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Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

ACCIEENT.-Mr. James lloffccker, residing on
his farm near Mlddletown, while using an axe
on Saturday evening week, nearly severed his
great toe from Of his feet. Medical and was
had, and he is now doing we'll
Judge Greenwood, Commissioner of Indian
affairs, Just returned from trip through Arkan-
sas reports hat three. fourths Of the people there
are opposed TO secession in the absence OF any
unconstitutional act of the new administration
Justlfying resistance.
The banks of Savnnah and Augusta have sus.
dended specie payments. Both houses of the
Georgia Legislature have passed the Bank sus.
pension bill over the Governors veto. 1t also
susPends the laws for the collection of debts t.l
1861.
large meeting at Memphis on Saturday re.
quested Gov. Johnson TO convene the IegisIa.
ture Immediately, and declare that Tennessee
would stand by the Southern States.
Gov. Hammond, in letter to Georgia Sc.
cesslon meeting, has expressed the opinion
that South Carolina will be out of the Union
forever by the 18th of December.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

The Legislature of Vermont, which had pas
sed the most clearly obnoxious and unconstitu-
t;onal of all the Rullifyng acts called personal
berty bills" has, we regret to say, adj urned
after refusal and by a vote of two to one, 10
repeal that unjustiiabe act. Twenty-Five Re-
publican members hOOeUtr UOted for the repeal.
In this fact there is enough to show beginning
of better things. The good time is coming yet.
After clearly stating the argument against
the act, the committee says:
"While we retain this law on our statute
book we estopped for very shame as party pari
deiicto from rebuking notification or seces ion
in other States. BY re3ealing the law we shall
perform an act simple justice to ourselves nd
the States with whose rights the law conflicts
and shall do much to encourage the hope Of pa
trlOtIc men every where that the bond which
has SO long held the States in ono great and
prosperous Union may survive the perilous dis
contents of the time and may endure Tor ages Il
come.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

The LADIES REPOsITORY.-This is the sea-
son for calling the attention of readers to vari.
Gus magazines now claiming their notice, all of
which have some particular merit, but for a
magazine that unites the excellence of all we
know of know of none to equal the Repository.
Dscarding the array of fashion plates, &C., it
devotes itself to supplying useful food for the
mind in its splendid engravngs, superior lite
rary observation-disclosures, essays, &C., edi-
toIs' Notes and Queries, and all in purity and
elegance, surprising, by far, the more fashiona-
BILE. Besides, it contains far more matter than
others of the same price. Cincinnati, Ohio,
terms, 81 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

The manufacturers on Saturday, determined
to pu, their mills upon halt time. Several con-
template stopping the first OF the year. if bus
mess does not revive. Accounts from New
York, and from the East, report the discharge
OF large number of workmen in consequence
of the depression.
CALIFORNIA AND OREGON.-As far as heard
from. Lincoln,s plurality in California is 1897
II is CONCEDED even by his most violent Oppo.
nents that Lincoln's plurality will be between
700 and 1000. The latest advces make Lin.
colns plurality in Oregon 3l9; this includes a II
the counties.
The census returns have all been received
at the Bureau, with the exception of those from
Utah. aud the preparation of the reports is bus
lily progressing.
| The Military Committee Of the South Caro-
lima Legislature have been directed to consider
the best means of fortifying the coast.
Blue cOckades are hawked about the street,
in Charleston s. c., and are in great demand
Advlces from Florida report the secession
feeling TO largely predOminated that SIa.e.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
Sales of Property.

Matthias Jerman has sold his :" Hermitage
Farm" IN this Hundred, TO John Taylor, tor
$4,000.
John A. Cavender has purchased Thomas
McDOwelrs house and lot, situated iu Smyrna,
tor $1,000.
John II. George has purchased lot and sta
bIings of Benjamin Benson g. Co.. for $500.
Anne's CO., Nd, to Mr.. Terrell, tor $500.
J. II. Jefferson has bought Of the heirs of the
late DR.. Perkins, the dwelling and stable nd-
joining the residence OF Thos. Carrow, for
$1,000.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

