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The hydraulic press., 1859-04-09
New REsERyoIR.-The Middle Yu

ba Canal Company advertise to receive proposals for
building reservoir town. 1t is to be located
Just below the old Grizzly reservoir believe The
demand for water is increasing much that the Com
pany have to be saving possible with the precious
element and WILL before long. be compelled to enlarge
their ditch. Snch fact is the best commentary on
the mines in this vicinity that could be made.
The hydraulic press., 1859-04-09
PRovoK1NG.-A week of the mos

Friday by of the heaviest rains which has fallen
this season. 1t is still coming down, but is very warm,
and full of encouragement TO the agricuturist. Per
sons reading article the first page of this paper
entitled "a Dream of Spring." will please make the
proper allowances. After that printed, "a change
came o'er the spirit of our dream.
The hydraulic press., 1859-04-09

There is such an excitement against
Captain Pendeton the brutal captain at San Fran
CISCO that he will be tried in interior county 1t
will be difficult to find impartial jury anywhere
throughout the State. Most people make up their
minds with uncbarable haste in such matters as this
The hydraulic press., 1859-04-09
Che 4ydmulie gress.
Sac ramento Agent.

A. BADLAM is authorised to receive advertisements
and subscriptions for this paper in Sacramento and
'ceipt for the same.
The hydraulic press., 1859-04-09

The Golden Age took from our State
on the 5th inst $50 passengers and 81
ure This is the largest treasure shipment which has
been made for some time.
The Uncle Sam carried away small lot of treasure
and 6S6 passengers
The hydraulic press., 1859-04-09
FREEMAN'S RoAD.-For all the bcs

See what our advertisers say, and give them trial.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

DELAWARE IS THE REvOLrTIoS-The popu.
latiOn Of Delaware, during the Revolutionary
War, was 81 900; number of white males he.
tween the ages of 20 and so years, 1000. OF
ths number, 5000 took up arms for their coun-
try and for liberty. of whom only so returned to
their native sod, the rest having glOriOusly fall.
en- in battle, mainly at Camden in South Caro-
lima, where the Regiment was so cut to pieces
that there was not enough left to reunte the
company. With the characteristic game of the
" Blue Hens Chicken" however, they united
with tho other Regiments, and faced the enemy
nntil the last.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

Tue SNYRSA BAso. This company Of young
men, whs di6coursed such fine music to US on
the 4th, have won for themselves by their in-
dustry and skill (hough they have been prac-
iIsIug but few months) reputation far more
than local. Heretofore, we have had to depe nd,
on public days, for musicians from abroad, who
not unfrequently have given trouble and per-
plexiIy by their ntox cated habits; but now,
we have sober. steady band Of our own, who
make as good music as any other. As an
evidence OF their appreciation by our citizens,
about $4,000 were raised for them on the 4th,
BY subscription and collection at the meeting,
and BY the Orders of Odd Fellows and Red
Men
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

OF We have huu great many sudden
changes of weather exceedingly trying to the
health, since the commencement Of summer
ABOUT the middle of June we were visited with
a week of frosty weather, aud every week since
we have had several days approximuting there
to. On Sunday the mercury stood above 90 /;
on Monday morning it was down nearly to 60
"a fall of about 30 degrees. rendering abso-
lutcly necessary, to persons riding. The use OF
sha wis and overcosts.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
a MAMMOTH TURTLE.

On Saturday we walked uptO MIR. E. Lurty's,
to ace Sea Turtle, measuring / ,ncheS fror.
tip to tip OF front paddle, 81 from head to toll,
and II lnchcs across the breast-and weighing
70 lbs. 'honght this was something extra f.,
Smyrna, and Il was, too ; but found something
more interesting and certainly more 10 my at-
vantage. for ! consider that I saved at least
81 90 by calling at EATON'S Chesp Store
E'ton sells the cheapest Goods ever purchased
IN Smyrna. If you want Bargaine. 90 to
Eaion'S; for | am satisfied you will get them
there. and no mistake You will find him at
h'S New Store, up town, just above William.
sons.
GO TO- EATON's. and lay your money out
-tor he sells. without doubt, Great Bargaine.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
ACciGents.

