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Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
The Great Tonic.

TIE ore topic of Sec ssion, and the incidents
growing gu; of lt-tills the public mind. AZ
Washington, both branches of the Legislature.
have been considering t4e aliedged grievances
of The Southern States with every disposition
to aJate any or all OF them, lfany exist
Diverse propositions have been brought for
ward in both the Senate and the House TO allay
the excitement
1t is pretty well agreed now, on all hands,
that The committees selected by The Senate and
House Will prove to be failures. The Repub-
ican members of these committees are, almost
to man, against the adoption of any compro-
mise that would concillaie the Southland
hence the members from that section regard
The case as virtually closed. Several Of them
telegraphe their constituents OIL Saturday and
to-day to this effect.
The failure Of the Cri.enden comDromise has
been toreshadowed; the venerable Senator la
bored Aard for its adoption, but it was an up
hill journey all through, aud The final defeat of
The measure effected him deeply. lie Tow is
reluctantly and painfully forced to CONSIDER the
satisfactory settlement Of the difficulty US hope
less.
Hon. Caleb Gushing has given his views to
the President in fIll. he 70 md South Carolina
too ho: TO hold him, Coz secession vas every
where rampant.
/ The only hope of bringing about an ad Just
ment ofthe difficulties between the two sections
is the assembling ofa National Convention, the
meeting of which will De shortly proposed.
Gov. Plckens has, agreeably with the ordi-
nance of secession, issued proclamation, pro-
claiming to the world that South Carolina is
and has the right to be seperate, sovereign,
free and independent State, aud, as such has
the right to levy war, conclude peace negoti-
ate treaties, leagues or covenants, and do all
acts whatever that rightfully apper;ain to a
free and independent State.
The Speaker has directed that the names
of the South Carolina members be retained
on the roll Of the House, thus not recognizing
the conduct of their State as sevcring theil
connection with the House, as they themselves
maintain.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
The French Press on the Secession
Movement,

The Paris journal La Presse, contains an
ar lc!e on the political troubles in the United
States, which all who are committed to dis.
union would do well to read and consider. The
article contains many truths, and evinces u
perception of the danger and ruin into which
the Secessionists are hurryng the country,
that they themselves have utterly failed to re-
alze.
But this is not the most important point evs-
ked by the French writer. He distinctly,
clearly, and unmstakeably shows that France
Will enter into no alliance with a new Repub-
lie in the South, and that the spirit of her
Government ard people is opposed to any Con-
edcracy based on the institution of Slavery
The French writer insists hat the Government
Of the Emperor should not, even by silence, al.
low the Southern Sta. es to deceive themselves
in the matter, and he djssipotcs every hope, if
such ever existed ~ the minds of reasonable
men, that the schemes Of Secessonsts will
receive no aid or countenance from France
The arguments that dictate such course are
not limited to the perfectly notorious hostility
OF The French people to the institution of Slav-
cry. La PreSSe maintains that the Navy of
America and the Union of her States are ne.
cessary to France as a means of preventing
Great Britain from seizing the Empire of the
Seas; and that, in the event of disruption of
our COnfederacy, the interests of the French
people, as well as their instincts, would lead
them 10 side with the Northern Republic.
The English and French Press have both
spoken on the dsunion question and in way
that can leave 10 doubt of their sincerity. 1t
Is not less certain that they represent the sem
tlment of the two peoples and the course that
their Governments will be bound to pursue
Neither France nor England will recognize
the independence of any section of the Amer-
can Union until that Independence is admitted
and recognized by the Union itself; and if SO
strange an event should ever happen as the CO.
existence of two North American Confeder-
acles, the Southern Republic may rest assured
that it will receive no comfort or sympathy
from the leading Powers OF Europe.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

