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Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
Publications F.:

THE MARYLAND CITIZEN, is the name of a
new paper in Centreville, Nd. John T. Hand,
editor and proprietor. It presents good ap-
pearance, and is filled with interesting matter.
THE BALTIMORE PATRIOT has recently been
enlarged by the addition of several more col
umns TO its already well.filled pages, and is un-
doubtedly one of the best papers now published
either as Daily or Weekly. We open none
of our exchanges with more interest than we
do the PATRIoT-its columns are SO fresh,
spicy, and, substantial with all. Its Weekly
edition ($l.0O per pear) is choice compend of
news and literature.
"THE OLD STONE MANSION" by Charles J.
Peterson--T. B. Peterson g. Brother, No. 306
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia, pubishers--has been
received. Mr.. Peterson is a well-known author
of fiction, and the reviewers say this is his very
best production. They say that it is thrilling
and absorbing story, full of stirring scenes, in
tensely interesting in every page, yet SO beau
tful in style, and so true to nature, that it can
be read by the best educated men in the coun.
try Price 81 90, paper cover; or, $l.25
cloth gilt per volume, sent free of postage.
GoDEY's LADY's BooK.-Here we have Co.
dey for February ahead of all the rest. 1t is
filled with engravings and patterns, and much
of the reading is by good authors.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
ITE M S,

An interesting Sunday School Exhibi-
tion came of on Tuesday evening of last week,
at Raymoud's church, Smyrna Circuit. The
house, we learn, was handsomely decorated
with evergreens, the speaking generally good
and much of it pery superior, singing spirited,
the attendance large and, in fact, it is reported
as decided success. These exhibitions, we
think, are exceedingly benefciul-they bright
en- the ideas of the children, give them lite
rary taste, and unite and strengthen the inter-
ests of the school.
"A concert was held on Wednesday even
ing last, at "Clayton Hail." in ThOroughfare
Neck-music by the Smyrna Sax.Horn Band.
Owing to the bad condition of the roads, and
the dampness of the evening, the attendance
was not as large as expected. but the music
was none the less appreciated by those who
were present to enjoy it.
The concert for the benefit Of the Smyr-
na Sax-Horn Band came off, as per announce
ment. on Friday evening last, at Wards Hall,
but on Saturday evening, as was the case in
December, the weather was exceedingly bad,
and unfit for our people to turn out. The pro.
gramme was the same as the former concert,
the merits of which have already been spoken
Of in previous issue.
-Col. Geo. Davis, of this town, returned
home few days ago, from Charlottesville, Va,
whittier he had gone with his son, J. Perkins
Davis, who has entered the University at that
lnia ha of hac
five or six Delawarians enrolled among its mem.
bers as students-ihe entire number amounting
to about 600. This is somewhat Ofa new move
our young men in pursuit of an education,
heretofore, or until the last few months, direct.
ing their course Northward in search Of the
Classics. Mr.. d. reports matters quiet on the
slavery question, but a strong existing deter
mnation to resist all further ant-slavery ag-
gressions.
MIR. VIM. Campbell, formerly clerk Oi
the " Zephyr" has rented the "Keen's Land.
ing Hotel and Farm" near the Steamboat
Landing.
Thirteen young MISSES of this town are
at the present time attending the various insti
tutions of learning in the northern part of thi
and the adjoining States. If we estimate thG
expense of each at $3.50 per annum, it will thu
be seen that over $4,000 are sent out of Smyrn,
every year for the education of our girls alone
For the education of both sexes it is probable
that $4,000 is annually spent for the benefit G
other places. This cum would maintain
flourishing institution at home, and be the mean
also of inviting a considerable outlay from olhe
= places.
2 Capt. VIM. Mullen has leased the Foun
t tain Hotel, in Dover, and Mr.. John Hobsor
t the late proprietor of the Fountain, has retake
the Eagle Hotel, at Frederick.
The receipts on passenger business o
the Delaware Railroad, for the year 1850, hav
D increased AL per cent, and on freight, SO pc
cent. on the amount of receipts for the YET
i 1858.
The U. s. Senate has confirmed Ii
nomination of H. Martin of this State consul
- Matansas.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
The Union Meetings.

