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Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

The PHrLkDELrHIA lsouIRER.--This old and
respectable Journal came to us on Monday
completely metamorphosed, being changed
from folio 10 quarto--in form, size and gem
eral appearance resembling the New-York
Times and Tribune. It's pages were well
filed with good, readable matter, printed on
clear and handsome type. and lis general as
pecs was qqite attractive. Hereafter it will
be published as two cent paper.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

ALxosr A FraE.--on Saturday evening last,
about nine o'cIbck. the chimney in the house
of e. ]. Colt, Eaq., near the centre OF The town,
took FIRE. and burnt furiously for some time,
the flames issuing four or five feet from the
chimnay-top, and throwing out vast quantities
of burning einders. Thess, falling on the roof
soon ignited, and for time there was great
fear that the flames could nos be arrested, but
by the energetic efforts Of several men who
mounted the top of the building with buckets
of water, the FIRE was soon extinguished. There
was mach excitement at the time in regard ts
the jeopardy Of that and the surrounding pro-
perty. A cnimney-sweep is badly needed II
our town. II las been several years, we be
Iieve, since one of these 'scuIIed pussons' ha
favored 10 with a visit
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 as
Red, 81 40; yellow Corn 20 cts.,-white, 6S;
Rye, 80; and Oats, 40cts. per 'bushel. Round
potatoes, 40 cts. per bushel. Butter, 25 cts
per lb. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 go; Red, 81 AS; Rye
SO cts; Corn, 70 and Oats, As cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

TuE capture of tho Marin expedition has
caused great excitemant at Havana. Marin,
the commander Of the expedition, has Published
a protest against the seizure. He, however
says that he purchased the steamers at Ha.
vans by order Of the Spanish government, ant
that Mexico had nationalized one, and intended
to nssionaIize ths other on its arrival in Mex
| leo.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

Tmr Presbytsry Of New Castle will hold its
regular Semi Annual Msating in Smyrna, on
next Tuesday, Aprit 10Th, at ian. The meet.
ing will be held during Tuesday and Wsdnes
day. Doe notice will bs given Of religious
exercises.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

THp second annual Eassss cslsbsxtion Of ths
Sundsy School Of st. Peters church, will be
held on nsxs Sunday afternoon, April 6tk. At
8 o'clock. The public ara invited To sstend.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
JNo. B. COOPER, secy.
FORSALE.

A healthy, active, good disposed NEGRO
GIRL, 10 ysars old, TO serve until she is l6
years old. Will be sold on accommodating
terms. For information apply at TINES office
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

CAPITAL PurIsungxr ABoLIsHED.---Bo,h
branches Of the Legislature of New-York have
passed bill which abslIshes capital punish
sisnt 10 that State. and substitutes in lieu
thereof confinement in the State Prison for
life. From the moment of his conviction he ia
TO be legally dead, and no eye in the world
shall behold him thsnceforth forever. Guber.
nalorial pardons will be powerless. and thus
while strict punishment and protection are Sc.
cured TO society. the atrocities Of the seaffold
are Obli,era,ed. The person convicted of mur.
der is TO be considered dead TO all intents and
purposes as respects "matrimonial relations
apd all civil and property rights. The crime
of murder is not bailOble in any case. The ac
lakes effect Immediately.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
a TEACHER.

A TEACHER, with several years experience,
desires employment. Satisfactory testimonials
as 10 character and competency, viii be given.
Address r. p, Smyrna, DEL, giving particulars
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

NUTTER SPENCE has been appointed one Of
the eonstablss for Duck Creek HID, vice James
Roberts declined.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
For SALE.

A CoLORED GIRL, thirteen years Of age,
well-grown, to serve till she is twenty enc
years old For particulars apply at this Office.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
Silks (! Silks! !!