J. g. B. RAILRoAD.-Mr. Tilghman, Chief
Engineer of the J. d B. Railroad, was in our
Office a few days since. From hlal were happy
to learn thai the road was in such u state OF
forwardness.
Twelve miles and half have been graded,
of which all but one mile is ballasted and ready Y
for the superstructUre. The bridges and cul-
verts are all in, and we were surprised to find
that the total cost of the work done so far IS
but $l0.S0G, or about $3.50 per mile, which
with the land damages only makes cost of
$1,000 per mile. Mr.. Tllghman assures US
that If the iron could be procured early in the
spring, (or bought now deliverable then,) that
the Whole Road could be put in running order,
with dePots, engine house, etc, for not exceed
ing $1,000 per mlle.-GeOrg etOwn Messenger.
Pekin, the capital OF China, has been ca ptured
by Allies. who had sacked the Emperor's sum-
mer palace and obtained immense spolls The
Allies are TO winter at Pekin and TIen-tain.-
The fugitive King of Naples had negotiated
at Vienna, and issued another protest Complaint
ing of the apathy Of the European Powers and
denOuncing Victor Emmanuel. 10 Iuly reac.
tiOnary disturbances had occurred at several
places, but they suppressed by the Garlba ldians
and the ringleaders shot. The Archbishop Of
Naples, on his return to his palace, was mob
bed /; but after eighteen hours rioting the mob
was appeased by the appearance of the Arch.
bishop bearing the national trlcolor.
The Troy Wig of Saturday says it was
publicly stated in that city day or two age
that Major General Wool had written Secretary
Cass a patriotic aud able letter, in which ht
took advantage OF his many years offriendshlI
to offer some advice in reference to the pres
ent crisis. General Wool isan open, undis
guised opponent of secession. and it is under
stood that he advised Gen. Cass that the frs
duty ofthe Government was the arming of For
MouIre. Il is quite probable, IN view of th
important action ofGen. Cass, that the advc,
OF his distinguished friend nay not have beel
4 wilbopt its weight aud effect in determining
J bis line Of conduct. -a ista . ,. aa,a.s.J
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
The Beginning.

Il is a sad thing TO state that one Star is now
waning from our political armament. The
dlsinteg -ation has commenced. Another is
added 10 The long list Of broken empires. After
career as brilliant aud as short as that of
Athens, we pay the penalty Of too much pros
perity, and trem5le on the verge of rayIess
and undiscovered future. The sky is black Co.
day. The gloom is not confined to our own
uahappy country the pail is spread over the
civilized world, aud every noble spirit in every
cline Will feel the pang that may prove the
deaih-wound to human liberty.
1t hid been tondly hoped that this was the
land especially favored of Heaven. and that
here without measure was 10 be poured out and
garnered the full fFuition OF all its benefccnt
and bountItul purposes to man. We fancied
that we were the modern Isra ell and that no
probationary chastisemeEts, no captivitics, no
razing of the Holy City,-like the flood which
was never again to be sent upon mankind-was
to intervene before the golden days when peace
and righteousness were TO ovcrspread the
Earth, and the initiation of that " everlasting
kngdom' that was never 10 be DESTROYED
VINO could have contem plated the rapid
population which has accumulated here-the
wealth, the Intel igence, the religious charac-
ter-the Immense activities for the comforts
and amelloratton OF society-the mighty and
incompatible energies which had been gath
ed up tot future deve pnient-and associ-
atel with I'll N tle Idea Of any abrupt and iu.-
mediate destflclIun Not the host Of Selma.
cler,b touched by the angel Of ofdcelh-not the
rsv,llng luhabl'ants 0. Pompeli struck y @
earthquske-could have been more sad, y
over'aken, II the impending danger shall be
carried on 10 It's cOneummatOn.
Can 1t be possible that God means to destroy
Us! Has he erected thing like this, TO snlte
1t with ruin Are we Ike that gourd which
was preplred to OvershadOw JoNAH-whch
came up IN a night und pershed in night!
Thanks be 10 God, all is not lost yet. The
Ship Gas struck, but we have not yer gone to
the bottom. Who viii not bail out water =
Who viii not save brave hulk Who
Will not try to rescue so precious burden =
Who IS the man so utterly recreant to all no.
LIer instincts. that he would push her further
into the rocks-and try TO subnerge her gal
l4nt Gag!
All eyes are turred 70 one quarter--the
Border States. BY her moderation, her Icalm-
ness, her wisdom, her common fraternity with
all the sections Of the Union, Virginia, SAYS
the Charlottesville HerieW, must designate to
her sister States the terms upon which tic
present uncOmpromIong an n:ogonsms must be
sLjusled,
To accomplish this work, frmness must be
relied on-drmness 10 the North-hrtnDess t.
the South. All the Border States will demand
OF the South the recognition of cooperation
aud unite with the Gulf States in demand fol
equality in the Union from the North. Force
from the North, Ia the shape Of Fedora! troops
or t9tce from the South, in the shape of" preci
PIt0ton," Will be equally resisted.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Written for the " SMYRNA Times"
Jonathan FIuke on Christmas,

