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Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
P OLITTC Al.

INSPECTORS ELECTIoN.-The election for In
spectors and Assessors in the several Hundred
of this State will take place on Tuesday, The
9th of October.
COUNTY CONVENTION The Kent County
Convention of the Peoples Party will be held
at Dover, NEXT Saturday, for the purpose Of
nominating a county ticket.
A CHALLENGE ACCEpTED.-We understand
that Hon. VIM. G. Whteley received chal-
lenge from WIN. Il. Morris, Esq, the Oppo-
sition candidate for Congress, to meet him in
joint meeting before the people and discuss the
various political topics which separate the par
ties, and that the challenge was at once ac-
cepted. The places selected by Mr.. Whitclcy
for the discussion are Wilmington, Dover and
Georgetown. The time is to be named by Mr..
Morris, Mr., WhitcIey announcing himself
ready for the contest any time after the 24,h
inst. Correspondence to this elf ct we learn
has passed between the gentlemen. We pre-.
sumo that it will be published shortly, with
cowplete arrangements for The several meet.
ingS.-Ga>ettc.
0%T The Peoples Party of New Castle CO.,
nave nominated the following ticket:
Senators David w. Gcmmll, New Castle
Hundred; Chas. Il. Polk, St. Georges.
Representatives. &c. w. Churchman, Brandy
wine; George p. Norris, Chrisliana Lewis
Thompson, Mill Creek; Chas. II. Oldham, W
Clay Creek; Jonathan l.. Ellison, Pencader;
hos. w. Belvlle, Red Lion; john NJ. Nau-
ain, Appoqnin,Inink.
LeHy Court Commissioners. Spencer Chan
Her, Mill Cteek; VIM. McCleiIaud, W. Cay
Greek; WIN. d. Clark R"d Lion; Serick Il.
ShlIIcr"-s, 81. Georges; Levi w. Lattomus
and jacob Staats, Appoquinimink.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
Patent TaIley or Grain Register.

Capt Geo. W. Atkins, Of Milton, Del, has
invented an instrument by which The number OF
bushels OF grain that are passed into vessels
hold is accurately tailed, without the possibil-
~ OF mistake. 1t has the appearance of two
clocks, there being two faces, on each of which
is hand; one registers each half bushel Of
grain, it is handed up, by a stroke on a bell
and pointing 10 the proper figures, until the
hand makes the circuit of the face, which com.
pleies one hundred half bushels, or i(ly bush
els. AS soon as the last half bushel is handed
up the hand on the other face is caused TO move
polut to the proper number, and to ring a bell
And thus it will 90 on recording each measure
full ~ to 5000 bushels. Then it is ready
again to perform the same service. The
works occupy small box, the whole machine
being three and half feet long by one foot
wide The machine is set down by the hatchway
of the vessel, and each half bushel full of grain
as it is passed out is SIT upon one end of it, and
the moment the person on deck raises the halt
bushel it is tailed by stroke on bell loud
enough to be heard all over the deck. This is
a very simple instrument, and we doubt not
that it will soon be brought into general use
by grain dealers Indeed, we think it will soon
be considered almost a necessary fixture by
every extensive buyer. 1t is now used by Mr.
Ponder aud several other dealers in Delaware,
and by one or two IN Philadelphia. We were
shown the mOde says the Gazette, by Mr.
James II. Carey, OF Milton, who has been ex-
hlbiting the register in unloading a vessel OF
grain at Brandywne, from Geo. w. Cummins,
Esq, of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

OF The Fall Term of the Superior Court of
hent county, will meet at Dover, on Monday.
the 23th Of October The following is lis, nt
Tue re'lt Jurors drawn to serve during the
term:
Duck Creek IIundred-Robert HILL james
f.; f., black, Enoch Spruance, Robert George,
william Z. Smith and Robt. Denney.
Little Creek-Thomas Moore. Jusenb Sow.
ard and George Paris.
Dover-Wm. Hutchinson, john NJ. Foracre.
Manlove II. Galley, William Webb, Andrew
Smlhers and Thomas J. Marvel
For Murderkll-Wm. 3 Stubs, BENJAMIN
Reeves, Joseph GruwelI, Barrett p. Conner.
Samuel Wharton, George L. Galley and John
f. Lindle.
NJ liord-ThOmas Slpp, Daniel L. Griffith,
Joseph Owens and Charles Jester.
MIsP!ilIon-John Cam, Of f., Jacob +. Lewis.
Henry n Clark and James J. Wood.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

