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Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

OF' An anonymous correspondent, signing
himself Justice" takes us severely to task
for not publishing the lines written by "Netgh-
Tor" on a recent exciting event, which we
declined from two causes, namely: their an
nonymous character and their defect as poeti-
cal mposition-either of which would have
been sufficient reason, with any publisher, for
their exclusion. If Justice means, when he
says we had no right to decline his friends
composition" because the name was not at
tached for publication also, then he is correct;
but if he means to say, dictator like, that we
should have published the article without being
in possession of the authors name, then all we
have to say, is, that we know our own business
the best. In regard to the versifcation Cor, as
Justice has it. "Prosedy,") which he says " the
best of poets SO widely differ in," we do not
think that any one with the slightest knowledge
of composition, would think for a moment tha,
stanzas, all the lines of which we're intended
to have the same number of poetical feet Gin
this case fourteen) and which vary from four
teen to nineteen syllabes, can be called paSSa-
OtG PoetIyI JUSTICE OplulOH " lHe contrary
Notwithstanding. In addition to the measure,
the accentuation is quite defective.
But aside from the lines in question (Which
have been treated in the universal editorial
custOm), we cannot see what grounds Justice
had for administering such scoring to US as
he has, for simply doing as all other editors do,
and which he must know if he "reads the pa
pers." And further, we cannot see what right
he can claim for such an assumption when he is |
not even patron.
Several sentences of this communication are
with considerable bitterness but Of
enslve anonymous correspondents should re-
member that it is not the easiest thing in the
world to remain in cog. We hope Justice
eels easy afte: such disagreement.
We have given this matter more importance
han it deserved, and should not have noticed
at all were it not that the persons knowing
+, and interested in the composition of Neigh
or, might, through false interpretations, mis-.
pprehend our motives in declining to publish
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

GREAT HAIL STORM AT MADIsoNvILLE, Ky.
Oh the 29th ult., an extraordinary hail storm
passed over Mad;sonville, and the adjacent
country of Kentucky. The Mercury says:
Ihree OF the stones were y, ST, and 10I
Inches Others, apparently of greater dimen.
sionS' were broken to pieces in falling. Upon
cIoSo examination, these stones were found to
oe porous IN texture about the centre, and. in
some instances, hollow. The weight of one,
some time after tie storm, was equal to one
pound.
The descending of these extraordinary mass.
es OF Ice is said TO have presented spectacle
oIuiy agnlhcent--One of terrific splendor.--
I'm roofs were indented, ninety panes of glass
were broken out Of the windows of one of the
hotels, and cow killed outright on the street.
The cloud was from the northwest. Thunder.
Ilghtnng. and but little wind accompanied the
hrst shower, which lasted nearly half an hour. |
/ n less than an hour this shower was followed
Oy another, with some wind.
ELECTION OF MAYoR.-At the borough ell |
ecuon held at Cumberland, Md, on Monday
iast' ID. w. McCleary, American, was elected. |
CATTLE.-Immense droves of cattle are be.
ing driven from Texas into Kansas.
0-~7- Governor Hicks, of Maryland, isreported
seriously Ill at Annapolis.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
Further from the European War.

Several steamers have arrived this week
6Om Europe, all bringing exciting and warlike
pews-the war plot thickens. The Austrians
have invaded the territories of Sardinia, driving
the forces of the latter before them. Mean.
while, the troops of France have hurried to the
protection of their ally. A protracted war is
inevitable. England and Prussia are preparing
for it. Europe has never been so profoundly
artated since the dowdfall of the first Napo-
leon.
The Austrans had cut the telegraph lines
leading to Switzerland, and occupied Intras
pallanza, aud Aroma, the Sardinians retreating
,hereGrOm. The Ausrians were concentrating
in rreal masses at Piacenza, and were also in
force at Novara. They had also captured sew
erll Sandman vessels at Lago Maggiore.
The latest accounts from Italy state that
though no actual collision had yet occurred
between the Austrian and Sardnian armies,
intelligence of conflict was expected at any
moment.
The Emperor Napoleon had sent a formal
declaration of war against Austria to the Corps
Legislatiff, and also announced his intention to
head the army. His departure was expected
Oa the 7h His manifesto states that Austria
has virtually declared war against France, and
nothing remained for France but to take up the
sword in defence of Italy. He discaims all |
idea of conquest, and being about to place him
self at the head of the Army, leaves the En-
press and his son under tho patriotic care Of
the French people.
The French troops are pouring into Pied
mont.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
Business Notices.

