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Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
Money Cheap.

That immensely popular temptation, "the root
of all evil" seems to be exceedingly plenty
and reasonably cheap among the Yankees
The Boston Post of Wednesday, in reviewing
the money market says:
"The aggregate of our Bank specie is again
nine and half millions, with money abundant
at four TO six per cent. Four in the minimum
rate on call, and in exceptional cases at that :;
but five per cent is about the fair time price on
the primest Of securities. OF course many GOOD
loans continue TO pay six per cent. to the
Banks, Tor obvious reasons, but the outside rate
rarely reaches this figure, except on call loans
with cOllaterals OF various degrees Upon al
most any security, with proper margin, money
can be readily hired at 8 to 6 per cent"
In Philadelphia, also, money is easily OBJ
tained on good paper at and below the legal
rate of interest. The Bulletin of last week
says:
"There is but little demand for money on the
street, and no difficulty is experienced IN nego-
tiating good paper at and q per cent, while
that OF second rate ranges from to II per
cent. There is some movement Of funds to
the West and South, for the purpose of moving
forward the crops of cotton, &c, which has had
the effect TO somewhat reduce the balances"
But "the good time coming" to Delaware
hasn't come. Although we furnish "gOod pa
per" every week, we find the money market as
tight as fresh oyster. TIE broker who could
negotiate" the good paper" we speak of would
be q greater than Napoleon!
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

THE LONDON TINES AND Ma. REED.-The London
Times is particularly savage at Mr.. VIM. B. Reed for
his Treaty with China and makes numerous charges
against the Americas mnister, that based upon a
copy of the treaty. which the "Thunderer" seems TO
have got hold of by The treaty is in the
State Department at Washington, ahd Mr. Reed has
also sent private note TO friend in this city. This
note runs as follows Please procure for several
new suits of winter garments at the Brown Stone
Clothing Hall Of Rockhll Wilson, Nos. COS and COS
Chestnut street. above Sixth, Philadelphia"
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
To the Ladies of Kent County.
"MOUNT VERNON RECORD"
A Paper publishedin Quarto Form, the first of
every month, at PHILADELPHIA, Penn.

every month, at Philadelphia, Penn.
A chief purpose 10 which the Record " villdevo,e
se is, the advocacy Of the noble cause of the pur.
chase OF the Washington domain by the " Mt Vernon
Ladies' Association OF the UnIOn," 10 this end t will
seek 10 cIie and stimulate exertOns Throughout every
portion OF the land. We a blessed and favored
people and II behOves us To yield tangible evil
dence that there does exist within the popular heart in
all its strength and power, true and generous patriot
ism, that needs only occasion, call, a command
To manifest itself in ready zeal to help forward its
cuunirys glory and its country's good.
The Mount Vernon RecOrd" will give each month
such details in regard to the operations of the Ladies
Association Os may seem 10 interest the DeoDIe md
direct their minds to more earnest socitude fof that
great and CONNIE Rdable purpose il seeks accnmni;h
IL will contain we'll collected series of thonobIs
sentiments and Opinions upon Washington ms Ih.v
have been al various times expressed by master minds
and Will be repertoire OF historical matter apperta
ing 10 the country and of interesting subjects anec
dOIes &c. illustrative of the Father of his Country
and those noble cOmparIOt spirits. who SO fcarehsiv
tplled with him IN the struggle for independence
Its columns will also poetic and mIscelIone
matter. with lists Of Names contributors M The
Fund, and for the Gold Mounted Washington Partrni,
and through whose patriotic influence such names
were collected.
Printed handsomely upon fine paper il will firm i'm
the twelve numbers volume Of most interesting ma
eral for agreeable reference. No ad dversemens ner
mitted III its columns.
great good will he obtained by everyone subsctIb.
ing for the "Record" all over and above lis cost
will go the aid Of the Mount Vernon Fund.
! Terms $l.OO per Gnnum, invariably in advance.
Address, S. +. WATSON.
/ Mount Vernon Record "a
For Mt Y. L. A. ofihe U Phlla. -'''O'O
! July ~, '5S-6m E
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

