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Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
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or VIM. G. Whiseley voted, on Thursday
last, against the bill to prohibit polygamy in
the territories, or to punish il as crime.
or The Directors of the junction g. Break
water Railroad have advertised for proposals
to construct l6 miles of their road, between
Milford and Georgetown.
0rThe Georgetown Messenger says the
peach crop this year will, we spprehend, be
total failure in this county; the cold snaps
early in the season killed the buds. We learn
that the apple is not destroyed.
0-J. B. Henry, Esq, the extensive coal
merchant of Delaware City, will shortly have
telegraph between New Castle aud that place.
having already contracted for the erection of
the poles and the wires. and the work will be
Immediately commenced. This line is required
in order TO facilitate his coal operations. 7.
OF The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Company are about to construct TELEGRAPH
line from Chesapeake City to Delaware CITY,
to intcrsect at the railroad bridge, with the
line running from New Castle TO Dover. uia
the Delaware Railroad. Mr.. Morrow, of Will
mington, is the contractor he thinks the whole
thing will be completed in about month.
OF On the night of 29ih of March last, some
scoundrel placed log upon the railroad, near
Milford, with the intention of throwing the
train off the track. The engineer, on approach
ing, saw the log, but not in time to stop the To-
comotive. The cow-catcher struck the log,
and the latter being rotten, broke it and threw
it from the track, without having caused any
damage. A reward of $IO0 is offered for the
detection of the viliian.
OF The President has pardoned John Aiken,
who was convicted Of passing counterfeit coin,
about two years ago, at New Castle, and who
still had one year to remain in prison, having
been sentenced for three years. He was liberia.
ted by Sheriff Cannon on Saturday morning.
OF James Cavender. in New Castle Hun
dred, has COW which gave birth to calf with.
out eyes 1t is considered great curiosity
and many farmers have been to see this frea /
of nature.
0T Two attempts have recently been made
to fire the store house of Mr.. James Garman n
on the canal, at st. Georges. The one on Sun.
day week, and the other on the Sunday preyi.
Gus. in the evening. Fortunately, in each case
the fire was discovered in time to prevent any
serious damage.
RF young man named Joshua Serman
breakesman on freight train on the DeIawar,
Railroad, was killed at the Bear Station, OF
Wednesday afternoon, in attempting to coupl,
the cars. supposed in stepping backwar,
he caught his foot between plank and th
track, and before lie could withdraw it the car
came in contact with it, breaking his leg an
crushing his body in shocking manner. H
resided at BridgeVille, and had wife and on
child.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

FRoM MExIeo.-Additional accounts from
Vera Cruz, brought by the United States ship
Savannah, which left that port on the 26thult.,
have been received. Mramon commenced
Withdrawing his forces from before Vera Cruz
on the morning Ct the 21s,, and was retresting
towards the capital. II is stated that the lib
erals in Vera Cruz were so nearly out of anu
nitien that Miramon would probably have cap
tured the city had he kept up the siege short
time longer. On the evening of the 23d tho
steamer lndianola brought 10 anchor of the
city oaraue which it had captured sonihward
in the neighborhood of Alyarado. The bargue
bore Spanish colors, and profeHsed TO be bound
to Galveston, Texas. The captain gave as an
excuse fcr being found SO near the Mexican
coast that his compass was disorded. Among
other miafortunes to which Miramon has been
subjected, we learn that a new enemy-the
small poz--is thinning his ranks. A report
prevails that several Americans have been ban.
ished the capital.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
The Seminole in Texas

Tue greatest misfortune that ever happened
to Florida, says the Lancaster Express, was
the killing off of the last of the Serninoles.---
As long red skin lnrked 10 the Everglades,
they had prs,ext 10 squeeze appropriations
out Of Congress On an average every Semi
mole was worth $4,000 to her. And now they
are all gone, and Florida has to look to her own
resources. Texas adopts her policy. Wehave
heard bow Cortenas was about capturing aud
wipiug out Brownsville several times; and by
all accounts were given to understand that as
many red skins were prowling along the bor-
der as there are probably west Of the Rocky
Mountains. But the military officers sent up
their report all quiet, no Mexicans and but few
Indians; but these few will require mounted
regiment, and million or SO appropriation.
Texas, unfortunately, has the Government
where Caleb had the hen, by the neck, and can
compel " protection" to suit her convenience,
under threat of a forfeiture of the contrac. made
when che was admitted into the Republic.
The course of Texas in this Indian matter
is shameful beyond what the public can be made
10 believe. A costly peace establishment on
the Indian border was for some years maintained
under the care of Major Neighbors, in spite of
the fierce and constant hostility Of the rangers
who live on Indian fighting, until, year ago
nearly, Maj. Neighbors was murdered by some
border freebooter, and the policy of peace, if
not the establishment itself, was broken up and
practically abandoned. Now we have the re-
ports sent forward without contradiction which
Major Neighbors and officers like him con-
siantly met and baffled for the last past two
years. War, troops and money must be raised
the ranger wants to fight and be paid for il /;
the people are hungry all along the border a nd
ifa great war cannot be had, in mercy send
them mounted regiment, and the quarter Of a
million of dollars il will in one way or another
take into the border within year.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
A MUCH NEEDED CHANCE