0F- Mr.. Chas. B. White, lessee of tn
"Spruance Garden" announces in card else
where that he has opened for the season, ant
invites our citizens TO come down aud luxuri
ate on that most luxurious of all hot-wea ther
luxurles-Ice- Cream. The Garden locks very
inviting, being beautifully laid of, and the green
pIats OF grass and shrIbbery delighting the eye
of the happy participants in the lovers delight,
tete-G tete, such as can be enjoyed alone in
the arbours of the Garden. What more can
any sentimental lover want, to transport him
TO Eiysum," than a tete-a tete in an arbored
garden with ice-cream-for a sixpence! Mr..
White has engaged the services of the Wash
lngton Brass Band of Smyrna for every Thurs.
day evening, and perhaps oftener as the season
advances. He has also fitted up a room at his
residence, next door to the post office, especi-
ally for the Ladies, where they can be accom-
modated with ice-cream and other refreshments.
including oysters, &c.
EF Messrs. Spruance g. Megcar invite the
attention of our citizens to their large and
handsome stock of carefully selected Dress
Goods for ladies and gentlemen, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Groceries, Provisions, &c, which
the public are invited to examine for them
selves.
VF Flanigen, the indelaiigablc Wilmington
Boot and Shoe manufacturer gives US his ouin-
ION on "a Dress Shoe for the Ladies'" what
will be the summer fashion, &c. Read what
he has TO say on this subject.
D. c. & r. NJ. Blackiston, executors of Thos.
NJ. Backiston, deceased, will sell at public sale,
IN Chestertown, Md, on Tuesday, the l4th off
June next, desirable Farm, " Hill Top" con.
tanning about 400 acres. and situated near said
town. See advertisement.
G-F As this is the time of the year for i'm
proving the public highways, the Road Over
seers will find good stock of Bridge. Plank, |
of different lengths and widths, at James E.
Blacks cheap Lumber Yard, Smyrna, DEL
See advertisement.
OF Messrs. William II. Wright and P.
LeVerlng Allen, formerly of Smyrna, have
the manufactory of Carriages in
w IlmlngtOn. They conduct business under
he firm of Wright g. Allen.
B. Frank Saylor, AXbrotypst and Daguer-
can Artist, will remain only one week more
II Smyrna. He invites a cal-guaranteeing
he fullest satisfaction to all persons procuring
PICTURES of him. His room is in Wards Hall.
" Messrs Lewis &; Bro. corner Main and
Commerce streets, Smyrna, invite the especial
- I 81
ich Silks, Bareges, and other Dress Goods
The stock is large and complete, and the styles
nd prices are such as to warrant satisfaction.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
New Map Of Kent County,

Our attention has just been directed to tn
contemplated publication Of new map of GU
county 1t is to be plotted to a scale sufficient
: ~ large to show all the public roads, stream
oil water, stores, smith shops, the names o
property holders, and all particulars of interest
throughout the county. 1t will be of large
size, and is to be colored and mounted in the
best style OF art so as to make it large and
ornamental map. Mr.. A. d. Byles, the pub
Usher, who is now in town, exhibits one of his
late publications of county in New York,
which is one of the finest specimens of map
publishing that we have seen, and he promises
to rake ours equally beautiful. His drafts
have been fully examined by many of our citl
zens, and those who are best acquainted with
our county, pronounce them very accurate
lie Intends travelling over the county thorough.
~ before Issuing the map, that it may pass per.
sonally under his inspection, and thus avoid the
possibility OF error. Mr.. B. has had long ex-
perlence in this business, and we feel confident
of his ability to do the work Justice, and as
fulI and generous support from our citizcns is
essential TO the completion of snch work. WE
annex the following, which, coming as it doss.
from gentlemen well and favorably known
Throughout our county, is a recommendation
which speaks for itself:
We, the undersigned, having examined the
plans and specimens for the Map of Kent county,
take pleasure in recommending it to our fellow.
citizens as being a work, in our opinion. well
worth their favorable notice and support.
Tue cltlZeus Of this county have long been in
need of Il correct and reliable Map, as a means
OF convenient future reference, and we feel as
sured that all those who feel an Interest in the
growth and prosperity of their county, will
give it their ready and willing support. Con.
slderlng the immense labor and expense at.
tending such a work, and the limited sale il
must necessarily meet with, on account of its
being work entirely local in its nature, the
terms must be considered very reasonable, and
such as must guarantee wide and extensive
circulation in our county, and enable it to come
within the reach Of all who have desire to be
posted in the affairs of their county, and we
feel assured that few families will be without a
copy.
S. NJ. Harrington, Dover. NJ C. Conwel, Dover |
J. w. Houston, Milford. J. p. Comcgys, Dover.
G' I. Fisher, Dover J. A. Nicholson, "
J. l.. Wild, III. Todd,
a. Stockly, Smyrna. W.Cummins, Smyrna.
p. Spruance, S. NJ. Flsler,
ID. CummnS,
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
a DESIRABLE FARM
at Public Sale.

