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Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
The Next Census.

Ne&' year the eighth census of the United States il
10 De taken This enumeration is one of the most Ia
oorious and difficult tasks which the Government ba,
10 perform timely suggestion is made by the Na
Onat Lntellgencer which is worthy of consideration
and which we quote in the hope that it may be needed
before the censustakers shall be called upon to dis.
charge their duties. The suggestion is this:
" That each farmer this fall as he gathers
his crops, shall keep something like an accurate
account of the quality and value of the same !;
and' If he will take the trouble to make out a
statement OF the names and ages of his family ::
number OF acres of land cleared and tmbered ::
the number and ages of his servants the num-
oer and value of his horses and mules; the
number of bales of cotton, barrels of corn,
ouSheis of wheat, oats, rye, barley, potatoes,
&C and the value of each, and leave it in some
place where any member of the family, who
may be at home when the deputy marshal shall
call, can readily get hold of it, 1t will save
Time to all concerned, and very greatly assist
10 make the census returns perfect, complete,
and satisfactory"
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
The Western Corn CroD.

The luxuriant appearance Of the growing corr
throughout the West is the subject of general remark
The Cincinnati Commercial of Wednesday saws.
The prospects for corn crop of full average
yield throughout the region of country about
which there was recently SO much apprehension
have been we'll reassured by the generous rains
Ot the past two weeks, and the increased amount
Ofland planted throughout the West will make
The yield of this great staple, if present antic-
patiOOs are realized, much greater than ever
before gathered. We are informed by a gen.
tleman extensively engaged in farming in the
central portion of the State, that there are far
mers who will willingly contract for 1900 to
quo bushels of corn, deliverable monthly after
'he crop is fully ready to be m ,rketed, at 60
cents per bushel. This last of the years pro.
mIses Of fullness should indeed inspire our un-
reserved gratitude. Prices must be submitted
10 by producers that will set the wheels of CON-
merce in motion, relieve the country of debt,
aud establish firm basis for the resumption of
anew career of prosperity and progress.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
Branding FlOur.

The editor of the New York Examiner has been So
jOurnlng in Rochester, where he visited one Of the
flour mills. and was initiated into the mysteries o
branding -four. He says:
Branding to US poor outsiders has been a
source OF a good deal of mystery. In our sim
Plicty, We have supposed that brand was a
true indication of the place where the -four was
ground, and the wheat it was made from. But
this is an egregious error. There are tricks
IN all trades but ours" Only the very best
flour is labeled by the name of the mill where
1t is ground. Inferior flour is branded Corin-
THAN Mill. New Mill, or some other mill that
Is owned BY the man of the moon. All these
practices are knows in the corn exchange as
we'll as at the mills, but to US poor consumers,
who buy barrel of -four once quarter, it may
not be uninteresting to know that all the best
family Hour Is branded double extra superfine,
w'Ih the real name of the mill and manufactu.
rer. Genessee flour is as ubiquitous as Orange
county milk, Goshen butter, or relics of the
ship Constitution among the curious. Genes
see -four is for the most part made from West
ern or Canada wheat.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

deai more he did not see, as they are very sb
a'1ut exhibiting to strangers.
IL Is strange that among all the variety O
ngures which have been found, there is not ON,
winch represents either horse, COW. pip. doc
cat, or any other domestic animal, strong proo
'nat they were made by race who existed
prior 10 The introduction of such animals to this
continent.
Ihe country appears in many places to be
covered with graves for miles, aud it is thought
tnat there will be plenty of occupation for
thousands of people when the dry season SETS
in' which will be in the end of December.
al present 1t would be unwise for foreigners TO
60 there, as they would, in all proba bility, get
leVer from exposure to the rains, and they could
make ~ little progress in prospecting, owing to
~ 'ne swollen state of the streams. We would,
therefore, recommend persons in the United
otates' who contemplate seeking a fortune in
Oniriqul' to remain at home until December or
Early In January. when they will have several
months OF dry weather before them.
Inc province of Chiriqui is one of the most |
leaitny and beautiful districts of New Granada. |
hd the temperature is so cool that blankets are |
equlred at night, and now that we have re.
elVed satisfactory confirmation of the reports
lready published, it will be by no means aston
shing 10 see rush there as soon as the rains
ease.
provisions are reported as being both cheap
nu abundant, without any prospect of rise,
the country abounds in rice, corn, cattle, &C.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
The Cold Fields at Chirloui.

