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Smyrna times., 1859-02-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
Correspondence Of The Smyrna Times.
The Seventh Anniversary of the Alpha
Omega Society,
SMYRNA, 1859.

The CONFERENCE SEMINARY, PENNINoToN, N. J,
Mr.. Editor Having been an attentive OBJ.
server Of the asgeral performances by which the
members Of Tie Alpha Omega Society have,
during their last Anniversary, distinguished
themselves and II cir Association, either for the
better or worse, Ihave ventured to present the
intelligent readers of your paper with a sum-
mary OF their proceedings, interspersed with a
few critical remarks.
The first day of The present month, the one
selected by the members of the Society for its
celebration. being unusually fine, the chapel at
tsched to the Seminary was, at the appointed
hour, occupied by quite large audience COM
posed chiefly from the population of the mme.
date village.
At ono aud a half o'clock, p. NJ, the exsr
cses of the day were opened with music-tht
young ladies of the Institution having kindl!
acceded to the request made by the eommitte'
of arrangements, that they should supply ihi
most pleasing and necessary accompaniment
Prayer was then offered by the Rev. Mr.. Jei
freys, of Mount Holly after which, the Rev
B. C. Lippencott, principal ofa neIghboring Ia
slitution, and chosen by the society to delve
its annual address, was introduced, and delight
ed his hearers with most energetic and IN
, structiye discourse on the Progress of tn
; Mind" Thts gentleman, as an orator, canno
be too highly commended His style is livel
and al times nervous, while his gesture is EN-
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

we have several very enterprising men that
keep up the spirits Of the community-like the
ponderous locomotive driving everything before
1t, or the mighty steamer blowing the blue wa
tiers of the briny deep. amid storm and sunshine,
by their interchangeable and tlrIng. exertons.
There are several stores in Denton kept in
operation by active business men that are quite
an honor to Caroline. The mechanics deserve
much credit, as well as the merchants; they
appear very ingenious, enterprsing, perseve-
ring, prompt and study in business. with the
exception OF one, occasionally getting about
"half shot, and cutting up some few extries,'
which generally lnjure none but the actor.
Our leading mechanic is the tuundryman, Ii,
who. by his exhaustless aburs, has constructed
and erected machines, the propelling- power
steam, to do any kind of work with the utmost
dispatch conceivable. He invents some new
machine very often, which is Of great impor-
tance TO the community. His shops are con
stantly filled with laborers, who always find
plenty work TO do, and convenences to accom-.
plsh it.
Two schools are kept in successful operation,
showing an interest in education. The people
of Caroline county are too backward generally
IN the Improvement of youthful minds Schools
are in rather a critical condition generally, with
some exceptions. In some portions of the
county, schools are at least fifty years behind
the tunes, the effects being that children are
unc"mmonly ignorant, growing up as the deer
of Lapand, or the nhabuant of the Arabian
desert. Ut we look forward TO the happy Pc
rod when men shall legislate upon the subject
of education with perseverlng and unweartd
zeal for its improvement.
shall conclude my eplste by complmentIng
the moral and religious condition of our com
munhy at large. AS a general thing, our clti-
zens are of very moral department. They try
by their conduct toward their tellow-man, as
much as any community, to do "good for evil. !"
Though there are some in our midst, who, like
the blgoled Jew, require "an eye for an eye,
aud a tooth for a tooth" This is getting to be
a real ChrIstianzed community, only BY the
untlrlng efforts of our ministers
Yours, ANON
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17
Correspondence Of the Smyrna Times
Letter from Vermont.
ANON.

