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Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

The Monument IN INDEPENDENcE SQUARE.
The commissioners from the original thirteen
States on Wednesday fixed upon lee site for
the proposed monument in independence Square
Philadelphia. They selected the centre of the
square. midway from the south steps OF the
State House. and midway between Fifth and
Sixth streets, being on the main walk. The
law allows them sixty feet square. The CON-
missioners have adopted an address to the ligis.
latures of the original thirteen States, stating
that the monument will cost not over $3.50, 900,
and that the sum to be contributed by the
States shall be in proportion to the number Of
representatives in Congress of each that the
material shall be granite, and the design dis
tinguished for simplicity. The monument will
he so constructed as to admit of an appropri-
ate inscription upon it by each of the orginal
States. II the necessary legislation can be OBJ
tanned prior 10 the 4th of July, 1861, the COM
missioners recommend that that day be set a pa ri
for the laying of the cornerstone.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
Chairman Of Committee.

By DIVINE PERMISSION, the cornerstone Of
the new M. E. Church at FELTON,, Kent county,
Del, will be laid, with appropriate ceremonies,
on Tuesday, the 26Ih inst Rev. T.. C. Mur.
ply, P. E. of Easlos District, will oficiate. as
sisted by Revs. DR.. Cooke, Allen, Smith and
others. Preachers and people of the surround.
ing charges are affectiouately invited to be
present. Services will commence at o'clock,
pm. BY Order of the Committee.
john EDWARDS, Pastor.
FELTON,, June 18th, 1860.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

HAY MAKINa.-A number of our farmers
commenced moving hay more than a week
ago. The harvest is now general, and large
amount of grass will be cut and secured. The
crop in this county is more than ordinarily
heavy, and u large amount of hay will be gath.
cred.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

sssERE SToRM.--A severe and extended
nofm. accompanied with he'll, passed. over this
section Of country on Tuesday evening last
ne wind blew perfect hcrficsne. frustrating
uses, the crops. &c.. and deIpging The land
eNh saia. number Of shade trets 10 this
~vn were uprooted or twisted of. and many
elAsrs more or less mulisied. The Episcopal
Aesfch was struck by the lightning, and por-
~ Of the eornice, At one corner. tora Off The
sgAsaing il supposed TO have been e<mmunica'
- 10 The building on III downwird course
Eem The top Of the sseple. by mesns Of The red
vh'eh was not perfectly insulated y the place
oktso The injury was done. The wheat is lais
evel with the ground 10 many Places, sns
nseh Of il nearly ripe Thai il will aardiy ris'
eenan, thereby giving The farmers ouch srou
y = harvesting it.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

FrRE--ALmosT. Sine day last week little
boy, five or six years old, getting hold Of a
box OF matches, amused himself herewith by
kindling fire among the shavings 10 neigh
boring carpenter shop. Fortuoa,ely,a gentle
man passing by discovered il, and stamped il
out before il got under way, or tho consequent
ces might have been seFious, as The building
sas a large ore in thickly settled part Of the
town. We give publicity to the above 10 or.
der to call tho attention of parents 10 the i'm
postsnee Of keeping matches and other infIama
ole matter entirely ont Of the reach of lbei
cbiIdren---psrticolarly il they have a predilec
ton for bondrss." II is a matter that the,
may wish they had attended TO when u ia to-
i late.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

From EuRoPE.-We have three days. later
intelligence from Europe, by the steamer b.
hemian. at Farther Point. The delay to the
Great Eastern is confirmed. The accounts
from Palermo are somewhat contradictory, but
it is most probable that Garibaldi was master
of the city, though the forts were held by the
Nsapolitans. A NeapOlitan general had
joined the insurgents Messina was deserted.
The enthuuiasm for Garibaldi was spreading,
and many Sandman army officers had left their
corps in order to join him. The Sicilian clergy
were preaching crusade against the Nespoli-
tans. A band of four thousand insurgents at
tackled Catania on the LIST, but were repulsed
with some loss. Lord Palmerston had an
nounced that the English government would
furnish vessels to survey the route for a tele-
graph to America, via Iceland.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 40 |;
Red, 81 %; yellow Corn IS cts.,-white, 65;
Rye 10; and Cats, 81 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, As cts. per bushe. Butter, Is cts.
per ID. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are {;
For White wheat, 81 As; Red, 81 80; Rye,
II cts; Corn, IS; and Oats, 40 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

Tar friends Of Lincoln and Hamlin will meet
at Milford ON Tuesday. June 20, 1860, at one
o'clock. p. NJ, to nominate Electors for this
State for President and Vice President Of the
United States. TO be supported at the ensuing
General Election.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
New Variety, Trimming and
CONFECTIONERY STORE.