According 10 late advices from California, the re-
ports from Chriqu to be of highly favora-
ss character and large quantities of gold continue
asiaken Qua of The graves.
The party who went up to Chiriqui in the
s'osefa, on the Goth of July, for the purpose oi
sigglng, are so we'll satisfied that they have
concluded to remain, notwithstanding the heavy
sns which prevail at this season, and they are
aov successfully engaged at the diggings.
Mr. Hawes, who has reformed for the purpose
ol taking up another stock of goods, has brought
aown quantity of very splendid specimens
ns calculates, after careful investigation
mat be has seen at least $250,000 worth Of
'asse gold images in the houses of poor people
- David, but he thinks there must be great
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
News from Europe,

we have additional news by the steamer In
ulan: Sir VIM. Gore Onsey is about to be re
called by the British Government. The ar
rangements for the cricket match in Americ,
were completed, and the eleven English picked
players would leave for America on the 9TH O.
september. proposal had been made in be.
nall OF Mr.. Lever to charter the steamship
ufeat Eastern for voyage out and home from
ureat Britain to America. He offers twenty
thousand pounds. From France, we learn that
the trlumphal entry into Paris of the army of
italy took place on the 18th inst, and passed
OH with great eclat. On the day of the Cete
the Emperor pardoned upwards of eleven hun.
lred persons, sentenced to prison for various
'rlmeS. Garibaldi had accepted the command
u all the forces of the Centrality. He had ar.
ived at Leghorn. The death of the King of
russia was looked for hourly. In the London
money market the fluctuations in the funds
we're slight, but dull tone prevailed, with
endency downward.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
The War of Races IN California.

The aversion manifested to the Chinese in almost
every portion of California seems likely to result in
'asH entire expulsion from the mining districts and
may induce their other pursuits even more
advantages to the State than mining.
NOT many months since, says the PennsuE-
'aalGR, the American miners in Shasta and
S'ner counties proceeded to expel the Chinese
" iorce, and were only restrained from carry
mg Out this determination by the action of the
aerln and a number of citizens, who dsap-
FoSed OF violent measures. The hostility then
manifested still exists, and is not only extend
ng' but we notice by our latest files that the
question is being made an element in the Leg
iatlge canvass. We doubt, however, if any
oppressive code of laws with reference to the
Vainsse, can meet public sanction in Califor-
MA. Nor would such a course be advisable,
however desirable it might be to turn their labor
INTO agricultural channels. The Chinese are
superior farmers, and much might be learned
Iom their system of tilling the earth. A favo.
n.e idea with many has been the practicabiity
VI Raising the tea plant in that State. 1t is
sila the climate and soil are ada pied for its cul-
ufe. and the Chinese labor al hand would NAL ke
me experiment successful. The ship Chal-
,,esage, which arrived at San Francisco from
nongkong short time since, we are informed,
Ofought number of living tea plants. with
salch the first attempts are to be made to in
aoduce the growth of this important article
INTO California. Instead, therefore, of passing
avs to oppress the Chinese, the California
people should endeavor earnestly to encourage
@e occupation by them of the waste lands of
we State for the purpose of tea culture, and
Mus make the tide of Chinese emigration pour.
;ns into the State an element of sure and last
'ng prosperity.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

up the grogshops, suppress houses of ill-fame
and prohibit the carrying of concealed wea pons
ana every minor found on the streets after ten
o'clock at night. taken home by the police
These low groggeries cause more crime than
all others combined, and the sooner they are
aoated the better for all. If those engaged in
'nem would employ their time and capital in
any traffic with the same energy they would
realize more wealth in the end, besides possess
conscience void of offense towards God and
towards their fellow men,"
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

GEO. TAYLOR (colored) hand on the schoon-
er John A. Hazard, was knocked overheard by
the fore boom and drowned, when the vessel
was near Mispilion Light, on Friday, the 10Th.
He belonged to Smyrna.
The Sons of Temperance will hold tenn
perance meeting in Tatnall's Woods, in Bran.
dywine Hd., on Thursday, the 9Th of Septem.
Der. Several eminent speakers will be present
and address the meeting.
THERE are at this time residing in Whining
ton, says the Journal, about twenty. four hun
dred coIored persons, including men, women
and children.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

BETWEEN rope-walking and balloon ascen.
slons the lovers of such risky amusements are
having lively time of it just now. Blondin's
last feat was to cook his dinner while balanced
on rope midway between Canada and the
United States, across the Niagara river. He
was quite successful, and received great ap
plause from the thousands assembled on both
sides of the river. His rival, De Lave, is said
to be preparing to attempt something still more
Outre; ; and, being Frenchman, we doubt not
he will succeed.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