On Wednesday last, as Ezekiel View. resi-.
ding on farm belonging TO James Roberts, in
AppoquiniInink Hundred, was cutting wheat
with cradle having broken tHger, the scythe
became entanged in the stubbIe. and, in the
exertion to extricate it, he inflicted a severe
wound upon the upper part of his thigh. Dr.
Collins was sent for to dress the wound.
On the same day, Mr.. Jas. Buckson. Of Ap.
n,quinimink Hundred, while standing upon one
Of the wheels of his carriage. gathering a few
cserries by the road side. was thrown from il by
sudden start OF his horses; the carriage. which
WAS laden with heavy wrought cog-wheels,
passing over his breast and abdomen, nd do
ing him considerable external injury. He was
prescribed for by DR.. Colllus.
AT Dona Landing, on the 4th inst, a son,
eleven years of age, of Mr.. Poulson, the pro.
prietor of the public house at that place, while
playing with scyihe, unfortunately thrust 1t
through his ankle-juint. and, falling upon The
saAe instrument, nearly severed the foot be-
tween the Instep and toes. lie was some dis.
tance from the house at the time of the scci-
dent, and was nearly exhausted from the loss
Of blood before the wound could be dressed,
which was done successfully by his father, no
ply ysician being within several miles.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

or On our first page will be found an au.
gold mines, which, we thInk, will be of interest
to our readers. as it gives Important informa.
lion in regard to this place Of which there have
been SO many variable accounts.
Also, on the same page, the lovers ef the hu-
morous will find something TO suit theirs spread
eagle idea of osr country in the pome on
the address 10 the American Flag. w0Ich, TO be
properly appreciated, must be read al least the
second time.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
Independence Dav.

Monday last, the Anniversary of our Nation.
al Independence. was day of more than ordi
nary interest in Smyrna-in fact, it bore more
the appearance of national holiday than any
day within our recollection. All the places oi
business were closed, workshops barred, and
nuught was heard but the tread of busy feet,
murmurlng of many voices, explosion of fire.
works. and, at the appointed hours, the resound.
lag of orat0ry and strains of music. MANY
persons were in attendance from Dover Lep.
sic, Odessa. Middletown, Maryland, and other
places-all uniting with one heart in their com.
mon devntioss at the shrine of Liberty The
orators Of the day, Messrs. Hill, Bradford and
Gfammer. acquitted themselves well, attracting
and holding the large audience with eager al
tenIion throughout. The two latter gentlemen
have been heard before on similar occasions,
and were known and appreciated for their elo.
Qusnce. Dir. Hill appeared before our citizens
for the first time in this capacity, but his oration
showed the wisd I'M of his selection and realized
hs friends.
Ia the evening. the Rev. Goldsmith D. Car |
row, Of Philadelphia, addressed the Odd Eel !
lows and others, at Wards Hall, in his usua
lucid and able manner. At the conclusion of
thu address, attended by the Band, the members
Of the Order returned to the Lodge--and thus
closed the public exercises of the day.
INCIDENTS.
We have little in the way of casualties, con-
sidNrng The character of the day, to record
There were several " "like-to-have-been " items
tor the printer in fact, with q little ina gina.
slOa thrown in for coloring. they might be
dressed up very well, but facts are what the
PRINTER wants-facts; and even :hese are some-
tunes dangerous to handle. There was good
deal of Patriotism expended: with the boys it
des&snstrated itself in The way of fre.crackers,
rockets, squibs and double-headed dutchmen,
but wiIh number of the men and would.be-
inca IL was entirely spiritual. Many indulged
iaa aOrn." only horn, but we have respect
sa for them to believe that they are hear.
My ashamed, and so we say no more about it,
Towards evening, some lrishmen got into q no.
lion to Iry the "sweets of liberty "a free
fight, aud one of them tried to break the head
Of another with q brick, but we are told by
ryc.wtne.ses that it was the brick that was
actually broken, aud not the head. Ia the
rve"ing the youngsters amused themselves
with the display of fireworks, taking opposite
des Of the street like contending armies. and
kept up long and active discharge of rockets
At each other. In conclusion, many were en-
Irrtsned, some were amused, others were lost
in wonder aud astouishmcnt, few were pug.
nacOu', more funny, but the only class pecu-
nRrlly benefited were the hotels, restaurants,
and ice-creameries, who did
Dustin business.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