GREAT BARGAINS IN SILKS.
THOS. w. EVANS 4 Co are offering an mmsnas
Soek OF New Spring Silks at great sacrifice. Thess
Goods have been purchased at auction al the eprec
a.ed Prcea, aid will be reaied at less than cost of
importation. Nos. Sl8 d $40 Chestnut st,
Opposite the Girard House
aP 9-St PhIladelphia
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

APPorNrMENT.-Gov. Burton has appointed
Alfred r. Wootien, Esq, Attorney General for
the State. Mr.. Wootten is the only child Of
Hon. Edward Wootten. one of the Associate
Judges of this State. and son-in-law to the Gov
ernor.
\ He received the most Of his collegiate edu-
cation at Delaware college, in this State, but
graduated at Union college, N. Y, in 1855 F;
was one year in the law school, at Cambridge;
studied two years under Hon. Geo. M. Dallas,
and was admitted to the bar in Philadelphia in
1857; re-examined and admitted to the bar Of
Delaware, at Georgetown, in 1858, and has,
since that lime, been practicing at out several
courts. He is about twenty -seven years Of age.
The DelaDarian, at Dover, condemns the
appointment, as Mr.. w. has already one lucra-
tive Office, but accounts for it on the principle
that the parent hen lie bound, from the in
stincts of her nature, TO offer the grub first TO
her own brood"
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

CALlroaxtA dates to the lIsh uIs. are rscei-
ved BY overland nail and telegraph. The San
Francisco mint had coined during Eve days
$685.. coo. ID double eagles. Thirty tons of
Washos silver ore had hssn smslted at Ssn
Francisco, end yielded an averages cf $4,000 70
ths ton. Six new openings had been eossmer
ced st ths Nspa quicksilver mines. The quartz
mihes Of JAckson county. Oregon, continue 10
yield immenss profits. The quantity taken
fson sns mine is estimated At ga. 900 per ton.
Preparations ars making for she erection II .
lsbosatory n Carson Valley.
Tn iurr il The Cerst4ng- Shaw case, Il ST.
| Loais, hsvs brought in : vsrdiet 10 favor ef Mr.
ohsw. III dsfbndsns, against when. il will b
ssi~>a,t>su1: dana ges 70 The aHosns of os'
ka.lsS> thsness1 dollars vefs sdisdgsd yea
| 80. ~ ~ "a u Dos yess ~ tAs Plaissi'
| aas ssseS6y nosod ~ ! nsw trixi, which Y "a
grsntpd the csss viii 50 to the supreme sour
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

DIFFIeNLTr BETWEEN Two CoNGREssMEN.- N.--
There was almost 3 street collision Saturday,
about 10 o'clock, between two congressman.
Mr.. Van Wyck of New York. and Mr.. Hind
man, of Arkansas, in front of the National ho-
tel. Mr, Van Wyck was standing upon the
front steps of the hotel, with Stuart of New
York, and L0vejoy Of Illinois. Mr.. Hindman
alghted from carriage and was passing near
the three gentlemen named above to enter the
hotel. when Mr.. Van Wyck saluted him with a
bow and the words, !. How are you, Mr. Hind
man." The latter resented the salutation with
a movement Of the hand towards Mr.. Van
Wyck, which Stuart interpreted as intended
for blow, but Mr.. Hindman did not reach Mr..
Van Wyck. Stuart stepped between them and
mildly demonstrated with Hindman, and he de-
sisted, remarking to Stuart that Van Wyck
had made speech 10 the House Of Rep:esen-
tatiyes insulting to every Southerner, and be
could moi permit Van Wyek to speak to him.
Van Wyrk, not having been struck, made no
resistance to Hindman. After some little con-
vsrsation among the friends Of the parties,
growing cut of the affair, they separated.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

Os- See New Advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05
Mackercl and Herring

For sale by LEWIS Y BRerYys, corner a Mnia a
comuaerce streets. ssavvna Dfl. 6g
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

BLANK MOTIFS br sae at la.s uancs.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