AN effort is on foot to start marine mutual
insurance Office in Wilmington. Such an in.
stitution is very much needed, as our citizens,
says the Republican, have about 100000 in
vested in vessels of various descriptions.
SOME of the most respectable and influential
gentlemen in Appoquinimink Hid. are organi-
zing a fine Volunteer Rife Corps, for the pur-
pose of improving themselves in the use of that
effective class of arms.
ExcURsIoN.-The colored Odd Fellows made
an excursion to Burlington, N. j., yesterday, in
the steamer Logan. There was quite largo
number in their handsome regalia. About 500
or GOO persons were on board.-Wa. Journal.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

THE "TIKES" is published EUery TAusday. B,
RoBr. D. HoFFECkER, Editor and Proprietor at III,
Temperance Hall. Smyrna, Del.
RXS-SUBscRIPTION.-ORe year 81 so In adBdnce
Or $500 if not paid I'LL end Of the gear. No paper
discontinued until all arrears are paid-Only at The
option Of the Publisher.
every square Of ~ lines or less frs
Insertion, so cts; each subsequent insertion 25
Liberal arrangements made NTH yearly and half
yearly aduertisers.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
A Beautiful Sight,

| On Sunday night, an Aurora Borealis stretch
ed across the northern hemisphere presenting
brilliant celestial spectacle, such as has moi
oeen seen for many years, making the third
one' we believe, that has reached SO far south
within the last twenty-five years. 1t COM
menced shortly after twilight, and soon extend
ed along the whole northern half of the hea
Vens, sometimes presenting beautiful buff
color lnterspersed with rays of scarlet and pur.
Ple' and then again the luminous nebule were
OF cherry red, and were disposed over the hea.
Vens like that familiar spectacle which children
call the I" sun drawing water" ever changing
IN form as well as color. About ten o'clock il
reached the period of greatest splendor, the
zenith being the focal point from whence di-
Verged in every direction the translucent
streams of light. sometimes intensfying into
deep purple and scarlet. The phenomenon WAS
gazed at by many with wonder and astonish-
ment' whilst many of the more superstitious
looked upon it as an omen of some great and
1ireful event.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

MARYLAND INSTITUTE FAIR.-We have re.
ceived from Samuel Sands, President of the
Maryland Institute Fair, circular, giving full
particulars of the coming exhibition, which is
to commence in Baltimore, on Tuesday evening
4th October next, and to close on the Ist of
November. The Hall will be open for the re-
ception of goods on the Goth of September.
The President will accept our thanks for free
ticket to the Fair.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
Wilmington.

The nomination election of the Peoples
party, for the selection of municipal candidates
was held in Wilmington on Saturday last-the
following being the official result:
Mayor-A. II. Grimshaw, 433 votes ]. T..
Robinson, 24O; F. Vincent, l29.
ALderman-J. S. Valentine, 6O4: S. Boldly,
100. O'
Treasurer. F. Wilson, 357; L. H. Spring.
er, 273; Gregg Chandler, 81; WIN. d. Ches-
nut, 81.
AssessOr-Wm. Johnson, $50; Jas. Mckay,
III.
The Democratic candidates have been al.
ready announced.
The city election will take place on Tuesday
next.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
MiddlctOWn Academy,
kbpE1WHPp
Delaware.

/
VIE scholastic year of the Middletown Acade nv
commences on The first Monday of September
ana clnses about the 2uih Of the following June with
vacation of one week at Christmas and one or Two
weeks AT the 2jh Of March.
rue best time To enter the opening of the school
year but admission may be obtained at other times in
winch case charges made from the date of en-
trance
Students from distance reside and board with the
Principal
The Expenses incurred conlinne formerly. viz:
For BOardmg, Washing, Tuition, q Co for the whole
year nom September Ia June, from SI6j to Sl75 &C.
cordlhg 10 The adj ahCt rIIl OF the student
F"r shorter periods the charges are al these rates
IhI"n Of day Scholars the rate of $50 U: S2l for
the whole car.
Incidental expenses for whole year not exceeding
Oi the Roarders bills onekalf is required Ia ad.
vance, the balance before the pupil is removed from
the school.
The Tuition far the Day Scholars is due in advance
Every Student Is advised to enicr as early in the
year S possible, and attend without InierruptIon mill
his time expires.
For further Informal ion address
49,, RUFUS SANDERS, Principal
AlIddlctOWn, Del, au2j 2w
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

