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1T e III s .

1t is reported that Samuel Turner has
been arrested at Chilicothe or some other tow n
In Ohio. 1t is to be hoped that there is no
mistake this time, though we do not know what
foundation there is for the statement.
-Mr. James d. Prettyman has sold out
his interest in the PeninSuIar Nelos and Ad.
Uertiser, to DR.. John S. Prettyman.
Alexander Clement, of Appointments
dd., lost his pocket book, containing SI75
while attending the funeral of William Ii. Van.
dyke, few days ago.
"A lad named Thomas, son of Robert T.
Cochran, near Middletown, had one of his hands
so badly injured by the bursting of gun, few
days ago, as to render amputation necessary.
"A horse aged 81 years, belonging tc
Robert Callahan, near Middletown, died few
days ago.
Edward T. CHM, of Cecil CO., Nd, has
purchased of James Tatman, in MidJIetown,
large lot ofground whereon he intends erecting
a splendid residence for himself.
Rev. Ellis ]. Newlin, President of Della
ware College, has received call to become
IhC Poo'Oi va bhS ASoUJ OF BLOOM
field, N. j.
-Ellwood Garrett, of Wilmington, is con.
structing greatly improved sewing machine
It is designed to be portable, weighing from s
to 10 pounds, and will be furnished at price
within the reach of those who earn living BY
the needle.
"A traveller lost in the cars from Viii.
mington, on Wednesday morning last, or at
that depot, four twenty and two ten dollar
notes, on Bank of Smyrna, Del.
The aggregate amount paid for pensions
to the State of Delaware by the United States
government, from it's foundation to June 80,
1858, is as follows: Army pensions, 17O,S39.-
So navy pensions, 81 ,92l.95.
On Christmas day quite lot Of negro
slaves ran away from the neighborhOod of Lau-
rel; two belonging to Capt Kendall NJ. Lewis
one of James Messick, one TO George Vincent
one to Henry Hudson, and another to Curtis
Conway. Twelve hundred dollars reward was
offered for their recovery; one or two of them
have been caught. There is generally siam.
pede ofths kind from Sussex, on Christmas, the
holidays afIording the slaves an opportunity to
slope.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
MARRIED.

~. On the 4'h instant. by the Rev. S. w.
Thomas, MIR. John E. Ml1born, to Miss Annie
Bradford, all OF Queen Annc's county, Md.
On the 29th uit., by Rev. w. II. Brisbane.
Mr. John II. Catheart and Miss Caroline Viii.
son, all of Kent CO Del
On the 28th ult., by Rev. p. Mansfield, Mr..
lanes W. Clark and Martha ]. Thomas, both
OF Cecil county. Md
On the 29th uIt.. by the same, Mr.. John Tay-
lor and Miss Elizabeth Cox, both of Cecil CO..
Md. W.
- On the 3Oh ult., by the same, Mr.. John N.
- IomInson and Miss Catharne Ford, both of
Duck Creek EId.
On the 28Ih utimo, by Rev. J. R. Anderson,
William T. Morris, of Kent county, Md, to
margaret Packard, of New Castle county. Del.
,,, On the 18th ultimo, by Rev. S. M. Gayley,
William T. Simpson, of Parkesburg. Pa. to
Lizzie T. Gayley, daughter of the officiating
clergyman, Of Media, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Literary Notices,