AND ITS SURROUNDING " VICINITY"
Chrlssmass and tits surrounding vicinity
wus selebrnyted bye burnfyres, skiblazers,
hegg knogg, turkey hens, apple llcker, 80
tOrtts, htiy Get eras and other hndiwiduals-
The ski wus cleer and mott clowd wus to bee
sean within the radyus Of konsyderably hex
leXt Rapp:ng mese.f upp inn my own thoughts
and bigg hovercote Sailed deown teown,
and gIyding in to tavern wus hinwited and
pertook of an hegg knogg. i liked this BIZ
valve hexseedlng good SO to reetain the taste
took an other one. hegg knogg maiks man
funny aud ass a per consequence J. Flukc
wus determined too due sum feet Of heroick
daring, (sabstracted irum Shukespere's Night
Sweats) Magesticaily clutchng an hoys cr
IN my long taypcr'Bs fingers. ejacuIated-
'llndIwlduaI5, J. Fiuke kan eat u hoyster
with sGger onto itt' they douted my hlnsIn.
uttlon. smylng grymly play ced sum sugcr
on the naked knrcas, opened my orfce aud
hattcmit ted TO skrunch the karcas. but it re
syStcd mi noble heiorts, SO with WON'T Of dis
pare dissted. sich is life and sCh is huys.
ters with suger onto thcmm! sum cuss the ~
hlnsnuatet thatt was druGk--w,h yell o.
horror seeded.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Christmas Presents.

TOYS OF every description from Auction.
81 per cent cheaper than usual; a large and
varied assortment consisting Of London WAX
DOLLS. for % cents, and ten other kinds of
Dolls; Building Blocks, Games, Wooden. Chi
na Brittania aud Lava Tea Sets.
CANDY TOYS-FGuit and Ornamental.
CHINA Gard Baskets, Vases, Cologne Bottles.
lnk-Stands, Motto Cups and Saucers, Mugs, &c.
A general assortment Of
CONFECTIONERY and FRUIT.
Fine Candies in small fancy Boxes, suitable
for Presents.
TRY OUR TWENTY-FIVE CENT My.
TURES.
Layer, Bunch, ValeLca and Seedless RA.
SINS Extra Rasins in small Boxes Currants
aud CIlrOn.
> DRIED FRUIT for Pies, such as Apples,
Peaches and Prunes.
All kinds of Plain and Fancy Cakes; Mipcs.
and other Pies Loaf Bread, Rusk, Rams e.
HENRY BEARNE,
uecl' Market ST., Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Howard Association.
PHILADELPHIA

Benevolent Institution established by special En-
d"rsemtn, Tor The relief OF the Srk nul Distressed
afflicted with >i9uent and cpdt,nc diseases and e.,
pecIay for the Cure of Discusses of the exual Organs
Medical Ad"Ice given gratis, ty the Acting Sur
Ee1n 10 all Who apply by letter. with description of
iler condition. age, occupatIon h4bIis OF life &c )
and IN caSes OF extreme poverty, Medicines furnished
ireec of charge.
Valuable IL poris on Spcrmaorrhu'a and other DIS.
eases OF the Sexual Orghs and on the new Remedies
employed IN the I:<PtLsa-y, sout to tho afflicted m
seated l"iier rel1Pes tree of charge. Two or IN rec
stamps Tor ro.age viii hc aocepaAIe.
Address Dr. }. S"lIIIn lluushipn. Acting Surgeon,
Howard Association, No South Ninth Street r ia
depEia, Pa. Bv order Of The Directors
EZRA d. IIEARrWELL, President.
GEO. FAIR'HII.D. Secretary. Jer2g 10
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Day of Fasting and PRAYER.

In accordance with the proclamation of our
Chief National Executive, it is proposed TO OBJ.
serve Friday, 4th day OF Jan. next, as day of
fasting, humiliation and prayer. The dIiler-
ent denominations of Christians in this com.
munity propose uniting in public worship in
the morning and afternoon, at the NJ. E. Church
IN this town, at the hours Of l01 u. III. and
p. m. The following ministers will parlicip pate
in the exercises Rev. ]. c. Thompson, G.
Hill. J. E. Gramlner, T. J. Quigley, and Wm.
O'Niel.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
The MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 20
Red, 81 10; yellow Corn 80 cts,-new, -,
Rye, 60 aud Oats, II cts. per bushel. Round
Poturoes, 81 cts per bushel. Butter, 25 cts
per ID. Eggs, l. cts. per doz
The prices in the PhlIbdelpha market, are
For White wheat, 81 10; Red, 81 30; r, q;
1G Cts; Corn, ;jJ; and Oats, 81 cents per bush
ell.
f@5@ If you want Fence Board 90 to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will fad very choice lot of / it.,
II f., lG #. and l. it. lengths, together with a
large assortment Of all kinds Of Lumber, al
very fair prices.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