MRS. r. ]. WlNDLE would respectfully
inform the citizens of Smyrna and vicinity that she
has opened Variety, Trimming and Confectionery
Store. consisting of Cotton hose, handkerchief,
Tread, Pms, Needles. Tape, Sewing Silk, Buttons,
Cotton also, PERFUMERY. among which is the eel.
ebraled Pomade Philocome, prepared by Mrs Hill, OF
Smyrna Also, an assortment oil Confectionery, such
as Cakes, Nuts. Oranges Lemons, Rsslns. Figs &C.,
together with Mineral Water, sarssparila. Cigars,
Tobacco, and variety Of other things too numerous
10 mention share of public patronage is solicited
Store Main ST., nbxt door 10 M. Z. Dickson's Jew
elry Store and nearly opposite Foxwell's Hotel.
N B.-Also, the most pupuaf Literary, illustrated
and Sporting papers Of thai day. jn2l.3m
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

THx New NJ e. CHuRcH at The Landing is
now in a fair way for early completion, and will,
no doubt, by the close OF the summer, be ready
fer dedicasioh. The frame war raised last
week. The following ere the dimensions: 80
BY % feet, ceiling IL feet high, Two windows
10 each side and end Mr.. Richard Mitchell
10 the archiaess, and Mr.. Robsr Smith the
builder,
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
FELTON,, June 18th, 1860.

A HEAVY HAIL STORM passed over portion
Of. Cecil county, Md, on Saturday afternoon
last, doing considerable damage to the crops.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
TIN AND STOVE STORE

SMYRNA DEL
- The undersigned would respectfully inform hi.
- friends and the public that he continues 10 carry
ssS.on, at his old stand the TIN and STOVE Rnsy!-
ness in all its branches, where any srtcIe In his
lire can be had as cheap ii can be purchased in the
largest Cities Also Japan and Britannia Ware uIwa,s
on hand. ~9"
SHEET IRON work Of all kinds promptly attended
TO on the most reasonable terms.
Particular attention paid 10 Guttering and Roofing
Those wishing any kind OF work ia his line shonId
give him call, no determined TO give satisfac
tcn by doing good work al small profit Respectfully.
Jhzi-H J NJ. SPARKS
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
Black Fish in Smyrna.

>saATEgs The subscriber has made arrange
ments to supply the citizens of
Smyrna with SUPERIOR BLACK FISH, on
Tuesday and Thursday Of each week, which
come on the steamboat ." Pilot Boy" packed in
lce and Will be sold at one of the corners in the
centre OF the town, Immediately after their
arrival from the boat.
June Ia, 80. GEO. w. PRESTON.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

TEMPERANCE MEETING was held at the
Schoolhouse in School District No. 9. on Sun
day, the 10th inst, at 8 O'clock, p. m. The
meeting was organized by calling Mr.. VIM.
Nelson 70 The chair, and appointing Mr.. John
Clark, Secretary, and opened with singing and
prayer by DR.. VIM. Cummins, after which adj
dresses were delivered by DIR. VIM. Cummins,
and Revs. VIM. r. Cahson and Matthias Jer-
men. Twenty-three persons gave their names
as members of Temperance Society, and the
Society was duly organized by adopting con-
stitntion and electing Mr.. VIM. Nelson, Presi-
dent; Amos II. Streets. Vice President; Lewis
Graham, Secretary and Timothy Carrow,
Treasurer,
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
SEA BATHING.
OPENING AT THE
HYGENIA HOUSE,
COLLINS BEACH.

This commolioua and del .ghiful retreat will open
for the Reception OF Boarders OF. Thursday, the 18th
OF June. 1860 FauHlIes and all hoae seeking health
during ths Summer monlha, wphld do will to avail
themselves Of this opportunity ats locality and CON-
forts equel fnot superior 20 any other watering
place on the coast The proprietor will spare neither
pains or expense make the soloum OF his Guests all
that can be desired.
TERMS UNUSUALLY MODERATE
BorC:arrages will be in waiting on the arrival OF
the Steamboat Pilot Boy, 10 convey visitors 70 the
Beach. ID -
June l2sh, 1860 p. B. COOPER.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21

NoTIcE.-A Temperance Meeting will be
held at Serverson's Schoolhouse. near Server.
sons Meeting House, on Sunday next, the oath
last, at $ o'clock. p. M, for the purpose Of
forming Temperance Society. The meeting
will be addressed by DR.. VIM. Cummins, and
Revs. w. R. Cahoon and M. Jerman.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
FOR ElE MT.