81! Y y Z &C: ~
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

A LODGE Of the Sons of Malta, in Sandusky,
Ohio, has broken up. Some time since the
lodge raised fifty thousand dollars and sent an
agent to Cuba to purchase plantation, but al
the latest date, agent and money were to be
considered among the things that were."
Smyrna times., 1860-04-05

GEO. ACKER, who was executed at Morr
town, New Jersey, on Thursday. attributed
crime to the use of intoxicating liquors.
determined TO rob Isaac H. Gordon, and, to
feet his purpose, struck him with stone.
terwards he tried to bury the body. He "
never sober after the deed was committed,
he was arrested.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
MURDER AT LONG BRANCH.

LONG BRASCH, Aug. IA murder was committed las
night In the Of the Mammonth House in this place
Pistol shots and cries of murder heard by the bar
keeper. A club besmtared with blood and hair wai
found on the beach and the body had evidently been
conveyed out to in a boat which had been pulled
down to the surf Cotted blood and hair found on
the sail and sides Of the boat The murder "a
have been accomplished in sklful manner. Who the
murderer or victim was is mystery
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Near the Mammou,h House pool Of blood was seen
with other indications that one had been put "a
death and then dragged 10 the beach. billet OF wood
also picked up, upon which blood hair, and
brains
On the beach sSif was found the bottom Of which
covered with blood giving rise to the suspicion that
the murdered individual had been taken on board and
carried out, TO find grave in the ocean. One resident
picked up three cents the beach, which had evidently
fallen from the pocket of the unfortunate individual
colOred woman, employed as cook at one Of the
restaurants stated that about hafpast l2 o'clock last
night she heard noise Of scuille and two distinct
discharges Of pistol afe the other. Several Other
persons state that they also heard the discharge.
Inquiries made 10 fnd whether an ybody was miss
ing from any of the hotels boarding houses and il
discovered that two negroes had disappeared from
the National Measures were at taken TO ascertain
their place Of destination but nothing had been learned
at the time Of the leaving of the steamer Rip Van Win
kle for New York
The foo steps we're observed leading from the scene
ofbloodshed evidently made by bare feet This height
ems the mystery.
The Coroner is making a thorough examination 1t i.
supposed that the victim was Of party Of
sonists that visited Long Branch, taking the Delaware
aud Raritan Railroad from Newark and did not return
until late hour. The path Of the murder was tracea
BILE by cots Of blo3d from the of the crime 10 the
waters edge.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
BELL AND EvERETT IN GRgENsvILLE.