QUITE an excitement was created in our
town. on Monday evening last, by the persistent
attempts of citizen to hang himself. Some.
lime before making the attempt he informed
one or more persons that he was going to take
his life, but talked in such an incoherent man.
ner that little attention was paid to him.
Shortly after this, he went to one of the stores.
selected rope to suit his notion, and repaired
to his workshop, where he was soon found
hanging by the neck with his face black from
stranguIatlon; but, fortunately, his suspension
was not complete-the end of his toes iust
touching the floor. Timely assistance came
the alarm being given by his little son-and he
was released from position that would in
few minutes have ended his life. Shortly after
thls' he made second attempt to commit sui
eide, but was prevented by his neighbors, and
watched the balance of the night to prevent
repetition of such rashness. lie is said to have
been laboring under mental alteration caused
by strong drink.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Fruit Trees.
CONCORDVILLE NURSERY. DE1,.

CONCORDVILLE NURSERY, DEL. Co, Pa.
4s~ INlIE subscribers offer for sale at the Con-
6sSA l. cordvllle Nursery. large and carefully
- selected assortment of Fruit Trees. &c vz:-
Apple, Pear. Peach, Cherry, Plum. Apricot
almond, and NectarIne Trees also, five thousand
maple Trees, EvergreeEs, Grape Vines &C. of large
grown All varieties Of Fruit Trees will be guaraIl-
teed True to name, select our buds and gratis
from rom bearing trees. which free from worms and
sGase. Catalogues may be obtained and gratuItous-
~ by APPLYING to The proprietors
WM. Ii. & CHAS. p. PETERS,
au@'-5m Concordvllle. Del. Co, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

The MARKETS continue about the same as
the past several weeks. White wheat is selling
at 81. 20; Red $l.15; Corn rs cts. Oats 30
cts; Round Potatoes 374; Sweet do. 621
Peaches 50a$.75; and Tomatoes 25 cts. per
bushel.
In Philadelphia White wheat is selling at
$l3O; Red $l.20; Corn 81 Cts and Oats SO
cts. per busheI.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

REV. JOHN McCLUsKEY. d. D., (recently of
Smyrnu,) in connection with Prof F. w.
Hastings, has established an institution of
learning in West Philadelphia, under the name
of the West Philadelphia Select High School
for Boys and Girls. DR.. McCluskey takes
charge of the Female department.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

DELAWARE STATE BIBLE SOCIETY.-The 47tb
Annual meeting of the Delaware State Bible
Society will be held at Dover, on the afternoon
OF Thursday, the Sth of September next. The
friends of the cause are earnestly invited to at
tedd.
Aug. 3O, 1889. ID. NJ. BATES, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

WE are indebted to Mr.. Benjamin Money, of
Appoquinimink Hundred, for a lot of fine
Peaches--three varieties; all good to look at,
and delicious to the palate.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

THERE is movement on foot in Baltimor,
to establish conservative party to put dowr
the "Plug uglies" and rOwdyism generally, il
the next municipal election. Ample room 70
reform!
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01

RETAIL MARKETING IN NPHILADELPHIA.-.From
New Jersey the supply of fruit is very large
Watermelons are plenty at from 6 to 81 cents
ppiece. Cantelopes are in unwonted profusion
The supply is so enormous that dealers are glad
to find purchasers at % cents basket. Toma-
toes have increased in price, and readily bring
10 cts. the half peck. Potatoes plenty, and
from 6 to IL cents the half peck. Sweet po-
tatoes are very good, and bring from 5 to %
cents the half peck, according to size and quail
ty. Pears are plenty at from 10 TO % cents the
half peck. Plumes bring II cents a quart
Peaches still command a good price. The sup
ply is larger than last week, but the harvest of
the crop remains to be gathered. Dealers ask
from % to rs cents the half peck. Eggs are
scarce, and easily command from 90 to % cts.
dozen. Butter is plenty at from 20 to 81 cts.
pound. Vegetables are plenty, good, and
cheap. Beef varies in price from 10 to lS cts. a
pound. Mutton from to IL cts, and veal at
from 10 IL cts. a pound. Press.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
q Gents Reward.

