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Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
CIeriCaI.

The General Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in the United States, will
assemble in Richmond, Virginia, on Wednes-
day, October 5th. The delegates from this
town, Rev. ]. e. Grammer and DR.. William
Cummins, will leave Smyrna the first OF next
week, and be absent probably three wesks-the
convention usually sitting about that length of
time. The delegates from the Diocese OF Della
ware are Revs. Grammer, Breck, Franklin and
Slack of the clergy and DR.. Cummlns' Capt
81. Dupont, Wm Reed and 5. M. Curtis, oi
The laiiy. Among other matters of interest
will be tho ordination of four new Bishops
Liberal arrangements have been made with the
different Railroads for conveying the delegates
for the entertainment of whom the Richmond
people are making large preparations.
During the absence Of Mr.. Grammer, th'
pulpit at st. Peters church will be filed, W.
learn, by the Rev. Marshall Smith, of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Affairs at the Depot.

A Tfotting Course is being made in field
belonging 10 Mr.. Richard Tibbitt, adjoining the
Smyrna Depot, for the use of those who enjoy
such sport. 1t is three-quarters of mile in
extent forty teet wide, graded and levelled
after the most approved fashion, oblong. and
will be under the superintendence of Messrs.
Enoch Spruance and David Rees.
Workmen are engaged in making kiln OF
10000 bricks for Mr.. E. Spruance.
The new Hotel of Mr.. Joseph Raymond il
enclosed, and will in few weeks be completed
aud ready for the occupancy of Mr.. Thos. l.
Cahoon, who is to be its proprietor.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

GENERAL CONVENTION General Con-
vention of the Protestant Episcopal Church,
will meet at Richmond. Va. on Wednesday,
the 9th of October next. We see 1t stated
that Bishop Onderdonk, late of the Diocese of
New York, who was suspended many years
ago, will make application to the House of
Bishops to be restored. He has affixed his sig
nature to a memorial, in which, after acquittng
his brethren of improper motives in his con-
viction, acknowledging the justice of their act
of discipline, and protesting his sincere sorrow
and repentance, he asks that his sentence may
be remitted.
A LARGE body of land, $4,000 acres, lying in
the counties of Highland, Randolph, and Pen
dIeton, Va, has been sold for $60OOO TO
Northern Emigration Society who design set
Ting upon it.
Gov. BANKS was nominated for reelection
bv the Massachusetts Republican Convention
on Tuesday, by vote of 6l2 to 30 for al
others. The rest of the State officers Of las
year were also re-nominated.
JUDGE DOUGLAS moves about rapidly. Ate
travelling through the West last week to Chi
cago, making speeches, attending the U.
4 Fair, &C., he was back in Washington on th
10Th inst.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
An Enterprising Establishment.

The Sash and Door Factory, in Smyrna, es
tablished by Messrs. Mitchell & Bowman, few
months since, under the skillful management o
the senior member of the firm, Mr.. Richard
Mitchell (Mr. Bowman devoting his exclusive
attention to the machine business) has been O
complete success. and met their highest antici-
pations. This, however, is attributable, we may
say, mainly to the artistic skill of Mr. Mitchell,
who learned the science of Architecture, both
theoretically and practically. under one of the
first mechanics OF Philadelphia and, uniting
the advantages of scientific attainments with
his long experience in ornamental architecture,
he commended himself to the attention of the
public forthwith; The pride of town is not
its well dressed gentlemen hangers on," but
its hard-working, energetic, enterprising me-
chanics, operatives, &c., who advance its mate
rial interest and growth, produce trade and
traffic, and give it wealth and character. AS
such We are proud to number the firm above,
who, in the few months they have been in the
business, have perceptibly added to the interests
of the town. They furnished themselves in the
beginning. with all the requisite machinery,
such as large Moulding, Daniels Planning, Ten.
nonting, Boring, Morticing, and Fay's light
Moulding machines, Circular and Gig Saws,
&c, numbering ten in all, and were prepared
to do just the kind and style Of work demanded,
and have actually, during the past two months,
In addition to the work done at and near home,
filled SoVpraI la ordorS for in
delphia-the rates for work in both places be-
ing the same, but, being at less expense, they
could afford to pay freight and yet have profit
equal to establishments in the city. Besides
number of jobs completed. they have large or
ders on hand, and are now doing the work for
dwelling houses belonging to the following per-
sons: Geo. w. Cummins; Jos. C. Griffith, in
The "Alley;" John V. Tolson, near Sudlers-
Vile; VIM. E. Riggs, in Appoquinmink hun
1red; Geo. Paris & Co., near Leipsic Aaron
Conrad, near Blackiston's X Roads; Charles
H. Massey, at Massey's x Roads; Ephraim
Hewitt, contractor for all the station. houses on
he Delaware Railroad, from Townsend TO Sea-
ord. They have contracts, also, for furnishing
he work for the new Presbyterian Church at
Odessa. the Methodist Protestant church at the
Head of Sassafras, and a new school house
near Capt. Attix's, west of Kenton, besides nu-
nerous smaller orders for cornce, brackets,
noudings. doors, sash, &C., at home, and from
carpenters in Middletown, Odessa, Leipsic
FELTON, and Seaford, Del; and at Massey's%
Roads, Warwick and Head of Sassafras, Md =
We commend this establishment to persons in
lending to build. They warrant satisfaction
and do work at city prices.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