The Rev. T C. Murphey delivered an inter
estlng and philosophical lecture on d" Habit "
Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the Libra
ry. The next lecture will be delivered by the
Rev. Mr.. Baer OF ofSalisbury Md , next Wednes-
day evening, subject" The Representative
man"
Mr.. Baer is fac and animated speaker, and
those who had the pleasure of hearing hjnl
on the 4th of July last, will wish to hear hlm
on this occasion.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

SECESSION INAuGURATED.-South Carolina
las seeded. But she has gone out of the
Union 10 such hurry, that, by the admission
OF her ablest politicians, she has placed her
seIt and her people in an exceedingly embar-
RAISING position. She has renouEced al!egi-
ance to and thrown off the protection and ben.
ehts OF the Federal government, without first
making provision, to the extent of her social
aRd political necessities, for another. Such
folly almost justfes the idea that those who
have been thus precipItate in their action, in-
tended to prevent an efFectual dissolution OF
the Confederation, by at once exhibiting its
dangers aud l,s evils, and rendering it simply
ridiculous. May we not hope that the other
Southern States, discouraged as we'll as dis
gustcd by the perPIexcd and mortItying pre-
dlcameHt into which South Carolina has plum
ged herself, may think more soberly and wise }
OF the policy of secession, and conclude to seel
their rights and redress their grievances il
The Union, rather than incur the possibly wors,
consequences of revolution.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Christmas.

The Christmas holidays have posed thus
far with Us very pleasantly, and, so far as we
have heard, without single casualty. Mon
day, the day before Christmas, there were a
laage number Of people in town, laying in
stores of good things, for which the junior men,
bers of the family came in, doubtless, for the
larger share. Christr,Af-ev eve and morning was
somewhat noisy; but not more so than is usu.
oily expected at such times. Al the Episco-
pal church the Rev. J. E. Grammer preached
an appropriate sermon to the day and occa.
sion. The Rev. c. Hill preached an impres.
sve sermon on the " Unsearchable Riches o.
Christ," at the NJ. Z. church, assisted in the
services by the Revs. Messrs. Thompson, Muir.
ply and Qugley.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

New BooKs.-The Board of Trustees Of the
Smyrna Library have recently purchased, aud
which are now on the shelvs, a new lot OF Books
numbering between two aud three hundred
volumes. these books are, nearly all of recent
publication and works of interests.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Dividend Notice.

The Directors Of tho Kent county Mutual Insurance
t"htany E"Ne tbs day declared a dividend OF ten
per ccnr, on he Isl day Of iuary next, by the Tfea-
surrr or his authorized Agents
All parties insured PRIOR the first Of January last
who hnve paid the interest uon their policies for Ihe
year le6o. and none others are entitled l., The bcne
tit Of thI- div ldeud. 2y order,
dec29-lm GEO. b. DICKSON, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

DIvIDEND The Kent County Mutual Insu-
rance Company, as will be seen by notice
in another column, have declared dividend
Of 10 per cent. Good for the Kent Mutual
This company have met with losses Of about
5000 the present years which have all been
promptly paid. and yet are able TO declare this
handsome dividend. ''N '.7g
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

EXuInIrloN.-The Sunday School Exhibit on
of the NJ. Church Of this town Will come of
Gu Thursday evening OF this week at tIe Church
to commence atG !! o'clock. The school has been
making PREPARATION for some time, and the cx-
ercses, consisting ofspeakng, singing, &C.,
will pc of an interesting and varied character.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
FELTON,,

says the NeDs, moves steadily onward. Where
a few years ago there were no indications that
town would spring up, there are now about
fifty dwellings, and population of $50 souls.
Recently two new churches have been con-
structed one Presbyterian which is completed
aud now in the service Of the congregation,
the other Methodist which is not yet quite
finished, but will be ia q week or two or more
when it will be dedicated. The Presbyterian
Church is neat frame structure 30 by 40 feet
finished in good style, with steeple and bell
The Methodist is Of brick SO by AS feet, and
is also finished with steepe and bell.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
@S$~$

TIE New York Century in reference to the
barbarlsm OF cur State in tolerating the whip.
ping post aud pillory. says:
The whole State of Delaware ought 10 be
whipped and pIllorica tor licensing the lottery
sy.tem and spreading lis intamy out over other
communities. She makes more thieves by Ia W
than she can ever cure by torture
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

The REAcrIO IN New ENGLAND. The Sc .
cond trial for the election OF a Mayor of Spring
fielc, Massachusetts,, on Wednesday. resulted
IN the election Oh Stephen c. Bemis, Democrat,
by 100 majority.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

ITwill be seen by reference to the prospec-
tus Of the New York Ledger, which will be
found 10 another column, that the proprietor of
that popular weekly has secured an array of
distinguished contributors for his paper for the
New Year such as has never been equaled by
any publication in the world. The Ledger is
always characterized BY high moral tone.
aad has a sircalationalarger than that of any
ssher ten literary journals in the eOuairy.i5
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
DAVID T, SMITHERS.
DENTINT.