OUTRAGE ON TIE CHIEF OF POLICE.-Chicf
Ruggles, last night attempted to arrest some ndividu
ais who rOwdylng III the street, when the party
turned upon him, and not only matrcaed hlm in other
ays, but they tore his off his back. We sympa-
thse with our worthy chief and would advise him in
friendly way to lose nc time in procuring new and
better coat al the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rock
hii q Wilson Nos COB and GG5 Chestnut street. above
9th Philadclp phia.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
The Crops.

The " New York Tribune " makes the following
discOuragiug estimate Of the ,rops of the country:
1--WE have recently travelled a thousand
miles westward from this city to indianapolis,
which may be regarded as the present centre Of
the cOFn-grOwIng, and perhaps also Of the wheat
growing portion of our Union. Observation
fatty confirmed the worst accounts we had re-
ceiVed Of the deficiency Of the harvest. We
were, of course, obliged 10 take the testimony
of others with regard TO the wheat and oats,
but we had the evidence Of our own eyes as TO
the deplorable meagreness Of the corn crop
In Western New York, i'll Central and South
western Ohio, in Eastern and Central Indiana
we saw more corn that will yield less than over
Cfieen bushels per acre, while great deal
growing on rich, mellow soil will fall below
even FIVE bushels. From all parts of Ohio, In
diana and Illinois, except a very narrow belt of
dry, warm soil on the shore of Lake Erie, our
accounts indicate a similar deficiency. Iowa
had but a third Of a wheat crop, no oats at all,
aud is likely 10 haYe not more than half corn
erop.
MICHIGAN and Wisconsin send better accounts;
bat on from Minnesota and Kansas have we
Assurance of a full harvest, aud even IN Mime
sofa the oats are deficient. The slave States
Participate but slightly in the general disaster
while New England, eastern New York, New
Jersey, aud PennsylVanla nave nearly or quite
average crops But we are confident OF being
vithin the tru b ia estimating the wheat aHt
corn crops Of the whole country as twenty-five
per cent below The average, while the oai eroI
is deficient by thirty't TO forty per cent"
The European Fleet in the Chinese Seas
The ColowIng complete enumeration Of the ships
o.war now in the Chinese with the total nnmbe
OF guns they carry:
England has 80 ships. of which 81 are steam
ers. carrying S5l guns. with complement .
5.6Jl raen. The Calcutta, carrying "a gun
and 100 men, is the flagship. and rs anchore
near the Powhatan. Rear Admiral Sir M. Sey
mpur crmmands the iect,--a gentleman c
whom all speak in terms IF high commendatiol
bo,h in regard TO ialent aud humanity.
The French send la ships, carrying l73 guni
number Of men moi given. The largest are lh
Aul.eicu-e and Nemesis, each Carrying
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

