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nEas leave respectfully "a inform his frisuus.
aud the citissns ~ BATON Rouge aud Its v entity
generally that he is prepared tst short noicel to
execute any orders In connection with the srec-
tiup Of or repairs ~ naiidings ~ith which he may
be entrusted. lie will aiso furnish 60 Contractors,
nuiiders ria pterH aud others, Sash trssdy primea
aud aisssd " dssired,l vtNiTtAN EiiUTTER
with stationary or pivot Stats, Inside Rolling
nlinds, ranuei Doors Ae. Of aay required sise. al
sa low rates a. they can be obtained elsewhere In
the South. and Of the best style Of workmanship
lie has also established In connection with the
above. a JonBINg DEPARTMENT. wherein
orders will be executed promptly CisrRENH Of
any required capacity made to order.
Ils would also respectfully suggest 10 those who
may contemplate building. that he Ia prepared %
got up Designs and Plans OF Rural Cottages and
other Residences. with detailed specifications.
nilla 81 quantities Of materials estimates of Cost
etc, on reason able terms. orders for any Of
the above named workmanship. or services. left
In care of Messrs.
DAN'L. IIiCKy. West Baton Rouge.
JORDAN HOLT. Rosedale. La.
ALFRED DUfLANTtER, Manchao, ". u. Rouge,
H. E BALE. SprinEhels. La.
or through the Post once, will meet with with
prompt attention.
sg- shop on North boulevard street, opposite
he state House, Baton Rouge, La.
August 9th, 1869.
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COOKING STOVES.

rI,HE CELEBRATED Kentucky, Eclipse, Dia
Il mond aud rhenis patterns, and am COM
dent n will he 10 Your advantage 10 oall aud er
anime tsfore purchasing elsewhere.
msygi FRANK uUauET
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NEW CONFECTIONARY.
THIRD STREET.

HAVING purchased tho stock and FIX
IL lures OF tho old aud we'll known
stand Of tho lato r. Mu@rLnAN. nuvo
made and shall continue TO mako addi-
tions thereto, until every article usually
kopt nj such an establishment will bo
found In my shelves. Candios-ombra-
cling all tho fno fancy confoctions cakes,
fno winos, pickles, preserves, sardinos,
Hogsrs, saucos otc., will bo found at my
oHtabliHhmont Of tho very bost. by strict
personal attention, and n disposition 10
please tho public, ! am determined 10
mako tho Third Street Confectionery
equal TO tho growing wants Of tho City,
and surpassed by none in tho State. Store
opon day and night To o'clock.
novl5 q. ID. WADDILL.
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AGnICULTUnAI IMPLEMENTS

DiOUuHE, Asses medium and heavy Corn
u Shelters aud Road asrspefs, straw Cutters
and Hsy knives, Amas \ Howisnd's Spades and
shovels, Hoes Socket Spades aud Hay Fofks, ,nnsh
snd Gfsin Heythss. siekies, utsin Cradles.
sneath's n,isr tIoehs aud TwiH Cutters, border
Hhaars and Harden Troweils, Steel Point Wedges.
froes. os, log, back and trace chains, nlnd Ri
dies Collars and iismes Cert Esddies ard Brpach.
ing Utoss-cut and pit saws, Garden Engines, Our
~ Combs aud all the other iHplstns n,s generally
used, 10 he had at the Agricultural establishment
Of
mayT LARatitEH \ ;,ANOUE.
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i RIA N X II y q u Il T.
TO THE MILIJONi

THE geo rsleneoursgement which hsvs me,
With IN my new business, induces the return ~
many thanks " this generous publ,r fpr their
patronage, and solicitation for them 10 sgsln
nsiice announcements N. day 10 the sdditippsl
supplies ~ my already large snd frssh stock ~
sll goods belonging 70 my line ~ business, ,snd
In doing ~ feel fullsssufsncs that ifthsV viii
call spi soc me. they will ba satisfied that my
nest enoris ls 10 give snilrs satisfaction. end will
await the pleasure ~ showing my stock snd ssrv.
ing "ou ,"ho my girs ne u caii"
FRANK HUgUET.
nov2H Corner ~ Thitd and Laurel straat
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DLAyiNu CARDS--A large supply of Samuel
iIsrta Playing Cards. all qualities aud prices,
for sale low 20 the trade hy
julSi II. ID. DAY.
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POST AUGERs.