0~T The Debating Society got on last week
d" swimngIy." Every member, though most
ofthem were entirely unaccustomed to "speech-
ifying," came right up to the scratch" The
subject of debate this week is, "ShOuld the
Credit SYSTEM be AbOlished!" Rather deep
subject for "greeu horns,'' but, if not handled
with polished hands, will no doubt be firmly
orasped 10 the true Anglo Saxon style.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
FAMILY PRODUCE.
ORIENTAL DETERSIVE SOAP!
WOusekecpcrs, Attention

WTOWCVt 4 WIt0' H'1'V"' 'o''tUOt
IN usinq IT, Clothes require no boiling or rubbing
on ,vosh-board One pound will go far three
nn,nds of common rOsn soap Warranted to give per-
fect sotislaciion or money refunded.
II has proved itself decidedly the cheapest and best
Washing Soap offered to the public We guaran.
lee that il nil not injure clothes IN the least
Manufactured only by Van lIaagen a. McKoOne.
For sale by all respectable grocers in the city and
,yhnlesale only by THAN a. MckEONE,
No % South Wharves, between Market aud Chestnut
s,r.els rhiludelphIu. I9.3m
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

0Er Corn has declined @ and 8 cents per
bushel from our quotations last week. The
principal cause ofthe decline is the prevailing
damp weather, rendering the new corn unmar-
prices. ...e. ...s....s ~ ..ats sH
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

TURNER ARREsTED.-D. l.. Moody, constable
OF Wilmington, was TELEGRAPH pied Monday morn.
ing from Charleston, s. c., says the Gazette,
that Samuel Turner, charged with rape on
Miss Norris, near New Castle, had been ar.
rested in that city. II this should prove to be
Turner he will probably be brought on in time
for his trial this week.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

"SALLY JONES'" on our first page, will at
once be recognized by the readers of Harper's
Magazine, as an incident from " Port Crayon's''
InlmIlable Virginia illustrated "a character
which he came across whilst travelling over
the Allegheny Mountains in the Old Dominion.
with his bevy Of lady travellers. II is sketch
TO nature.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

Or Amount of rain for November, as per
DIR. Dailey's register: Thursday aud Friday,
Nov. 4th and 9th, l.3 t; Saturday. the 9Th, Ia;
Saturday, 18th, O.2; Sunday and Monday, 2lsu
and 22d. l.3; Sunday and Monday, 2sth and
Goth, O.5. Total for the month, AZ.
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ONE PRICE CLOTHING. of all the lat,

ONE PRICE CLOTHING, of all the lates,
styles, and made in the best manner expressly
for Retail Sales.
JONES & co. of the CRESCENT ONE PRICE
CLOTHING STORE, GOI Market Street PhadeI.
pima. marks the lowest selling prIce, in Pam figures,
on each article. All Goods sold made to OrGer
warranted satisfactory, and our Oae Price System is
strictly adhered to. We believe this 10 he the only
air way of dealing as thereby all are treated alike.
JONES IL CO.,
oc2S-ly G0i Market ST., Phi!ade phia
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

Monument ro Hon. JonM NJ. CLAYrov.-J
SlruIhers g. Son, of Philadelphia, ole now er-
ecting beautiful and costly monument over
the remains of John NJ, Clayton, which lie in
the Episcopal burial ground in the town of Do.
yer. The mOsument is I24 feet in length by
6 feet wide at the base, and when completed
VIII be lo feet IN height. This tribute of es-
teen to departed worth, when finished, will be
by far the most costly and imposing in the
State. The elder Mr.. Struthers, says the Ga
sette, presented the sacophugus in which were
deposited all that was mortal of Vernon's chief,
cur own beloved Washington. and the firm in
tend to present another to the friends of the Ia.
menIed Clay in which to place the ashes of that
brilliant statesman.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