large concourse of people assembled at the
Episcopal church Thursday evening last, on
the occasion of Union Meeting, held in accor-
dance with request as per circular sent to all
the churches throughout the land, for a
"WOrld's Union Prayer Meeting for the con,
version of the world"
The exercises were very interesting. After
singing. and prayer and statement of the OBJ
iect of the meeting by the Rector, Rev. ]. L.
Grammer, the Rev. Mr.. Thompson, ofihe Pres
byterian church, made an admirable and appro.
pirate address on the advanta ges of such means
of grace, and the hindering causes to the spread
of Christianity. Interesting addresses were
also delivered to the same purport by the Revs.
e. Hill, L. ]. Quigley. and J. E. Grammer.-
Revs. Matthias German, William r. Cahoon,
DR.. William Cummns and David ]. Murphey,
also participated in the exercises.
In accordance with the announcement on the
above evening for similar meetings at the Me-
thodist and Presby yterian churches on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings respectively, of this
week, (the regular prayer meeting evenings of
each,) large congregation assembled at the
former church Tuesday evening. Earnest and
very spiritual addresses. were delivered by
Revs. c. Hill, J. E. Grammer, T. J. Quigley
and DR.. VIM. Cummins. Rev. Messrs MUIR
phey, Thompson and also Denney Stevenson,
Sr., and Alex. FAIRIES, participated-the exer-
cises, in addition to the speaking, consisting of
singing and prayer
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FOR SALE.

A FARM containing 2U0 acres, situated on
the Delaware Railroad, 2 miles below Town.
send. 1t is divided into fields, with good fem
cIng, and stream in each. 1t contains about
30 acres Of woodland. The improvements are
s:7+4 S. two story frame House. .l8sby 36 feet,
#Aill with rooms, garret and cellar; Kitch-
-EE!1I en-, Is by 20 it,, one.and-a-half stories
high, with 2 bed rooms piazza in front of the
house, and pantry al one end also, double corn
crib. grenary, stable, wagon-house, hog house,
hen house, spring and spring house.
The Farm is IN good condition, and will be
sold lOw-no money wanted, as the subscriber
is anxious to sell. Cal or address
W. &. ELIASON.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
The State Agricultural Society.

A meeting for the purpose of organizing a
State Agricultural Society was held at the
Court House, in Dover, on Monday, 9th inst
Bryant Jackson, Esq, presided. Vice Presi-
dents, Rev. T. F. McCauey and DR.. H. Ridge
ly; Secretary, Manlove Hayes, Esq. The bu.
siness committee presented for the consdera-
ton of the meeting a series of resolutions, also
a Constitution and Bylaws for the government
of the society, which were adopted, and the So
clety was permanently organized. About 90
gentlemen signed the Constitution and By
Laws. From New Castle county were Messrs.
Geo. R. Townsend, A. R. Wootten, DR. Strad-
ley, Geo. Jackson, John Davidson, John c.
Clark, and number of others.
On motion OF M. Hayes, a series of resolu-
tlons were offered, among which was one in fa-
vor of committee of three to collect statistics
in answer to interrogatories of the patent office;
one advocating the introduction of agricultural
works into the common schools, and IN favor of
a memorial praying Congress for the appoint
ment OF an agricultural Bureau. In the course
of the gentleman's remarks, he took occasion
to allude to the gloomy prospects of Delaware
in matters pertaining to agriculture he de-
clared that the State was behind the age when
compared with the counties Of Chester and Lam
caster, in Pennsylvania.
Hon. John Wales made a very elaborate and
interesting speech regarding The good effected
by agricultural societies.
L. B. Coursey, DR.. Jump, B. Jackson, g. P.
Fisher, and number of others, took part in the
proceedings of the convention, which adjourned
to meet at Dover on the second Tuesday in
March next.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
Meeting of Stockholders of Delaware
Railroad.

The eight annual meeting Of the Stockhold.
ers of the Delaware Railroad Company, was
held at Dover, pursuant to the act ofncorPOra.
ton, on Thursday, January 18th, 1860
DR.. Isaac Jump was called to the chair, and
A. Stockley was appointed Secretary.
The report of the Directors, and the report
of the Treasurer, were submitted and unani-
mously adopted.
On motion, the stockholders present proceed
ed TO the election of thirteen directors and q
treasurer for the ensuing year.
John A. Duncan and Geo. P. Fisher were ap-
pointed Judges. Whereupon
s. M. Harrington, S. NJ. FELTON,, A. G. Gray,
Charles |. Du Pont, Jos. Bringhurst, J. Sharp,
DR.. H. Rdgey, Henry B. Fiddeman, D. Curry,
Alex. Johnson, VIM. Cannon, w. H. Ross and
Charles Wright were duly elected Directors,
and James F. Alice. Treasurer
The newly elected Board met after the ad-
tournament of the stockholders meeting, and
| una nmousiy elected S. NJ. Harrington, Presi-
dent, and James F. Alice, Secretary.
President Harrington then presented the Re.
port of the Road for 1859. or for the fiscal year
ending Oct. 3lst-a period of eleven months
The following extracts present the principal
features of the Report:
| ii shows steady ana very handsome increase
of business as compared with previous years
and proves the road to be a decided success
1t pays stockholders the ipulated dividend un.
der the lease and also gives the lessees such
an increase ofTevenue as TO make it profitable
to them, as appears from their report of the Oh
inst. This result vindcates the wisdom of iha
policy which united in interest the several ra il
roads of our State, instead of operating then
with several, and perhaps conflicting, interests
The details of this business will appear NOR,
at large from the annexed tables, but may b,
stated comprehensively as follows: In clever
months, $4,000 passengers were carried owe
the road; $4,000 bushels of grain; 2S3 00(
bushels of lime; $4,000 baskets of peaches an,
apples; 10000 buckets of berries; and 57,O0I
tons of merchandise; showing an increase owe
the business of last year equal to 354 per cen,
on passengers. and so per cent. on freighis.-
The total receipts for eleven months was Sl0S
: 500 Sc total expenses, $69,652 81. For th
/. corresponding eleven months of 1853, the re
. ceipts we're $S6, ,430 So; and the expenses 1853
: 755.lS.
This business is ali local. no through conneC
tion being yet made South; though the proi
y pect of such connection has very much impro,
ed since our last meeting.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