Il The individual who glorIes under the cognOmen OF
- CHEAP JOHN" is certainly bringing about style
of Business calculated to benefit the Working Man.
He is not called the Poor Mans Friend without deser
wing be called so lie truly shows in almost avery
article he sels and when he gets into the New Build
ing next door, and gets more room, ihenhe will have
chance of displaying larger amount of Goods TO
better advantage. for he is determined 10 keep every
thing that is used in housekee ping at such prices
was never sold at in Delaware. Such has been the
case IN Wilmington, and will be q in Smyrna.
This undertaking may be looked on by many an
impossibty by some people, but JOHN can see clear
Though il, and will eventually get clear through il
His style has talent, and his money will do 1t. man
that treats everybody right will have everybody to
think right oil hun, and that is JOHNS very nature.
JOHN IS man that down extorton, any shape
aud he has been informed that there has been great
amount OF it done here and he is determined 10 show
the working man a chance-he being mechanic him
self. can appreciate the feelings OF mechanic All
that want 10 save every article they have to buy
must be sure TO call at JOHNS, and Ladies will have
come through the day. it will be impossible for
them 10 get in at night. Be influenced by nobody but
come and sen for YOURSELF You cannot mhs the place
lit is opposite Foxwell's Hotel. You will see the
Banner nnfurIed, and find JOHN and his Brothers in
side. Yours. respectfully.
CHEAP JOHN, THE PooR MANS FRIEND
per ROwbotham a. Brothers.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

CLEASrSo HousEs.--A coiemporsry says if
there was an institution devised for rendering
man missrably unhappy, il is what our wives,
and mothers, and sisters, and "hred help
facetiously term ,'house cleaning" II gener.
ally prevails about the first Of April, and the
partlculor object OF those engaged in it seems
to be TO produce general reversal OF all order
Ito pile things up in promiscuous. conglomer-
ate heaps, and invest II with an cdor Of soap
suds--to make everybody sleep on the floor for
two or three nights, and leave all the windows
open, TO the end that the whole may take yio-
lent colds. And during the continuance Of the
operation, every woman is supposed TO have q
perfect right TO exercise snapping-lurte dis
position toward each and al with whom shs
comes in contact.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
Affairs in Italy..

ss the arrival Of the Niagara with European
sss ie the 25th of March, we learn that the
ssexstion Of Tuscany to Sardinia had been
ns,ua mated, decree to that effect. accepting
b demand of the Etrurians. having been is
ed By Victor Emanuel. The withdrawal of
french troops from Lombardy, having been
anns,ced simultaneously with this action,
h Psris Constitutienuel had explained that
ns course had been pursued through no i'll
ksIng On the part of France; but because the
.spsudencs of Italy was thus irrevoeably as
ard The Sandman army had at the same
ssueui commenced the evacuation of Savoy.
Il. anticipated French dispatch commenting
. he annexation Of that province, repudiated
1; idea of the measure being the inaugural
asp ei restoration Of natural frontiers. The
sOIes Of The Great Powers to this statement
n rspmted to have been of one t,inor, namely:
hsl her saw no reason to oppose measure
Ass stripped of objectionable attributes. So
lE.l shs petit Sasoyard Is now no longer for
sgsss iouruer in the land where he has so long
miussrousy piled The trade of shoe-boy, or
s.udsting minstrel. until he should gain
sasagh to secure a farm among his native
usaaisias
Asa ser of TO this--loss they will not call il
-rstrtcession and readjustment of limiss,--
Victor Emanuel receives the Romagna. and the
Grand Dukeoom of Tuscany, as lie had before
accepted Modena and Parma. He loses Prov
nee that has always been Frenchin language,
hsbIs and proclivities-which has always.
ance sie former Empire, been looking. from its
Frenca northern slope, down upon the land to
which 4 now beIongs-and he gains FIVE or six
Ialian PROVINCES, each larger thar. that which
he hshost, and who hail with JOY their union
With, aud incorporation into an Italian King
lum OF power, size, and impcrtance, founded ON
DE spragress, liberty, and independence of Italy.
Thee great advantages. however, have
hssghs with them the confirmed hatred Of Aus.
raEnd he terrible dispIeasure Of the Pope
hilst functionary has been soill counselled
SD resort to means which, in the childhood 0
matind and self-gosernment, had lis terror
Alshich can now only awaken D smile.
Tle process Of accommodation sby Papa
saat even when psrforned with all the para
atraalal of candles and millinery. is thing
MA elieltess nowadays, only q sort OF wen
~lHii pity at the power which performs it,
lHard, the fact that she is liberal enough &
'ssFss \, seems another among the prognosti
I aaeas that Sardinia will 60 on 10 Increase il
rPlafity and extension. till veaetia shall b
ID Austrian sway, and the Queen Of The Ad
Ae fsrm part of the new Empire, whicl
aR wiGh liberal institutions und popula
Easf Hleet that other kingdom on the South
asnprsaentalise of all that is unpopular an,
j a'us, aamei like itself from the island whic
aH h'slns but inconsiderable part Of its domin
mh
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

