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Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Accidents.

On Thursday last, horse belonging to Mr..
Robt. Denney, Of this town, after being geared
to a carriage, started Off upsetting the vehicle
aud doing II considerable damage before he was
arrested. The horse became frightened hy the
upsettlng of the carriage, which was done BY
a sudden turn in the start. There was no Que
in the carriage at the time.
On Friday, while the Rev. H. r. Galloway,
Agent for Wilmington Female College, was
driving along the road near lIotfeckers mill,
his horse became frightened and unmana yea
bic, and ran into another carriage, the proper.
ty of Mr.. Thomas II. Denney, by which both
were upset and materially injured. MIR. Denney
was in the carriage, but escaped unhurt. as also
did Mr.. Galloway. The latter gentleman was
driving his horse for the first time with bride
minus blinds, hence the runaway.
On Saturday, as the wife of Mr.. Thomas II.
Denney, of Leipsic, accompanied by another
lady, was returning home from Smyrna, the
horse took fright by being fiercey set upon by
dog; commenced to run, and while in the
act of turning corner upset the carriage; the
body of which, fortunately, became disengaged
in the fall, the ladies thereby escaping with
their lives, though severely bruised.
One day last week, young man in Smyrna
made quite narrow escape, from the accidental
discharge of pistol. In an effort to cock the
weapon (being hard on the trgger''), it was
brought from a horizontal to perpendicular
position, when his thumb slipped and the ham.
mer fell, dischargng the load-the same pass.
ing through the brim of his hat.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
The Court Of Errors and Appeals.

Before Chief Justice Glpin Judges Milli.
gan, Wooteu and Houston, and Chancellor Har.
ringion.
This Court was in session during the past
week, IN Dover, for the argument of causes on
appeals from DEGREES or judgments of the courts
below. Among the most important of the cases
argued, was one OF " The State of Delaware
against The Bank Of Smyrna" which was an
action for the recovery of the tax imposed by
the act Of 1855, to be paid by the Bank for the
exercise of its franchises as such. The case
was ably argued by Attorney General Fisher,
and the Hon. Willard Salisbury, for the State :;
and by Daniel NJ. Bates, Esq, and Nathaniel
B. SmliherS, Esq, for the Bank. The Court
decided, before its adjournment on Saturday
last, that the imposition Of the tax was a con.
stitutionul law, and, therefore, binding upon
this Bank. The opinion Of the Court was de.
livered by Harrington, Chancellor, in an able
and elaborate opinion, and sustans the position
assumed by the State.
Another case, of no little interest, says the
DeLawarean, especially from its antiquity, was
that yof Outtan ID. Jester rs. Alexander "
Murphey-an appeal from tne decree of Chan
cellOr Harrington, in favor of the defendant, in
the Court of Chancery at New Castle. Chief
Justice Gllpin delivered the opinion of the
Court, affirming the decree OF Chancellor Har.
rlnglon.
The Court also decided, in Dodd's Lesse Us.
Dodd, that the testator's will only gave a life
estate. Judgment of the court below affirmed.
Wootlen, J. Layton for plaintiff, salisbury for
defendant.
10 Massey Us. Turner, Houston, j., delivered
the unanimous opinion of the Court, deciding
that the plaintiff had the right to recover on
the promIssOry note drawn by Deacon and en-
dorsed by Turner, the defendant. Whteley
for plaintiff, Rodney for defendant.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Periodicals.

GoDEY's LADY's Book for July, comes in
handsome style, maintaining all the character
silcs which have gained it so much popularity
PETnRsON's LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE.
for July, is good number of this universally
good magazine C.J. Peterson, Mrs Dennison
and Mrs. Stephens, contribute to it.
THE SCIENTIFIC AMERIcAN.-The publishers
Of this widely circulated and popular illustrated
weekly Journal Of mechanics and science, an
nounce that it will be enlarged on the first of
July, anI Otherwise greatly improved, contain
ing sixteen pages instead of eight, the present
size, which will make it the largest and cheap.
ast scientific journal in the world it is the
only journal of its class that has ever succeed
ed in this country, and maintains a character
for authority in all matters of mechanics, sci.
ence and the arts, which is not excelIed BY any
other journal published In this country or in
Europe. Although the publishers will incur an
increased expense Of $4,000 year by this en-
largement, they have determined not to raise
the price OF subscription, relying upon their
friends to indemnify them in this increased ex.
penditure, by corresponding increase of sub
scribers. Terms So year, or 10 copies for
$l5. Specimen copies of the paper with a
pamphlet of information to inventors, furnished
gratis, by mail, on application to the publishers,
MUM & Co, No 81 Park Row, New York.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Wilmington Items.