A N tNDisrEsAnLE Labor saving Machine for
~ Planters. to bore y and . inch holes. for sale
al LApaUiER a LANoUEH
junetT. Cor Lafayetts q Fiurisa sts.
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NO. Al.
PAINTS. OTIS. rTs,.

WHlIH LEAD. Npe Chroios areeb, Chrome
W fellow, Paris Green, Pfussisn blue, We.
netsn Red, Vspdyke brown, Stems sBd Timber
eesphete BLACK, Llthstse. Red Lead, snaliet's
Lpssed on, Turpsp,ins aBd vstnlsbss.-jpst re-
etived and FOR sale by
spfi2 ED wM nOnEf<
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uNHE hapdsomast assortment Of Chids Mar
i Haillss Talmas and Boys Suits 10 he found.
can now he had at my store. tho suits for little
boys are very handsome.
apr2i w. D. PHILLIPS.
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SEWING MACHINES.

1UEr REUEtvtD the seovai = upodali NEW
81 PATTERN MACHINE. This Machine ha 9
been enlarged expressly fer I7ppisrs' pss
pW- Hpoms nsst ~ Mrs. uueston's Fancy
Etofe-Thitd tt,sat.
tahIl I'M TRACY AVapl
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ILARGUIER& LANOUE
AxE,si AxIGSil

IN DOZEN Ohoppine Asss of COLLINS, BruFs snd
~ other good nshers. Light, medium. heavy
and estrs heavy, always on hand at the Hardware
establishment ~ LAHgUtFH sJANOUE,
msfi Vefbst Lafayette aud Fiorids cts.
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nAREGEs AND LAWNS.

COtiE very hsudspme English hafsga aud sol
- srad Lawns. have been rscsivsd at the
fnayip ptlifA DASH aIOHF
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IlA(NlN.

UUsT received, five casks clear bacon
- sides, Tor salo low, by -
mayl \. BENJAMIN.
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LUMnERi LUMEERii

THE undersigned respectfully soiieits or
i ders from builders and the public gen
ersl'y, for seasoned tongued and groovsd
s1uare roofing. both yellow ri ne and ey'
press also Sash, Doors, Blinds, Ceiling
Rough yellow Pine, White Oak, Hickory,
Ash. iellow Poplar and Gum, ali Of which
will be furnished At The lowest prices.
FRANK HUbUET.
teb23 Third street.
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" EEI cool.

A FINE assortment. ~ Thermometers, Just re-
n ceivsd and for sale sbssp, by
sprls Kb. AVN BoeHb.
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STAHI.E llOOIls.

CUCtI "a Brown and I,leached Cotton
- aheeting Dsmask Table Linen, Tow lH
aud everything IN this line at reduced
priraa y. NJ. ASHER.
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TO gJtGAu pI.ANTEIts.

TU NVF-AW FtANTEWN.
STRAIulr and crooked handle Cape Knives
- riih and without hooks. Copper and Timed
skimnets and Ladsis; Cane shed Lanthetns
Sugar House Lamps wlrhs. OIL Oans, large aud
small: Engipaet W'enehes, ~ 10 ~ In. Hwans
Fausets ror M suiph,ts. ~ lions aud half ushpns
hpr nj. .suiphlle. ssehs'omstst's thermometers,
Coupling upage and stop COX, 6; Packing ofsvery
description at LACQUER AhAhCUEE.
npt7j Cor Lafayette aud Fiofida ats
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NNTtNDow uLAEF-Ftsneh and Anglican NJ
w ell slses, at New Orlssns prices, for sale
By ED.k WM. nOuEt,.
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CuTLEnYi CnTLEnY1f

CUTLEHYi CUTLEUYff
1 HAVE ncv IN si,na aud 10 arrive. = rouipiet .
sssot tuent ofPpck st and Tshls OuilsrV, 81
th most reliable makes, aud n great many new
styles, ap,"ng them the celebrated Ipdi, II uthar
Table Knives. Gall snd asainins them hefyrs
purchasing sisevhere-ss ~ is always pleasure
to show nv stock FRANZ UUHUEr.
GUNsf GUNsii GUNsiii
Nov IN sTOph. a complete assortment ~
IN Lengths. Hpfes, Forward apd Hack Action
Lrsks-pf the celebrated and rsfhiLis "GIiaspis
Shot Gums also the upsguslisd greenssr Guns.
end Hovs Gums. Those ~ want of y 81 ~ Gun
are requested to call snd ssau,ins my stock be.
fpre purchasing elsewhere, as Inducements viii
ba offered that cannot bs resisted.
npv2l FRANK HuaurT
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At COST