GT The fellow that went to church on Sun
day last to clear his throat (the accumulation
Of week. and expectorate tobacco-juice, we
are pleased TO say, had u" good timo.'
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

OF The Diamond State, after an absence o.
several weeks, has again visited us. Pleased
to see it again on the track.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

mr. The past week has been one of nearly
continued rainy weather, and consequently the
roads aud streets are in an almost impossible
condition on account Of mud.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

is already graded nearly TO the Delaware line.
and but conpara,iveIy small appropra lion
would insure the completion of the road
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
Ii. B. Pennock, Jr.,
No. AZ North Water street, PHILADELPHIA,
Manufacturer Of EsrOOans

And Dealer in Broom Corn, Broom Handles Broom
Wire aId Twine, and all kinds Of Tools used
by Broom makeis
Also, constantly ON hand general assortment of
WOODEN WARE, ROPES. DOOR MA rs. Brushes
&c. All Of which will be offered to Country Trade
at Lowest Market Rates.
9- Orders, by mail, will receive prompt attention
Oc7-ly
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
The Bible Question.

The matter of keeping the Bible in the public schools
is tracing general attention. and that of an ncreas-
ing tone.
The work of removal has been going on qui.
etly for some time in New York city, till the
Bible has been ruled out of fifteen public schools;
and the Papal influence will seek its removal
till not in one school will the Word of God be
,ead An immense meeting was called and
held at the Cooper Institute last week, to take
The matter into consideration. But as a public
movement it failed of the great end. OIL the
ground that while it was ostensibly movement
unsectarian and without political aim, it was
clearly under the head of one Of the political
parties of the city who have candidates in the
field and who intend to elect them if they an
And while the originatOrs of the meeting no
doubt generally deplOre the removal of the Bible
from the common schools, no one doubts that
they would accept of any aid that would ena-
BILE them TO carry the day at the coming NUM-
cipal election. The size OF the audience indi-
Gated the popular feeling on that subject. But
the Republican and Democratic parties will not
aid very heartily the Americans in any meeting
that looks to the success of their ticket. Mr.
Gerard, Mr.. Hiram Ketchum and MIR. Brooks
were the speakers. A meeting called in the
Academy of Music, and made a bona fde public
meeting, would command an immense gather
ing of people. The time has come when that
subject must be met And as tine question is
and must be political one, for the Commits
sioners of the public schools have this matter
10 their own hands, it can only be reached at
the polls.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
Smyrna Prices Current.

Corrected Weekly.
Wheat 81 % for white, and $l.22 for red.
Corn 75c., for old ;9new 64.
Flour $3.50 per bbl.
Meal soc. per bush.
Rye quiet at zoe.
Outs steady at 4Oc.
Beans Sl.25.
Hay is selling at $40 to $l5 per ton, fOt both
timothy and clover.
Staoes-cooper stuff $500 per thousand.
Wood-IIickory $500; best Oak $3.50 {;
common Oak 50 90; Maple $500, and mixed
and rough Oak $500 per cord.
FAMILY PRODUCE.
Butter, per ID, % Honey, per ID, 20
Ergs, per doz, l6 Dried Apples, 81 rs
Lard, per lb, II do Peaches. 00
Hams, II Potatoes, per- 81
Shoulders, 10 Chickens, per d 80 O0
Sides, ~ oysters per Du' o.
Tallow, lO Onlohs' oU
Feathers, 40
PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
Wheat-White 81 40; Red 45; Corn 79c
Oats 46.
NEW YORK MARKET.
Wheat-While 81 AS; Red 40; Corn S3c
Oats 30.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
Railroads in Delaware.

