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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
Perhaps a Cotton Crisis.

Our Southern friends in their confident and
careless talk about an Independent confeder-
acy, Eset infinite store by their argosies of cot
ton. They affirm (and not without some iruih)
that their cotton export is vital element of
wealth and power upon which they may rely
for holding their own in the Union or out of it.
Now, we certainly have no wish to deprecate
the importance TO the North and to civilization
generally of the South ard her cotton, but
precisely because we have no such wish, do we
beg leave to call the attention of thinking
Southern men to the grave fluctuations to
which cotton itself is liable in the movements
of commerce. -fiuctuation Of which the effect
sweeps from Liverpool 10 New York and from
New York to New Orleans, and which, as the
Union can only partially relieve them. SO Dis
union must aggrayate rather than arrest their
evil course.
| At the present moment for instance, the
South is threatened with something not unlike
financial crisis. She already admits an ex
iensivs failure in her crops of corn, to be me-
from the teeming granaries of the northwest
But to buy corn, for the South is 10 sell cotton
and how stand her prospects, At the lstes
advices an unprecedented stock was accumu
lated in Liverpool OF some E200, 900 bales on
decline in prices Of from $l2 TO Sl5 per bale
Political complications gathering over Europ
make il highly probable that the activity ofth
English factories will hardly reach it's recen
average level during the next twelve months
while there are fair grounds for anticipating 9
least an average crop in the cotton-producin
States. The rates of money at New Orlear
for The past two or three weeks have rule
high, and are rising rather than declining, an
heavy obligations Of Southern planters 10 III
negro-dealers the frontier States falling du
7 through the early Autumn Suppose all thes
elements Of pressure, intensified by politics
!, convulslon, and what would become Of the in
medately available resources of our colio
State secessionisis?--N Y. Times.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

SHrPrrSo MUsxErs TO THE SouTH AND THE
WEsr.-The Springfield (Mass.) Republican
says:
The United States government is now pack
ing atthe main arsenal in this city 1000 guns
of the latest model, for shipment TO California.
via the Horn. One hundred and twelve thou
sand guns, mostly early models. have been seat
to southern and weslerB State arsenals since
last January, besides several thousand furnished
Companies in this vicinity. Eight thousand
are finished each month, but the demand is ss
great that only two hundren of the new mode
now remain on hand, aud about sixteen thou
sand, mostly Of the models Of 1922 and 1912
are vet Ia store in the Springfield United State
senal--comparatively very small number
! THE Emperor Napoleon has published le'
i ter. addressed TO his minister in London, PR
4 testessing In the most earnest manner bis pesc'
full intention towards sll the world, and Eut
land in particular.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber will sell, at private sale, his
FARM wherein James Clark now lives, on the
" Cow Marsh" containing about ITO ACRES,
more or less, adjoining lands of John Gruwell,
BENZ. L. Reed, and others. The above has go
acres of cleared land, about 40 Of which 10
" new ground" in right state for lime, which
can be had at about 6 miles distance on the
Delaware Railroad. Forty acres are well set
in timber-mostly white-oak.
BUILDINGS NEW; Dwelling story and g
half high, with good Kitchen and Pantry, Milk
house, Stable, Cribs, &c. ,a
The above Farm can be had for something
less than $25 per acre. If not sold before the
2Oth OF September, will be for rent. For infor-
nation apply TO the subscriber, near the prem
ises. PETER MEREDITH.
aug2-4t Near Willow Groye, Kent CO., Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

CorIous RAIss.--Since our last issue. this
section hss been visited by copious showers. OF
rain--all that the. farmers could wish. The
fall on Monday and Tuesday was very heavy
sas, what the farmers call g mud RAIN" al
ways desirable with them at this stage of the
cora crop. Everything now wears different
face, and the garden vegetables, pasture, poia-
toes and late corn. before on the point OF ann.
hlation, are starting of with renewed vigor
and may yet gladden. the heart of the husband
maa with rich products. IN gee
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
Political.