THE LADIES REPosIToRY.-Rev. D. w.
Clark, d. ID.
The January number of this periodical has
been received. There are three elegant steel
engravngs in this number. The literary mat.
ter and the embellishments Of the Repository
place it among the foremost of the periodicals Is
of this class Cincinnati, Ohio, Terms So 90
per annum.
"TnE DELAWARE STATE OBSERVER is to
be the title OF a new paper to be issued in Mil.
ford, next week by Ennis g. Truitt 1t will be
printed on the press of the old " Beacon" af-
terwards " Protectionist."
The FAMILY JOURNAL, published in Balti-
more, by Williams a. Moore, at $2a year,
This is a handsomely printed paper, similar in
general appearance to the NeO York Ledger,
Mercury, &c, and seems to be of much the
same class in literary style.
The ATLANTIC MONTHLY. The January
number of this excellent magazine contains
1876 pages of closely printed matter. Its sub.
lecls as usual, cover a wide range, and, as is
always the case in the Atlantic, they are
treated with marked ability. DIR. o. Wendell
Holmes contributes one of his racy papers to
this number, and Mrs. ii. Beecher Stowe con.
Iinues her story of" The Minister'S Wooings. "
There are also articles from other well known
pens, aud one or two which appear to us from
fresh hands. Altogether the issue is most at.
'ractive one, and will enhawe the already great
reputation of the Boston Monthly. Terms So.
Phillips, Sampson g. Co., Boston, Mass.
The HOME JOURNAL, published by Gen. G. P.
Morris and N. p. Willis New York, we recon-
mend to all who want a racy literary family
Journal. Terms SO.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Meeting of legislature,

The Legislature of Delaware met on Tues
day. at Dover, and organized by electing the
following officers:
President of Senate-Manlove R. Carlisle,
Of South Milford. Sussex.
Speaker Of House of Representatives-John
Wesley Fletcher Jackson, of Camden.
Clerk Of Senate-Dr. John L. Stradley, OF
Wilmington.
Clerk Of House-Jno. B. Pennington, of Dover.
Sergeant-at-Arms of Senate-Pster Snyder,
Of Smyrna.
Sergeant-at-Arms of House,. B. Clawson,
Of Bridgeville.
Chaplain of Senate-Rev. T. G. Murphey.
Chaplain of House-Rev. Wm c. Robinson.
Messenger of House-John Green, son of
late Marion Green, Esq.
All the members were present except DIR.
May, Of Sussex. On the assembling of the
Legislature 10 the afternoon, the Governors
Message was presented and read. There is but
ii'lle business before the two bodies, and MOTH
t'g much will be done until after the Inaugura-
tiOn, 18th inst.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
A New Constitution.

The Peninsular News, in speaking of the
passage of a bill calling Convention of the
people 10 revise our Constitution. as an impor.
tant measure that will engage the attention oil
the present Legislature, urges, as among the
most important reasons, that we should have an
elective Judiciary, and also that the entire list
of county officers, petty and grand, should be
elected by the voice of the people. At the ex-
pense of being classified an "Old Fogy," we
would say that, If such are the important chan
ges demanded by the Conventionists, we are
not yet quite ready for them. Better wait until
the public are prepared for proper change.
and not, under the cry of" retorm," adopt mea.
sures that would really make matters worse
There are important changes needed, but let us
not change for the sake of change. The old
maxim. "let well enough alone," is very an.
proPOS to this subject, and worthy to be remem-
bered by all refOrmerS.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

(ST We send out this week number of bills
for subscription, advertising. &C., which we
hope will be promptly met To call on each
one individually, would be heavy tax upon
our time, and We hope that each bill will be
returned TO US at the earliest convenience of the
holder. TO be receipted. We do not wish to
bore or be bored with the usual homily of L"
small amount to each individual, but much in
the aggregate TO u.s." need money, &c, &C.,
bat would simply say-come, let US square
Up aud start on the new year afresh.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Church Music.