TN ORDER 10 prepare for Fsll arrangements. Z
j will ssll the balance of my Spring aud SUM
doods on hand, at cosi=fpr Cssh. Ladies'
In need ~ Millinery and bry Goods, would do
we'll to purchase In time.
n is my intention 10 have choice and sstan.
slva assortment ~ wintsr Goods therefore the
stock an hand will he cold without reserve f'om
this date. FANNIE Y. u'uuNoH,
North boulevard st. near the state House.
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CEMENT. &c

CtEtIENT, tsr. plaster Of Paris. tssis, eos, tar.
~ ssrhsltbm, always on hand At
sugls bAHHUIEH a bANOUFs
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fHtent f0fthDie COTn NILS
WITH SIEVE ATTACHMENT.
A LOT ef the shevs Miils. without doubt The
N best article 81 the kiud befote the public. ~
is simple IN construction, easily adjusted 70 grind
rnstse ~ hna aud mt liable ~ get out ~ order
grind snh slfls me hushel ~ corn pet hour. In
fact the very thing where Touring mills are 70 "
and tst hatwsen-zfpt sale ~
mats LARgUtHR - kLANoUHs.
Corner Lafayette aud Florida stss
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FtLET MITs AND GLOVES.
"A FINE sssort ment OF filet Mitta, also light
IA colored Kid Gloves, at the
maJl0 PniLADA. CASH STORE
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House Furnishing Goods.

DRUSHEH Of all kinds. Feather busters. Coffee
ID Mills, Ksslsrs, buckets. Stoves, Dust Pans
Old Dominion Coffee Pot (at reduced prioes) aud
the old French CoiIss Greoqus--aII sisss, Smooth
Irons. Preserve Kettles, Epanslsd and brass kit
mayai FRANK HU0UET.
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LARD OIL.

An DOZEN duir q Sons Sparkling
fV Aio, lult received by
.Julysi En-. & wn. BoGEL.
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DIIECK BOOISsi CHECK BOOK Sill
~ with Checks on the Branch af ths Louisiana
stats Dapk at Baton Houge--for sale by
spri9 J. MCCORMICK.
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mn. EDwARD DELONY

ID ESPECTFULLY tenders his profeH.
IL sional setvicoa 20 tho people Of Baton
Rouge aud surrounding neiHbborhood. in
the practice Of Medicine, obstetr ca, .vc.
Otlicc next door TO tho residence of L.
A. Walker, Esq. aprill0 6md.
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~. A. KAUFMAN.
HOUSE. HIgu AND ENTAIL

PAL ~ L II II
TiItHD STREET.
Between North boulevard 4 Convention Streets.
NATION UOUGG. Ia.
rrIin uNppHsIaNHn havlas ai,pd NJ the house,
! north ~ Mt. Michael utanerF's urueery Store.
on Third Street. where he has removed his Shop.
aud as usual is prepstpi to Hll nrdais lor worh,
anywhere. within cuinpsss Of lfiy miles from his
Shop.
ew- nprpss ron PAINTING. GLAZING, "a
ran HANtlINu etc. addressed ~ him through
the rast ufnra ~ this city. will meet prurup' st
tentiun, tiuhef'hp-y " A. HANHMAN.
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FUEsu CHOCOLATE.

lust received an sssortmspt ~ Superior Chooo
- late by jpns72 ED. q VIZ BuuEL.
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DEALE's COURT or DEATH Rosa Bonheur's
l. Horse Fair, for sale by
marii J. MCCORMICK
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WINEsf wINIsff

En noxEs best Table Mins--Ciarst an
~ white. Of the hest brands. In store an
Tor sale by NJ. PHLNDkkdAT.
juiy2i
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suits for Ladies'.

WILL receive by next steamer from New York
Il something very new and desirable In the way
Of Barrese Aag.ais Challctte and Pine Apple
Suits, all made Of good material aud entirely new
styles. w.D. PlIiLLtPp
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JUST RECEIVED.