guns. Six are steamers. Rear-Admiral r. d,
uenoullly commands the fleet
me portuguese have lOrcha Of guns. anI
brig of 20 guns. ' s"D
The DU!ch have one steamer of Ia rnns
he russians have one steamer of 6 gums
| ihe United States have the Minnesota Pow.
"a'ah' mississippi, and Germantown, under the
command ot Commodore TatnalI. OF these
aii out the germantown are steam frigates, car
rylhg IN the whole about 100 guns aud 800
men.
Inc whole number of guns carried by all the
Sh'PS OF these different nations is about .2OO
"hoie complement of men, about 10000.
Mexico.
Our government is good deal exercised, inst no,v
on he affairs of Mexico. 1t Is Watching ~. .,,r..
vi events IN that country, and anxsuslv woiting r
e turn That vii! indicate what 10 be the issue C
,',e disorders that prevail IN the old kingdom of The
Apart from the semi-anarchical condition %
.ne republic tatuity seems TO have seized on
Tue central authorities, and their imnrudapro
a"u tue assessments laid by them on foreicn'
eIS' IeSuent In the capital, are bringing ab0ut
'ui"S Out harmonious relations betwpe,
ne%ico ana several powerful States.
Du' mexico alone is not to blame for the nis.
that exists between that coun,rv
a"u Tue United States. The American Minis. |
Ter 10 Mexico Is responsible tor full share of
any disturbances that may hereafter arise bs'
LWeen US. Mr. Forsyth diligently involved
armseif In some disputes with the government
Of Luloaga' and managed to suspend inlerconrss
win H. without any special instructions. as il
rumored. from Washington. The American
esallon IN Mexico is now practically closed
vi AL nations we are the one the most inter.
es'ed IN III? progress of events there. Onr
to that torn and Struggling State
rs geographical position, living, as il virtuaIIy
ioes' between our Atlantic and Pacific posses.
'lohs-the political reasons which hind us IN
prevent, at all risks armed interference bv Eu.
opean nations IN its affalrs-all render il mn,
he most Improbable thing in the world that
o"'e intervention on our part may be Ca He'd for
i hO Olstant time. Add to this that the 0,Ij,oUx
u the MeXlcaH nation towards our peODle: and
Eat disagreement Of such moment has ,nknr
Iace between the two governments as 10 lead
the entire suspension of diplomatic inter.
curse Here is very delicate state of affairs
AHoSeiher, the Condition of Mexico, and our
Citations to her, are daily becoming more i'm.
ortaht' Our readers, therefore, may keen il
narP LOOK out on Mexico, for from III appear
noes, the United States is soon to be aGitntad
rom Maine to Texas and California, about that
ouh'ry' 1t will form a new aud troublesome
Iement in our home politics. and be the most
hportant question Of foreign policy that has
cen discussed amongst US IN many years.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
AmbrOtype Likenesses!

THIS beautiful style OF Portrait is acknow.
ledged to be superior in durability and brillan-
cy to any other now exlant. Its extreme low
price also renders it the most popular style OF
Likeness.
The subscriber is prepared to execute eorroc
Likenesscs in every style and size, by the Am.
brotype process, at Wards Hall, Smyrna.
Sept 2,'5S. JOSEPH II. MARSTON.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

WHIrE TEETH, Perfumed Breath and Beau
tiful Complexion, can be acquired by using the
"BALM or A THOUSAND FLO WERS." What
Lady or gentleman would remain under the curse of a
disaSreeatIe breath, when by using the Balm Of a
Thousand Flowers q dentrrfice, would not only
render II sweet, but leave the teeth as whlte as ala
nasier Many persons do not knew their breath is
bad, and the subject is delicate their friends will
never mrnII"n II. Beware Of rOunterleits. Be sure
the bottle rs sIgned, FETRIDGE Il CO., N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

O. The Superior Court for Sussex county,
will commence at Georgetown, on Monday, the
lllh of October next. The trial list for this
term is unusually large, there being 100 cases
ruled for trial and argument.-NeWS.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

OF Alfred II. Wooten. of this State. has
been employed as counsel for the defence. in
the case ct the United States W.. William y.
Vaughn indicted for robbirg the mail on the
:4ih June iast' between Snow Hill and Berlin,
ma. Inc case Is no" being triad in the U. $.
District court in the city Of B4lt.more.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

TIE arr MES" a. published EUery Inusday. By
ROBr. D. IlosFEcG:., Elton aad Proprietor, at tie
Temperance iidu. Smyrna, Del
TGR S-SJB cRIrrION.-Oae year. 81 so an adrance,
o. $500 If MT pIiL I'LL end Of Tie year No 3aper
Discontinued until all arrears are paid-only al Tie
oJi'h Of he Publisher.
ADYERrIsINi.-FJr eUery square Of ~ lines less first
ireriioa 80 cts eaci subsequent insertion 25 cts-
L5erat arrangements made With yearly and half
yearly alUertiSers.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