The loan election on Saturday, in Whining
ton, to determine whether the city was willing
TO tax itself TO the amount of $4,000 for the
purpose Of building Grammar School resulted
in its defeat, by a vote of FOG for the loan, to
927 against it.
BY recent census, the population of the
city of Wilmington is found to be 1879 sub
urbs, 1,255-total population 2l,044.
Statistics show that the yearly productions ol
manufacturing establishments 10 Wilmington,
amount to So 000,O00 The hes West item is
flour and meal, 81 ,22O, 900; second, locomotive
car springs, $S2G,00O; third, morocco, S553,.
900. Buildings erected last year, $50.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Ath of july, 1859,

pursuant to previous notice through the COL
umns OF your valuable paper, the Authorities of
our town have made arrangements for ceebra.
ting the natal day of our National Indepen-
dence on grand and magnificent scale, and
have invited several distinguished gentlemen
IN the State, who have accepted by letter and
promised to be present on the occasion and ad.
dress the citizens of our town, with hope of
KlndilGg the dormant sparks of patriotism in
our midst. 1t is hoped on the part of the Town
Authorities, that all business will be suspended
for the day, go that every citizen may partici.
pate and be reminded, in strains of eloquence,
what our ilustrious sires endured and accom-
plIshed for our good. Our worthy and enter
prIslng young men composing the Washington
Brass Band of Smyrna, with their Proce ptor,
Prot. Beggs, OF Wilmington. will enliven the
exercises with national airs and other soul
stirring music. All persons in town, vicinity
and country, are invited to join the procession
and participate in the proceedings generally.
The Procession will be formed at 9 o'clock.
A. NJ, precisely, near Sharp's Pond, in the fol
lowing order Wis Municipal Authorities, in
carriages; Orators of the day and Rev. Clergy,
in carriage; The Washington Brass Band;
Morning Star Lodge, No. 6, of the |. o. of Odd
Fellows, dressed in regaIia; Shawnee Tribe,
NO 3, CT the [. o. of r. NJ; Citizens in carri
age-on horSeback-on foot. The whole will
then move up Main street, to Soulh from
South street to East from East street to Com.
mercc down Commerce street to Union; fIom
Union street to Ball from Ball street, through
Delaware to South from thence to Main, and
up Main to School House in District No. 3, on
North street, where the exercises will be in the
following order, viz: Organization of the
meeting; Music by the Band Opening with
prayer; Reading of the Declaration of Inde-
psndence; Music by the Band Grafton; Music;
Grafton Music. The meeting will then ad.
iOnrn until 3 O'clock, p. NJ, when Addresses
will be delivered, interspersed with music by
the Band after which, the exercises of the
day will be closed with Prayer and Beuedc.
ton. By ORDER OF THE BOARD.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Arrest of Fugitives.

on Tuesday morning last, two young negro
men were arrested in this town by Constable
Pratt, on the suspicion of their being runaway
slaves, and taken before Justice Eaton, where,
pending the trial, they made full confession.
When arrested they declared themselves to be
free, but soon became involved by their contra
dlctOry statements and answers. They belong
10 Mr.. Albert Clifton, of FELTON,, Delaware,
who had offered a reward of $50 for their ar
rest and lOdgment in Jail. They absconded on
Sunday night. They evidently hadn't much
idea of travelling, their total amount in cash
being seven cents. and seemed to be pleased
rather than otherwise at the idea of returning
home
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Dover Items.

We tuke the following items from the Re.
porter:
1t is contemplated to have the streets of Do
yer lit with gas 10 a short time.
Rev. Mr.. Smith has received call to become
the pastor of Christ's (Episcopal) Church, in
Dover. TIE building is to be repaired at a cost
of $1,000.
The Court of Errors and Appeals. at its re.
cent session, affirmed The constitutionality Of
the law taxing tbe surplus fund of Banks, in the
case raised by the Bank of Smyrna.
Elias s. Reed and John H. knight, Esqrs.,
will deliver addresses ut Kits Hammock on
the 4th of July 6Lgs
The farmers are making active preparations
for harvest, the wheat continuing in fine coudi-
tion and promising an abundant crop.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Medical Convention.