A M for sale Low ~ tha trade. lard In Kegs
IN do In bhl- Crushed and Powdered sugar.
lot of tine faulty rlnus, Reef Tongues. shssp do
Hog do \. BENJAMIN.
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sELTzERs WATER.

2J0O% ss.s %i springs. Ss.s' ss,msny ' jos, s'S. re
ceived by Ije2ll ED' q ws. Bo1 FL
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ID LAIN, Waved, Gilt, Rosewood and
u Japanese MouldingH. new assort-
msut, call aud examine.
g.. q. WILSON,
m2s Main ST., below Montnn A. Malta.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06
Another Attempted Rape.

We learn of still another attempt at rape
this time nearer bome-by young negro man
named Alex. Green, living with Mr.. James
Boggs, in what is called !. Little Neck in the
eastern part of Duck Creek Hundred. upon a
young white girl about IA years Of age, named
Rench, residing in the same house, on Friday
night last, but who, most fortunately, was
Illustrated in his wicked designs by the cries
ofthe girl, which Brought The rest oflbe family
to her rescue The attempt was characterized
by great deal of boIdness, the negro having
to pass from the kitchen loft down ind through
the part Of The house occupied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Boggs, up to the second story of the house,
where the young girl was sleeping. aai
The negro, on learning that Consrables Walls
of Leipsc. and Pratt Of this town.. were after
him, fled, and has not yet, 40 far as we learn
been arrested. This makes the fifth case o.
negro rape or attempt at rape upon white
women that has occurred in our Stale within
the last two or three weeks-ihree in SUISSE,
and two in Kent county.
II
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

How TO MAKE HONEST LAwGIvERs.-What
the people have to do in the premises is simply
this:
/. Watch the primary meetings oftheir res.
pective parties, and see that honest, faithful,
responsible, conscientious, reliable men are
nominated for the Legislature.
,. Ii men ola different stamp secure nomi.
nations, by the acts which they so well UNDER
stand, give them fair notice that they must de-
cline or be beaten. Then, if they persist in
running, beat them at the polls.
g. Ii a thoroughly good, trustworthy man il
nominated by your own party, vote for him
if not and the opposing candidate is of the
right stamp, vote for him; if neither of them
will do to tie TO, consult your neighbors who
have prejudice in favor of upright legislation
put third candidate 10 nomination, expressly
on that ground, and give him all the votes yol
can. EsA*
lfthose who really desire honest law makers
wild thus act they can secure them otherwise
not. $685. ft lfeR
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

The National Guards of Wilmington,
commanded by Major Gipin, received last
Wednesday sixty stands CT muske,s from the
United States Armory at Harper's Ferry.
One evening at Phillips camp meeting,
in Sussex county, recently married man, who
had covered cart on the encampment, went
10 the cart for some purpose, and found man
hold of his wife. He Immediately seized a
stone, and leaned it with some force twice
against the head of the intruder, which caused
the fellow to give leg bail promptly. -
-A negro nan, by the name of Robert
Polk, made an attempt to commit rape on
white woman, by the name Of Caroline M.
Short, in Milford, on Sunday night week. The
negro climbed to the second story window, and
the window sill being rotten, broke eff and
precipitated him to the ground. He was ar
rested and conveyed TO Dover Jail. 3S i5a
The professional gentleman to whom we
alluded in our last as being under arrest in
Sussex, upon the charge ofrape, had a hearing
before Judge Woolten, upon writ of Habeas
Corpus on Friday last, when he was released,
upon giving bail in the sum of one thousand
dollars for his appearance at Court. The charge
Of rape cannot be substantiated.
About three weeks since. Mr.. Edwart
B. Newman, who resides near Centreyille, Md
lost a valuable match hors e under rather singu
lar circumstances. He was having his horse
brought from the pasture field 10 the barn yard
when one of them stepped upon pitch fork
which happened to be lying in the yard in sucl
a manner as to cause the pronged end 10 strik
the animal near its breast, penetrating tn,
heart, and killing it instantly.
On Tuesday, the 2lst inst, Albert, sol
of Francis A. Hyatt, sged about 10 years, il
company with another boy about the same ag
and size, went into Appcquinimink creek.
short. distance above Odessa, to bathe, and no
being able to swim wss carried by the eurren
beyond his depth and drowned. The body wa
found in the afternoon of the next day, whena
inquest was held by Justice Baker, of that vi
lage. Verdict in accordance with the abov
facts
-Dashiells, whose arrest and commit,
to jail in Centrevile, for the alleged shootin
Of his wife, we noticed last week, had furth,
examination before Justice Dyott on Monde
last, which resulted 10 the accused seing he
to bail for his appearance ct Court, which b
ing given be was set at liberty. On Monde
night, however, be absconded, and his wher
abouts are now unknown. The wounded wi
has recovered and also, says the Citizen, lie
for other parts
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