A good DWELLING HOUSE, situated OIL
Pearl ST., 10 this sswn. Apply to
jnl4 JOHN M. SPARKS.
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
Z T Z Z T z 6
DR.. ESENWEIN'S
Tar & Wood Naptha PectoraI

Is the best Medicine IN the World for the Cure of
COUGHS and COLns, Group, BRONCHITIS AsTnvs
DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING PALPITATIoN OF
THE HEART, DIPTHERIA
AND Tor the relief OF Patients in the advanced STAGES of
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is particularly adapted TO the radical ton Of asthma
Being prepared by practical PHYSICIAN and Dave
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Try and be convinced that il j. invaluable in the
cure OF Bronchial affections. Price so cts per boa
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bus anu all Bowel affections Try it, Price 25 cen,s
Pc ~. po me- sepl
DR.. A. ESENWEIN u co.
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gSOLD by every respectable Druggist and Dealer
in Me ticine throughout the States in2I.Iv
Smyrna times., 1860-06-21
no RENrr.

The Two-story Frame BUILDING at Smyrna Land
ing usually known as the + PaM Farm House." and
recently owned by ex-Gov. Temple. For terms, ap.
ply TO If GEORGE r. MASON,
/. lnlA smyrna. Del.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-11-14
Prince of Wales.

We have concluded to make few re.
marks on this; veryznovel subject. This
very clever boy has come, seen, been seen,
and gone, He has shown himself an in
telligent, fine young man, and he has ad,
ded not little to his general stock of
knowledge during his late trip, thrown as
he was into every variety of circumstances,
in all Of which he acquitted himself with
credit. 1t is not a little gratifying to
know that his own>subjects alone offered
him any insult or annoyance. The Or.
angemen disgraced themselves, and the
heir apparent will feel for long time like
saying, down with the Orange" In
the short space of fonr months he travels
5,l34 miles in America, besides crossing
the ocean twice. There has been much
respect shown him on his own account
and more on account of his most excel.
lent, royal mother, who deserves the re-
spect of the world as lady, mother
and queen. o The toadying has not sur
passed expectation. nor have his Yankee
cousins oat6one his own prospective sub
jects in this respect Good bye, Lord
Renfrew, call again when you can make il
convenient. Plain Dealer.
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VIM. G. Bryant Describes the Winans
Steamer.

The poet Editor of the n York Even
ing Post has recently been touring it
through Maryland. While at Baltimore
he was taken to see the Winans' steamer,
which be thus describes:
ats shape has been compared to that
of a, segar: keel, sides and deck are
round alike, and at each end it tapers to
a sharp point. The length is $50 feet,
with q breadth of l6. 1t is formed of
two hollow iron spindles, firmly connected
with each other at the broad end by strong
iron plates. and between these spindles
plays wheel with screw paddles, with
which the steamer is urged forward. The
blows of the sea from before or behind
can make no effect upon it; all that the
waves can do is to slide softly over it,
and when they strike it on the sides they
meet with much less resistance than in
vessels of the ordinary shape. 1t can
never ship sea. A trial trip has lately
been made with this steamer 1T rar
round one Of the fastest steamers in our
harbor.' said gentleman to me; playing
about it like shark about sailing pack
et.' I do not know what may be the ex'
pee tations of the Messieurs Winans in re-
gard to its speed, but the talk at Balti
more is of making the passage to Europt
in four or five days. bearing with it tht
mails and specie and q few passengers
As I looked on this enormous iron shuttle
the velocity of which can scarcely b'
more affected by storms and head winds
than that of a fish, and thought of it dart
ing through the sea with the speed tina
is claimed for it, it occurred to me that i
sailing vessel should come in its way, i
must be pierced through and through
like pine shiugle by q bullet"
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. -' From tho N. Y. World] e...
The Newly Discovered Mammoth Trees
of California.