RUTLAND, W., Feb. 7th, 1859
Mr., EDIroR:-You do not often hear from
this section, | presume, and, if your readers
will pardon The obtrusion, will drop you a few
lines.
Rutland Cor East Rutland as it is generally
called, is the largest of three villages embraced
in the township of Rutland. 1t is very pleas
antly situated on the west side of the Green
Mountains in Otter Creek Valley, about thirty
five or forty miles from the mouth of that creek
town, but has reached its present position as
the most fourishIng one in the State. within
six or seven years. (You know Vermont is not
noted for its large cities, having only one, and
that smaller that Rutland) The population OF
our village is about SIX thousand. It's prosperi-
ty is owing, in a great measure, to its being
chosen as the Central Railroad Point in the
State. 1t is continually increasing in impor-
tance; several new buildings IN course ot
erection, which will add much to its appearance.
fine building has recently been finished wnt
monies appropriated by Congress; it is desIg
ed for The U. 5. Circuit Court aud Posi- Otfic"
It is finished IN Imitation OF stone; tue Cuuri
Room, on the second floor, is fifty by thirty
four feet, the walls Of which are frescoed The
Post Office Room is about thirty.five by thirty
four feet; there are some 1900 letter boxes
and eighty draws with locks and keys, aud
seven places for the delivery OF letters aud pa
uers-two on the south for ladies "AliO
gether," says the Rutland Courier, " II wil be
one of the best Post Offices in New EngIa md. y
The doors of the safe of the Post Masters Of
fee cost $2l2, the lock on it cost $500. The
business of Rutland is quite large, there 'being
four Railroads centering here, connecting daily
with Boston, Troy, Albany, Saratoga, Burng
ton, Montreal and several other places OF IN
portance. A large marble business is also car
ried on, there being several extensive quarrIe
IN the vicinity; you know Rutland marble ha
quite a reputation. There are also severa
State quaries in Rutland county, which ar
worked extensively.
The educational advantages of Rutland ar
! very goud-an excellent High School wit
abont 100 pupils. There are five churches
: Episcopallan, Congregationallst. Baptist, Me
3 ,hodlst Episcopal. aud Roman Catholic.
Fl My short residence IN this part OF Vernon
s !mpresses me very favorably IN regard 10 III
l Green Mountain Boys. Ii may judge OF til
whole by what | have seen think very fe
). sections "f the Country would be more deSltabl
e The scenefy is grand, and the people mob
hearted, yet with the characteristic Yank'
swrewaness winch. by-ihe'by, is not OF tn
vulgar kind usually attributed 10 them.
L. Ii. II.
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CHAPTER V.

Never was craft in better battle trim on
deck, below, or aloft, than the Privateer, after
Seawaif had got her rigging stretched. Con-
sclous that he was ready to meet any foe OF his
tonnage aud weight Of metal, he boldly headed
of from the coast for the track Of inward-bound
vessels from England.
One morning soon after, he was al breakfast
in his cabin, with the FIRST officer and the doc
tor-youug Morley being in charge on deck.
But each of them bounded from the table as
tiey heard the shout =" sail hO ," trcm the look
OFT, at the top-gallant cross-trees.
"Where away, and what does she look like T.
cried young Morley, in reply.
Seawaif and his companions held their breath,
and listened for the answer.
al see three sail. sir, dead ahead they seem
sIaare rugged, and coming down right before
Kie wind !" was the reply.
Englishmen, aud making for the coast, III
wager my first prize-mOney - said the captain
as he hurried on deck.
"a Johu- Bull-men's, be gar Il shall get m!
instruments ready for amputaS = cried the de
lighted frenchman.
So will To- said Mr.. Dooliitle, as he buck
led on his sharp, but short catlass, aud tollowe
his commander on deck.
The breeze was fresh, and the schooner, wit
srlg her lower sails and top-sails set, was 90
mo off to the eastward on a taut bow-line, he
top.gaIani and royal yards pointed to the winc
and her Iarboard tacks aboard. There wa
quite heavy sea rolling; and as she pitche
into and through it, she threw the snowy foaI
over her prov almost as high as her fore-top.
"a See all clear for action, fore and aft--reev
preventer stays and braces--have the spar
spsrs cleared away Gunners, look to you
children; they may have play soon. Bosrdel
and pikemcn. see that your tools are in the
plaess!'' cried the captain eheerfully, as
same on deck and then he seized spy-gias
ind scanned the vessels in sight.
What do SOU make out, sir, ifyou please
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

OF A Bill has just passed Congress and now
awaits the approval of the President, donating
Public land to each State, at the rate of 20 ono
acres to each Senator and Representatives for
the purpose of founding and supporting an ag.
riculture College in each State Under this
bill, if it is finally approved, the share of Della.
ware will be 6000 acres. Ifthis can be made
available, Delaware College, now di.bonded
may be at once started as an AOricn,,,,oI
school, .-NeUs,
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p o L. T &c AL.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
Lines to Rev. w. H. Brisbane.