MR EDIToR:- noticed in your issue of Au-
gust 30th, an advertisement stating that the
a. Firm of Mitchell g. Bowman was, by mutual
consent. that day dissolved" Such, | assure
you and your readers, is not the case. The
advertisement was published without my GEN.
sent OF knowledge, and though defunct, as it
would appear TO make me. yet enter my pro-
test against such statements being received as
trHtk.
The business of the establishment wild be
conducted as heretofore, under the firm Of
Mitchell g. Bowman, until further notice.
RicH'D MITCHELL.
Sep. Sd, 1860.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

The Democrats Of Duck Greek Hundred met
at Foxwells Hotel on Saturday afternoon last,
at 3 o'clock, for the purpose Of selecting nine
delegates to the County Convention to meet
in Dover on the 18th inst.
On motion of John H. Bewley, John M.
Vo5hell was called 10 the chair, and on motion
of Jonathan Brow n, John d. Cooper was APP
pointed secretary.
Geo. w. Cummins moved that committee
of three be appointed to select suitable names
to be voted for by the meeting, as delegates ic
the Convention, wherenpon John ii. Bewley
offered an amendment TO insert FIVE instead O
three, which amendment was accepted, ant
the chair appointed The following gentlemen
as the committee, viz: Geo. w. Cummius, J
Mustard, John II. Bewley, Robt. II. Cummin
and VIM. Hutchinson. The committee retire
and in short time returned and submitted lh
following names: DR.. John a. Moore, Jno. M
VoshelI, VIM. B. Collins. Thomas Davis, Sam
Hutchinson, VIM. C. Jump, Peter Meredith
Henry Hill, Presley Ford.
On motion of Robt. III. Cummins, The meet
ing accepted the report.
Geo. w. Cummns called for division {
the question. John H Bewley moved that, d
the as the President read each name vol
be taken thereon, which resulted in the selec
ton of she names reported. 81
It will thus be seen that the two wings
the Democracy acted together in Handrs
meeting, with tho expectation Of harmonizin
!. on the county ticket.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

SAILS oF PPoPERry.-Thomas Buckmaster
has brought another 10, at Smyrna Depot. of
Thomas B. Lockwood, for 1925. .se
John N. Clark has sold tract of woodland,
containing 81 acres, in Dover Hundred, to
Mitchell g. Maffet, (Railroad Contradictory for
$1,000.
James w. Nickerson of Duck Greek Hun.
dred, has sold a tract Of land containing IS
acres, situated in Queen AIMS county. Mary.
land, TO John C. Clark, of The Hundred afore.
said. fir s400.
i Jacob Mailman. of Smyrna Landing. ha
bought farm containing l47 acres, situate,
in Queen AIMS county. Md, Of Abraham w
Scanck, for SAT-.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

An'r PRoUD OF 'EM.-The folks" down in
Delaware don't appear to be in the slightest
degree proud of certain classes of their popula-
tiOn. correspondent Of the Wilmington
Journal says of the Legislature
ssFor few paliry dollars to encourage State
improvements they have aided to corrupt The
morals of the people and iilch the poor of their
honest earnings"
And adds:
I" For our city we feel heartily ashamed. Ia.
tested as it is with lottery swindlers, it is fast
becoming proverbial for all that can degrade
and ruin the human family. 1t is said there
Is no law against these infamous policy dens
which abound in our midst. IL SO, let the
voice of every citizen be raised against them
and the subject so agitated that laws will be
made which will speedily bring the offenders
TO jastice.-BaIt. Clipper.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