~ At UUARc SAFE.
l1E undersigned, Executors Of the last will
ana testament of Thomas Nj. Blackston, decd,
Will dispose of, at public sale, TO the highest
bidder, at the Hotel Of John Mcdaniel, in
Cheslertown, Kent county, Maryland, on
Tuesday, the 14th of June, 1859,
the valuable FARM known as,.' HILL TOP"
Ihe late residence Of Thomas NJ. Blackiston,
0e0edseu' Inc SAID Farm contains about
AGO ACRES.
1t is 1--we miles from CEeSlertown NEe county
FcaD, Where Is situated Washington College,
and a good Female School. 1t is also IA miles
from Buck Neck Landing, where the grain can
be carried either 10 Baltimore or PhiadelLhia
market; and two miles from Kennard's Land
ing, where STEAMBOATS, touch in route for Balti-
more Churches of different denUminat tiOns
and public schools are convenient. The post
office is not more thUn Il half mile distant. This
Farm is surrounded by the main road, which
prevents much annoyance from trespassr O, &c.
The DWELLING is a substantial frame
nuilding, with a hall, three rooms and kitchen
on the first l)or, and a beautiful lawn and ave.
sue sicpIng from the front Of this desirable resi-
dence. 1t has the necessary Out buildings,
such as GraGary, Stable, Carriage House,
Smoke. House, &c. which are in goed repair
aud nearly new. There is Il pump of excellent
"ateE III 'he ya'G. Inc supply ot WOOD ls
adequate for all The uses OF the farm. The
Fencing is nearly new. There is stream Of
clear water which runs nearly through the
farm. The soil is good, and The land in a high
state Of cultivation. 1t would produce Fruit
finely.
The Terms of Sale $500 on the day Of
sale; $4,000 cash on the ls' of January, 1860,
>when possession will be given.) The remain
der in equal nstalments of one, two, three and
four years, with interest from the lst of Janu-
ary, which is to be paid semI-annualIy. The
purchase money must be secured by bond with
approved securities. The terms may be modi-
led If deemed requisite by executors.
d. c. BLACKIsTON, rxocr,or.
Il. NJ. BLACKISTON, ENecu'ors'
0lF- For further particulars, apply TO D. C.
lackiston, Head Of SasSatras, Kent county,
1d., or I. N. Blackiston, Chestertown, Kent
o. MD. mayl0-ts.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

- - "TIMES" is published EUery TAusday. by
n,,r D. HoFFEc8ER, ElitoT and Proprietor, at The
y,.asraace Hail. Smyrna, Del.
SNS-SUBscaIPrIoN.-One gear 81 so IN odUdnce
a, $500 if not paid I'LL end Of the year. No paper
I;,coatiatsf until all arrears are Paid-only at The
oo,;on of the Publisher.
eUery square of 10 lines or less first
;a,rloa, 80 cts each subsequent insertion 25 Cts
Liberal arrangements made with yearly and half
yearly alUertiSers.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
Z POsitiycIy Last Week

shall remain but ONE WEEK ONLY,
from this date. Those DESTROYS of fPICTURES,
in the meantime, are respectfully invited to
call at WARDS HALL, in SMYRNA, where
they can be accommodated with correct and
warranted Likenesses, al Low Prices.
0~T All Pictures made satisfactory, or NO
PAY. b. FRANK SAYLOR. Artist.
SMYRNA, Nav 10, 1859.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
The Markets.