AsToR OF THE NJ. E. CHURCH, SMYRNA. DELAWARE
How blest are they who hear the Word
tAs taught by Bnsbanel of the Lord
With live coal his heart is fired,
From Heav'ns high altar, and inspired.
Whate'er the subject he may choose.
AttentI0nlrivcts with his views;
And aught by him that is begun,
When it is finished, is ueH done
Though pure and humble mohest, mild,
As mountains high, his strength is piled:
And of in lofty tow ring thought.
The Truth sublime, his people taught
o. Priest could recall to mind,
And as need them always find
The blessd Truths I've heard from thee;
No storm could fright me ON liie's sea.
No calm could luli me into rest
10 harbOr sin within my breast;
No sirens song could charm my ear,
Or soOth my heart, from gOdly fear.
How lovely is the Christians life
By thee portrayal! Though anger. strife,
The world, the flesh, make war on HIM,
Yet all is calm and peace within.
And soon we all must hid adieu!
New scenes for Church, and Pastor tool
But spend your life where'er you will,
Wen not forget your SfrmOnS still.
NARcIssA.
SMYRNA, February 9th, 1859.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

0T A. tall fellow persisted in standing dur.
ing the performance at a theatre, much to ,bs
annoyance of an audience, and was respect
fully requested to sit down, but would not;
when voice from the upper gallery called out.
" Let him alone, honey; he's tailor, and he's
resting himself" He Immediately soua,,ed
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17
Rev. Mr. S1urgeon.

1t appears to be settled that this famous Eng
'sh preacher will soon be among US, and that,
too; without any such derogatory conditions al
rnmor first attached to his intended mission
He will undoubtedly be received with much
sincere enthusiasm, as one whose spirituality
and power have already made their impress
upon his telIow-men. His brilliant reputation
as pulpit orator will also attract immense
crowds. But we question whether his reputa-
ton IN this respect will bear the ordeal unin.
Jured. In England, where intense Journalism
prevails, direct off hand, brilliant preacher
what we should call :" live man''-is decided
novelty, and as refreshing to the popular taste
as he is surprising. But we have great many
such men-so many, at least, as in some mea.
sure to form standard in the public mind.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

OF The private Secretary of the Governor
OF New York is wag. The other day young
man, decidedly inebriated, walked into the Exc
cutive Chamber and asked for the GOVERNOR
"What do you want with him." inquired the
Secretary. "Oh, want an Office with good
salary--a sinecure. WELL" replied the Sec
retary. 81 can tell you something better for you
than sIn"cure-you had better try ioGter
cure" A new idea seemed 10 strike the young
inebriate, and he vamosed.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

OF At Jackson, Tenn, on Thursday night
of last week. the President of the Union Bank
of Tennessee was murdered, while sitting at
table alone in the bank. writing. The perpe.
traitors of the deed distracted several leaves
from the check book, and carried of $4,000
in money.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

AMERICAN VESSEL BURNED BY BRIrssH
CRuIsER.-A dispatch at the Merchants Ex.
change states that the American brig Rufus
Soule, from Matsnzas for Coast of Africa. was
boarded Oct. IL (no lat. giVen), by Briti.h
Steamer Viper. searched and burned.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

The MATRIMONIAL MANIA.-The New York
Sun puts down as one of the best and surcst
signs of return of more prosperous times, the
marked increase of marriage announcements
throughout the couutry. nut for the "Pro.
gresslve Bachelors.p
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

pots and bookstores. The MERCURY is the
largest, handsomest, and most unobjectonable
weekly paper published, and enjoysa circula-
ton of over one hundred thousand copies
Each number of the New York Mercury is il
lustrated by the celebrated FELIX DARLEY.-
Subscription, 50 year. or 81 for six months
Address, caldwell, SOuthworth g. Whitney,
proprietors, New York CITY.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17
Corresponding Of the Smyrna Time,
Letter from Denton, nd.
DENTON, Md, Feb. 10, |.