Maryland AND DELAwARE RAILRoAD.--The
graduation and bridging on the Line of the
Maryland and Delaware Railroad, between
Smyrna and the State Line" is now com
pleted and ready for the track, the laying of
which, in all probability. VIII be commenced
about the Goth Of this month. The " line" as
located. is nearly straight--tbe whole curva-
lure between the aforementioned termini be-
log only two and halfdegrees-she maximum
grade 81 ieet to the mile. and the average not
over 8 feet-wh ich, compared, with the heavy
curves and steep grades Of the "Tide Belts" Of
Pennsylvania, are comparatively nothing
The q dressing up of the graded work, from
the Stale Line to Greensborough, is in rapid
progress, under a large force, sufficient to fin
ish tito the latter place in month or six
weeks. We may therefore confidently sntici-
pate the entire completion of The Road 10
Greensborosgh by the Christmas Holidays, and
we feel assured that no more acceptable OF
valuable gift could be presented to the citizens
of Delaware, residing in its vicinity. B.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

DEMocRATIc County TIoKET..-The Breck-
inridge party held Convention at New Cas-.
tie on Saturday, and made the following nomi.
nation:
Senator Richard Brindley, Christians Hid
Observation-Disclosures |. dupont, Bandy.
wine HID; Charles b. Lore, Wilmington Jas
Springer, Mill Creek; James Smalley, White
Clay Creek; DR.. Hammond, Pencader Fran
els Dunlap, Red Lion !: Isaac Gibbs, Appoquini
mink.
Levy Court OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A. B
Smith, Brandywine Hd. James Carswell, VIII
mington David y. Price. Christians; Rober
ID. Hicks, New Castle; Richard Groves, Pen
cadef
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06

PEoPLE's PARTY CONVENTION OF SUSSEX
CoUSrY.-On Tuesday last the Delegates of
the Peoples Party from the several Hundreds
in Sussex, met al Georgetown and nominated
the following county ticket: For Senator,
Hicks ID. Hooper, of N. w. F. Representa-
tiyes, VIM. n. Richards, C. c.. Thos. Calhoun,
N. c., Lemuel w. NAPLES, L. & R., Joseph, T.
r, Jonathan Moore, B. G. VIM. s. Phillips, d.
Sheriff, John s. NAPLES, Bait Coroner, Thos
s. Pusey. Levy Court, John 4. ConweIl
Jacob WI. Cannon, Joseph Ellis, Capt. Henry
Hickman, John MeIcslf. as
Henry f. Rodney acted as chairman of the
meeting, and Rhoads s. Hazard, Nathanie
Burton,a Il. NJ. Fooks, Vice Presidents. Mr.
Fisher addressed the meeting briefly. He wal
followed by James r. Lohand.
Smyrna times., 1860-09-06
Written for The Smyrna Times"
The Lottery Question -AlWord Of eau
ton.

Mr.. EDITOR The time for our General
Election is drawing nigh. and the different par.
ties will soon be making their nominations for
the State Legislature. But, before they make
these nominations. let them stop and think
Two years ago we had our honor sold, by men
whom our votes had sent to Dover TO transact
the business of The State for US. Then our
eyes were blinded until il was too late to re-
medy the evil. The Lottery Bill was imposed
upon us by men who went into the Legislature
pledged to scheme which they must have
known large majority of the people were OPP
posed to. But non it is a different thing
Politicians may forget or neglect to attend
to this, in making thsir nomination, but there
are thousands of voters, all through the State,
tchO haze the name Of every man marked, ichc
uoted far the Bill referred 10, and who scilI
bots for no man this fall lpho is not knoDn ID
be an opponent to Lottery gambling. We
know that efforts were made at the last Session
to get other Bills through, and they were only
kept out by the influence of France g. Co.
and we kaow also that efforts, strong ant
earnest efforts, will be made again the coming
winter. Let them be rebuked. We were solt
before with our hands tied. If we are sol,
again. it will be the peoples fault. We wan
no pledged candidates. but we want men VIII
have sufficient honor and manhood about then
To- resist the wiles of hattering and fawnn
} lawyers and schemers; men who can stand U
J nobly, as some Of our members did two year
} ago, and fight the evil from principle, and nc
simply because they are bound to oppose it,
The influence of pledged member is nc
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4 this matter, for if they do not, the people will
, And, if the people suffer another Lottery l.
gislature togo to Dover, they deserve to
/ worse sold than ever.
I ~ Respectfully,
SMYRNA, Sept. LIST, 1860. FREEMAN.