KENTUcKY.--Returns from eighty counties
in Kentucky give Leslie Coombs 25.s4l rua-
jority over McClariy, and s565 over ell. The
Douglas Democrats in Kentucky have held
State Convention, and nominated full electo-
raj ticket. '-'A t 's's'i&
Missouri In Missouri. the second district
elects to Congress-. Rollins, Opposition, by 249
majority. So tar as heard from, C. F. Jackson,
Douglas Democrat, is $500 votes ahead of Orr,
Opposition, for Governor.
NORTH CARoLINA.-In eighty-one counties
Ellis. Deml., for Governor, leads MIR. Poole
5,454 votes The Opposition have gained one
member oftb State Senate. and fifteen mem.
bers ofthe Commons. If no other changes &C.
cur, the Democratic majority in the Senate
will be IL, and in the Commons 30.
ARKANSAS Johnson, the regular Democra-
tic candidate has been elected by about 10000
majority. The contest for Congress in one
district is doubtful, in the other the Dem 3crat
elected. la s1s sa3i 4.4,. ..-.
New YoRR.-The Breckenridge people at
|
the State election in New York, as follows -
For Governor, James T. Brady; Lieutenant
Governor. H. X. VieIe. of Buffalo; Canal Com
missioner, John H. Jaycox; State Prison In
spectOr, Robert w. Allen, of Kings. There
was much enthusiasm, so we learn.
/ MAINE.-The friends of Bell and Everett in
Maine held a meeting at Portland on Tuesday,
and nominated the Hon. Phineas Barnes, Of
Portland for Governor. A committee was ap
pointed to select Presidential electors. :.
I Mr. BELLS PosITroN -John Bell, Constitu
tionai Union candidate for President, has writ
ten a letter in reply 10 numerous inquiries al
to his record on the slavery question. Mr.. Bel
replies by referringro his record, and iutima
ting that, if his correspondents are not satisfied
they need not vote for him.
The Republicans attempted to hold a NEE,
ing in Cairo, ILL.,, few days since. AS Mr.
> Ferree was speaking, some one threw an eg;
and hit him in the face. The Democi ats, 10,
! the supporters of MIR. Bell Immediately he'll
meetings, and denounced the assault upon Nj
Ferree in terms as strong as the egg.
The Austin InteIHgencer contains a lon
letter from Gen. Houston, the stump candidat
. for the Presidency, refusing to Withdraw hi
!. name from the field. He reiterates his oppos
Il ton to conventions and party nominees. allude
q to the blood shed in defence of the country
h processes willingness TO retire if he coul
j stop sectional strife and the war of faciion
!. and says he regards this contest as one in whc
r. the permenancy of the Union is involved.
o A PREDrcTIoN.-Mr. J. A. Stewart publisht
/ a letter in the Southern Com ederacy, in whic
II he says the Union will never be dissolved, an
L. for very good reasons: [" Lincoln will new,
be elected; John c. Breckenridge will never |
L elected; John Bell will never be elected
u Stephen A. Douglas, the pro-slavery, consi
a tent, national Union Democratic candidate f
Of the Presidency will be elected by the peopl
Of Abolitlonism and d .sunionism will be rebukt
i'd and the Union will be saved" Id.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

NomEsArIoss.--The Douglas party met in
the City Hall, Wilmingien, on Saturday even
ing last, and nominated Geo. .. Hagany for
Mayor, Jsbez s. Nicholson for Alderman, and
John Miller for Treasurer, and John Il. Mcneil.
for Assessor. The Breckenridge pastys Of course,
saws the Republican,, win not sustain these
nominations, and henco we shall have at least
three city tickets.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

A heavy storm Of rain, thunder and lightning
visited Philadelphia on Monday, which poured
down great quantities Of water. Considerable
damage was done 10 various parts ofthe town.
AT Fourth and Christian streets the large
Christion street culvert broke, and carried away
the whole intersection Of the street. Several
persons were struck by lightning, and the lost
Of life and property very considerable.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

ImraovsD. The society of the Presbyterian
Church. of this lows. has made considerable
improvements in their Burial Ground. just over
the sssmyrna poad,' by laying it off 10 gravel
walks. grading the hill. &c.
The 81. Peters Cemetery has also receasly
been greatly imr.sved by sundry works in and
around il. and is rendered very attractive as .
place. of inlerment. Aad bIta
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

Is The absence Of the Pastor, Rev. G. Hill,
on Sunday last. the pulpit ofihe M. E. Church
was occupied by Rev. e. r. Cooper in the
morning, and 10 the evening by Rev. John A.
Roche, Of New York. who was followed by On
sxhorsasion from his comPagnon de voyage
Nj. Hals,ead, Of the same city, who was iolxo
duced TO the audience as the captain of tbt
Flying Artillery" so celebrated in the New
York revivals Of 81 and SO. The house ,va'
6lIsd by large and expectant congregations o.
both occasions. ~
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna. white wheat is selling at 81 80
Red, 81 25; yellow Corn 20 cts.,-white, 20
Rye, 65; and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, rs cts. per bushel. Butter, 25 cts
per ID. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red, 81 80; Rye
II cts; Corn, ~ and Oats, IS cents per bush
al
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