Inquiries have been made in Northern States
IN regard 10 the practicabit of inducing GER
tain State Legislatures 10 repeal existing laws
ooslruetlng the rendition of fugitive slaves
The answer is uniformly that, in the present
temper of the North. the laws in quest o. ca
not be repealed, but that they may be after some
future State elections. They are not likely to
De repealed this winter, though justly regarded
as tyranlcai in their domestic and reasonable
IN Their fe .eral relation. The chief utility ofa
prompt repeal otthese oppressive ws would be
IN Strengthening the hands ofsuch men or pub.
llc bodies in the South as may be disposed to
attempt some means of restoring Tranquility
and confidence to the Southern mind.
1t may be doubted whether the cotton States
which have commenced the secession move
ment would now be concilialed by the repeal of
these laws They are, according 10 all accounts
disposed TO consider the separation from and
independence of the Union as measure yery
beneficial TO their interests as we'll as grateful
TO their feelings.
The evils which threaten the country W II
probably assume distinct form by the 4th of
March next and what resource there is. either
IN the North or the South, against their occur
renee no one can say. Amendments TO the
consttution are spoken Of, and can be easily de
Vlsed. But are they practicable! Will time be
afforded for the due Consideration and adoption
OF these amendments
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
Runaway.

On Sunday last, about noon, as Mr. Daniel
Thompson was gearing up his double team, at
the Depot, the horses were taken with sud-
den leaving, and at speedy rate struck for
this town, which they entered as the people
were returning from church, passing through
several streets before they were arrested
The only damage dOne, we believe, was the
breaking of hame, and severely MASKING Mr.
ThOmpson's finger by catching it between the
sngletree and wheel, when they started.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

CONGRESS. second session of the
Thirty.Sixth Congress commenced at Wash
ingtOn at noon Monday. There was quorum
in both houses, II Senators and SO Representa-
tives being absent. A joint committee ofthree
from each house was appointed to inform the
President that the two houses were ready to
receive any communication he might have to
make. Both houses fixed II NJ. es the hour OF
meeting. Various rumors of conference among
members, and of propositions for the adjust
ment of present troubles, are in circulation
The Presidents Message was read Tuesday,
after which both houses adjourned without
transacting any important business.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
Thrown from his Horse.

On Monday evening last, as Mr.. N. T. Jer.
man was returning. on horseback, from his
farm. near the Landing the horse stumbled,
throwing him over his head, the conclusion
produced by the fall rendering him insensibIe
in which condition he was found, having laid
in the road nearly a hslfhour after the occur
renee. He was taken home and the prope
remedies applied, and is, we are pl 'ased Il
learn, nearly or quite restored.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

SMOKING CIGARs.-It is quite usual TO see
boys going to school wiki package of books
and smoking cigars, practice that ought to
attract the attention Of parents and teachers, as
most injurious to the health OF boys. A letter
from Paris says the Minister of Public instruc-
tion has issued circular order, addressed to
the chiefs Of the national schools md lyceums
throughout France, prescribing very severe
measures for the of tobacco among the pu e.
pills. Reports have reached the Ministers
ears that many pupils in the public schools are
in the habit of smoking from eight to ten CT.
gars per diem, and the effects are, both physl-
cally and mentally, most disastrous.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

The scene in Washington Monday, was quite
a lively one, though there not quite is many
people in that city now is usual on the organ
Ization of Congress. The greetings of the
different members of Congress were as
cordial as usual. Both representatives and
outsiders from the States of Mississippi, Ala
bama and Georgia, say that those States will
puSltlvely follow the lead Of South Carolin, IN
the event of the secession Of that State. The
U. 5. Supreme Court met Monday. Chief JUS
ticc fancy and oil the associate justices, except
Judge Wayne, were present. A consultation
was held Monday night by number of the
s u hern representatives. the object being 10
try aud form some means by which the border
States Will Join in the secession movement,-
The treasurer was only able to pay about25 per
cent OF the III leage Of the Congressman.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

OYSTER TRADE.-A very considerable trade
in oysters is now being carried on between
this State and Philadelphia, the Delaware
Railroad being the means of transit. The
trains every evening bring up large quantities
of the blvalvular luxuries canned bya large
and enterprising firm at Seatord. We were
shown few days ago specimen of the oysters
found in Annamessic bay. They bear a con.
siderable resemblance in flavor to the famed
Norfolk oysters, but are considerably larger
and tatter, aud must, soon as ready means
oftransit is afforded. become very popular with
the epicures of this city and Philadelphia. Al
present they are carried a considerable dis.
tance to the Delaware Railroad on the stages,
and this makes them taste somewhat of the
silver.-GGzetie.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

THE LEGISLATIVE INvEsTIGATION.- Public
sentiment throughout the State seems to de-
mand the appointment Of an Investigating
Committee by the next Legislature. We are
almost daily in receipt Of letters from the peo-
pie approving Of our suggestions in relation
thereto. The people are wide awake and
jealous Of their rights and liberties. and if poll
ucians will trample upon them for the sake of
making money thereby, honest men through.
out the State want them marked so that they
may know them in the future.-News.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
80 - .