'nn THE PAcIFIc CoAsT.-The Overland
mH, vita San Francisco dates to March 10, is
'qened bJ telegraph from Springfield. Mis-
'fl We thus receive the interesting news
1eshti japanese corvette had arrived at San
hrntasro. % bear the information that the EN-
~sy vas y embark on the I1ih llt., at Kan
smh for The Isthmus. by way Of the Sand
IN alsnds and San Francisco. II was signi-
IT.! The oiiicers that The Emperor. in dis
rNsaag this asant-courrier, desire to intimate
'aFaiound respect for the American Repub-
n ihs vessel bore tie Grand Admiral of the
*'sse Navy. and also the officers end por-
N Of the crew Of the schooner Feninlore
STsr' recently wrecked. The arrival of the
'''s'e greatly contsn,ed the people sf San
'a'sco' who were presared TO entertain the
srqgsss samp'uously. The emigration to the
st''e region was setting in frona all portions
re Stale with unparalleled yigor. The
@'s lose nons of their reputation for exuber-
AGFssl III.
o'sson snd Washington dates to March I2
Hsitcsiived. A movement exists in the State
fefF'so'S ia favor Of urging upoa Congress
ss'hc Railroad by way of ST. Paul's and the
xraabia river, as the route preferable 20 al
'ksn The sceoun,s rscs;vsd from ,hs 8;
T>'"een mines confirm their reported rich
s &he population Of Washington Territory
'rea sssersained from the Assessors report
~ slpss 10000. ana The taxable rrooer,,
'iaoo. .oOo
'''m British Columbia, under date Of Marc
" lsssn that the indians of vanco,, vs
eseo'ning violent, aad committing fire.
sus susF'sges. One-third Of the populatio
*sR's had during the preceding mont
y ih, Frazer river mines.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

IMPosToRs.-Three females: who hailed from
New York city, were in Wilmington on Thurs
day last, engaged in begging for charitable
society in New York, which, it is said, has no
existence. They succeeded, however, in pro-
curing quite a sum oil money from many of citi-
zens and made good their escape before they
were found out. One of them was tall, gaunt
looking Irish woman. The other two were
young and as prepossessing in appearance as
the other was repulsve. They represented
themselves as agents for New York Aid So.
ciety. They did their work very nicely whilst
in Wilmington, and made good their escape to
Philadelphia without being discovered They
were detected, however, on Friday last, in thai
city, by gentleman, and were arrested on his
complaint. Their names were ascertained to
be as follows: Mrs. Lincoln, Miss Hatch and
Miss Hetherington.--JournaI.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
The Election--FeeIing IN washington