DegeLAs TGcKEr IN AT q
meeting Of the Douglas Democrats. held al
BIsckbssd on Saturday last, the following per-
sons were placed 10 nomination for the respec-
tive Offices named: Legislature. Rich. A,
Armstrong; Road Commissioner. WIN. s
Deakyae; Inspector. GIdeon +. Barlow; As
SCISSOR. Geo. w. Dexter. The number of votes
tailed were log. 49, I. /. =. - "a a
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

A NEGRO MAN named Harrison Adams. in de-
fault Of bail, was committed to Jail this mora
ing for stealing "roasting ears" from Mr., Jno.
II. Georges corn lot.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

DouoLAs SrATs CoNvENrIos.-Th friends
Of Judge Douglas will meet 10 State Conven-
ton % Dover, on Tuesday the 2sth inst, at
IL o'clock, for the purpose Of nominating three
Electors aud candidate for Congress-.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

AeRAxD demonstration is to be made by the
Republicans, in WiImiugton, 90 Friday even
lag next. sae 18th inst IL is expected lhe
wide-Awake Clubs from West Chester, Phlla-
sephia and other places will be present and
Join the procession. si $3.50
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

A Sos of Emory Temple. Esq, Of this Hun
dred. fell down the well at bis fathers resi-
dence. one day last week, cutting his head
pretty severely. though not dangerously. He
was speedily released from his perilous sisua
ton. and is rapidly recovering.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

Tar vestry Of Christ Church 10 Dover, have
.s,eursd ths sersices Of the Rev. J. Il. Gram
nsr, Of snyrns. who viii preach ~ said church
"a every Sunday aftsrn,oa. II O'Clock, until
! paru'snaat R,etor for The parish esn b OBJ
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

A MEETING Of she The Smyrna Temperarlce
Society will be held next Friday evening. 1Sth
inst. at the H. e. Church, at "a o'clock A
psnc,ual attendance is requested. as business
Of Importance will be transacted eiss
BY ordes Of the Board of Managers, isg
w IT, COLLINS, Sec'y.sa
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
$40 REWARD.

STOLEN STOLEN!! STOLEN!!I
Stolen, from the stables of the subscriber, on the
night oiihe llth of August, Fine Bay MARE, with
a star in her forehead and lump one Of her hind
legs. She had, when stolen, shoe on the right fore
foot and was a little lame in the same foot She is
six years old JOHN ANDERSON,
Aug. 10th, COST Near smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

THE Great Eastern returned to New York
on Sunday last. from Annapolis. She is adver-
,ised to sail on Thursday. the 18th inst. for
England via Halifax "a a~psA
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

TIE CESsus.--Th census lags considerably.
No returns Of any Importance have yetcome
10, and none of the appointments have yet been
mades though they are. doubtless, promised.--
There are an Immense aumber Of applications.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

NET@If you want Fence Board go to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of ii f.,
IL f., TO q. and le #. lengths, together with
large assortment of all kinds Of Lumber, al
very fair prices.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16


DEATH OF DR- PERKINS. lit is our duty 10
record, this week, the death Of one of eur old
est and most honored cltzens-Rev. John d.
Perkins, M. D., whose demise occurred on
Monday morning last, in this town, at the adj
vanced age of 40 years, lacking few days.
Until struck down with paralysis, about eight
years since. perhaps no one lived a life Of
greater usefulness than the deceased. Until
prevented by the affection above named, be
had possessed very large patronage. and wa,
justly celebrater as an able physician and
skiltui practitioner. Equally in religious al
in secular pursuits, he shared the confidence o
the community, and was doubtless the means
Of doing much good. Though the past few
years of his life has been almost blank, b,
did not fail tc receive the sympathy and live il
the warmess recollection Of those who hat
known him in the days of his activity and use
fitness. After q full and feeling resume of BIZ
long lite and good deeds, by Rev. John A
Roche. on Tuesday, he was followed to The NJ
L. burial ground by large concourse of rela
tives and friends. 3sa j. sss
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
= O in m ID .