Mrs. LINCeLN.-Wll it not seem strange to
our readers, says the Charlottesville (VIrglnia)
RerieU, to hear that Mrs. Lincoln is pro-
slavery woman! Yet we were recently in
formed by gentleman, who is near relative
of hers, and who is hlmse If from a slave Slate,
that such is the fact. lie knew her in Ken
lucky, where they both formerly lived, and on
seeing her some two weeks since, he asked
her il she had modified the opinions she for
merly entertained in favor OF the institution
She replied that she had not; that, on tn
contrary, her convictions in favor of it had
strengthened since her residence in Illinois
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
Terrible Surgical Operation.

On Wednesday afternoon of last week, DR..
w. l.. Atlee, of Philadelphia, assisted by a
number of Delaware physicians, removed an
ovarian tumor from the abdomen of lady of
Forrest Landing, IN this county. weighing
tW'niy pounds. We are pleased to learn that
the operation was entirely successful, and the
patient is in fair way of recovery.
We mentioned last week the accidental
shooting Of the hand of James Permire, of this
to amputnte the middle finger of the injured
hand. DIR. Hirons performed the operation.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
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And the
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1861,

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TERMS
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Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
Religious.

The Revs. Quigley and O'Niel. of the Cir.
cult, have been holding several protracted
meetings recently, the one at Raymond's Chap
ell closing last week.
The fourth Quarterly Meeting for Smyrna
Station and Circuit will be held on Saturday
and Sunday next. In is desig ned. we believe,
to protract the meeting at Bethel-the place
where the quarterly meeting will be held for
the Circuit.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

The Festival held by the ladies' for the ben
eft of the M e. Church at Leipsic, on We'd
nesday and Thursday evenings las. was, we
learn, very successful. The attendance was
large, and the supper and Refreshments in gen.
eral are highly spoken of. We have not learn
ed the amount of the proceeds.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

THE regular monthly meeting of the "Smyr.
ma Temperance Society" will be held at Wards
Hall, on Friday evening, at o'clock. p. tn -
A general attendance of the friends of the
cause is earnestly requested, as business of im.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 25
Red, 81 20; yellow Corn 90 cts.,-white 60;
Rye, 65 and Oats, 81 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 81 cts. per bushel. Butter, % cts.
per 10. Eggs, Is cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 35; Red, ST 81; Rye;
GS cts; Corn, 66; and Oats, 3 / cents per bush.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

passenger train on the Beaver Meadow
Railroad. Pennsy lVania, was thrown from the
track Thursday by the breaking OF a rail, aud
car containing twenty eight persons was
preclptaled into the Lehlgh River a distance
of fifteen feeL Four passengers and the con-
ducLor were drowned. The rest of tie passen-
gers were rescued with much difficulty
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

Coon SHOOrINc.-A gentleman of this town
and another residing in Appoquinimink Hd.,
killed in one day. short time prior to Thanks.
giving day, ninety.twO Partridges. This is
what we should call lucky sport.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
MORE NEW GOODS,

The Subscriber has just returned from the city with
large and very eNITa assortment of GOODS OF every
variety, whrth Will he sold a city prit rs.
The Ladies attention ls pa' Tic uarlv called 10
large and handsome assortment of DRY GOODS ctn-
sisng U Satin Stripe Brudace. Pain Black Slks,
Fancy Silks Cashmeres MUrlnOes. Delnlnes, Vellum
Cloths, aud very superior qualify hl wOUi) Blark
DeLanes Large assortment of Shawls among " hlt IA
will he found RrvCrshcs and Brooches
New and large assortment OF Rendy Made ClOthiTg
Over and Business tUats. Pants ard Vests
Also. an extensive assortment OF Boots and Shoes.
Of all SORTS and sizes. which will be sold very hesp.
Give a chance bJ coming giO examine beinrs puT-
chasing else where. THOMAS CARLOW.
nov. 2lsl, 1850.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
1890

Gov. I.etcher, of Virginia, has issued a proc
Iamation, in which he gives nine electoral votes
OF the Suite to Bell. and six to Breckinbridge.-
lie does this in the face OF apparent ma iority
for Bell, by Iheladvce of the Attorney General !.
on account Of apparent informallties in the re
turns. the Bell men are represented 10 be very
ind dlgnanl at the decision.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
IlluminaIiOn.

By reference to the advertisement of the
in another column, it will be seen
Thursday evening of this week, the 9th inst,
at which time it is proposed to give general
at the expense of the company.
This being a free blow" and the inaugura.
tion of more city like institutions among u.s.
(gas.light in the streets included,) it will
no doubt, be enjoyed by our citizens hugely.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

THE "Elm Grove Debating Association -
meets on Tuesday evening OF next week, al
the new SchOolhouse in the "Alley." Cues
ton" Should our next Legislature pass q
Lottery Grant!'
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

ME@lfyou want Fence Board 20 to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of IL it,,
II f., l6 #. and Is it. lengths, together with a
large assortment of all kinds of Lumber, at
very fair prices.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
ILLUMINATION.