The war news from Europe has caused a
general revolution in mems ideas at home as
well as abroad the effect here being rise in
breadstutfs. Flour, grain and beef have ad-
vanced in price; and the spectators in pro-
visions are becoming active. The farmers,
generally, think that grain of all kinds will
command good prices this fall, and are making
preparations accordingly. Corn, the principal
item in the grain line, (there being no wheat
scarcely for sale), has advanced from SO cts to
$l.OO. present quotations, though several thou
sand bushels were sold at 1907 cts, being u
half cent in advance of the Philadelphia Mar
ket. White wheat is selling in this Market at
81 So; Red 81 10; Oats 54; Beans 81 90 !;
Potatoes4rom 80 to 60 cts, according to quality.
Yesterdays Philadelphia papers quoted
white wheat at 50 90 81 10; corn 81 90 !;
oats 60 cts. potatoes 60 cents.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

0T By the steamer Arago, we have news
from Europe one day later. The bank of France
has raised the rate of discount to four per cent.
The decline in cotton has been a quarter-
Provisions had an advancing tendency. All
descriptions OF breadstuffs had considerably ad.
vanced.
The European news has depressed Stocks
very much, and prices are very unsettled.-
There is a steady rise in the rates of discount.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
A Dress Shoe for the Ladies

mere exists no Doubt, different opinions as 10 nha
constitutes Iadys Dress Shoe or Boot Many fsnc,
me morocco CiiltSr Boot 10 be prclcst some thiuL
The JCHnY Lind Boot or Is skn others Tim
the supper, &c EXperen has taught me tho French
Lasting G5icr Is considered the perfect Dress
Shoe " lady wears, and has been the leading Dress
shoe among the most fashionable circles fer Years So
lar as neat loot Is concerned, am in behalf of tl
IauIeS lhIs summer the iIncy-cOlored Caters in
point OF numbers, Will be worn Dress Shoe faI
more th&il many DINER kids OF shoes put tOyether
As 10 the lcaCing Ceors that will he worn tbp I'm,
IOrs. both dark ana light. well as the dark ashes
OF roses Ill take the lead. YET there is no one coior
that VIII be Considered directly taking The IopI in
fashion, IL Is we'll known fact that ladys Gaiter
When Eade OF good Lasting and properly nnt toprIh
er, will cul.wcar any other kind OF Dress Shine and
Is tle cheapest IN The long run. have now on hand
!aNllhSS OF all kinds, and various cOlurS. | bnva .
card OF one hundred and forty different cours sud
shades ol cOlors of French and English lasting onon
now ior tie inspection OF the ladies'; and ioI. hi,
assorimcEl ui cOUrs lady cannot he o, ,ltirg .I,
color She may wish to Hach her dress $50 tan and
DrohZecoored no:oc % made up in abundance n :
rTey shoe, and yet neat fitting, easy shoe k ia ho
praised lof no" often has il been SAID in my hcarnG
- nave F3Fc cofts on ny feet, and 1y the ladies' IN
most caSCS Nme ladies Out q! every ten b,;,rs 1h.
age OF ~, from the must reasonable calculation have
their te, sGHerIHg irOlh COrIls, Such IS really the
lacii ahd what lie The cause OF This! How often Is il |
me tEe with 'he gentlemen. as we'll as the ladies' -
lHiy get pair q" shoes, ear them apparently they
tit, and the frs thing they know corn or corns are on
The feet The fault oi ih:s surely not in the lojt
but 10 IN The cut OF the shoe. As instance nerso
can have PAR OF shoes that i'll iii " cl from allan
pearsncc; a"d yet, come SOME parts OF the
shoe are too large aud sci luor The foot ant, other
parts are So iIgh Is To make and buiions which
Is not tho iaut ot The ioot but The fault OF the ma
Ner As an Instance, a PAR O boots shoes that are
properly cut and pat together, Will set smooth and
look well TO the eye, upon the foot. They will moi
ring and twist loIsIdcd after being worn a lew times
ald furthermore Ill not CIcale cOus on he foot If
those WHO have tender feet, and corns and bunions
VIII give US call we Will soon convince them how a
shoe Will moi create cOrns and yet look well Oh tho |
loot. Gail at FLANlGEN'S Cheap Shoe Store, No !
10 West Second street, Wilmington, Del.
May 10, 1859.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

barrier to vice and made things as they are
" Look on this picture and then on that" before
ope Iing the walls of wrath on the head of poor
Pat, who is, after all, not capable Of doing as
much mischief as many others in the commu,
nifty.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

THE WHEAT CROP in this section is looking
exceedingly fne-the great terror Of the farmer,
the " Hessian Fly" as was feared, not yet hav-
ing made its appearance. The present proba-
biities are that the crop will escape this year,
as the two previous years, so disastrous to the
wheat, the "Ay" had commenced its work
sometime before this. The best fields have
been heading-out for The past several days, and
should the weather continue favorable the har-
vest will commence about the goth Of June.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

mence on Monday next-the Grand Jury hav-
ing returned an indictment for murder. AS
the time of the trial approximates the public
excitement increases, and, as usual, much
are afoat which involve other than the parties
really interested.
There are three or four other criminal cases
to be tried at the present term of the New Cas-
tie court.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