The Medical Socie'y of Delaware met in
Dover, on the l4lh inst. In the absence Of DR..
Porter, President, DR.. ID. w. Maul, Vice Pre-
sident, presided. The attendance from New
Castle and Sussex was small. DIR. e. ID. Daley,
of Smyrna, was elected President; DR.. II. F.
Willis, of Sussex, Vice President; DR.. J. w.
Sharp, of Kent, Secretary, and DIR. IL. F. Askew
OF Wilmington, Treasurer. At u o'cl6 ok, p
NJ, the members sat down to bountiful repasl
at the Fountain Hotel, which closed up will
ice cream, strawberries, &c.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
"A MAAMOTH TURTLE.

On Saturday we walked up 10 Mr.. E. Lurty's,
to see Sea Turtle, measuring Al inches from
tip to tip of front paddle, 81 from head to tail,
and 81 inches across the breast-and weighing
10 lbs. thought this was something extra for
Smyrna, and it was, too but found something
more interesting and certainly more to my ad-
vantage, for | consider that | saved at least
50 90 by calling at EATON'S Cheap Store
Eaton sells the cheapes Goods ever purchased
in Smyrna. If you want Bargains, 90 to
EatonS; for am satisfied you will get them
there, and no mistake. You will find him al
his New Store, up town, just above William
sons.
GO TO EATON'S, and lay your money out
for he sells, without doubt, Great Bargains.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

] Az effort Is being made in Wilmington TO
] ,.,ye the Order of the Sons of Temperance
new division, the IS Good Intsnt," was insti-
mted a few weeks ngn, and is increasing in
,anbers rapidly. The "Sons" were a good
nAituiion, and should never have been al
lived to decline. Many a man has been lift
eIOu but mere prevented from falling into the
dteh by them. We hope the attempt 10 revive
hi, noble order may succeed. We believe in
neral suaslOn, Washing gtonian Societies and
Sns of Temperance.-Delapdrean.
We are glad to see the above in the columns
OfOur Dover cotemporary. 1t is u word spoken
IA good season, and we hope such expressions
are not ouly the private conviction, but the out
sDokea and aVOwed sentiment, which will be
advocated and contended for in such a manner
as 10 show that they emanate from the right
source Two years or more the subject of
temperance has lain dormant. Its advocates,
VINO bad labored for its Ultimate triumph, were
beaten down and Gespoiled, and Prohibition
warred against even before it had had trial
Thus dispirlled, the temperance men have kept
quiet, hoping the great "sticklers for moral
sa4son, SONS of Temperance, &C., would carry
their opinions into practice. But they would
not let others do anything nor do anything
THEMSELVES. We hope now, however, they are
about making move. And we can assure all
the late advocates Of moral suasion, that the
Old advocates Of Temperance will, ard are
anxious TO withdraw from the field, if they will
lake up arms against the monster Of Intemper-
snce. Neither will they find fault with them
ia whllever Way they do it. They had no in
erest in advocating it save the interest of hu- |
minty, yet for this they received curses instead
Of praise. The-members Of the late Conven.
ton, on their way thIlher knew not what course
10 Olake-feeing their individual responsibility
a members Of society, and their obligations 10
help abate any evil abroad, they felt that some.
Thing mus, and ought to be done to arrest the |
spresd of intemparancc, but how and by whom |
va; the question. Many who were there, and |
perhaps most Of those who remained home, felt |
that it must be done by new hands, and this |
prevalent among the members of the late or
ganizItion. The question, " what course shall |
be taken !" was answered by one in this wise
"lsee nothing that we can do, but to meet, or
ginlze, pass resolution to keep sober ourselves
(,s we would do anyhow, and to teach our
children temperance. Our Opponsnts who |
abused US for not relying on moral suasion will !
tot rely on it themselves; though we are ready
TO do anything, our hands are Tied by those who
expect US to work" Such is the feeling. The
rapid spread of intemperance must be arrested
the safety of our friends and neighbors, not
ours. demands it; and no matter how or by
WhOm--by moral suasion, Sons of Temperance,
legal enactment or any other way-the move
ment will receive the support of all good tenn
Perance men, and it will rejoice every one to
see such papers the DslaUarean, Reporter
the late strongest advocate of moral suasion
and all other sheets in the State unflrl the |
banner of temperance.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Political.