OT- A large barn on one of Samuel McCaul.
ley's tarlSs, in Drandywine Hundred, was burn.
ed to the ground on Tuesday afternoon lost.
with the hay, straw aud contents. This harm
was buraed some few years since. There wa,
no Insurance, and we regret to learn that the
loss .wIli be pretty heavy upon both the owner
and the tenant OF the farm.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
Summary of MeWs,

e Summary Of News,
On the 18th inst, bridge at Platte river
on the Hannibal and St. Joseph (Mo.) Railroad
gave way while train of ears vas passing
over 1t, and the whole fell to the river, drown
ing two laborers, badly wounding the engineer
and two firemen, and slightly injuring several
passengers. The bridge had been burnt under
meath by incendiaries.
AT the closing day cf the Ohio State Fair, at
Sandusky, a ladies' equestrian display took
place, in which fifteen ladies' partcirated, and
ten of them won prizes.
A number of U. S. army officers, who have
arrived at Bonneville, Mo-, from Utah, express
the opinion that further difficulty may be ex.
pectcd among the Mormons, and that the
trouble has only been postponed, not settled
Trains of wagons, containing gold seekers,
continue TO start from Missouri for the new
gold mines, near Pixies Peak, western Kansas.
twenty-five of the negroes captured on board
the slave vessel Echo have died since their ar
rival at Charleston, and also two of the crew.
In the U. s. District Court, at Charleston.
another application for habeas corpus, n the
case OF The negroes. has been made by an at
torney, named l.. w. SPratt. 1t was resisted
by the District Attorney, and the court held the
matter under advlsemeut.
Ulman is said to have engaged, for the win.
ter season. at the New York Academy CT Mu-
sic, three prime dOnne-PlccoiominI Italian.
Johanna Wagner, German, and L.abord,
French. Wagner will sing in German operas
with FOrncS. Mme. Laborde has been in
America before, and first was recognized as =
great artistic at the Ita ian opera in Philadcl-
phla. Previously she had always held an inte.
rior rank.
A fire in New York city, on Saturday nigh'.
destroyed three six story factory BUILDINGS. nc.
cuPled by Benjamin Newhouse, as a furniture
esta bllShment. Loss $4,000.
From Washington, the news is that tie
Paraguay expedition is almost ready to SAIL
Also,-that a copy Of the Chinese Treaty is ex
oecled by the next overland mail.
The negro Drcd Scott, the contest respecting
whose freedom elected the famous decision OF
he U. S. Supreme Court, died in ST. Louis on
Friday last.
The barque Chieftaiu has arrived at Oswcgo'
N Lake Erie, from Liverpool direct, having
sailed hence in company with the barque Black.
lawk, bound to Cleveland.
The temporary quarantine buildings erected
N Staten Island, ior the accommodation of tie
lick, were burned on Sunday night.
Yellow fever caused l23 deaths at Charleston
nst week. 1t has been declared epidemic at
lobile.
Spanish SLAYER, called the IBERIA has been
Ound abandoned OH the Colorado reef, after
aVlng landed nine hundred negroes on the Gu
an coast, near Cardcnus.
Operations were commenced Monday. in
in tearing down the brick wal! at
he northwest corner Oi Fifth and Arch street.
substitute an iron railing, in order that the
omb OF Benjamin Franklin may be seen BY the
eOple.
Advlces from st. Domingo say that General
santana marched to Santiago on the first inst
nd captured the fort. The officials fled, and
general business panic prevailed in conse.
uence ofthe unsettled state of political affairs
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
The Treaty with China.