THE steamer Vanderbilt arrived Monday at
New York with dates from Europe. England
and France were to take immediate measures
for inflicting punishment on the Chinese. The
government of England had, according to the
Times, decided upon dlspalching Immediately
to China several additional steam and sailing
frigates, accompanied with large reinforce
ment of troops. A treaty had been signed be-
tween the Papal government and Spain, by
which the latter was to occupy the Roman
States upon the withdrawal of the French
troops. The Notifications at Dover Castle had
been ordered to be put in an efficient state of
defence.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
New Way to Find Lost Money.

A day or two ago, little boy lost his pocket
book in front of our office, and was of course
in somewhat of stew" about it. COM
rade told him to spit on the back of his hand
and strike it with the fore-fnger of the other,
saying that the spit would fly in whatever di-
rection the lost book lay. The little boy took
his advice, and the spit flying up the street, he
walked few PAGES in that direction, and, sure
enough, found the lost treasure. The young
philosopher, on seeing him pick up the book,
CALCULATED II told you so =" Of course, they
will believe in the infaIibilily of the rule here
after.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

FODDER SPoILED.-We learn from the farm
ers that the rainy murky warm weather of last
week has finished the destruction commenced
upon the fodder by the first edition of the equi-
noxtial gale. The tops and blades saved be-
fore the storm were thought to be safe, and
would have been. but for the protracted spell of
rain and moisture which penetrated every
where, and has not only mildewed the blades
in the shock but even the lunches of tops in
The field-a circumstance almost before un-
known. They have, it is said. turned quite
black. and have an offensive smell. The loss
will fall heavily upon those who raised no hay.
and depend mainly upon fodder for proyioder.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
News from the Disputed Territory.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Col. Rankin (for.
merly OF Philadelphia the Register of the Land
Office at Olympia, Washington Territory, has
arrived here from the Island of San Juan. He
reports, that if the intentions of Gov. Douglass
had been carried out there would have been a
collision between the British and American
forces, as II. B. Majesty's ships, the Satellite
and Plumper, had orders from him to fire. But
Admiral Bayne opportunely arrived and SUPER
seded him in command of the English ships of
war, five in number. The original misunder-
standing was with the Hudson's Bay Company,
the interests OF which were represented by
Gov. Douglass.
The Island of San Juan had been in the oc-
cupancy of Americans for at least Is months,
nobody seeming to question their rights and for
longer period had been considered and treated
in all respects as belonging to Washington
Territory. 1t was not until Gen. Harney ap.
piled 10 and was informed by the Boundary
Commissioner. Campbell, that our title to the
Island was clear and certain, that he despatch
ed troops thither at the request of the residents
who claimed protection from British aggression,
and especially from the predatory incurslons
OF the Northern Indians, who had even taken
anu held possession of lighthouse for three
days and against whom expeditions had been
repeatedly sent TO chastise than.
Col. Rankin says the people of Washington
Territory and the Pacific States, are unani-
nous for our retention of the Islands, and such
is their enthusiasm that if the United States
troops should be directed to vacaIe it, private
parties, in formidable numbers, would immedi-
ately occupy that important position and not
surrender without severe struggle.
But 1t is not supposed in thus city that our
troops will be Withdrawn, as this would be con-
sdered as an admission that our title is clearly
dIsputable.
1t may not be generally known that this Gov
ernment has recently confirmed bluff of land,
containing three thousand acres, for a military
reservation, if anything, even situated farther
north than San Juan.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
New Publications,