The following is an extract of letter from
a gentleman in Washington, to the New York
Times:
The results Of the election in Connecticut
and Rhode Island have called out no rejoicing
from either party in Washington. The perya-
ding feeling there appearsto be enc of deep So
lemnity, in view of the mighty Interests invoI-
we'd in the great contest to come off next FaA.
have never witnessed so little desire 10 triHe
or make merry about anything.
The Republicans are for the most part resol-
we'd and reckless. But the most intelligent
portion Of the party in Washington concur in
the opinion that they must rally on more con-
servative ground, as much for the good of the
country as to insure them any chance of sue
cess. Mr.. Seward is the most worried man
notice. His manner, air and conversation have
entirely changed since the recent elections"
The result of The late elections in Connecli-
cat and Rhode Island was certainly calculated
to infuse more serious and grave reflections
into the political contests of tho day than usu.
ally attends the struggles of parties. The des-
peration which marked the canvass in both
States was indicative of the stormiest and fer
cest Presidential contest this country has ever
seen while the strength shown by each party
was sufficient TO stimulate its hopes, without
indicating perilous oyer-confdence ofsuccess.
In Connecticut the Democratic vote was very
heavy, and correspondent in New Haven states
that. for the unequal distribution Of Represen.
tatives, the vote for the new Legislature would
have been quite as favorable for the Democrats
as was that for Governor. The result, how.
ever, indicates that the people of Connection
are Republican in sentiment, and that they will
vote for the Republican candidate, unless some.
thing should occur 10 draw portion of IN,
party strength from his support. In Rhode Is
land the election shows that the Democrat
and Conservatives united can carry the State
the obvious inference is that the Republican
j must prevent that union if they hope to secur
the electoral vote.
4 The Conventions Of the two great parties ar
close at hand, and we shall soon have the cur
tain lifted upon the great drama which is to b.
enacted upon the political stage.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
Easter ofaring al St. peter,s Church

The Second Annual Easter Offering to the
Missionary Cause, by the Sunday School Of
ST. Peters Church, 10 this town. was given
last Sunday. as per announcement in our las,
issue.
The occasion was one Of considerable inter-
est. and the attendance Of children and adults
very large-ths house being crowded in every
part and number of persons compelled to
stand. H
At the appointed time, Rev. Mr.. Grammer
opened the exercises with singing and prayer,
after which the o volunteer" offerings we're re-
csiycd. Each offering was accompanied by
beautiful device of handiwork, symbolizing
some characteristic portion of Scripture, con-
veyed on piece of paper containing the name
of the donor, amount of the gift, and verses of
Scripture or poetry. pr both, indie ating the true
idea represented BY the device, which were
received and read by Mr.. Grammer, and fol-
lowed by appropriate remarks more fully iluci-
dating the beauty aud lesson taught in each
design. Then followed the offerings from the
classes, I'D similar form, interspersed with sing
ing, the time occupied by the whole ceremony
being about two hours. All Of the devices
were beau'ful, some Of them surprisingly 30,
rejecting on those who made them rare taste,
both 10 their origination and execution. The
cne that attracted the most attention was a
miniature ST. Peters church, covering about
two feet Of space. perfeeE in all its parts. There
were others that excelsd in the ideal, but this
/, with the congregation, bore of the PALM be
:. cause it was an actual thing--a perfect mode
Of the house in which they we're then assem-.
, blsd These offerings though gotten up a
|, the expense of much labor and care, on lhs
part Of tho teachers, are nevertheless beneficial
!, in forming Gu epoch in the remembrance o
ID the children valuable to them, both retrospcc
1 lively AMI respectively.
Ill The ofldrings numbered %, and contribution
| 20 The h|issioBary Funi smouosing to $4,000
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

THE VERNAL SEAsoN.--With the more ge-
nial temperature of April those sweet and joy
Gus warbless have made their appearance, and
carol forth merrily from house and tree.top.-
Few things strike upon the heart more pleas
antly than the delicate notes of the frat har-
bingers of spring, and none more readily recall
the "reminiscences of those pleasures switch
once fled come not again." About these times,
rely upon it, 3" Bob White" and his spouse elect
are indulging in many private and confiden-
tial interchange of views as to their abode for
the coming season and, when found, ne will
gladden. the soul of many a farmer with his
joyous, and yet, withal, melancholy piping, as
perehed on fence or hilIock, he tells his mate
how things do pass within ais scope.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
A Twig of the Times.

There is a man in our town,
Cheap John is his name;
The merchants all on him are down,
And they are not to blame.
His store is on Commerce street
One door from Dckson's shop
If some jewelry you want to buy,
You must at Johnny's stop.
The goods he warrants to you,
And if satisfaction is not given
The money he will refund,
And then you both are even.
Then, kind readers, all,
Ifyou would do our will,
Buy your pig-horns at Johnny's store,
And your HARNESS at Bunker Hill.
N. B.-Just received cheap lot of Trunks,
Saddles, Collars, Whips, Curry.combs, Horse
Brushes, and general assortment of goods
kept in his line Of business. For sale, cheap.
ap12 TO. AYRES.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
New Castle Presbyterv.