Al a meeting of the Constitutional Union party of
Treensyle held in Hicksford on the 9th of August
1850,
John Cole ESQ., was appointed Chairman aud Wm
A. Moss was requested to act as Secretary.
The object of The meeting being explained by the
chairman
CoI Jno II Cbambliss Sr addressed the meeting in
one o those able and eouuent sneeches which Col Cham
Miss knows so we'll how 10 deliver The sneaker made
80 sIoousn, and launching anne,ls IN the Democracy
IN come to rhe sunnor of Be and Everett as the only
National canddstes and who alone can defeat the elec
ion Of ,b Rlock Rennhan candidates for the Presdep
c. and Wee Presidency of tho limited States
Co Chap,hliss was atteutiycly listened 10 by very
large audience of Union men Douglas men and Breck
,nridge men
Dn1;nv the snaakipg much enthusiasm was eyipced
which was by no means confined TO the Union party.
Al the conclusion of Col Chembliss' remarks he Of
- az .Le . coo,sa ,oso,o,;ons b;ab sr nani,aonsIy
sdonteJ.
Ps,,lnsd That we cordially approyc ofand endorse
,be nominations of John BeII and Edward Everett as
candidates for the Offices OF President and Vice President
of the United States and we pledge ourselves 10 use all
honorable . sfforts TO secure their election.
9 Rssolssd That the public acts of John Bell during
period of more than thirty years of active service in
political life demonstrate that he Is bold and fearless
statesman ready at all times and under all circumsanc
TO battle in defense Of the Constitution and the Union
and that his conservatism and unsulled patriotism emf
nenty entite him to fill with honor the Executive chair
Of the United States
3. Resolved That the brilliant talents patriotic devo
ton to his cOuntrys interests, and large experience of
Edward Everett qualify him TO discharge with dignity
the duties OF the othce for which he has been nomna-
| ted.
4. Resoircd That the institution oil slavery having
existed in this country before the formation oil the Gov
erment and the right 70 hold slaves as property having
been conceded by the trainers oi the Oonstuuon and
fully recosnlzed therein therefore, slavery exists inde
penden'y oi tne ana we oeny sne rgnt oi
Congress or TERRITORIAL legislature 70 interfere win
except 70 protect 1t IN eo'nnVn VIZ, Oner PoPei'y' anu
claim that it The duty oil the Government 10 protect
tue rights OF the stakeholder IN every possible way,
whenever aud wherever they may be Invaded; and We
recognize the reasoning and decision oi the supreme
Court of the United States IN the Dred as de-
6nely settling the Constitutional, power on the sub
ct OF slavery in the Terrores-and oy IL all good men
should abide.
o Resolved That the proceedings oil TINS meeting De
published in the Petersburg lnteeeneer ard Richmond
| Wig.
On motion Of Col Ohamolss, lne following gentlemen
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
WV. A. Moss. secretery.
TIE IRREPRESsIBLE DOUGLAS AND BRECKIN-
RIDGE CONFLICT IN ISLE OF WIGHT.
r,,I


To the Editor Of the Wig:
had the pleasure OF being at good old Isle Of Wight
court Yesterday where glorious Bell and Everett
meeiing was indirectly held by the furious Democracy OF
that politically benigh,ed county.
The Douglas Democrats, upon requesting the Court
House for the purpose Of organizing Douglas raca-
ton meeting told that in all probability the court
would be busy all day aud would be found for
politics in the courthouse Soon after this it an
nounced from the courhouse door by the sheriff Of the
county that all Democrats upon the ground favorable TO
the election of Brecknrdge aRd Lane would meet in the
courthouse The obcc: OF the meeting being as h af
terWsrds appeared to listen to the able but misguided
Breckinrdge speaker, John j. Kindred Esq., OF South
ampon, while he should give account Of his stew
ardship in the Charleston and Baltimore conventions,
and also to appoint delegates 10 the Charlottesville
vention. The BFeeknridgs meeting organized with
Joseph y. Whitehead 10 the chair, and then followed a
scene OF confusion which bcggars all description and
could only have occurred in Democratic meeting. The
Douglas Democrats we're indignant aud James B. VIII
son. Esq the representative of the county rose top
Of the table, in the bar demand why that Doug
las men had been denied the Of that courhouse aud
we're assembled to ind il usurped by the sympa-
thisers Of Breckenridge and Lane.
Many angry voices at once.
The venerable President appealed to all Democrats,
by his service of forty years in the party to present
harmonious front against John Bell and Edward Everett
agree disagree 10 have only set of electors
aud give the State on joint ballot either Douglas
Breckenridge, &c. The proposition Indignantly
spurned by men Of both parties.
The Douglas wing though in a minority, probably, il:
sle of Wight embodies Of the very highest patriot
ism and intelligence ofthe county the State. We may
name such men General Frank Boy kin John NJ Shir-
ers Esq James B. Wilson. Esq, the present reprcsen.
ativc Of Isle OF Wight, Willis Wilson, Esq and DR..
Holt who announced publicly that they were for Doug.
las, and, going for national nomination, would lend
themselves tools TO Southern disunon movement
Under existing circumstances our NOBLE national pacf-
Gators Bell and Everett will gain many friends in
he noble but hard-headed old county OF Isle of Wight.
SO mote Il be. ESPERANCE.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
NATIONAL DEMOCRrIC MEETING.