A HIsroRY OF ALL RELIGIONS: containing
Statement Of the Origin, Development, Doc
trlnes and Government OF the Religious De-
nominations in Europe and the United States,
with Blogra phical Sketches cf Eminent Di-
vines. BY Samuel NJ. Smucker, LII. D.
Published by DUANE RuLIsoN, Quaker City
Publishing House, 33 South Third street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The subject of Religion and the Doctrines of
Sects must always have an absorbing interest
for the thoughtful observer, and a work which
affords the desired information, in a convenient
and accessible form, at moderate price, has
been urgently demanded; and will be sought
for with avidity, and must command a large
sale.
In the present work, the origin, development,
doctrna belief, Church government and pecu.
llarltles of over eighty different religious secls,
are treated in a style, cOmpendlous and accu-
rate, and will afford all the information which
might be procured with great difficulty and ex-
pense, and much labor and research, from the
larger po!emical works and encyclopedias.
DIR. Smucker has evidently prepared this
work with much care, and it exhibits great
ability and learning. The artlclas on the diff
terent religions are very impartlally written,
and show the careful study of an unpre JUDGED
ouu SOuuu tlIuu dHu tue pOTtuDCe ana value
cannot be too highly estimated of such superior
and unbiased effort in a work of this kind, as
too often, those pretending to give correct in
formation upon such subjects are prejudiced in
favor of some particular sects or denominations
Mr.. Rulison has brought out the work in very
handsome form, and the public is indebted to
him for very valuable, instructive and useful
book. The price, 81 90, is remarkably low for
such work, and IN order that it may have
rapid and extensive circulation, he will send it
to any address, accompanied with a valuable
Gift, on the receipt Of the price and twenty five
cents TO prepay postage.
MIR. RullsOn will send free, on application,
his new, enlarged and revised Catalogue of
Books and Gifts, containing all information re-
ative TO the establishment of Agencies in the
Gift Book business. Address DUANE RULIsoN,
Quaker City Publishing House, 33 South Third
street, PhIladel phia, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Accident to the Great Eastern.

On the 9th inst, when the Great Eastern
was off Hastings, on her trial trip, feedpipe
casting in the forward funnel, which had been
introduced on the ground of economy in heat
and TO keep the heat of the tunnels from the
cabin, exploded with terrific force, blowing the
funnel into the air and tearing to pieces the
grand saloon and lower deck cabins, through
which the funnel passed, and otherwise doing
great damage to the internal fittings" Six
men were killed and six were wounded. Not
one of the guests was injured-they had quilted
the saloon, after finishing dinner, only few
minutes before the accident occurred. The
damage amounts to $4,000, and would be re-
paired in three weeks. This will probably de-
lay her departure until next Saturday week,
October 6th-if not still later. The vessel is
not expected TO visit Hoyhead at all, but to
sail direct from Portland in England, to Port
land in Maine.
This disaster, and the consequent delay can.
not operate favorably for the ship. Both causes
will probably greatly diminish the number o.
passengers on her first voyage to America
Already they have depressed the value OF hel
stock, which is held in numerous shares. The
accident, however, shows one thng-the i'm
mense strength of the vessel. The report says
"The explosion is stated to have probably beer
one of the most terrific which a vessel has eve
survived, and which none in the world coult
have withstood, save a structure of such mar
Iellous strength as the Great Eastern. She no
only resisted it-her frame sustaining no injur.
whaieyer-but it made so little difference ii
The movements of the vessel that the engine
we're neyer once stopped till she reached Port
land" 1t was most proVidentiaI that the ez
posion occurred on her trial-triP, and not uPo
her regular voyage. Until she has safel
crossed the Atlantic some degree of doubt
10 her being safe may be expected to exist.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Misapprehensiom Corrected.

find that an erroneous impression has gone
abroad relative te one of the published rules OF
the Agricultural Exhibition to be held at Dover,
on the 5th and 9th OF October. The rule reads
as follows:
Exhibitors must pay one dollar on entering
their articles"
This rule only means that exhibitors must
become members of the Society, which they
can do by the payment of one dollar at the time
of entering their articles. This will entitle
them to all the privileges enjoyed by members
of the Society.
A Member Of The Com. Of Arrang ements.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