There only three public Improvements Of the
State of Delaware, which be brought before the
Legislature. AT its coming session, and with Justice
clam material aid from tho Stale. The first and prin-
cipal of these three is the
JUNCTION AND BREAKwATER RAILROAD.
The Delaware Railroad, starting from the
urper and eastern part of Delaware, and run
nlng dlagOnally across the State, is for the most
part. benefit and an accommodation to a II sec.
iIons OF Delaware, included in New Castle
county and about twO.thrds OF the upper p0r.
tlOn of Kent; but opposite Milford, the road il
far to the West that it becomes TO the Suu'h-
stern portions of Kent nd nearly all OF Sus.
sex, of no advantage, it not a positive injury.
Milford, Milton, Lewes, Genrgetown, MIllsboro
Da.Sb0ro, Frankfort, Centrevile and oiI~r
places. are in a worse condition than If the
Delaware Railroad had never been built, for
the very simple reason that the produce by
which their trade was formerly sustained
ndw tends towards this road, on account
OF the facility OF getting to the markets
where it Commands better prices than they
can alfIrd to give. The Junction aud
DreakwGIer road meets all these difficulties,
aud It's completion is the one grand necessity
to the people of the South. Eastern portions OF
Delaware. The road is now graded from the
Junction past Milford into Sussex county, aud
the officers Of the company are pushing forward
the work with an earneStness, prudence, ecOno-
my, and energy, unparalleled in the construc.
tIOa OF any road.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

w We understand that the Ladies of the
Church Aid Society, of st. Peters Church.
propose having Festival in Wards Hall, on
Christmas Eve night and Christmas night, for
the purpose of aiding in liquidating the debt
due for their beautiful church edifce. AS the
public, and religious community generally, are
interested in such worthy cluse, We trust that
it will receive their liberal support. Let those
who delight in the society of the better sex.
who are fond of keeping Christmas with plenty
of good cheer, save their holiday money for this
occasion.
The Sabbath School will have a grand exhi.
hilton of Historic, Scriptural and Natural
Scenes, together with instrumental and vocal
music, and defamation of choice pieces in
prose and poety from the best English Glassics,
on Thursday evening, the 23d instant. The
public, children and parents, viii fnd this de-
llghttul holiday entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09

The THIRD LECTURE Of the coutse will be
delivered by the Rev. J. w. Mears, of Milford,
on Friday evening, the l7lh inst. Subject
" Delaware-iis Colonial History, Revolution
ary Times, and Distinguished Men,"
The usual Wednesday, is varied
from in this instance to accommodat tie the lee
rurer, it being impossible for him 10 come on
"Wednesday evening on account of other en-
gagements. The Rev. Mr.. Mears has given
much attention to literary pursuits, aud has
considerable celebrity, for one of his age, being
the author, we believe, of several works, Poems,
&c The subject is one of interest to every
Delawarian, and should of itself, without the
known ability of the lecturer, call out large
house.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
Jnu % IhIs road stanIs The
DELAWARE RAILROAD.