OF The "Fly," says the Easton Star, has
made its appearance in Queen Anne's county,
Md, and is doing considerable damage to the
wheat.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

OE- The new engine-house OF the Phladel-
phia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad
Company at Baltimore, was totally destroyed
by fire Friday morning last, with five locomo
tives. The fire originated from spasks from a
freight engine, the fire in which had not been
thoroughly extinguished. The loss on the
building is about $4,000, besides from $4,000
to $4,000 on each locomotive, and S4 600 on
stationary machines. The engines and houses
are fully insured, hafo of each in the Baltimore
FireIsan's and Baltimore Insurance companies
OEF Hon. VIM. B. Reed, Minister TO China
came passenger by the steamer Persia.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19
The Crops.

A friend who has just reached this city. says
the Pennsylvania, from an extended western
tour, gives most Aattering account of the
crops in all the States through which he passed
In Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, the season
Is backward, but the prospects warrant a conf
dent belief that large returns of wheat and
other grains will be yielded in these States
The same may be said of Illinois, Indiana and
Ohio, where the earth is covered with rich and
abundant evidences Of the coming harvest The
wheat crop is particularly promising. 1t is also
stated that an unusual quantity of land was
sown with wheat last fall, and therefore the
amount of this grain will be exceedingly large.
In view of the demand for breadstuffs which
must arse in Europe owing to the war, the
prospects of plentiful harvest is most crafty
ing to all classes of our people.
0T We have been asked several times dur
ing the past week the cause of the War in
Europe. We think the article on our first page,
headed " The Cause of the European Troub es," "
answers the question in a very satisfa ctory
manner.
| 0EF The hull of a schooner on the stocks at
Smyrna Landing, belonging to Messrs. Sutton
& Hendrickson, was sold on Thursday last, fol
$3.50. Edward Coppage, purchaser.
Ory- The Emperor Napoleon III, having beer
born on the goth April, 1908, has completed
his 5lst year.
OF A fire at Marietta, Ohio, has destroyed
twenty buildings in the business portion of th'
city.
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

0ET- One Of our citizens furnishes US the fol-
lowing, which he desires US to publish. 1t
speaks for ITSELF
Mr.. EDIToR-Sir: You will be pleased to
insert in your paper the Wants Of Smyrna,
viz:
l. A good Public Bath House.
2. Ditto A good Market House.
3. An Artesian Well.
A. permanent Scavenger to clean the
streets.
5. A judicious and wise set Of commissioners.
AS an evidence of our correspondents inter-
est in the town, he has proposed TO contribute
fifty dollars to aid 10 meeting the first want
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

or In North Carolina the wheat crop is re-
ported damaged by rust
Smyrna times., 1859-05-19

0-r During the last FIVE days, five thousand
three hundred and sixty-one immigrants have
arrived here from foreign ports-over four
thousand of them from Liverpool. The travel
to and from England, by steamer, promises to
be larger the present year than for many years
past. Steamers are now leaving some of the
European ports for New York-three and four
a week, each bringing remunerative returns
both in freight and passengers.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-04-07
State News.

AFFAIRS IN BALTIMORE CoUSTy.-The Ameri-
can furnishes tho following items
Es- At Stablersvlle in this county. Mrs.
Caroline b S,abler isappoined Postmistress, in
place of W. II. Roller resigned.
RUNAWAY CAPTURED.-On Wednesday night
last week a colored youth, slave of George Car
man, clerk of Baltimore County Court, left the
home of Mr.. Carman, taking with him horse
belonging to his master. lie was traced to
Baltimore by Mr.. Carman, who, with Lieut.
Lppey and officer Thomas, of the southern dis.
trict, succeeded in finding hin out at house
occupied by colored people, on York street.
Here the runaway and horse were both found
and were brought back TO the county BY Mr.
Carman.
PAINFUL AcCIpEsT.--On Tuesday night, about
10 o'clock, q train of ears on the Northern Cen.
trail railroad on the way down " hen near Noun
Washingt on, got detached, and the engine he
ing backed, brought the cars in violent COLI
sion MASKING the left arm Of Henry Thorp, on,
of the employees of the company. He was tai er
to Baltimore city on Wednesday morning
and attended by DR.. Whitford, who advised
the amvutation of the arm i'm mcdlateiy ThorT
being unwilling tn submit to that was re-
m owed TO his home at Trcrorion, Pa. in q
very felle condition.