Il will be recollected that the last Genera
Convention of the Episcopal church appointeG
committee of clergymen (Rev Drs. Mullen.
berg and Bedell, and Rev. Mr.. Sears.0 to com.
pie and publish Tune Book for the general
use Of the church, embracing proper music for
all occasions Of church service. The book has
Just been published. The Church Journal saws
ofu:
"The cultivation and practicability of Com
gregatiOaal music is the great object of this
proposed Tune Book " TO promote. II will
certainly have no small degree of success in
accomplishing that result. Many congrega-
tons have long waited for it, and eagerly
slitehlng 1t upon its first appearance, began
with IN full use last Sunday. 1t will bring
about TAR greater degree of uniformity than
We have ever known before"
This is the second church that has issued
what Is c-lled tune Book" the Methodist
church taking the lead in this direction some
eighteen months since, and we doubt not that
the example will be speedily followed by MANY
or all the other denominations. Its necessity is
OOVlOls-the encouraging and establishing of
congregational singing. Choir singing has
been urged by those who call themselves old
time iOks," as growing out of pride and fash
ION, but they are manlfestly in error 1--WE will
ntsly knowingly. for the fashionable church.
es IN New York, Phladelph phia, Boston and other
places where fashion reigns supreme, choir
singing has been discarded and congregational
singing established. And this fashion started
IN the cities will become the fashion with us
"Provincl Ills " as soon as we, like them, are
educated to music. Bot, think you that they
wIuld have started the fashion of congrega.
llonal singing if the people had not understood
music! Never! The whole congregation is
choir, and if our people will study the new
Tune Book issued by the Methodist Book Con-
Germ, learn the proper modulation of the voice.
keeping time, &c then we can, and ought to
have entire congregational music but, until
this Is the case, we hope to be spared from such
4 E" medley as occasionally greets our ears
No one will doubt that congregational singing
Is the best adapted TO religious worship, if it
ean be done with harmony, but at the same
Tine no one can doubt the proprety of few
leading voices (no matter where located in the
chureh) if they prevent that horrible of horr-
OIes-dlscord, and aid the congregation, like
"DaVds harp of solemn sound" in giving
beauty, melody and devotion TO their tunes of
ascrPtlOn and praise. SCch has been the OBJ
Ieet Of ChOrs; and we learn that since the
establishing of the choir in the NJ. E. church at
Dover, the congregational singing (before very
Oad) has greatly improved,-and if those people
who are fashionable and questionable at the
same time, would devote the time to studying
the New Tune Book they spend in fault-fndng
aud hunting for flaws" they would soon have
N reality that cOnsummation so devou:y
wished for ''-cOngregation0l singing.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
SMTNNA9 DlNlLo,
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1858.

TIE TIMES" IS published Every Tnusc,ay y. 6y
ROBr D. EOFFEcXER, EfitOI and Proprietor, at the
Iszyereaos Hail. Smyrna, Del.
SVS-SUBscRIPTION.-OAe year 81 so in adCaRce,
Or $500 # not paid Ill end cf the year. No paper
IscsaHHaef Gntd all arrears are Paid-Only at The
os.ioa Of The Publisher.
AorGRrsING-FOr erery square Of l2 EAes or less first
isssrsa, 80 cts; each Subsequent insertion 25 cts-
Liberal arraAgeReHts made Wik yearly and half
yearly aauertiSerS.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

CSr The new hook of Revs. Solomon Higgins
q VIM. H. Brisbane, to which we referred two
or three weeks since, is now out, and a copy OF
it has been laid on our table by the agent, Rev
Richard Chambers. 1t is a neatly bound and
pretty book, and cannot but prove to be of alb.
sorbing interest to the reader. A contemporary
thus speaks Of it.
A New WOEK OF THRILLING INTEREsr.-Re.
markable Provdences-IlIustrating the Divine
Government-is the title Of new work issued
by Perklnpne d Higgins, of Philadelphia, con.
tanning some of the most remarkable incidents
and dellverances of persons in answer to PRAYER
and Faith. The work is thrillingly interesting,
and ought to be read by the honest part of the
whole community. The honest Infidel should
read it if he desires to manifest candor; the TN.
converted should read it if he believes in q Su.
preme Being; the seeker of religion should
read it as it assures him that God answers
prayer; the doubling christian sheuId read i,
it proves the fathfuness of the promises
the afflicted shsuld read il as it proves the
truth of the word of Revelation in granting
support to the sick and poor; the tempted
should read it, as way for escape is promised ::
the real growing christian should read it, as it
will strengthen his faith, confirm his hopes. and
tend TO perfect his love. II is a wsrk for the
million, and it should be in the house of eyerv
family, in the hand Of every reader, to show how
God delivers in answer to the prayer of Faith
1t is hoped that every sober mind will give i'm.
petus and aid its circulation in every honorable
way. Richard Chambers is agent for the sale
of the above work and will call on our citizens
IN order to dispose of it, Price 81.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
a short Time OMIy.