OF On Saturday last young man frcm
Dover was arrested for reckless driving thrOus b
the streets Of our town, while in a state OF in-
toxication. and taken before Esq. Eaton Tor a
hearing. He expressed an unwIlingness or
inability to pay the fine, and while commit.
ment was being made out. he gave the officer
"the Slip" jumped intO bis carriage, put whip
to his horse, aud when last seen was making
hasty tracks for the Capital.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
[C0MMUXiCATED.

[COMMUXiCATED.
DID you ever have the tooth-ache, Mr.. Edi.
tor That's the question" I've had all
klnds--from the jumping, shooting, swapping,
Cracking. can't-standit- longer kind, to the
dHl'' slow (and in summer time, when you must
sleep with windows hoisted, smother or bust)
incuraole, grumbling, aggrsvating, ,autalizing,
damnifyng (excuse me, Robert,) kind, brougl,
about by taking cold. OF ell the aches that
" flesh is heir to-" none render the man more
truly miserable than the ache 30 fresh on the
page of this chiid's memory. But, thank God,
most storms are followed by calm, and the
tooth-achc storm, Mr.. Editor, is no exception
to the general rule. Ii the toolh-uche is u sub
Ject which "engages the attention Of almost
every man." the heavenly feeling which reac-
tioas produces challenges the admiration Of
ALL" When the aching tooth ceases is inlsr-
nal troubling, We feel like exclalming, in the
language of departed Louisiana General Of 10
mean order, ave are at peace with oil the
world and the rest of mankind" Ii there is
happiness this side of Jordan's swelling stream
(and I've no doubt there's as much OF that al
tIcle, for some people. on this side az on ;he |
other). tbs the first half hour after the ip, |
speak trembling goodbye to the tooll-ache- !
that's when the "h heart feels most" 'Tis then !
we come right up to the Sclptural requirement,
' love thy neghOor as thyself." and fontly Wish !
that our arms were long enough to embrace all !
men and women al one and the same time. !
Hoping that no son or daughter of tho old !
mar Adam was troubled on the fourth OF July !
"ilh this worId-feared ache, permit me to close
'hapt of this luuch and go" story, by
equation hching author.
Smyrna, 5th July.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
The Markets,

White wheat is selling in Smyrna at Sl.60 /;
Red sl.50; Corn so cls.; Oats 40 cts. and
new Potatoes 81 90 per bushel. Butter Is cts.
per pound; Eggs l2l per dozen; Backbenics
and Hucklsberries 40 cts. per bucket; and
Cherries 3 cis. per pound.
10 Philadslphia white Wheat is selling al
sl70; Red SLIGO; Oats 40 cts. and corn s.
Cts, an advance of 3 cts. per busheI.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
COMMUNICATED
A Judge in the VOCative,