THE LEVY CouRT of Kent county meets on
the second Tuesday in October, for the purpose
of qualifying Assessors and for the transaction
of other important business.
Sussex CouRT.-Thore are only forty.nine
cases on the trial list for the coming October
Court.
The September Term Of the Orphans Court
and the Court of Chancery for Kent county
commenced on Monday last, the 26th inst.
THE longest train of cars that has been on
the track since the completion of the road to
Seaford passed up to Philadelphia last week.
There were 40 cars lincluding passenger train)
covering distance of 800 yards.
ABOUT three thousand eels were caught 10 a
fish basket in the Delaware some distance
above Eeston on Saturday night. by some fish,
ermen.
]. LEE is 10 custody at st. Louis for having
in his possession $97 in bogus bills on the Po.
tomac River Bank of Georgetown, ID. c.
DURING the absence of General Scott. GEN.
Wool, senior officer, will be the acting COM
mander-in-chief
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
= r. IL e MPTO DRY SALE
OF
Very Desirable Farm
OF 900 Acres.

fEe-SSaaa SITUATED in Kent County. in the State of
H8iii Delaware, lying on the road leading from the
ksgllI Furnishing town OF Smyrna to the Smyrna
~AA-- Station on the Delaware Railroad being With
in one hall mile of each place.
THIS FARM will be sold on THURSDAY,
the 9th day Of October next at 2 o'clock, p. M,
at the Hotel of Tilghman Foxwell, in the said
town of Smyrna.
The Improvements consist of two-story Brick
Dwelling and Kitchen, with all necessary Out Build
ngs in complete order. This farm is divided into two
tracts Of 100 Acres each-which will be sold sepe-
ratev # desired The front tract of 100 acres on
which the Buildings are erected is divided into six
fields, one OF which was planted in two thousand
PEACH TREES, Of choice fruit, two years since
This Farm in a high state of cultivation and is ad
raby adapted 10 the growth of Wheat and Corn,
and all kinds of Track.
The Terms, which will be accommodating will he
lars inquire Of the subscriber living the premises
sep23-ls JOHN VAN GASKEN
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

The RAIN.-The quantity of rain which has
fallen within the late rainy spell is quite re-
markable, being about six inches. Four inches
is fair average for month-four feet for a
year. 1t is said upwards of six feet have fallen
the present year.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
VaIuabIeFarm for Sale.

49, THE subscriber offers for sale a FARM in
Mhii, Kent county, Delaware containing about I2j
kIMiiil ACRES OF LAND, divided nio five enclO-
--@-- sures. Said Farm Is we'll located. IN a good
neighbOrhOod, and within 1 miles of SMYRNA and
about the same distance of the Steamboat by which
daily and tr-weeky communication may be had with
Phlladel phia during the The line of Stages
from The Boat 10 Dover passes directly by the farm
There are also two good Landings within three miles
of the farm where Grau can be delivered and Lime
&C., procured.
The improvements consist in Dwelling House, Barn
and Stables attached, Corn Cribs, Granary, DC;
pump OF water the door. The Buildings are nII
new in good order, well put up, and of good dimen-
sOns. further description Is deemed unnecessary
as persons wishing purchase desired to view te
property.
information can be Obtained by calling on GEO w .
CUMMINs, Esq, Smyrna, or by calling or addressing
The subscriber, near Wilmington, Del.
sep23 JAS. II. H0FFECKER.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
The Markets.

White wheat is selling in smyrna at sl 20 !;
Red ri 10: RYE rs cts; Corn 80. and Oats
80 cts per busbeI. Sweet potatoes oo cts per
husAel Round potatoes 80 cts; Butter ~ cts
pr pound, and Eggs IL cts. per dozen.
Ia Philadelphia, white wheat is quoted at
81 30, red 81 II; Rye 80 cts, Corn 81, and
Oats 3s eta per bushel.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Media Classical Institute,

We commend this Institution to the consid-
Grafton of parents and guardians who have chill
dren to educate. The principal, Rev. s. M
Gayley, has been long known as a successful
instructor in the Classics and higher English
branches, as the references given in another
column will testify. Media is easy of access
by railroad, and is healthy and fOurshing
place.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

THE next monthly meeting of the Sabbath
School Association of the M. E. church of this
town, which meets on Thursday next, the 9th
proximo, will be addressed by the Rev. J. s.
Willis, of Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Temperance Meeting,