The Douglas wing Of the Democratic party of Henrico
county held meeting at their Court House Monday, 10
ratify the nomination Of Douglas and Johnson.
The meeting called 70 order by Mr.. Geo. Hopkins
whose motion Anthony Robinson, Eq, was called TO
the chair.
on motion of Mr.. B. N. Dewitt Mr.. Geo. Hopkins
was appointed Secretary.
The Chairman briefly stated the object Of the meeting
when, on motion, the following resolution was offered
and unanimously adopted
RssoIued, That approve the call Of the State Con-
venon at StAunton the 10 inst on the part of the
friends of the National Democratic nominees, Douglas
and Johnson, and that committee of ten be appointed
by the Chair, TO represent this county in that body.
On motion, the Chair allowed time TO make the
appointments and to announce them in the newspapers
hereafter. y AHA
Ar Hopkins called on Mr.. Rosser, Of Minnesota, to
address the meeting
Mr. J. T. Rosscr took the stand, and after giving a
history of himself for he Is yirginan by brih and
native OF Petersburg briefly advocated the cause Of
Douglas National Democrat and urged his support
because Of his being true to the South and to the Union
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11

BARON RExFREw AND NEw YoRK ALDERMES.-The
New York correspondent of the Philadelphia Sunday
Dispatch has the following rasping criticism Of the genus
Common Councilmen, as exhibited in that latitude:
As to the Baron R(nfrew under which title the Prince
visits u.s. ah what time he will have Of It here lie
desires to be received here as 'piyate gentleman" to
be sure; but wha: on earth our political
spirits know of ''gentlemens" Our City Fathers are
chiefly selected from the lowest walks Of hfe Few oil
small butchers; nine Of them are drinking saloon
keepers or corner grocery dram-shop popretos not
few are still worse and have their homes in bro,hels
faro-banks, cock.pits, &c. When such specimens Of
American greatness get hold Of Of distinction,
they buton.hoe him into frenzy. They stick to lin
like shoe-makers waxpaster They blow their horr-
BILE breath into his face at every moment No spot i
sacred from their Intrusion They pursue their victim
to the DEATH and II nothing else win do carry bottle
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
From tie Ns,sJerr, (N. q Progress, Aug. q
A SIGNAL FAILURE


If Gen Joe lane came 10 North Carolina to see his
knfoiks and nothing else bis trip has been eminently
successful but f to create sensation and get up
husasm in favor Of the Presidential ticket Of which be
forms the tail end, the thing mas certainly been failure
for at Raleigh where few of the faithful made jealous
efforts get the to throw up their hats the old
General remained several days without il being
known by some of the citizens that he there and
he left without many of them ever having him at
all
At the time first appointed for meeting by the ci
OF Rilegh irrespective of party, of course TO make
arrangements for his reception, there assembled,
informed eight persons! or course this n fai
ure and the evening Of the day named when
atsr hard drumming very small crowd assembled when
GovSBragg presided Cantwell made speech, commit
tees appointed The Mayor refused to preside
the meeting the Council voted doWn proposition to
receive Gen. Lane; and, than all told that
the military refused to turn out and still after all this
hear some Of the papers talking about the enthusiasm
created by Gen Lanes presence in North Carolina. The
fact is the has been miserable failure and If any
thing wan ing 10 show the weakness Of the Sece-
ders ticket in North Carolina have it abundanty L.!
ustraed in the visit OF Gen. Lane TO the Capitol of the
State.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
INCENDIAR rs in TEXAS.