Mr.. EDrToR:-ln common with every body
else. was highly gratiied with the manner 10
which matters passed of in our town on the
Fourth. Everything seemed to combine 10
render it one of the most memorable snniver.
saries of our national natal day that SMYRNA
has ever known. The arrangements for the
celebration were complete, aud The programme
fully carried out, with the single exception OF
the non-attendance of Judge Houston, thereby
depriving US of the second afternoon address,
which was quite disappointment to some but
none to me, for | must confess had but little
expectation OF seeing him here, for you know
the Judges habit is invariably to accept every
invitation to address an assenibuge and as uni
formly to neglect to be on rand at the appoint
ed time: When it was announced that he
would be here, was surprised that the Town
Commissioners had extended to him the invita-.
tiOn. we'll knowing, from the past, that we
should be deprived the pleasure OF having some
more punciual gentleman to fill up the vacancy
in the afternoon after Rev. Mr. Grammer's
speech. hope all Committees. hereafter, who
muy be instructed to procure speakers tor any
purpose, will not give the honora Bile gentleman
an opportunity OF writing an eloquent letter OF
acceptance, of which he seems go fond, mainly
to disappont them. JonN.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

THE "TIMES" is published Every TAusday By
Rosr. D. EloFFEcKER, Eiito' aud Proprietor, at the
Temperance Hall. Smyrna, Del.
VS-SUBsCaIPTIoN.-OMe gear 81 SO in adCance,
Or $500 if not paid till end Of ths year. No paper
dscOntinsed until all arrears are Paid-Oaly at tie
asiOa Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISING. erery square Of l2 lines or less first
aserOa. 80 cts; each subsequent insertion 25 Cts
Liberal arrangements made NTH yearly and half
yesrly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

Or The farmers, we believe, are all done
cutting their wheat aud beginning to stack and
gsrnerit. The yield is generally considered a
good one. The remnant Of the hay crop is be.
ing cut, and by the time the fields are thorough.
ly cleaned Of ID and the wheat. cat harvest will
be upon ua
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
II HE WAR I'M ITALY.
The AustrIans Giving Way!

All eyes are turned to Louis Ma poleon, the
great schemer of the day but, az the sar e
time, the extra fine assortment OF cheap Lumbtr
at James f. Blacks Yard, in Smyrna, is creo-
ting stir among the farmers and builders far
and near. Look for yourselves before ycu pug
chase.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

or We understand that another child of Mr..
John Cross. residing in Appoqainimink Hun
dred, died on "Wednesday Last, in the same man.
ner. and from the same supposed diseasc--hy-
drophobis, ss the case Of bis son we noted last
week.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

OT On Friday evening last Professor Wise,
of Lancaster, Pa, sscended, at ST. Louis, with
his companions, Lsmountain and Giger, in his
mammoth balloon Atlantic, bound for the sea
coast On Saturday morning they landed at
Troy, N. Y.
or According TO the papers. the Alb was
observed with mere than usual spirit through.
out the country.
or The wife of Hon. Edward Everett died
In Boston on Saturday.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

FRANCES A. hiESSICK and CHARLES W.
MESSlCK. indenuted .ppI entlces having rnn away
from the undersigned he oilers the absve reward lor
their apprehension AID return to HIM lie would slsp
warn a persona aeaInst harborng eher the said boy
OF grrl or trusting them hs account. he will not
IN such case be respouslble
JACOB P. DICKSON.
Near SMYRNA Del. juno 80. 1859
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

WREcK OF STEAMSHIP ARGo.--A dispatch
from St. Johns, N g., announces that the
steamship Argo. of the Galway line, which left
New York for Galway via ST. Johns on the 23d
uIt.. was wrecked al 5 q. IN. on Tuesday. hav-
ing gone ashore in dense fog in Trcpassy bay.
1t appears that all the passengers and crew
were saved, but the vessel IS reported sunk. and
t Is feared that she aud her cargo will prove
total luss. There were on board 300 passen.
gers, nearly 100 OF whom were women. wrh 80
infants They lost nearly all their baggage.
aud were lett in destitute condition, but tor
unatrly aid was promptly received from ST.
Johns. Among the suffers is MISS Haywood,
the vocalist, who lost everything, including a
large amount Of valuable baggage.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