According TO previous announcement, meet.
ing of the friends of Temperance was held in
the NJ. +. Church, in Smyrna, on Friday even
ing, Sept. 23d; at which, upon motion, DR.. WIN.
CUMMINs presided, and DIR. VIM. II. COLLINS
acted as s. cretary.
The chairman, in a few pertinent remarks,
expressed his entire cooperation in the work of
temperance reform, and the pleasure he took
in lending his lsbors for the reviving of the in
terest of so good a cause.
Rev. Matthias Jerman, feeling the great ne.
cessity and importance of invoking Divine as
sistauce, suggested that the exercises be open.
ed with prayer to Almighty God and, in ac-
cordance with the proposal, the meeting was
opened with prayer by the Rev. Chas. Hill.
On motion, committee of five was appoint
ed to draft a Constitution for the government
of the Society, and to present 1t to the next
meeting for consideration, preparatory to adop-
tion. The committee was appointed by nom-
nation. and consists of DIR. WIN. Cummins, NJ.
Jerman, VIM. K. Cahoon, J. r. Clements and
DIR. w. T. Collins.
Thos Carrow, Dr. ]. E. Clawson and Robt.
d. Hoffecker, were appointed a committee to
procure speakers to address the next meeting.
Rev. Messrs. Hill, Murphy, Quigley and
Jerman, addressed the meetiDg-the first of
Wnom uWelL at some leDgtn upon tne SUBJECT,
remarking that I'VE are now on the eve of
another battle with the all-conquering demon
" no has slain his millions and still continues to
destroy. He spoke of the tendencies and re.
suits of the evils Of intemperance, and in for
chile manner depicted how it destroys the hap.
piness and engenders strife; blasts the health
and multIplies disease; shuts Heaven and opens
hell to the infatuated inebriate." He also noted
the fact that in the second report Of the Prison
Discipline from 1906 to 1926. period of TWEEN
ty years, no less than 10000 of our felow-mer
were sent to the different Penitentiaries of the
United States, either directly or indirectly
through the agency Of intoxicating liquors.
Rev. Mr.. Murphy added few remarks, urg
ing the importance not only of holding meetingl
and talking upon the subject, but also of enter
ing into the work with spirit and enterprise il
the midst of our private and social intercours'
with each other, and all others who may com,
within the sphere of our influence everywhere
He said the subject needed 10 be carried will
US and acted upon all possible occasions, ant
closed with an earnest appeal for individual, a
we'll as united effort, in the temperance move
ment.
The meeting adjourned to meet again tn
first Friday evening of October.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

WE were shown a few days since, tomato
vine raised by Messrs. McFarlane 81 McCauley,
near Dexter's corner, in Appoquinimink hun
dred, the tomatoes on which weighed l4a lbs
BY the way, in speaking of large fruit, VIC might
add that Mr. John Mustard, of this town, pulled
a Dwarf Pear from tree in his garden, last
week, which weighed pound and ounces.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

THE Registry Law in Michigan goes into
operation at the coming election. None but
the registered are allowed TO vote, and all the
challenging must be done before the Board of
Registry.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Confectionery & Fruits.

F.. G. WHITMAN Il Co beg leave to inform the
public that they constantly getting TIP Candies in
new designs lavOrs and patterns; which, with all the
Old and Staple Candles, enable hsm TO offer the lar
gest assortment TO be found. And all are manufac
ured of pure and under the supernlenGence
Of one of the firm.
Also, Dealers i'll Foreign Fruits; Nuts Of the best
quality, imported and sold at the most reasonable
prices.
Sorekeepers and others invited TO call and ex-
anime Stock, Store an" Factory.
No 1O2 South Second street. below ChestnU',
se29.6m PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Media Classical Institute.
DELAWARE CO., PA.

DELH VHhL OO'i III.
THE Fifty yFOurh Session of the Media Classical
Il Institute Delaware county, Pa, will commence
on the First Tuesday Of November.
For the character Of ourschOOl, mode of instruction.
&c, we refer the following gentlemen OF Delaware
who have been patrons for many years, VIZ:
VIM. C. Elason and VIM B. Collins, Smyrnai
John Collins Collins Beach;
Isaac Short Duck Creek Hundred;
+. }. Flemin Z, Flcming's Landing;
II J. Moore, c. }. SmiIhers and 5. NJ. Hall. Frede-
rica
For particulars, address either ofihe Principals,
REV. S. Nj, GAYLEY. A. M.
Il. GARDNER GAYLEY, A. M,
Media. Pa sep 90 l659-6w
Smyrna times., 1859-09-29

Mr.. EVERETT spoke the whole of his grafton
upon Webster (extracts Of which may be found
on our first page) without reference to notes.
The Providence Journal says: The wonder
full exertion of memory is not without prece-
dent; but such power of memory, combined
with such other great power. may challenge
comparison with anything in the history Of ora
tory"