The principal provisions Of ILo treaty. reported to
haze been signed he lSIh OF June at rlen sin hy
she imperial commissioners who 90 by the Oddsound-
ing names ut kwcI"ng and II ashara, have been re-
reEed The treaty contains enIy .une ARTICLES sume
ui which the slpaiaiivIls of The ODD treaty re-
peaed.
The American treaty does no: open all the
ports OF CHINA 10 our vessels. the only two new
ones named being Swallow and Tllwan, III For
aosa. But any further ports that may be open
ed to Russia, Great Britain or France, will also
be opened to The UnIted States. The stipula.
lions of the Russian treaty were believed to be
known in Official circles before the saiiing OF
the persia, the treaty must have been re.
ceived al ST. Petersburg. The treaties conc.u-
ded by Lord EIgin and Baron Gros have not
yet been received, and, Of course, nothing is de-
tnitely known of their provisions. UutIl these
are made public, it will be impossible to say
what advantages have been gained by The UNI
ted States, the terms Of our treaty may be
varied by the concessions made to the allied
powers. We are to be placed on footing as
advantageous they.
The United States Minister is expressly
granted the right OF an annual visit TO PekIn,
with the privilege of remaining there as long
as he may deem proper. His suite is not 10
consist of more than twenty, exclusive of Chi
nese attendants HIS Official intercourse to be
with the Privy Council, OF one Of It's men bers
depuled for the purpose. If Permant Mt resi-.
dence at PekIn is conceded TO the representa-
lives Of other powers, it will be conceded to the
Minister of The United States likewise. We
do not recognize IN this, or any other stlpula-
ton Of the treaty, provision for that free en-
trance into China which was al first reported 70
be secured.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

A MEETING of the Local Preachers Of the
Easton District, connected with the NJ. E.
church, will be held al Dover, on Monday next
the 9th instant, for the purpose of selecting
delegation 10 ottend the Local Preachers Con-
yention to be held in New York on the Sd Of
October next Ample accommodations will be
provided by the citizens. A full attendance is
requested.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

LARGE ToMATO.-Mr. Lewis NJ. Bell left at
our Office. few days since, large tomato
weighing one and a half pounds. If there is
another farmer in Duck Creek Hundred who
can beat this, let him report.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
Grain /! Grain! Grain!

THE undersigned will pay the Highest Prices. in
CASH, for Nhea, Rye, Corn and Oas,-delivered ut
any OF the Stations on the Delaware Railroad
JNO. 5 EVANS, Agent
se23-3m for WIN. b TIiOM IS
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
Mohammed In Troubles.

The intelligence from the East received bv the Per
sa. indicates that the excitement of the NIohammeor
world against Christians, Ear frOm having subsided
is rather increased il intensity and activity Tins
threats of death to the Christians in Trip,l were <,
strong that The French Consul at Geyrou had proceed
ed there 10 advise of precautionary chorac
ter.
A letter from Damascus saws, that the Rms.
sian Consulate had been assaulted by fanatics
and the Consul obliged to retire for safety to
Beyrout. EVeH IN COnstantinople serious fears
arc entertained for the safety 0t the Christans ::
aud the existence OF conspiracy TO dethrone
the Sultan, originating in The dssatisfac C ton
felt with the liberty aud protection he has en-
deavOred TO extend to his Christian subjects, is
fully confirmed.
The repugnance of the followers of the Pro-
phet TO Christians has always been very great.
The latter live, as is known, under numerous
restraints. aud are liable at any time to be per.
secuted aud suffer outrage. Out of Europe.
wherever CHRISTIANS are found in u Mohamme-
dan community, their case Is bad indeed OF
thousand wrongs done them, not one hardly
reaches the public ear and even when it Is
made known II conveys no idea of the wretched
life which the Christian habtually leads among
MusSulmans. In Turkey in Europe, where the
CHRISTIAN population greatly outnumbers the
Turks, more liberty Is enjoyed BY lnem.
The fresh impulse given to the Mohamme-
dans grows partly out of the war with Russa,
and partly ont of the revolt in India and the
war Oh Persia. The Turks have somehow got
the notion into their heads that they have
achieved a great victory over their powerful
enemy of The north, and they are elated by il.
Moreover, they believe that the Christians in
India have attempted to anniha;e the Moham-
medans for the purpose of roofing out the true
tsitk from that country. They give the same
explanation to the Persian war. This opinion |
is widely spread; SO thar, wherever the follow
ers OF the Prophet are found, there is unusual |
excitement fcli against the Christlaus-an ex-
ctement which manItests itself in furious out
breaks. This must work great changes II |
will call for repeated interference of the great
powers of the continent; and, 50 far as Turkey |
Is C ruceraed, will hasten its demise.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