The people of Delaware cannot lose sight Of
the Importance OF the extension of the Della.
ware Railroad until it is made the connecting
link between Phladelp pha and Norfolk. THIS
was the original design, and il is of vital i'm
pOrtance to US that the original design shall be
carried out. II needs only q la nee at Norfolk
TO comprehend the necessity OF this extension.
The Elizabeth river branches at Norfolk,
aud her twln-slster city, Portsmouth, stands d..
rectly opposite, in the northwest angle formed
by the South branch.
The Dismal Swamp canal enters the south
branch about five miles from the city, and ex-
tends twenty-five miles to Muccasn creek, that
runs twenty-five miles further south, to Eliza
beth City, IN North Carolina. This canal is
expected to be finished in about three months,
and Norfolk may then mmand the principal
trade of North Carolina, for the exports and
imports must pass her wharves
But, in addition to these many communca-
tlons by water, there are several extensive lines
OF railroads that unite in a focus at this city.
When we consider the great advantages
possessed by Norfolk, in her mild climate, her
capaclous harbor, her central position near the
capes, and the wonderful conveyance to her
doors OF so many avenues of Commerce, the
conclusion comes of itself, that she must soon
rise to wealth and grandeur and become an
emporium"
Now, in view of these facts, and the addi-
tional one, that through line from Norfolk to
Philadelphia, over the Delaware Railroad, ia
almost a straight line, cannot the intelligent
Dolawarian at once comprehend the vast i'm
portancs Of the immediate and energetic extern
sion of this road The extension of the road
thirteen miles, to the Mary land line, is all that
is required of Delaware and Delawarians. We
L.. a. %. ehue H.
manning thirty eight miles will be built by citi
zens of Maryland. The extension Of this road
cannot but secure the favorable consideration o
the Legislature.
The third road in its Importance to Delaware is th,
MIsPILLIoN AND CHOPrANE ROAD.
The construction of the Mispilion and Chop
tank Railroad is important tn US, because j
il will throw the travel and produce of tn
Choptank river over the Delaware Railroad
Nine miles only Of this road are in Delaware
Ef we can secure the construction Of these MIN
miles, there is no doubt but that the Marylan
end, about SIX miles will be built immediatei
As the Delaware Railroad is the main track c
all the roads on the peninsula, any enterpris
which tends TO build Ep and strengthen il, ha
claims on the fostering care Of the State.
THE AMOUNT EACH WILL NEED.
The Misplion and Choptank road, with
distance Of nine miles 10 build, will be satisie
with $4,000. The Delaware road will nee
about 100000 to complete i,s extension thil
seen miles 10 the Maryland line. The Junctio
and Breakwater road, with about forty miles
construct, will need about $500, 000.-Penii
saLa Neps .laa r4s -
rHE MARYLAND AND DELAwisE RAILROAD,
Ii should be remembered. has the first clai
upon he consideration OF the Legislature. g
Smyrna times., 1858-12-09
miscellaneous Advertisements.

n House and Premises To Ic'
Apply 10 ''N TVHfA i"IHTs SlIeris' SD"s, ,Smyr>'.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-15
Cincinnati Daily Market Report.

CIScTNSAzI, Dec. Il. 1888.
Butter-W r. Merchants fair prime in frkns, l4lSc
common and fair Ohio and Indiana. 9alSc- Choice West
Reserve Dairy in irlins, l9a2Oe for best yellow
Beans-Prme email white p o. lbs, Sl.2OGl 25
Cheese-Phme medium and large ". R--Gsk9s5<e Best
brands English dairy, lO9Ilc.
Cohee-Rio common and prime, lIlzGl21c
Candes-Pressed Taow I1629Se; starI4 Is and l6 OF
lSe&lea2Oc.
Cranberres-Smal and large bbls per bb SO 01GIl 0.
Flour-Ordinary and good superine D bbl S456S .65;
choice red and extra white wheat S4,S5as5 IS.
Dried Fruts-Appes, choice q 25 lbs 500
S2l5 Peaches, unpeeled = 80 lbs s3,256375.
Grsn-wheat prime red and white, 81 G2Gs1l6. OIs on
arrival 575sc Com, prime yellow and white, 656ess; Prime
Rye and Barley 7OG73c.
NOlAsses-Prime N. o., large and small lots, S36S5c.
Os-Linseed, large and small lots TS675e; Lard Nc &
No. !, 75Gs5c
PrOvsiOns-City brands pork 2 bbl. s7.sO6l7 IS
city brands barrel lard -llc sh1ders and ribbed
Sides -99c hams, plain and sugareured esnvased 9c
Ole:
Rice-Fair to prime 4l<94sSe p Ib.
sugar-COmnou. low fair and fair good fair
prime and choice, T-a7%G7zc.
seeds-Flax 2 So los, and prime 4O6l5O Tim
Othy p IS lbs fair and prime S65s Clover q g. lbs
in sacks and bbls . s. 9J66 90
Eastern Exehange-5s9k 2 cent. premium buying and
selling rates.
s- allow selling rates here for New York Exchange
keep there and buying drafts
STRAIGHT. DEMING co.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-15

HiChwlnes-. 9gal 29klg :
Whisky. ky..........- q q .
Er@nE
GRAIN
Cleveland Produce Markets.
MORNING LEADER OFFICE. !
TUESDAY. Dec l4-5 P NJ