d ANYWAY from the subscriber, on the 7th of An
IL gust, JOHN T. RICHARDS (white bowl aged
about ii years, indentured apprentice to The farm
inn business. All persons are hereby warned against
harborng or trusting said boy on my account, as will
pay debts ol his contracting. Six cents reward and
no thanks. will be given for his return
JAMES II. EDGELL.
AppOqunmink IId.. New Castle CO., Aue 25. 49, Inn
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
Meeting of Progressive Bachelors

A meeting of the Progressive Bachelors of
Kent County, will be held at the Delaware
House, in Smyrna. on Monday might neat, the
9th inst, at y o'clock. A full attendance is
requested, as business of interest will be trans.
acted. R.H. CUMM1vs. pres,t
Sept. l, 1859.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
The Branch Road to Milford.

writer in the Delaware Journal, dated
Aug. 2jth, in reference to the completion of the
Junction and Breakwater to Milford, saws:
The ceremony of " driving the last spike -
was duly performed this evening at 6 o'clock.
Work being suspended and a crowd of citizens
and laborers being assembled short distance
East Of the Depot, the Chief Engineer, TiIgh-
man, IN few remarks congratulated the Dlrec-
tors upon the happy completion of the FIRST Di-
vision Junction and Breakwater Railroad. and
then handed the d" last spikes" to Mr.. Henry,
The contractor. Mr.. Henry placed them with
hammer in the hands of the President of the
Road, Ex-Gov. Causey, who briefly responded.
expressing his qualification at the completion
of the work and at the manner in which the
Engineer and Contractors had done their part
The spikes were then driven by the President
assisted in the driving by Governor Burton, and
by Ex-Gov. Tharp with the crowbar. These
worthy and venerable functionares performed
their part to the evident qualification of the
crowd, who OF course duly noted every failure
to hit the nail on the head. ]. r. Lofand, ESQ.
then proposed three cheers, which were given
with hearty good will.
The depot, which, by the way, is the finest
in the State, is progressing finely, the turn-ta.
BILE will soon he completed, and all things will
be ready by next Monday to commence running.
The directors have effected an arrangement
with the President of the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore Railroad Company, by
which they will be run in connection with the
Delaware Railroad.
The first trip of the locomotive will be made
on Tuesday, 9th inst, and right welcome will
be the whistle of his iron majesty to the citi.
zens of our town.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
SMYRNA ACADEMY.

TNIIE FALL SESSION of the Smyrna Academy
i will commence on MONDAY, August 30lh.
and continue ii weeks. o. N. BASS, A. NJ
aul6-lm Mas. o. N. BASS
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
A LEATHER YALISE,
Cedar Rails for Sale.

WE subscriber, residing TaylOrs Bridge in
Il APPoqulnImInk Hundred, would respectfully
call The attention OF Farmers aud others to hIs supe-
roF lot OF CEDAR RAILS-numbering 10 or IL
IIIOUSAND-WhIch Will he sold at reasonable rates
Also lot OF CHDAR POSTS for sale. Apply 10,
or address the subscriber al Taylors Bridge r. o.
Augl8 If ROBERT JOHNSON.
Smyrna times., 1859-09-01
Newark Female Seminary.

N OI-1771O = aHHHHka an
TIE Next Session will commence on the First
Alonsay IN September TERAlS-FOr Board and
fuIuOn III English branches and Latin, Sl5O per an
NUM- Music, Drawing, Painting and Mcdern Lam
guages. extra charge
An elderly lady accustomed TO the care of children
will reside III the family and have the special over.
sight OF the younger pupils.
For other information, address the Principal
MISS H. CHAMBERLAIN
jy2I-2m Newark, Delaware
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Gents, Boys and Youths.
Hats for Spring and Summer.
- VII - 49, 'H'' "0T ~ 'iiSH''
Machinists. &c.

40NOfeet OF Leather and Gum Betting from 9 toi2
inches wide, also Lace Leather, COPPER Burrs and
Rvets hand and for sale, low for cash Nos SO
and SO corner OF College aud Broadway.
b K. CUTTER.
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kerosene Oils.

NTorICE-The enlargement Of the KEROSENE
~ WORKS being now mpieted, give notice
that orders from the TRApE viii be aed prompt
ly al present TRrie prices.
NEW YORK KEROSENE OH. Co,
apr2l-im No. so Beaver ST ~ Y
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n. B. Merchants, in want of any Of the above
tices will lind their advantage TO give cali
lean ammodate them by the case or dozen at as low
D. ices any other house IN the City.
mar3-u b. K. CUTTER.