The New Castle Presbytery, numbering be.
tween forty and fifty Ministers, met at the
Presbyterian Church. in this TOW n, on Tuesday
last, at IL o'clock. NJ and organized by choos.
ing DIR. Spottswood Moderator, and DR.. Dubois
Stated Clerk. They then adjourned ',in 2
o'clock, at which time Rev. Mr.. Roberts. Of
Wilmington, delivered very able and eloquent
sermon upon Faith, at the conclusion of which
the regular business of the Presbytery was pro-
ceeded with. Rev. David Moore, of Prince.
ton, New Jersey, preached trial sermon in
the evening, after which he was licensed by
the Body to preach their doctrines and faith,
as was also another young man, John Clark
on "Wednesday. The latter day, up to the
close of the Session, was occupied with the
consideration of business appertaining to the
Body. The exceeding inclemency of the
weatherS prevented many from attending the
siltings ofthe Body, who otherwise would. A
more lengthy report may be expected in oui
next issue.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

"A BRISK emigration has commenced from oil
parts of California for the Washoe mines. The
correspondents of the leading California papers
tell the same story concerning these mines
that the country bordering on the Sierra Ne
vada Mountains on the eastern side. is vast
region of minerals, and wonderfully rich in
silver and gold, although a large number of
The people continue to doubt the reliability Of
tnese accounts, which are probably exaggera-
ted. The popular confidence in Washoe is
gaining ground. The latest discovery reported
Is new strike on the Comstock lead, a mile
and half from Virginia City. These diggings
are said TO be as rich as at the original OPEN
ing Of the same lead. LabOrers are asking So
per day, and hard to get at that, as all men are
looking out for claims of their own.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

IT is understood that new and startling se-
cret society has been formed in Georgia, for
the purpose of uniting the Southern Status, sub
jugating Mexico, and forming separate Gov
ernment. The members are pledged TO a dis
solution Of the Union, but will support the
Charleston nominee, if of their own selection.
What gives color TO this exciting piece of in
formation. is the fact that within the past
month upwards Of forty thousand Of Colts re-
volvers were shipped for the, South.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

A vERy destructive fire occurred at Man.
chester, Ohio, Sunday. Forty buildings were
burnt, and the loss amounted to $4,000.
The Knights of the Golden Circle have ex-
6elled general Buckley, and chosen colonel
Gresnough as the comma ander-in-che
lT cost Mr. Butler of Charlestown, Va, 81.
100 to get back his fugitive slaves Moses, the
other day.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

We find, in city contemporary, the follow
ing description, in brief, of a country Editor:
"a country editor is an individual who reads
newspapers, writes articles on all subjects, sets
type, reads proof, works press, folds the papers,
prints jobs, runs errands, saws wood, works in
the garden, talks to all who call, receives blame
for many things he never does, works from 6
a. m. to 10 p. n., and never collects halfhis
debts"
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
fashionable Millinery.

Misses NJ. E. BECK & Z. J. FAIRIES take this meth
cd of informing the Ladies Of SmYrna vicinity that
they haveust returned from Philadelphia with splen-
did assortment of SPRING and SUMNER BON
NE1S, also. FLO WERS, RIBBONS, CAPS, &c.
which they selling at very small profits any and
all who will favor them with ca-feeling confident
that lney can sell cheapas the cheapest hearty
invitation is extended to all to call and examihg their
stock at the stand formerly occupied by Miss 5. L. Bell
on Main street, I'd door above Mr. VIM. Temples store
91TBLEACHING, PRESSING and C0LORING
neatly done and punelually attended TO. ap5
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12
MQTICE.

The Taxables of the town Of Smyrna are
hereby notified that there is now true copy Of
tho Assessment List, made by William Wilds,
Assessor, of the Voters and Real Estate within
the Limits Of the town, hanging up on exhlbi-
ton at the hotel of Tighman I'oxwell, and the
Commissioners will hold Court Of Appeals at
said hotel, on Monday, the 23d day Of April
next, between the hours of 0 o'clock, a. ni.. and
10 o'clock, m. /; and from 2 to 5 o'clock, p. M,
of aaid day. 10 hear and determine all appeals
from said Assessment BY Order of the
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
VIM. CuMMINs, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-12

JAMES E. BLACK would respectfully call the
attention of Farmers and Builders to his large
assortment of dry lumber. He has now reaey
a choice lot of fence board and pickhts, plain
aud fancy, with rails to suit, cheap and on &C.
commndating terms.