U. s. DIsrRIcT CoURT.-The United States
District Court, held in Wilmington, met on
Tuesday last. Jacob Sweitzer was tried and
convicted on the charge of robbing the Post
Office at Delaware City, few months ago.
He was sentenced, on Wednesday, to three
years confinement in prison at hard labor
Some five or six persons were naturalized.
There being no further business the Court ad-
iourned.-J0urnGL.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
FOR SALE.

k+s two story brick HOUSE, with rooms
kEiiI and frame Kitchen; cellar under the
HE'LL house; stable, carriage house, &c. The
premises front 46 feet on Commerce St., run.
ming back 600 feet.
Also, small frame Dwelling Houses 'front.'
ing or Commerce st.
Also. 40 BUILDING LOTS, fronting on East
st.. all in Smyrna. No money wanted, and all
for sale low, as the subscriber is anxious TO sell.
APplyto w. {. ELIASON.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

LcNGEvIrY.-Jim Bonam, (save,) commonly
known as " old Jim," belonging to Geo. Read
Riddle, of Wilmington, died upon the planta-
ton of Mr.. r., in Jefferson county, Va, on the
25th uIt aged about one hundred and twenty
years. Jim. was the oldest man in Jefferson
county, and retained his senses to the hour OF
his death. His memory, even during the last
year, was so good as TO enable him to recount
some of the moments of the British in lower
Virginia, where he then lived prior to and du-
ring the revolutionary war.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
FOR SALE,

ALARM, containing 164 acres, situated on
on the Delaware Railroad, two miles below
Townsend station, Appoquinimink Hundred.
New Castle co., Delaware. The Improvements
hS.a are two.story frame House, l9 by 30
iii f., Barn % by 40 ft and Smoke. House
-kaAA-aI new. A ream Of wit o. cue
side of the Farm. Price low-no money want
ed, as the subscriber is anxious to sell.
Also, 10 acres of Woodland, situated one
mile from the above, well-set in chestnut.
Apply to w. c. ELIASON.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
FOR SALE.

SSsss A FARM containing $50 acres situa.
aiii uated p miles. from Flemings Landing,
HE'LL on Duck creek, 81 miles north.eas, of
Smyrna. 1t is under good fencing bout 25
acres of woodland, well set in chesnnt; a stream
of water on one side; and public road through
the centre Of the Farm. The improvements
are / story log House with frame Kitchen,
Smoke house, Barn, Stable and corn-crib.-
Price $4,000; no money wanted. as the subseri-
Der is sanxIous to SELL Apply to
w. C. ELIASON.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
GEENN'S
One Price Hat and Cap Store.

CORNER OF THE FIFTH STORY BLOCK9
N. West corner of Eighth and Race streets,
Philadelphia.
THE public respectfully invited to bear IN mind
that at this Store may be found assortment Of
Fashionable and Handsome MOLESKIN DRESS
HATS, High. Low and Medium Depth Crown, Cloth
and Glazed CAPS. Plush and Plush Trimmed Caps
for Children, at FAIR PRICES. 0rNo two Prices
for regular Goods Jan l9 ly
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

On Saturday evenings Union banquet to the
Hon. Belle Peyton, at the Philadelphia Aca-
DENY Of Music, took place, which was largely
attended. Mayor Henry presided, but being
taken suddenly i'll, was succeeded 10 the chair
by M. McMichael, Of the North American
Speeches were made by McMicbael. Crittsn.
den, Peyton, Gilmer. Maynard, Nelson and Con-
rad, of La. The tickets were eight dollars each,
and three hundred and seventy-eight persons
sat down at the table. Hon. J. P. Comegys
and Geo. P. Fisher, Esq, were present from
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