Hon. JOHN MINOR BoTTs.-This gcntlema n
is out in letter, IN response to several persons
IN New York, denouncng the doctrine an
nounced by Gen. Cass, aud contendng that
when foreigner is naturalized in this coun
try, he is as much entitled, wherever he goes,
to the protection of this government, as If he
had been born upon American soil, and within
the territory aud jurisdiction of the United
States.
LOUISIANA POLITIcs.-The anti-Slidell demo-
Gratis OF Louisiana hold bolting convention on
the 4th of July. They have Douglas afiinities
and are under the lead of Soule.
OF Ex-senator Wright is urged by demo.
cratic papers as a candidate for Governor OF
New Jersey. Personally he is very popular.
6T The American party of the Louisville
(Ky.) district have nominated Robert Mallory
for Congress, vice Hon. Humphrey Marshall,
declined.
OF Official returns from Virginia not yet
received. Letcher's majority is about $500.
LEAvENwoRrH, KANSAS, June l3.-The re-.
turns of the late election show that the Repub-
licans will have majority of three in the Con-
stitutlonal Convention.
FIRST IN THE FIELD.-Vermont is the first
State to appoint delegates TO the Charleston
Convention. The telegraph, with its usual
fippancy, says the delegates chosen are Doug
las deegates;' but the Boston Post has 1.-The
highest authority for saying that there is not
the slightest warrant for the report"
0.T The U. S. government has recovered a
claim Of $l30, 500 from the estate of the late
DR.. Gardner. OF this amount, $500 was decreed
to be paid to the New York Insurance and Trust
Company on account of expenses which, for
reasons not necessary TO state here, were
cnargeable upon the fund; that the true
amount paid inta the treasury is $l3O,00O.
DR.. CHAPLIN AND CoMMUNION..-Dr Chapin
of New York, Universalist, exhibited the Lords
Supper as means of grace, by which the souls
of men are drawn TO the Saviour, and said
Let the worst come; the worse a man is, the
more he needs the sacramento This is what
Baptists papers call "open Communion" exem
pIfed.
| OF The Hon. Sherrard Clemens, who has
so long been suffering from the consequences o.
his duel with young Wise. was married on the
| 9Th inst, to Mrs. T.. E. Groves, at her planta
tion in Madison parish, Louisiana.
OF The City of Washington, which lef
New York for Liverpool Saturday, takes ou
the first nstalment of the American offerings
to the Italian cause, being remittance of five
thousand dollars, to be forwarded to Count Ca.
YOUR. The Italians Of New Orleans have al
ready sent on three thousand five hundred dol
lars.
OF II. ID. Myers, Of Carroll county, Nd.
suffered loss of SO QUO by the late hail storm
Nimrod Gardner also suffered severely.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
New Lodge,

A new Lodge-Felton, No. 30-I. o. o. F.,
was instituted at FELTON,, in this State, on Tues
day last by the Grand Officers of the Grand
Lodge of Delaware. We understand, says the
Journal, that S. NJ. FELTON,, Esq, President Of
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad company, upon learning that he had
been complimented by the members in the name
they had selected for the new Lodge, inmedi
atey forwarded his check to the Lodge for $50.
Quite liberal donation. The following off
GERS were elected and duly installed by the
Grand Officers: N. G., John Shillng;V G,
Andrew J. Wright; r. s., Robt. w. Reynolds
p. s., James II. Evans Treasurer, George w.
Anderson.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
The Markets.

White wheat is selling in Smyrna at 81 75 !;
Red 81 Is; Corn SO cts. Buckwheat 81 so !;
and Potatoes 62I cts. per bushel. Butter 10
ets' per pound; Eggs l23 cts. per doz.; Cher
rIes 4a6 cts. per quart Raspberries 10 cts. and
HHckleberries 10 cts. per quart.
10 The Philadelphi market, white wheat is
selling at 81 80; red 81 70; corn 81 cts, and
buckwheat 81 IS per bushel.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

OF The late weather has seriously inter-
fered with the farmers. The grass has been
fit to cut for full week, but SO frequent are
the showers that, if cut, it would be ruined be-
fore curing. Several farmers. however, enter-
ed into the harvest last week, whose mown hay
must be very much injured. The wheat and
hay harvest will thus be thrown together maxi
ing il stirring times with the farmers. A week
or two of sun 10 badly needed for the mowers
aud respers.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

.nc "TIMES" is published Erery ThGsday. BY
' ",., D. HoFFEcxGa, Editor and Proprietor, at the
r..,srance Hall. Smyrna, Del.
vS-SuBscAIprIox.-One gear, 81. so in adrance,
.s2Oo if not paid I'LL end Of the year. No paper
5soaAa.s4 GSfI all arrears are paid-Only at The
.isa of the Publisher.
.r.,rsxa-For every square Of IL iiRss or less first
.,,,ioa, 50 cts; each subsequent assertion 25 cts-
,secal arrangements made 0iM yearly and haLE
,,,rIg ai0ertisers.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

OF The toughest story that has yet come
from Pixies Peak is told of the vengeance
wreaked upon Mason Clark, fraudulent letter
writer, by party of his deluded victims. Four
mules were hitched to the extremities of his
limbs, made TO draw in different directions, and
he was literally torn in pieces! Surely, his
!" lines" fell in unpleasant places.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

OF The New Orleans papers state that the
Commissioners of Baltimore have settled the
matter of the McDonough estate, and that the
amount Baltimore will receive from the estate
will reach nearly 5000 600.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

0J The dam ofthe Noxentown mill, in Ap.
poquinimink Hundred, broke on Monday night
week, in consequences of the heavy rains.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
NEWS FROM EUROPE.