DENTON. Md, Feb. 10, 1850.
Ma. EDIToR The few words wish u ad.
dress to your numerous readers, trust, will not
be an intrusion, as they very unfrequenlly meet
letter from this quarter of our happy Union.
Times appear about as lively in this little
town as can be expected amid hard times.'
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

or Rev. Or. Springs new Presbvter;sn
church. New Yerk, has just received the finish
ing touch. lIs sntire cost 10 S9S0,OO0.
Smyrna times., 1859-02-17

CET Prick" keyed up with the divine
afflatus," wants to know our opinyun of his
/" first a.remp:"
I'm sitting on the fence Sally
Have been fer an hour or sich bizness
wunderin what IN cOmmen sense Sally
Keeps ye so long when I'm waiting
to go hum with ycu.'
Our "opinyun" is in the affirmative.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-04-07
\ AN ACr
mo. l9.l


To amend the I3sth section Of "An act Of
the Jurisdiction and Procedure before JUS
tices Of the Peace, and Of the duties OF
COnstables in Civil Courts" !" passed March
IA, 1853.
Section 1. Be Il enacted By The General
Assembly of the State of Ohio, That section
one hundred and thirty-eight OF the act afore'
said be amended 30 as to read as follows:
Section 1873. The officer shall, within ten
days after receiving the writ execute the
same by restoring the plaintiff to the posses
sion of the premises, and shall levy and col
lect the costs, and make return as upon 9TH
or executions. II the officer shall receive q
notice from the justice that the proceedings
have been stayed by the filing Of petition
in error and undertaking, required by law,
in the Court of Common Plens, he shall i'm
medately delay oil further proceedings up.
on the execution, and if the premises have
been restored to the plaintiff, he shall mme-
distely place the defendant in possession
thereof, and return the writ, with his pro-
ceedings and cost taxed thereon.
Sec. 2. That original section number
one hundred and thirty.eight be and is here
, by repealed; and this act shall be In force
from and after its passage.
WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House OF Representatives
MARTIN WELKER,
.., President Of the Senate
February s, 1859.
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Tho Treasury DefaIcatsOn.

Since the RepOr, Of the Treasury Tnves.
tigating Committee has been published, the
Republicans have found It necessary to de-.
tend themselves from the effects Of the facts
therein contained. We cannot see the
tense Of such course. It Is not good pol
Icy to attempt to defend guilty PERSONS
No Democrat defends Brcslin, however
much he may pity him for his folly. Let
him 60, we can do without such men. And
ibis lS the course which the Republicans
ought to pursue towards those who huve
been found guilty by the Investigation, ul-
though they would, thereby lose many of
their most rctive men. The facts Of the
Investigation ore over The signature OF three
good men, orc of whom is a prominent and
uc,ivs Republican. and il these facts were
Eot we'll established, Goes cny sane person
suppose that Dir. Recmelin would fuil to cay
SO or would sign the reportl
The Republicans, however, take en- odd
way to defend those Of their party who ore
implicated In the Treasury dcfalcuton.-
They slide ever Mr.. Reemeln end pounce
upon the unteccdents Of Messrs. Morgan md
Edgerton, because these gentlemen are
Democrats, but their efforts only 60 to show
that they have for years been endeuvoring to
grouse tho Legislature to action to guard the
State Treasury, and falling to so arouse the
Legislature, they have done their best TO
prercrve the credit OF the State and pay the
interest on the State debt.
But, the great fact Ia the Report of the
Investigating Committee. Ia this That all
the losses Of the Ohio State Treasury have
Orisen from the power which banks and bro.
kers formerly had over the money Of the
State. This power Of the banks and bro.
kers is now gone. The Sub Treasury sys.
ten, iuauguruted by the Democracy, now
keeps the peoples money In the Treasury,
from whence It cannot be taken, except by
direct burglary.
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What the Germans Think.

1t was but a short time since the Germ an
citizens OF Boston held an Indignation meet
ing over the measure pending in the Massa.
chusetts Legislature TO prohibit foreign. born
citizens from the use Of the elective fran
cbise for two years after they have been nat
urulzed, and some very appropriate resolu'
tions were adopted, denouncing alike the
measures and the party who sustained it
They find sympathy in other places. The
German citizens OF Toledo, have, through o
committee, issued an address to the people
of achusetts, in which they are most
hearty in their condemnation of this glarine
injustice to their countrymen who have
sought home within her borders. They
avow themselves to be warm Republicans,
but declare they can never again act with
the party, should this Massachusetts amend
ment prevail. .. .....
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ThC EjE Ship a EEurnDuS.