A SINGULAR CAsE--Twenty four years ago,
says the Memphis Bulletin, G. b. Ivey, of
Ruane county. Tenn, was convicted Of the
murder of his sister and sent TO the penienti
for life. He shortly after escaped and went to
Arkansas. where he married respectable wo.
man. became the father of a large family, the
owner Of large plantation. a magistrate, and
a leading member Of one of the churches
The enjoyment which wealth, high position in
the community and taDcied security had doubt
less given hun, was suddenly bsnishGd two
weeks since by tho appearance Of an officer
with q requisiton fom the Governor OF Ten
nessee for his arrest. He gave himself up and
was taken back to Tennessee TO serve out the
sentence whose requirements he had eVaded
for nearly twenty.tour years.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

Rxv. THos G. MUaeaY will deliver an ad-
dress before the Sabbath School Association
on Thursday evening, July 7Ih, OF The NJ. e.
Church in this town. iaN 4as
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
State Items.

BUSINESS CHANGES IN Dover - MesSr.
Richardson g. Robbins have sold out their TIM
ware establishment to James l.. Smith, ESQ.
who will carry on the stove and tinware busI.
ness at the same place, corner Of Bradford and
Lockerman streets The former proorietors
having engaged 10 the truit business, will re.
move 10 their tine farm 4 few miles west OF
Camden.
Mes~rs. Jones & Smithers have disposed OF
their extensive Lumber yard to Samuel nj. Cul
breh. .--Reporter.
THINNING Our We learn from very good
source, that since Christmas, fifty slaves have
gone from thus county-eIIher ran away or have
been sold. This 10 thinning this class of our
population out very materially al this rate II
would not take great many years TO modify
the institution very sens bly, .-SuSScE Messen
ger.
0S- The MeihodiSts have purchased lot i.
Georgetown and commenced To erect new NJ
E. church, to be 81 feet front and 81 feet deep.
the cost to be S3U00 two thirds OF which ha We
already been subscribed.
or The Georgetown Messenger, statest that
Jacob WUotten aud James Massey, Of Lntle
Creek Hundred, while endeavorlng to mike
settlement of accounts disagreed, when Wuol.
ten tell upon Massey, and heat him so that be
was carried home speeChless, and II ls thought
his lte is IN danger.
CowHIDINo AFFAIR-It is reported that
ron or James 3. Martin attacked William S.
Wilson at the Newark depot, one day last
week. with cOwhIde, and inflicted on hrm 40
lushes at the same time holding pistol in one
nand, threatening To shoot him If he offered any
resistance. Mr.. w. thinking prudence the
better part Of lOr, offered no resistance In the
castiga;;uI. We presume it will have It's finale
Iii the Courts at New CuStIe.-RepuJticqn.
OF Elizabeth B. Woodward, of Chrstuna
Hundred. has collected in Centrevlle $77, fer
the Mount Vernon fund. which speaks very
we'll for the place rs there are only about lOU
habitsnis.
05- e. Brooks Naudsin. NJ. d., son Of the
late Elias s NaudaIn, fprmerly State Senator,
has located himself at Stanton for the purpose
of pursuing the practice of Medicine.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

01T The second Quarterly Meeting of the
present Conference year, for Smyrna Station
and Circuit, will take place on Saturday aud
Sunday next, July 9th and 10Th. The meeting
for the Circuit will be held at Friendship
church.
Rev. Mr.. Murphy will preach in the morning.
and QuIgley at night, in Smyrna. and MIR Hill
will preach at Friendship, on the Circuit.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

The LADIES REPosIrORY.-Rev.D d. w. Clark,
ID. d., Editor.
We have received tho July number of III is
excellent monthly. The illustrations are well
executed, and the reading matter is highly in
teresting.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

The GREAT REPUBLIC MoSTHLY.-Thc July
number OF this national magazine has been re
ceived. 1t contains interesting sketches of the
city of Valparaiso, the Pawn Brokers of New
York. Western Life, and variety of other il.
lustrated papers 1t will amply repay perusaI
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07
FOR SALE,
six Cents Reward.