Our GAS WORKS being nearly complete the citi.
Zens of Smyrna notified thai the Gas will be turn.
ed on to the street pipes on THURSDAY EVENING
the 9th OF December. Those having pipes in their
houses, ana lxlures u are requested 10 ILLU MI.
NATE on that Evenlng-the tias To he furnished bv
The Company, free of expense. TO guard against ac
cIdens the citizens are requested not to light the
Burners until they called upon by one OF the par
ties III charge OF the lighting up. Amer the Illumna-
ton parties wanting their houses fitted will please
call on CIIAS n TRI'Mp
Agt Aubn Gas Works.
SMYRNA, Dec f. 1860
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

THE "TIMES' is published EUery Thursday. by
RoBr. D. HOFFEcxER, Editor and Proprietor, at
S&yrnO, Del.
ERVS-SUBscRIrTIoN.-On year. 81 so IN Advance
or $500 J not paid I'LL end Of the year. No paper
discontinued Esta all arrears are Paid-OnIylat The
option Of The Pa6Lisher.a
every square Of 10 lines less first
insertion, SO cts each subsequent insertion 25 cts.
Liberal arrangements made NTH. yearly and half
yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

PORK is very abundant in our market at this
time, and is selling at 800 per hundred lbs.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06

Snow fell here all day Tuesday. Winter
seems TO have set in unusually early this sea.
son.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
100000 GUARANTEED! !

Buck White Lead and Washington Medal
Zinc.
Blu sEizIlS Is Is $50
Bl OK LEAD
100 pounds will cover much surface 1875 pounds
OF Oher White Lead.
BI'CK LEAD.
Painting done with pure Buck Lead is twice duTa.
bl as other lGuda.
BUCK LEAD.
Is whittier and more brilliant than any other known
White Lead.
BUCK LEAD
Is superior the finest English White Lead fF soft-
ness and beauty.
BUCK LEAD.
Every Body Should buy Buck Lead.
WASHINGTON MEDAL ZINC
Is superior any other Zine in the World ior extreme
whiIenes and brillIancy
WASHINGTON MEDAL ZINC
IL unrvaed for body covering property, so pounds
will do as much painting as IS pounds Of other Zinc
SHINGTON MEDAL ZINC
Has equal for durability. it twice az long
as other Zinc Paint.
FRENCHD RICHARDS & co.
MANUFACTURERS,
Tenth and Market Streets, Philadelphia. Pa.
0ETFor sale in Smyrna by all Dealers.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
GREAT ATTRACTION

Is at LEWIS & BROTHERS. Store, whers
they are selling Goods of every description at
COST Prices, for CASH. Give them a call
before all of the BARGAINS are sold.
Smyrna times., 1860-12-06
TERMS.
Ready Made Clothing.

The subscribers would call the attention of
the citizens of Smyrna and vicinity to their
new and large stock of Ready Made Clothing,
which IN consideration of the times" will be-
sold cheap. Coll and see.
nOv29-lm TSCHUDY g. COLLINS.
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TerFIblr T0rn0dO n Illinois and Lou isi0na.
ST. Louis. April GA tornado passed over
Carlenville, Illinois, on Monday evening. un.
roofing and blowing down houses, barns, trees
ana fences. The roof of the Lutheran church
vas blown some distance, aud the walls were
much injured. The roof of Il dwelling was
carried nearly a mile and y half through the
ali. childreH were picked up by the wind and
carried aconsiderab BILE distance; stock was kill
ed IN every direction. A man named Lowe was
Killed BY lightning, many persons were wound
ed, and the destruction Of property is very
great
Asimilar storm visited Louisiana, Missouri,
On the same evening, doing much damage to
property and injuring several people.
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Tn. Convention ut Charieston To-Day.

CHtRLEsToN. April 2i.-The city is throng-
ed with delegates. A full attendance is pre-
sent from nearly every State.
The New York cOntesting delegations are
ho,h confident of obtaining admission. This
neli absorbs at present much interest.
No one seems to have the slightest opinion
Is 10 The nominee. The Southern delegations
VIII resist douglas, and even threaten to with
afaw In case his nomination is pressed. Yet
10 one here seems 10 have any fixed aud de-.
srmned friends but Douglas-all the rest are
Nsea
kScarcaly 9 ONO strangers are in thu CITY