MR.. MARSTON will remain for a short
time only, at Wards Hall. This is the last
chanco-and LlKENESSES at reduced prices
and warranted proof against all corroding in.
fluence. Taken for Fifty Cents and upwards
Call early.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Difference OF OpimiOn.

How folks differ! We chew tobacco: the
findoo takes to lime The children of this
country delight in candy, those of Africa in
ROCK salt A Frenchman goes his length {"
on lrIcd frogs, an Esqumaux Indian thinks tall
10" The CLIMAX OF luXures, and we perversely
persist InbeIIeVIng the greatest place in Smvrna
10 0ny BnrgaIns is at }. Henry JEFFERsoN's
cheap Cash store. Call and see, for he has Just
received large stock of Goods, and his prices
suit the times
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

GT The young man, Henry Richardson,
whose hand was badly injured on the day be.
fore Christmas, by pistol Shots is yet in criti-
cal condition. The two loads discharged, from
double barrelled pistol, having passed directly
through the palm of his hand, terribly Iicerated
the flesh and shattered The metacOrpa bones OF
the two iore6Dgers. His physician thinks they
muy yet require ampatation.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

LEcruRE-Ths fifth Lecture of the course,
Tor the benefit Of the Smyrna Library Associa.
t'On' viii be delivered Oa Wednesday, the 10Th
ihst, at Wards Hall, by the Rev. r. ]. KEELING.
Of Newark, Del. Subject. Providence of
God in History" Mr.. Keeling, we learn, is
gentleman Of superior education, a talented
speaker, beautiful orator. and with such fine
subject cannot fail to prove highly entertaining.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
ELECTION.

The Annual Election of the Smvrna Iyh,ar~
Association will take place on H. URSDAY
EVENING, 9th January, at 7 o'clock. p. M.
at WHICH time q President, Vice President. Re-
cordmg Secretary, Corresponding Secretary,
and three Managers, composing Board of
Trustees, are to be elected to serve the ensuing
year By order Of the Board.
r D. IIOFFECKER, R. Sec'y.
Dec 70 I55S
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

or We again call the attention of tho
stockholders Of the Library to the notice of the
election of officers, which takes place this
Crhursday) evening. at the Reading Room
The Board Of Trustees will submit report of
The doings Of The Association the past year.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
THAT'S CORRECT!

an persons indebted to the unders gned for
c'oth'ng' VIII please come forward and make
immediate payment for the same, and thereby
save cost aud trouble
Dec3U, ':jS SAM'L EIJFRMAN
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

MISSIONARY ANNIvERsARY-The 30th ami
versary of the Missionary Society of the Me-
Ihodist Episcopal Church will be held at Provi-
dence, R. l., on the 9th and 10th inst. On
Sunday, 9th, missionary sermons will he preach
ed in II the NJ Methodst churches in the city of
Providence. On Monday the anniversary
proper will be held, when addresses will be de-
livered by the Rev. Bishop James, Rev. DR..
Durbin, Rev. DR.. Cook, Rev. DR.. Bangs, and
others.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
JONES' PATENT
CARBON OIL LAMPS.