A dense forest of mammoth trees has
been discovered in the eastern portion Of
Tulare county, which quite throws into
the shade the giants of Calaveras. The
Tulare mammoths compose forest not
less than eight miles in extent. One of
the trees, measured twelve feet from the
ground, was found to be one hundred aud
twenty-three feet in circumference, or
twenty.seven feet larger round than the
largest tree in the Calaveras group, and
twenty-four feet larger round than the
largest reported in the Mariposa group.
Two gentlemen cut for two hours, with
axes. trying to get through the bark, but
did not succeed. A party just returned
from the Cosco silver region, in eastern
Tulare, furnish description of the big
timber and of the general features of the
country. The distance from Visalia (the
county seat of Tulare) to the silver noun.
tains is estimated at ninety-6ve miles. A
good road can be made to the silver re-
gion at trifing cost. Gas we ascended
the first range we began to strike heavi-
ly timbered country, mostly yellow pine,
interspersed with white oak. After reach
ing the summit of the first range we bore
gradually to the right, and travelling in an
easterly direction, entered forest of red
wood timber that astonlshed the natives
themselves. We measured one tree, a
little over thirty three feet in diameter,
and supposed to be at least three hun.
dred feet high.
The same party speak of valley which
equals "Y osemite"- in the sublimity of its
scenery. "As we commenced descending
in an easterly direction to the north fork of
Kern river, we beheld upon our left an i'm
mense range of slate and granite noun
;ains. The range extends from the head
waters of the south Tular to an eastern
range of the Kern river mountains, and is
unbroken with the exception of single
gap, through which it would appear that
the waters of the north fork Of Kern river
had, in one of their angry moods, torn
their way from the pent up gorges in the
sierra. to the north. Upon either side of
this gap, and in the range extending east
and west, the traveller. may behold two
lofty peaks. one of granite and the other
Of slate, towering to an immense height
above the plateau regions below. 70
stand upon the plateau OF pass, which is
five thousand feet above the sea, and gaze
upon those pyramids Of nature that raise
their lofty SUBMITS three thousand feet
more above you is. indeed, sight worthy
to behold, and one that can never fail to
strike the most thoughtless of maukind
with awe. -.
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Acur,ous Revolutionary Relic.


= The following Ingenious composition.
says the last Historical Journal, appear
ed in q Philadelphia newspaper years ago.
It's author is. unknown It's peculiarity
consists in the manner in which it may be
read, viz in three different ways. 4 l. Let
the whole be read in the order in which
ftlfs written. 8. Then the lines downward
on. the left of each comma in every line;
and 8, in the same manner on the right
of each comma. By the first reading, il.
will be observed, that the revolutionary
cause is depicted, and lauded by the
others: d asfT1..f- s-...l-
Hark! harkl the trumpet sounds, the din of
wars alarms
Ger seas and solid grounds, doth call US all to
Who for King George doth stand, their honors
srs,esS soon will shine, z.ft
Their ruin is at hand, who with the Congress
al. join. .s,f.
The acts of Parliament, in them I much de-
et; light; 5s
/ hate their cursed intent, who for the Con-
gress fght.,.r .leslszsr.s
The, tories of the day, they are my daily toast,
They soon will sneak away, who independence
boast.
Who non-rssistance hold, they have my hand
and heart;
May they for slaves be sold, who act a Wing
gish part. fs s-555....
On Mansfield, North and Butte, may daily
blessings pour,
Confusion and dispute, on Congress evermore
To North, that British lord, may honors still
80 be done;
wish a block, or cord, to General Washing
y.t-4a ton.
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Doesticks on Billiards.

The following is Doesticks' idea of the
game of billiards:
; II need hardly tell you that the game
of billiards consists in punching ivory
balls about on big table covered with
green cloth that looks like half an acre
of meadow land with an India rubber
fence around it; that the balls are punch
ed with long wooden ramrods with wax
on the end to save the wood, and leather
on the end to save the wax, and chalk put
on to Keep the leather from wearing out
You take your ramrod and rub some
chalk on the little end; then you lean
over the table; then you squint; then you
lift up your leg; then you fiddle little
on your left hand with your ramrod; then
You punch your ball; if your ball rurs
against the other mans ball you've done
"a big thing, and you poke up lot of
buttons that are strung, on wire This
is all there is of the game of billiards
Anybody can punch billiards. can, and
may be you could
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-11-14
Walking a Raft.