On Sunday, the 9th inst, between Main St.
and the Episcopal church, a Lady's BREAST
PIN. Said Pin can he had at this Office by the
owner proving property and paying for this adj
vertisement augl6.3t
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Look Gt THIS.

SO Tons No. PERUVIAN GUANo.
so Tons Jourdan's AM0NIATED SUPER-PHOS
PLATE OF LIME.
so Tons Baiigh's Raw Bone SUPER.PHoSPHATE
OF LIME.
so Tons Cook Il EmeEick's Extra SUPER-PHOS
PLATE OF LIME.
so Tons Mapes' NiIogenated SUPER-PHOPHATE
OF LIME.
SO Tons Cooks GROUND BONES.
New York and ssehuylkIll LIME, H.fF
For sale by i. r.
Aug. 16, go. EDWIN WILMER.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

AT a meeting of the Medical fraternity of
the Town Of Smyrna, held Tuesday, Aug. IA,
1860. at the Office OF Dr. WIN. Cummins, DIR.
s. M. Fisler was callcdie the Chair, and DIR.
VIM. Il. Collins appointed Secretary.
Drs. Collins and Daley were appointed q
Committee 10 draft Resolutions. expressive of
the sense of the meeting. who reported the fol-
Lowing, which were unanimously adopted viz !:
WHEREAs, Almighty God, in the exercise Of
His Divine will, has removed from our midst
our professional friend and brother, John D.
Perkins, M. D., therefore
RESOLVED. That we deeply sympathize with
his family and relatives in their affection.
Resolped, That we attend bis funeral this
afternoon 10 . body.
Resolued. That a copy of the above Resolu.
tons be presented to The family Of the deceased
and also published in the = SnyRsA Times"
w. Il. COLLINS,
Secretary.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
United States Restaurant.


The subscriber, having purchased of Chas.
B. White the establishment heretofore conduct
ed by him, would respectfully inform the pub
lie that he is prepared. at all times, to supply
them with all The Delicacies of the season, in
the most approved style. OYSTERS always
on hand, either Raw, Stewed, Roasted, Fried
or Broiled-
He aatters himself that, by a strict attention
to business, with determination to please, he
will be enabled to give satisfaction to all who
may favor him with their custom.
The Ice Cream Garden
Is also under his charge, and he will, during
the season, endeavor to keep a constant supply
of ICE CREAM also, at the Restaurant. where
he has private room fitted up expressly for
the accommodation of Ladies. entirely separate
from his public rooms.
THOMAS FENNEMORE.
or Families supplied with Oysters By the
quart or gallon on reasonable terms.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16

THE "TIMES'' is published Euery Thursday, By
Rosr. b. HorrEcKER, Editor and Proprietor, at Tie
Tshs,sraHee Hell, Smyrna, DEL ge ~
TERxS--soBscRIrrloSs One year. 81 so in adpa'ce.
Or ssQo not paid Till end Of the gear. No paper
xseoss.aex unta al arrears are Paid-onlys LAT pte
spsios Of the Ps5lisher.s HsFia 3
essry square Of l2 lines less
isssrtion. SO cts; each subsequent insertion IS cts
Liberal arrange aenss made wh yearly and half
YEARLY adUertisers. a ss6
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-08-16
w anted.

A YOUNG MAN in Store, from IA to IL
years old. One who has had some experience
in the mercantile business preferred; must b.
good penman, and have good moral char
acter. No fast young man need apply. In
quire at this office. ,a
August 10, 60.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15
DYSPEPSIA AND ITS SUPPOSED RRsf

DYSPEPSIA AND ITS SUPPOSED RRME-
DIES DIR, Tucker OF the MsdicaI
Journal, has DO faith 10 bran bread,
rye bread. etc, as remedies 10 dys-
pc psia. They are eommanly sup
posed to exert good feeling by
keeping the bowels open by their
mechanical elIfct of irritation; but
it is an absurd ider TO give indigesti.
bic bran to stomach already weak
ened, aaa whose complaint is that it
cannot digest. Bran and other
mechanical irri!ants, though they
may relieve the constipation, ale not
remedial, and only afford present
relief of one sympton, purchased at
the risk Of aggravating the real diff.
ficnty. DR.. Tucker believes that
Geld and stale wheat bread is the
most dlsestitle, and therefore tho
best.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15
Heavy Deeliue in Negroes.