Some Of the English journals indulge in
the most oxtrGvogant ontciputions Of the
exploits 10 be performed by the mammoth
steamship Great Eastern, particularly Ia
time CT war. She is first pronounced capa.
Bile Of sinking whole fleets by the fire OF her
batteries, and also drumming them down.
Then she Is capable Of landing an srmy OF
ten thousand men. who, In the langusge Of
the Illustrated Nfw,, can be perfected In
drill en- board during tho passage, and be
ready "to step from the deck to the field."-
The Boston Narsller s.ys:
"All this may be realized, but we apprc.
hehd there will be found some difficulties In
the way. What, if in a violent storm in
mid ocean, the great steamship becomes un-
manageable and goes down with all her iiv-
ing freight Of 10000 men %! AS to an army
stepping from her decks TO the feld,' there
will be few harbors in the world where she
can take refuge, and her men will have to
be landed In boats, which will be 90 much
exposed to FIRE from the shore as any boats
coming from smaller vessls. There are few
beaches where landing can be effected
which can be approached by her within sew.
sIal miles. AS to running down and sink
ing every vessel which she sees, the low and
stTong PROV OF much smaller vessel, stri.
king the great hull OF the mighty steamer
at the water line, may do her some fatal in
Jury and It may be found that she is not so
easily and readily handled as to be available
for all the deadly purposes which ore con.
templatcd."
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APRIL l..


APRIL /.
The Senate yesterday passed the follow
ing bills Authorizing the Masonic Lodge
in the city of Portsmouth to borrow money;
to amend the general incorporation law ; to
authorize association of persons for the pur'
pose of carrying freight on the rivers and
lakes In and adjoining this State, to become
bodies corporate for the assessment and
taxation of all property in this State, and
for levying taxes thereon according to its
true value in money; concerning bridges !;
to amend section "a of the act for the or.
ganization OF cities and Incorporated villa
ges to amend the act relative to method Of
drawing grand and petit jurors in Hamilton
county to suspend for one year the opera.
ton of the Library clause Of the school law i.
Resolutions were adopted authorizing the
Attorney General to obtain transfer to the
State, OF lands held by John G. Breslin.
and the sale of the same at public auction,
the proceeds thereof 10 be paid into the
Sinking Fund.
A resolution was offered directing the At
torney General to bring suit against all the
parties found by the late report of the Treas
ury Investigating Committee to have been
implicated in the illegal use Of the funds OF
the State, and authorizing him to settle and
compromise with JorN G. BREsLIx and his
securities and Others connected with or
growing out Of the trentury defulcaton.
The Senate passed the House resolution
providing for the appointment Of commit
tee to investigate the damages to che con.
tractors ocasioned by the reputation of the
canal contracts; also the Senate joint reso'
lutons proposing to the electors of the State
amendments to the Constitution 80 as TO uu'
thorize the licensing OF traffic in intoxicating
liquors; to provide fer annual sessions OF the
legislature and annual elections of members
thereof; and the reorganization Of the Su'
preme Court by the election OF the Judges by
single districts.
In the House the following bills were
passed: to authorize the Commissioners ol
Belmont county to loan money; making ap'
preparations for the payment of interest on
the State debt, the payment OF portion o
the principal thereof, and the payment ofthe
expenses of the Board Of Commissioners oI
the Sinking Fund.
The bill for the enlargement OF the Peni-
tentiary was defeated on its final passage.
The general appropriation bill was the
special order in Committee OF the Whole
during the evening.
The Senate bill providing for the elec'
ton of an additional Judge of Common Pleas
in the third subdivision OF the ninth judicia
district, was defeated on its final passage
A motion to reconsider prevailed, and the
bill was a second time defeated.
The bill for an additional Common Pleas
Judge in the Butler county sub division was
passed.
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A Modern Miracle.

William A. Alcott gives an account In the
New York Tribune Of young lady In New
York State cured OF chronic disease by the
prayers Of clergyman. She had somehow
got the notion that the prayer Of faith might
save the sick now as we'll os In former times,
and had ma de up her mind thst II certain
good minister Of her acquaintance would
visit her room and pray, she should get well.
The clergyman did not believe in that sort
Of miracle, but concluded to try It as an ex'
pertinent in mental philosophy. The frs,
prayer did the girl grea. deal OF good, and
the second brought her to her feet. and she
soon recovered. She thinks the prayers did
il, but the minister 10 confident II was the
effect OF her confidence, and another in
stance Of the influence OF the mind over the
bcdy,