There was fellow once stepped out of
the door of tavern on the Mississippi,
meaning 10 walk mile up the shore to
the next tavern. Just at the landing
there lay big raft, one of the regular old.
fashioned whalers--a raft mile long
Well, the fellow heard the landlord say
the raft was mile long. and be said to
himself, II will go forth and see this
grea: wonder. and let my eyes behold the
timbers which the hand of man hath
hewn." So he got on at the lower end
and began to ambulate over the wood in
pretty fair time. But just as he got start>
ed, the raft started too. and as he walked
up the river. it walked down, both travel.
ling at the same rate When be got to
tie end Of the sticks, be foucd they were
pretty near shore, and in sight of a tavern;
so be landed, and walked straight into
the bar-room he'd come ont Of The
general sameness of things took him a
little aback, but he looked the landlord
steady ih the face, and settled it in his
own way. se
publican" said be, care You gifted
with twin brother, who keeps similar
sized tavern, with a duplicate wife, com.
porting wood pile, and corresponding cir
Gus bills, mile from heret'
The tavern keeper was fond of fun,
and accordingly said that it was just SO.
"And, publican, have you among your
dry. goods for the entertainment of a man
and horse, and whiskey Of the same size
of that Of your brother's?"
And the tavern man said, that from
the rising of the sun even unto the
going down of the same, he had.
They took the drinks, when the s:ran
ger said, "Publican, that twin brother O.
yours is fine young mana very fine
man indeed. Butdo you know, Pm afrad
that be suffers good deal with the
Chicago diptheria p zv.-.
"And what's that?" asked the todd
sticker.
"It's when the truth settles so firm in {
man thatnone oft ever comes out. Com
mon doctors, of the catnip sort, call i
lyiu.' When 1 left your brothers. con
fectionery, there was raft at his door
which he swore his life to was mile long
Well, publican, l walked that raft from
bill to tail, from his door to yours. Now
l know my time, an I'm just as good fo
myself as for hoss, and better for Ma
than any man you ever did see. I alway
walk mile exactly in twenty minutes OF
: good road, and I'll be busted with al
overloaded Ipjin gun if I've been mort
ten minutes coming here, steppin' oye
them blamed logs at that
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-11-14

A correspondent of the Journal des
De5ats says:
The most brilliant episode of the action
of the 1st of October was the recapture
of the battery at the foot of Mont San.
Angelo. When I left Santa Maria. l
knew that this battery had been very
much disabled in the morning. Carl
baldi arrived at nine o'clock, when the
enemy was laundering at it with all his
strength because it took him in flank, and
was causing him severe loss The triple
battery courageously resisted the attack,
and never slackened fire, when all at once
the one situated at the foot of the hill
became silent. The royalists, to the
number Of $500, got round the hill, and
rushing upon the guns spiked five of them,
aid killed several of the men at their
pieces. Garibaldi, on the San-Tammaro
side, soon observed the silence of his
favorite battery, and an aid-de-camp from
General Milwitz soon informed him of the
disaster, which would probably have lost
him the battle. Garibaldi at once started
Medici and his staff, and, collecting what
men he could. cried out in voice which
caused all to shudder, eve are going to
die, but the Italians must win the day; at
all other points we have conquered:
Followed by 100 men, at a rapid pace,
Garibald, leading the way in a small
disabled carriage, went right forward.
But just as they got near the Casino of
San Angelo, some Neapolitan Chasesurs
who were lying on the ground rose and
fell upon them The coachman drove his
horses into ditch, and formed barri-
cade of the carriage. Garibaldi jumped
up, indignant, and went up to the Chas-
seurs shouting "Viva Italia!" Some of
his men coming up at the same time, the
enemy became demoralized and took to
flight. Garibaldi was slightly wounded
in the stomach, and his trowsers were rid
died by two or three bullets. off only
had another pair" he said, and without
further remark he continued his march
towards battalion of $50 Hungarians,
commanded by General Mogyorady. He
pointed to the Neapolitans who were in
possession of the battery, and cried out
to them, Forward, my lads. disperse that
rab5le yonder for mel" This "rabble"
consisted of regiment of the line, a
squadron of cavalry, company of Chas
seurs, and company of artillery. The
Hungarians, without waiting to count the
numbers of the adversary, rushed forward
and charged with the bayonet. After a
contest of twenty minutes, the battery
was retaken, aud once more it poured its
storm of grape on the Neapolitan troops.
who fed in confusion across the fields.
The Hungarians, in this encounter, had
thirty men put hors he combat, the Nea'
politans about two hundred. Garibald
did not wait to dress his wound, but hur-
ried elsewhere. The day, however, was
now won.