The Greensboro (Aln) Beacon
ssys that LOT Of negroes-some 20
to 30--were sold ut Eutav ca the
Goth ulf., by the Sheriff. The pri-
ces brought were at least 40 to 80
per cent below the ruling rates Of
last winter. A traction over 81 200
land that for very likely fellow
was the highest price obtained. :
A very likely young woman such as
would have commanded $1,000 TO
$1,000 last fall, brought only lrac-
ton over 81 900.
The Beacon thinks the scarcity
of money bad something to DO with
it, but an apprehension Of di.solu-
iion Of the Union had also something
lie with it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15

The executive committees Of the
four political parties have ceased thsil
labors at Washington. The aggre-
gate number Of documents circulated
BY them since the presidential canvass
commenced is estimated at from six
to seven millions. They Were near
ly all folded at the Capitol. The
preparing and sending on: these doe
uments isoDe item in the expense
Of a political campaign.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15
Determined to Ruin the Party.

The Douglas leaders in this State,
not contenteG with giving Tennessee
to the Kuow-Nothings last week,
have called a State Convention TO be
held in Nashville the Sth- day Of
January next, for the purpose Of
nominating a Squatter candidate for
Governor; and the Douglasites in
Lincoln are su nmoned to meet on
the first Monday in December,in order
to appoint delegates to the same
We hope the Democracy will have
nothing to do with the movement
The true, living National Democracy
10 Tennessee has sounded no note
of preparation as yet fer next year
canvass. When it does come it vii
not have its origin with the Douglas
State Committee, nor will it be first
given to the public through the col
umns of the Nashville Democrat and
its echoes.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15
Charge Of melting Rebellion.

A correspondents writing from
Pittsylyania G. H., Va, under date
of October 80, says:
Our Circuit Court is now in ses.
sion, his Honor Judge GiImer pre-
siding, and has fairly commenced
upon large docket, upon which
there are all told, over five hundred
cases. The Grand Jury is now in ses-
sion, and is doiDga big business
To-day an Indictment was found
against a man named Dodson, fol
advising and melting negroes in this
State to rebel and make insurrec
lion. He vas examined last night
aud the proof Was as follows, aimos'
Uer5atim: Dodson was overheard tc
ltell negroes in their cabin at late
hour OF the night, "that the chill
dren of Israe! were in greater bon
dage than they, &. e. the negroes,
and that they threw off the yoke o
slavery by.themselves; that the ne.
groes Of St. Domingo had over
powered their masters and set them
selves free. and that if they (the ne
groes of Virginia) would only be de-
Itermined and show that they were
lin earnest, the North would Sent
them help; that there were 500 met
in this county who would help them
and that many Of the remainde'
would do nothing against them, aut
that in short time they could all b.
free. Siraws show how the wine
blows, so l think this language, whes
used in the heart of Virginia, tell.
the tale. wish you would hurr,
up Anderson & Co.. in their armory
arrangements. We want some goo,
shooting irons.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15
The Washington STATES says:

Never since the revolution has
there been more excitement, if all
accounts be true. as pervades the
Old Dominion. The State is being
On. on a thorough war footing
Four batteries of riaed cannon GIVEN.
ty pieces ara announced to arrive
at The capitol in. a few days. accom-
panied by some thousands of improy-
ed arms. Ninety companies of vol.
untser cavalry and some three huR-
dred Of infantry and artillery are
uniformed and drilled. 1t is not an
extrayagant estimate to say that Viz
giuia has thirty per cent. more vol
unteer force equipped and ready Tor
duty than the ertire army establish.
ment Of the Federal Government.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15

An inquest vas held at Bristol,
England, lately, beforstbe city coroner
OH the tody Of Elizabeth Downing,
aged IS, widow Of Bristol merchant.
About three weeks ago, the deceased
bad occasion to 60 into the kitchen.
where she saw eoekroach, which she
stamped upon. causing the bones in
her lief. leg to be broken. Her death
occurred last Saturday. The jury
brought in a verdict, 'Died from
compound fac'ure of her left leg, caus-
ed by stamping on a coekrosch.'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1860-11-15

1t is very odd that those who are
charging disanion on the Democracy
look to the q. s. Senate 10 save then
from Black Republlcanism. Thai
body is made up of Democrats and
Black Republicans, except one Doug
las man, the Little Giant" himself
and one Bell nsn-Ksnnedy. Of Ma
ryland who was nearly oDe-half fol
Breckenridge, and would have beer
altogether, save fer his brother Johu
the novelist.