UhHFaIIed ~ Beauty, Sn, plIclty, Safely or
Economy.
These Lamps are admirably ada pied for the
use OF Students, Mechanics, Seamstre.ses, Fac.
torres, Halls, Churches, Stores, Hotels and are
hlghIy recommended for Family use, and We
pledge ourselves to demonstrate-
ls'' lhat no accident can occur by explosion.
"a. That they emit no offensive oder while
burning.
3. That they are very easily trimmed.
T. mat they are easily regulated to give
more or less light.
9th. That they burn entirely free from smoke.
OH That the light is at least 50 per cent.
cheaper than any other light now in commop
use.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Smyrna Prices Current.

Corrected TVeeklY
Wheat Sl2S for white, and 30 for red.
Corn 75c., for old; new 68.
Flour Sc 50 per bbl.
Meal soc. per bush.
Rye quiet at zoe.
outs steady at 40c.
Beans $l.l24.
Hay is selling at $40 to SIS per ton, for both
timothy and clover.
StaUes--cooper stuff $500 per thousand.
WOod-Ilickory $500; best Oak $3.50 ;
common Oak - 90; Maple $500, and mixed
and rough Oak $500 per cord.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

ACQUITTED. D.-The Court of Dyes and Termi
ner convened at Dover, on Tuesday week,
Chief Justice Gilpin, and Associates Houston,
Milligan and Wooten, Bench. Reuben New
comb, indicted for shooting Ezekiel c. Cook,
at Blackstone Cross Roads last summer, was
put on trial. Attorney General Fisher, and A.
r. Wooten, Esq, appea :ed on behalf of the
State and N. B. Smithcrs for the defence. At
ter a thorough examinat on of the facts in the
case, he was acquitted, it being conceded that
he acted in self defence. The following were
the jurymen in the case
David c. Pennewill, William S. Harmon.
Nathaniel Harrington. William NJ Jester, Jas
II. Pratt, Mark a. Greer, Ephrulm Garrison,
William J. BlackistOn. Joseph Booth Thomas
s. Buckmaster, ThVs. Jester Jas L. b. Clark.
The facts in the case are already known to
the public, and we deem 1t unnecessary TO oc.
cupy space which may be better appropriated
than by giving the trial at length. Suffice it
to say that the verdict is just what every one
expected, what every one believed right, and
what no sane jury could have helped but re.
turn.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

The CHRISTMAS GIFr-To the Ladies of
the late Festival of st. Peters Episcopal church.
and others who may have co-operated, is hereby
rendered the grateful acknowledgment, for kind
attentions, in the sweet, rich and valued Christ
mas gift. That they individually may enjoy
the sweetcr. richer and priceless Christina Git
of God to our needy world, is the desire of
J. MCCLusKEY.
(Absence from home delayed this notice.)
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

MEETING OF STATE LEGIsLATuREs.--The lie.
gsIatures Of fourteen States will soon be in full
blast. Monday the Legislatures of Wisconsin,
Ohio, Mississippi, and California met; Tuesday,
New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania; and on
Wednesday, the Legislatures of Maine, Massa-
chusctts, and Michigan; the New Jersey Le.
slslature assemblies on Tuesday, January IL !;
and the Legislatures of Virginia, Iowa, and H..
llnois, Monday, January 10; that of Louisiana,
Monday, January l3. Several of these Legis-
laturcs will have to elect U. S. Senators, but
none of them under circumstances of interest,
except in the case of Illinois
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
FOR RENT,
Grain Grain! Grain

ThE undersigned will pay The Highest Prices in
IA, n I"r neat. Kye Corn and OaIs-deyerej ar
s.09a, INo L. EVANS Agent &
ior wan. d. TII0M IS.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

ONE PRICE CLOTHING, of all the l.tes.
styles ard made in the best manner expressly
for Retail Sales.
JONES d Co. of the CRESCENT ONE PRICE
CLOTHING STORE 60I Market Street PhIadel.
PhIa marks the lowest selling ptIcc, in Pam Figures
each article. All Goods so d or made IN order arc
warranted satisfactory. and our Oac Pnce System Is
strictly adhered TO- We believe tins 10 be The only
AIR way OF dealing, thereby all treated alike
JONES d. CO.,
Oc2S-ly Col Market 81 PhiIodeInhio
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