OF As announced in our last issue, we pub
lish this week The interesting sermon of the
Atlantic Telegraph. IL may be found on our
hrslPage, II \.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

OF The bridge over Sharp's nll-dam, which
has been undergoing fepairs, is now completed
and ready for the public travel
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

AcCIDENT-A little son of Mr.. Georre
ShortIs, about 5 years old, fell off the fence
Tuesday, at the Carrotown School house, and
catching on his hand, fractured both bones o.!
his left forearm, near the wrist. 1t is serious
fracture; being so near the wrist, there is dan.
ger of the joint becoming stiff. DR.. Moore was
called to sec him, and reduced the fracture.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

0ET We have. during the past two or three
weeks, sent bills to a number of our delinquent
subscribers, but few of whom have made any
acknowledgment. We hope those who can,
will make US an early remittance. Many of
those in arrears, we know, are able, and could
pay at any time, if they would but give the
matter their attention. Please attend 10 it.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
To Farmers! /!

THE subscriber has entered The seventh wear since
he commenced the manufacture of the OnginaI AM
MONIATED SUPER PHOSPHATE or LINE, an
article which has been very excessively used, and
which has gwen more general satisfaction than any
other of the kind yet offered. He Aas made such ex.
arrangemeu Tor continuing It's manufacture
tat the least possible GGst of labor carng as will
enable hun To dispose of it III the low rate Of $40 per
ton OF 2OO0 pounds.
Dealers will find it to their iSterest to purchase this
article.
Z. B. ROGERS,
s23.Im No. Ill Market Street. PLiIadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
One Cent Reward!

RANAWAY fSem ihe subscriber. on The 10th of
September, a White boy of about ii years of age,
named FRANK MILLER an ndentured apprentice
TO the Farming business. All persons are forbid har-
boring or trusting him.
Near Smyrna Sept 25,'5S WIN. j. LANK.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
A NEW FEATURE IN BUSINESS.
EUery Nea his Own Salesma

11OO' -'1'''' 'VVO OtOH OuttSWuNs
LlPPlNCOFT ~ co. One Price Clothing Store,
No. 4UI Market stree: Sd door above <Ih stree Pa-
deiphla. would solicit call from those in want of
CLOTHING, hebWc purchasing elseMhere-as all
" goods made up expressly for reInIl sales and
every article Is marked IA PLAIN iguFes, SO that all
mAst bay mike. All goods used in this store are
sponged before making up, and all articles sold will
be eadrdeed 10 be cut and in the best manner
Remember
4O4 Market street,
ISAAC LIPpINCOTT. : Sd door above i,I BIwooLsToN
Philadelphia.
se30 '51.lv
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23

The COMET.-This travelling luminary is now
visible to the naked eye, in the northwestern
part of the heavens. 1t is one hundred and
forty millions of miles distant, and is rapidly
approaching the Earth. We are told that du-
ring the first week in October The comet will
be Of the most striking brightness, possibly the
largest Of the century, and at that time will be
seen near Arcturus, perhaps even surprising
that brilliant star in splendor. 1t is now visible
an hour or two after sunset, and an hour before
sunrise, in a line with two stars called the
Pointers, and forming nearly a right angle be-
tween these and Arcturus. 1t is best seen at
four o'clock in the morning. The tail" mp.
pears to the naked eye to be about yard long.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Civil EIalgirleCring

Civil Engineering
PROF. EDW. d. PORTER, late of Delaware Col
lege. Will Orin ii Class this Fall III Civil Engineering
Particular ttIeniiO Will 0e given to Surveying Lev
cling, aud Pruccal Draughiing. with their applica-
tons to Architecture and the construction Of Railroads
and Canals Por particulars. address
EDW'D D. POHTER
Sept 23-' 'jS-f Newark. Del.
Smyrna times., 1858-09-23
Mount Vernon Hotel,
Second ST., above Arch,

PHILADELPHIA, PA,
Is now open, and The pnblic is invited TO try the
Houie and Judge for themselves. Terms 81 25 per day
se2}-Iy A. NJ. HOPKINS, Proprietor