(Student OF W. &. A. Bonwell,)
Offers his services 10 inhabitants Of Smvri
aud vicinity. OFFICE in the Odd Fellows
Hall, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
n o I &c Z

Persons in want of COAL, during my nd.
sence Several wceks) Will be supplied by call
ing on Mr.. Jas. Stevenson, Commerce street,
above Union, or J. EanGaskcn q Co.
JOHN w SANIN
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

The Annual Election of Officers for the
Smyrna Library Association will oe held al the
Library room on Thursday evening Jan. 3D. at
I o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

Our OF EMPLOYMENT.--There are, at the
lowest calculation, says the Inquirer, fifteen
hundred mechanics in the city of Wilmington,
out of employment from the effects of the Sc.
cesslon movement. The wages Of these men
will amount to over two thousand dollars a
day. This may be attributed to the political
demagOgues.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Dollar Weekly PENNSYLVANIA

luD'is"'d Every Saturday morning. Price 81 per
aAh,"h Iayaiie ia advance. Liberal deductions are
made 10 Clubs SIe
The Dollar Weekly is the largest weekly for N.
P,e' published ia the country. 1t contaIns besidss
all TIE current news, choice K1uauces AIlscellantous
ma'Tr' carefully u'-"Sied Agricultural News, artsIlic
anu u'SclIuNe illustrations, &c, &c. II is printed
WI" Gear readable Type Oh liuc white paper
f"r ''"cri non, AdF ii>ing, Prmlirg or anv bus;
ness '"Lhecied WIN he establishment address
JOHN Il. EitIA1ER, PubIisher
lOa South Third street PhiladeInha
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

Taking holiday Christmas day, and the sick
ness OF composltor, accounts for US not having
TIE usual amount of reading matter in this
ssue
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

THE "TI MES is published Every Thursday. by
ROBr. D. HofrrcHER, Elitoi and Proprietor, at
Smyrna, Dci
VS-SUBscRIPrIoN.-OHe year, 81 so in adUance,
a. $500 i not pal tW end Of The gear. No paper
discontinued Until all arrears are paid-only:at the
option Of the Publ&ter.-
AOvERrsING-For erery square Of IL lines less first
tssertioa 30 cts; erct subsequent insertion 25 cts
Liberal arrangements made pim yearly and half
yearly a@rertisers.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27
Miscellant
Vests ImprOVtisements

Double Acting, Anti Freezing, Lift1ns-
Forcing.
r., he most simple Durable and Powerful, and The
Cheapest IN use iOr Houses, Farms Deep Wells Sb,ns
FaCtuTles and Mines 'P''
This Pump took the Highest Premium at the II 9
an, Z RIchm0rd, Va, in 1855
All Sizes Manufactured and Sold bv
SAMTEL .NACFERREN
Also manufacturer Of Filters Patent Iron Railing
iron Hcd.lcI.s, DC. 's'
4Z5 Chestnut street PhiIadeIDhia, Pa.
Vets Pumps having been sold for over (our veor.
ana PiN"h universal salstaclion the Public are tatis
HGh ne .ai me are v hal they claim to be- the BEST
VII ~ :IAt we are now prepared to put un
PUN, sand ~arran them 10 work SaIisfactor,Iv
nave Il" >Nilg box and hence they cause no friction
mat VIII require Naslc ot power. Our ordinorv
IlaH C''l' prove YER ,tliricnt engine in case Of
lire, and very useful IN forcing water 10 b;Sh
elevation, andn "ashlng windows, carriages, &c,
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

TIE FEELING IN WAsHIKGroN.-UO
despondency is said TO prevail in Washington.
We are far more hopeful.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-27

INFLUX OF SPFcIE.-During the past fort
night over six millions of specie have been i'm
ported into the Atlantic States from Europe
and California. This large influx ought to re-
lleve the monetary pressure prevailing here,
ant 1t IS to be hoped that it will. Our banks
must now be in a condition to redeem their is-
sues; and, for the sake of the people who are
suffering much, they ought to resume specie
payments as soon as possible. Nothing but the
most imperative necessity can justify those
who control our finances in Withholding relief
from the commercial and anufacturing cir
cles Unless business soon improves great
distress must prevail, and thousands of honest,
IaborIng poor will suffer tron want. Those
who have the means of relief should act
promptly to avert such a calamity.