We have intelligence of another battle Ohe
greatest yet foughp between the Austrans and
the Allies. The news comes by the steamer
Anglo Saxon, at Quebec. The fight took place
at Magenta, some twelve miles from Milan,
and it is stated that three hundred thousa nd
men were engaged in the conflict. The French
Emperor partially comma nded, and it is presu-
mable that the Austrian Emperor and the King
of Sardinia were near the scene of action. Ma
poleon claims decisive victory, and says that
they took 1000 Austrians prisoners, while 12,-
600 more were placed hOrS dW combat. He also
states the French loss to be 5000, while other
reports represent it at between 5000 and l2.-
600 men. The French General Espinasse was
killed, and Marshal Canrobert mortally wound
ed. Five French marshals and generals and
nine Austrian superior officers were wounded
Milan was evacuated by the Austrans, and lis
inhabitants had declared in favor of the King
of Sardinia, but the French had not occupied
the city. On the reception of the news of the
victory in Paris the city was illuminated. The
Queen delivered her opening speech to the
British Parliament on the 7th. She procams
strict and impartial neutrality in the pending
war. The intelligence from the seat of war
had had favorable effect on public securities
consols in London advance half cent; bread
stuffs and provisions were dull
LATER FROM THE WAR.
BY the arrival of the Kangaroo we have one
day later news. A despatch from Turin says
there were 10000 Austrians in the battle of
Mag genta, of whom 10000 were killed and
wounded, and Z 900 taken prisoners Another
estimate is $4,000 lost. Loss Of the Allies
1000. The Austrians evacuated Milan Oh the
9th, the inhabitants having rcvoljed and de.
clared in favor of Victor Emanuel The En-
peror Napoleon aud King of SARDINIA had en-
tered Milan and were enthusiastically received
by the population. The part of Lombardy freed
from the Austrians has proclaimed Victor En-.
inuel King. GaribllII is everywhere success
ful, and the main body Of the Austr,aDs were
everywhere falling back. The same steamer
however, in addition to the above, brings a ru-
nor that the French and Sardinians had re.
;elved a severe check though it is doubted.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

o. Senator Salisbury will deliver the ora
ton before Crystal Fount Lodge No. 10, o.
Milford, on the 4th of July.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
Potatoes.

Mr.. William McFarlane, of Duck Creek,
brought 10 our Office, last week, lot of fine
potatoes, grown this season--all as large as the
largest sized hen eggs. The potato crop is
from two TO three weeks in advance of the sea-
son, and as the weather ha been very favorable
to their growth, we may expect large potatoes
and an abundance of them.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23
LADIES' DRESS GOODS.

Consisting Of Black and Fancy Silks, BIreges Chal-
lies and Lawns of which latter article he has very
large assortment that he selling, the is GET
ting late, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES; plain
and dotted Swiss. from II! 10 80 cenis and great
variety OF Ladies KID, Silk and Mohalr Gloves and
Milis; also, Hosiery Of all descriptions.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

07- The number of persons confirmed in the
P. E. Diocese of Delaware, the past year, were
l24-on II occasions.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

0E- The farmers are commencing to reap
their wheat. The later crops, it is said. have
taken the rust in consequence of the recent
wet weather.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

" John II. Bewley advertses a large lot of
cheap Goods, at his store in Smyrna, of all
kinds and qualities He has also good Double.
Bodied Carriage and Harness for sale.
See also advertisement of valuable property
lands belonging to the late John Woodall,
which will be sold in this town, on Thursday,
the 9TH of Juy.
Mrs. Stevenson notifies the residents of town
and country that she can furnish Ice-Cream
during the day, as well as evening, and solici:s
4 call from those visiting the town.
Smyrna times., 1859-06-23

Sr Butter has been selling in the Philadel-
phia market within the past two weeks, says
a Pennsylvania paper, as low as ten cents per
pound. This is much below the price at which
it has ranged for several years past. 1t was
the result of an Overstock in the market.