II
TUESDAY, Dec. l4-5 P. NJ :
The market to-day owing partly the unfavorable westa
eT has b0en extremely dull and in the principal articles
produce, have transactions record There
ration in quotations, for which see table
HIGHWlNES-A lot OF IS bbs sold pc.
BUTTER-Sales nice W. R roll atlsc
HOGS-The marketto day is not firm and buyers Of
ferng only S. for beSthogs being decline Of 2 from yes
terdsy. The weather very mild, and packers
ious to buy faster than they can pack.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-15
S. Corning & Co.'S Quotations.
OHOL
RNING UID,
BY s. CORNING d Co., 76 RIVER
STREET, CLEVELAND, Ono.
Terms, Cash. Current Funds
NEW YORK PRODUCE MARKET-Dee. IL


FlOuT-NaIket moderatei choice suPerfne and extra
and command fu prices Of $50 bb
S36 S450 for unsound; S370G4 % III Superne ate;
81 95IO Tor extra Safe; S4304.70 for superne west
ern; S49 520 for Common extra westeIn; S53 5 50
for shipping brands extra round hoop Ohlo the mari ket
closing quiet Canaian -four uHchange Of $50 bbls
Al S5 as 50 for inferior 10 choice extra. Small sales Of
Rye flour at 50 30GAlO
Wheat-Can' dull: sIles of 5000 bus winter red
Sl9; l00j bus lots 81 20; POO bus white
Cana iiau al Sl,2s; 40J bus white Tenn III 81, IS.
Rye-Scarce and in demand al 7sc for prime North
River
Bar ley Dull and nominal at T39S3c.
COHelyy and very dull; sales Of 900 bus at 56c for
mNei wes erui f6c for new white, and 3s for new
low southern.
Ont-Ou!I 4s53c for State and 52@s5c forw western
Whisky-FHmer sales of 200 bbls at 2sl25c, and now
held u 25c
Pork-Haavy and lower; sales 5f 900 bbls Sl7 sea
SlI60 for old mess; ST9J for mess and $l375 ior
prime
BesfSteady sales ef $50 bbs at ss5O97 for country
prIes Ss5 Tor TeDacked S75c9 for country
mess; Sll,15lss ] so for extra mess
Beef fHams-Unchanged; sales of go bbls At Sl351i4
Prime Mess Beef nominal at SIS
Cut Aeats-Dull sales0f 100 hhds AZ ec for should
ers and Al95sc for hams
Dressed HOsS-Dull; prime held at S with buyers
generally refusiug.ts pay over s..
Bac 80 boxes short clear smoked middies sold at lSc
for Ca'IfornIa
Lard-Essier; sales of35O bhls At Il6lkc
Butier-l2Glsc fr Ohio and leG,Z3c Tor State.
TailOw-al@; sSies Of 80, 900 rs prime at lossc.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-15
Star Of the North.
The best Gas Consuming Stove in the
World!

IlHIS Is the most wonderful STOVE
Il that has ever been made and the only that can
keep CONTINUOUS COMBUSTION Of GASES thereby pro
ducng remarkable FLAME from ANTH ACHE Coal
BY the peculiar arrangement OF the apparatus the oxygen
OF the atmospheric arr distributed equally the whole
fame burning from the conical perforated plate and
hamber, shall meet III the center Of the throat
chance for the Gases to escape, unless ming with the
oxygen which produces continuous fame and thereby
large increase OF heat This combination makes It he most
economical heating Stove IN the World Tn it. and if
our statemeu is ove-rated-
The FLAME produced from these CASES makes one of the
most CHEERFUL FIRES that be imagined and all from
ANTHRACITE Coal
The fire can be Kept up through the whole season. a
with very little care
One years test has been made by the public and the man
gtlcurers are sustained In all they have claimed
this Stove.
JOHN INGERSOLL * CO,
Dealers in Stoves, &c, L32 Superior street.
sepl5 d3n A9 Cleveland. Ohio