A tirst.rate TROTTING BUGGY, nearly
new. Apply OF the Times" Printing Oficr.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

APPOINTMENT Frederick Cauoey, ESQ, of
the town OF Castle, we are informed, has been
appointed Deputy Attorney General ofthe State
of Delaware. Mr. Causey is soR of Ex.Gov.
Peter F. Causey. and has been recently admit.
ted to the bar.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

NOTlCE-Rev. Geo D..Cnmmins, Of BAL
tlmore, will preach in ST. Peters Churcn on
next-Sunday, [the l0lh Inst.,) al the hours cf
morning and evening service.
j. f. GRAMMER Rector
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

KNIcHERBooKER MAoAzTNE.-This splendid
Msnthly for July, is now before US. II contains
much useful, instructive and interesting matter.
among which we may notice New York II.
lustrated." "Romantic Aspects OF California
aud India" Romance Ofa Poor Young Man."
all of which are extremely entertaining, az
well as are many other articles contained in the
number. II is book that all may read with
profit.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

CAMP. MEErIsos have been announced for
the places and times here designated, viz -
Camden Union. Augnst Sd Cedar Grove, 5th I;
Concord, l2th; and Boonsboro', 10th.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

OF We received, on the 4th inst, copy of
the Illuminated Quadruple Constellation" !"
the largest paper, it is said, ever published
II is 5 feet 10 long by feet inches wide. has
lO4 columns, feet in length, and contains as
much reading matter as Is New York Ledgers.
II has many illustrations and is handsomely
printed. Persons wanting one of these papers,
can obtain one by sending 30 cts 10 Geo. Rob-
erts, No. IL Spruce st., New York.
Smyrna times., 1859-07-07

or -Four dwellings wers burned in Port De.
nGxlt on Snsssrday nf1ht
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-12-02
novl2]

Yy~EUSTEES SALE.-WHEREAS. on the 22nd
day Of February 4. u. 1853, kynier Van Ev-
err and Catherine Van Evera, his wife OF Musce
tip County, Iowa, executed unto Anthony Vaa
Wyck as Trustes, q certain Deed q Trust, con-
veyinS to said Trustee, tn land in Scott County
Iowa. described g. follows, to uit The East half
Of tha South Est Quarter of Section Fiv- o.
in Township seveat, eight Isl north Of rsn2a
ITO raj East Of the 9th P. H., Which said con-
vevence Was made by the ssid Aypier Van EveTa,
and Cath .rins, his wife, for the parYo:o If So
curing the payment Of one certain troris-or7
note signed by tho said Rynie" Va- Eyers and By
john Van Evera, dated February 2ond 1853, and
payable nine months af:e- date. to the ordo. OF
4 lmes s;1eel Tor the syn IL t'rO thousand three
hundred and thirty sia dollars and twent i've
cents, With interest Mt ten Per cent per annuln
after maturity
And nov said promis.orJ note having becom ;
due and pa yable and said R-nier Van Evcra, end
John Van Ey,ra, having failed 70 par til. samr
], Anthony Ean Wyck. Trust. 81 7'cr.ssil, do
hereby Civ, tLispublic notica, that by virtue Of
the powe. tt st is in rue vested hy said Deed OF
Trust, will Gu Monday tho eth d2y Of Dec Der
1852 at the hour Of two lock 7. y. Of said day,
1T the Court House door in tbs City Of Davenport,
expose ard offer for salc ~ public auction, I'll :
parcel Of land above described. or so much there
of ns shall be sufficient to sstisfy sud ysv the
amount OF said note, with tse interest th to
the day of sale, together With oil tin: costs and
pcDces attending said SALE costs Of this notice
and Trustee's fees. Upon omrletion Of such ssls
n deed will te gi-cn to the purchaser in accord
auce with the siipuiations OF said Deed OK Trust.
Dated this 10th day OF November A. D. 1859
ANTHONT VAN WICK,
nov IL dts Trustees.