The late extraordinary ires 10 Texas occurring stimuli
aneousy IN derent ana distant towns and iarm houses
have created welgrounded suspicion OF concert and
design among some white desperadoes who are actuated
by revenge, or some otner more Viainous motive Ihe
most cautious OF Iexas Journals aiter gVng the iacts
aud presenting theories 70 account Tor the singular COIN
cdenees oil these hres without airmlng tue TACT oil such
concert rs proved say tnat tney ahoru "ehgrounued
cause ior diS'fust and suspieon.
Alter the aoofhve results OF tne protracted and ea6o'
rate lhvesugauoh 'o ne Jonn brown rald 10 virginia
Is not 10 oe expected hat any PROOF OF completely IN
this alar oi Northern aootonss as political organl-
zauon, viii be Judiclay established IL Is made eyi-
DENT however from some recent events tnat private
malice anu revenge nave had great deal 10 do with
these ouirages'
few months since Methodist conference was held at
one OF the towns since oufh, Whcn a'owed anu slavery
sentiments oil Tue ~d - ana most dangerous character
assuming u 70 De 'he uut! OF the hethodst clergy 10
pFeach agalns' tne irs'iu'h ana 10 eacn slaves tue
'iSht oi revolt 'hat DC necessary 70 freedom very
rope the peope whose peace was threatened by such
pohey purgei themselves OF such men competing them
To leave the state II Is not improbable nor Is It IN op
position to what has been experienced IN other cities
under somewhat similar circumstances, that some OF
those expelled acnated by hendsh malignity OF spirit
returned oy stealth and planned 70 wreak their ven
seahce upon the offending communities froof' how
ever has not yet been educed 70 h1 the crime on any
one OF mem l9e wnoe mater Is shrouuou III mystery
EAuaoru'hari cohcuences, anu confessions OF certain
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
,ATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST IL, 1860.

II. W. Jordan. VIM. A. Moss, P. B. Hawkins, WIN. w.
White, John H. Harrison James r Cato, NJ. O. Wood
rofe. Sam Ford, E, HogNood, VIM. Wight, Bpj. Bar
mer, n Sale and L. Sale. 4.--...
4th District.-M. IL Hobbs, VIM. T. Hobbs +. Hobbs,
DR.. VIM. H. Bltte, John II. Bate John Cole Col. Ed
ward Wyatt, B. o. L. Howell, T. r. Spencer DR.. Greene
Bate, r. w. Deakns and John L. Spencer.
On motion the meeting adjourned
JOHN COLE, Chairman.
w. A Moss Secretery
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
ANOTHER MURDER.

LlTrLE VALLEY, N. Y. Aug. 7.-On Sunday, July
29th n Yorkshire Caaraugus county, the wife Of Jas.
Wheat was found dead Her husband was declared
guilty Of murder by the coroners jury. Wednesday he
was conveyed to jail in Ellcotsvle aud yesterday he
disclosed to the neigbors who visited him the fact that
his father and mother assisted hm-he father strang-
ling the victim with handkerchief. The deceased vas
eneiente. Grea excitement prevails.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11
THE GREAT EASTERN-TRENEND0 CROWD
OF VISITORS, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT OF
TILE limited ST TATES AND MISS LANEI

BALrmoRE, August From 10000 to 10000 peo-
pie visited the Great EdsierH today in from eight to
ten steamers, among them the Bsivdere, Peabody aud
louisiana which made three four trips loaded down
TO the guards with passengers.-Presdent Buchanan,
Miss Lane and others received board with
tiona salute from the Great Eastern. They all dined
with Capt. Hall Several of the ladies tainted in the
crowd, and the heat appalling.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-08-11

TEyTE GRAY STATE, HANGE.-Fve sizes, prices
AS el0 lsO, CO. 20 The "Hepmeet Cooling AoVe SHE'S
With tout hot water reservoir ne Leader COOKING sto,eH
ir r tst and 2 "Ly Dale Cooking Stove for coal or
wool price az rs and l6 the Hap COok stove Tor sood
for country use-i sizes The above really ht class wares
n hsir as .rs for sale VII ssle retail with warranty BY
GEO sTARRETT, b lyn's Row,
Governor street
49, y2T