertainment for nj
least one if not more evenings.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

BUsINEss.-The " Washington House," oil
Market street, between Second and Third SITS.
wilmington, has been thoroughly re6tted By
Its proprietor, Mr.. John Foster, who invites ira
velers to regale at his able and refresh them
selves on his downy pillows.
| Messrs James II. Rice & Bro, proprietors o
the Phoenix Irou, Brass and Foundry, Whining
ton, DEL, continue to do all manner of casting,
after models TO suit customers, and are now
fitting up iron railing of the most approved pat
terms. We would recommend them to all who
wish anything in their line.
Mr.. Joseph Fullmer is giving the people per-
feet fits at his Boot and Shoe store, 1872 Market
street, (Arcade Row. Wilmington. Persons
who called on him are fitted' in more re-
spects than one.
The travelling public will no doubt be glad
to learn that l.. w. Stidhan, Esq has taken
the Delaware Hotel" at New Castle, and
will treat his guests, including his old friends
from Kent, with the utmost kindness.
MIR. Il. L. Sanders, No. SO Market st., above
Third, Wilmington, Del, is offering Dry Goods
and Trimmings at prices to suit the hard times,
and those giving him call will save many
dimes.
Mr.. John II. Barr, No. &c Market ST., Will
mlngton, keeps constantly on hand Foreign
and Domestic Segars and Tobacco, of every
variety, which he offers to the public at very
low figures. See what he says about prices,
and send him an order.
MIR. Thomas d. Webb, No. rs Market street,
Wilmington, whose make of Hat is Familiarity
known in this community, has on hand, either
for retail or wholesale, a large quantity of hats,
caps, &c, of the latest fashions.
Advertisements Of the above appear in this
paper.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

VERY Goon.-The staid old National InteIli
gencer, reviewing Gen, Houston's S scheme fol
Mexican Protectorate, quietly remarks that
doubt may, perhaps, rest on the minds of fsome
as TO the fact whether our own government has
shown any such excess of political wisdom in
the management of its domestic affairs, that it
may becomingly appropriate 10 itself the be-
nevolent task of keeping Mexico in order"
W The lines by Eloise," on our first pa ge,
is the production of young lady--the first that
has ever appeared in the press. 1t evinces
marks OF poetical talent rarely found in one so
young. We hope she will continue her favors.
No EXTRA SEssIoN.-Governor Hicks de-
cllnes calling an extra session of the Legisla-
ture, as requested by the address of the Mass
Convention of the citizens of the Eastern Shore
counties, lately presented to him.
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6F At the Municipal election, Tuesday, in
Philadelphia, the Peoples Ticket was elected
over the Democratic by 1000 majority.
FROM EUROPE, we have dates to the 2Ist
ult, by the Anglo-Saxon at Quebec, which has
made very quick passage,-the leading fea-
lures of which are
The presentation of the Budget in the House
OF Commons. (Estimated expenses of carrying
on the Government for the year, E67, ,1OO,0OO)
that is to say, &4,000,000 in excess of the
estimated revenue; to make up which tax on
irish whisky, and penny stamp on bankers
checks, is recommended
The reception of the news of Bernard's ac-
quttal in Paris. Something of an excitement
there in consequence. The Emperor did not
like 1t, and the MOniteur at first refused to an
nounce the result.
Details of news from India, but nothing later.
Nena Sanlb is now said to be threatening an
uprising in the Deccan.
Business reviving in Manchester and the
districts generally.
Money unchanged. Consols l&a912. Cot.
ton up. Breadstuffs down.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

LIBERAL.-David II. Gemmill, Esq, of Della
ware, has kindly given five acres of la nd to the
Shrewsbury Parish, in Kent county, Md, upon
which they intend soon to erect suitable Par
sonage. The liberality of Mr.. G. is more to be
appreciated from the fact that he is member
OF another religious denominat on.-Keni News.
A SAD AccIDENr.-On Friday last while
Johd E. Ferguson, Esq, of Sassafras Neck
was In the field with bis little children, burning
stalks, his little daughter Susie, about five
years old, took fire; her screams drew the at
tention of her father who ran to her assistance,
and succeeded in extinguishing the flames. but
she was so badly burned, that notwithstanding
the skill of DIR. Roberts who reached her in
about an hour after the accident, she expired in
about fifteen hours. MIR. Ferguson's hands
were badly burned in extinguishing the flames.
Cecil Democrat.
OF The Fisheries in this county, as gen.
eral thing, have not been profitable this spring.
Some persons have already hung up their
seines, considerably out of pocket, and others,
we understand. will soon follow, in like con.
dition.-CecH Wing.
OF The Georgetown Messenger states that
an effort is being made by some of the rela-
tives and friends of Hollis, who was convicted
of mansaughter, to procure pardon from the
Governor. The petitions that have been hand.
ed about are numerously signed, showing that
a strong effort is being made in behalf of this
prisoner, now confined in our Jail; his sentence
is two years in the prison.
DEATH SENTENcE.-Clement Hurley, on Fri
day last, was brought before the Court, to re-
ceve bis sentence for the murder ofhis wife.
IL was, that he should be hanged on Friday, the
25th day of June next; between the hours of
10 O'Clock, A. M. and 5 O'Clock, p. M. The
sentence, as passed upon Hurley, by Chief JUS
tice GilPin. was brief, pointed, and was regar-
ded by many present. as needlessly harsh and
unfeeliug. .-Messenger.
0S5 The notorious Mrs. Cunningham, it il
said, is about TO be married to a wealthy gen.
tleman of New York city. There is no truth
in her reported poverty.
OF Abram Kirk, the only slave left in I.an-
caster county, Pa, of the number manumitted
under the act abolshing slavery in Pennsyl.
ranla, died on the 9th inst, at the reputed age
of l03 years.
Smyrna times., 1858-05-06

6T AT the Municipal election, Tuesday, in
Philadelphia, the Peoples Ticket was elected
over the Democratic by 1000 majority.