The IOND' TINES AND MR REED-'The Ioui,u,
IuheS Is particularly savage at Mr.. VIM. b. Reed for
h.s Treaty with China, and imakes numerous charges
against The Americas nlInlstcr that based upon
copy OF The treaty, which the "Thundcrcr seems tu
have got hold Of by some The treaty is in the
STATE Department at Washington, add Mr. Reed has
also senl,a private note TO friend in this civ TIN,
note runs as follows: Please procure for me several
new suits Ui wInter garments at the Brown Stone
Ciolhing Hall OF Rockhil X Wilson, Nos COB and COS
Chestnut street. above Sixth, PhIladeIphIa"
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Certificates.

we, the undersigned residents of Smyrna,
nave Tor the last SIX months, been using Jones'
Fatent Carbon OIL Lamps, in our stores and
private houses, aud We fnd them to be all that
they were represented to be by the Agent, if
properly used, and would recommend one and
Rll d lhnIn
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06

SERIOUS AccDENr.-Mr. J. s. NOVEL;, liv.
ing in Spruance's Neck, while working at
cornsheller on Monday afternoon last, acc.
dentally got his right hand caught in the cogs
of the wheels, lacerating it in shocking man.
ner, combined with comminutive fractures of
the middle and ring fingers. DR.. Moore is
treating the case.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Out for a Lottery.

! The Milford Diamond State, backed, doubt
less, by those internal improvement men in
that section, of whom we have had occasion to
speak several times, has generously volunteered
to become the wheel-house " to help pull this
PonderOus Lottery machine through the Lcgis
lature. What effect his efforts may have upon
the "assembled wisdom" of the State, we are
unable TO judge, but we would beg leave to call
the particular attention of both him and them to
the Address to the Clergy in another column.
The Editor says:
The works of internal improvement that have
been commenced in our State and are now Ian.
gushing for want of funds to aid in their com.
pletlon, Is cause sufficient TO stimulate eVery
man who would see Delaware as fourishino
and prosPerlng as her neighboring States, to
exert his influence in their behalf Her rail
roads now In projection must be completed, and
for that purpose large sums of money are need
ed, to obtain which application will be made to
grant the States aid and assistance. The
present Legislature, however, have it in their
power to obtain the means necessary, without
resortIng TO State bonds, or in any other way
taxing the citizens now or at any future time
Tor that purpose. 1t is simply 10 pass Colonel
frances Lottery bill, and obtain the verv
handsome mus offered by that gentleman,
which Will be of great service in our State, in
various ways It present, and sufficient TO com.
piete ali the RAJ. I.roads now projected within her
borders. In this scctiOn the bill is very popu-
lar and tbs fe 'lings of the people are decidedly
IN favor of its passage.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
Notice to Builders.

The Undersigned have on hand a Iarpe and
well-assorted stock of LUMBER, which thew
are selling at Reduced Prices for Cash or a.,
short time. Persons in want of building mate
rial would do we'll to give them a call (at their
YARD corner Commerce and East streels) before
purchasing elsewhere.
VOSHELL & SAyIN
Smyrna, Oct. Z, 1853.
Smyrna times., 1859-01-06
PETERsON's LADIES' N. N..TIONAL MAGAZINE =

PETERsoN's LADIES NATIONAL MAGAZINE =
January, 1859: c. J. Peterson.
This Is very handsome number; Miriam
da" (from Shakspeare's Tempest,) is an unusu.
ally fine engraving, besides which there is a
Profusion of other pictorial illustrations. A
number of the best writer's furnish contributions
to this magazine. Terms 50 year.
W Persons in want of good New England
paper cannot do better than to subscribe to the
Boston Journst. See prospectus in another
column.