In consequence of the " Union Prayer Meet
ing" announced for Wednesday evening, at
the Presbyterian church, the Lecture of Rev.
J. S. Willis has been postponed until Friday
evening, to accommodate those who desire to
attend both. The Lecture will commence at
7 o'clock; subject" Social Aristocracy."
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

LOCAL PREACHERS AND ExHoRTRRs' MEET
ING.-The Annual Meeting of the Association
of the Local Preachers and Exhorlers of the
NJ. E. Church, on the Eastern District of the
Philadelpha Annual Conference, will be held
in the NJ. E. Church. in the town of Milford,
on Saturday, the 28th inst, at 2 o'clock, p. m ,
when the exercises of the programme will be
taken up. Services on the Sabbath, the 29th,
as follows, to wit : Lovefeast at 9 o'clock a m.
a sermon by the Rev. Thomas Numbers, of Den
ton, Md, at 10 o'clock a. m; also. at o'clock,
p. m, by the Rev. James Riddle, of Brandy
wine; general experience meeting will be held
in the evening, in which the members of all
evangelical churches are invited to participate
Punctual attendance on the part of the Local
Preachers and Exhorters Of the District is ear.
nestly desired. Come prepared to stay, if ne
cessary, until Monday evening.
JNO. s. BELL, Sec'y.
N. B.-Arangeu.en will be made for th'
entertainment of those who may attend tht
meeting; and persons intending to be presen
will please notify the Rev. T. P. McColley, a
Milford, as soon as convenient.
Us. B. Ssc'y.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

LAUNCHED,-On Friday last, Mr.. Isaac F.
Sutton launced from the lower ship-yard, at
Smyrna Landing, for Mr.. Clendaniel g. Co.,
Philadelphia, Brig, of the following dimen-
sions, viz: lO4 feet keel, % feet beam, IL feet
6 inches depth of hold, and 500 tons burden
She is called the Sarah Watson" and is in-
tended for the coast trade.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
FOR SALE

GSMSsE One family Carriage, made by w.
-1-==2E2-D D. Rodgers, Phla. one Trotting, no.
top Wagon, made, also, by Rodgers; one Rock
away, made by John NJ. Dennng, Smyrna one
light, two horse Wagon, made by J. Mlllaway &
Son; one Horse-cart, one SLEIGH, one set of
carriage Harness, made by J. B. Ruth one set
carnage Harness. made by ]. M. Denniug; one
double set corriage Harness, made by Barkus g.
Bro, Phila. one double set wagon Harness,
made by J. B. Ruth; one Carriage suitable for
mll-wagon. Plow gears, Plows, &c.
Will be sold low and terms easy. Apply to
jan '6O-2m VIC. ELIASON.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
Watches, JeaUelry and
STLVERWARE

SAMUEL A. MANSFIELD, NO, 20 NORTH Sc
COND STREET, PHILADELPHIA.
THE subscribar, having on hand one of the very
Il best stocks OF English, Swiss and American Watch
es 10 be louAd in the city, will sell them al The very
lowest prices for cash.
Also a general assortment of JEWELRY-G
Vest aud Guard Chains. Ladies Gold Chatelains. sill.
yer Spoons and Forks, Plated ware, &c, DC.
All goods warrented TO be what they are sold for
Watches and Jewery Repaired at shortest notice.
Jan. 9Th, 1860.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
THE MARKETS

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 35
Red, 81 80; yellow Corn 20 cts. s.,-white, IS;
Rye, 50; and Oats, 4Octs. per bushel. Round
potatoes, so cts. per bushel. Butter, 20 els.
per ID. Eggs, II cts.per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 AS Red, 81 35; Rye,
SO cts; Corn, &c; and Oats, As cents per BUSH
ell.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

You've MEN IN SEARCH OF OFFIcE.-The
failure Of the House to ORGANIZED has had pecu-
liar tendency on the faces and pockets OF sew
eral hundred able bodied young men who have
followed in the wake of members to Washing
ton, in the hope of stepping at once into some
office of position of small trust and large steal
ings. There are in Washington to-day two
thousand young men, setting out to be polit-
clans. waiting for the House to organize, or for
something to turn us. Some have good promi-
ses, cheap consolation, and about as reliable as
Chatham street clothing, but the greater part
are here to run their luck, which will assuredly
be, bad, as there are at least twenty applicants
for every position. Hundreds of them are here
dead broke, without money sufficient to pay o
weeks board, and no means of returning, living
on their friends Washington States.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
Particular Notice

Is called to the fact that S. c. EATON, on
the " HILL" being desirous of doing a Cash
Business, has REDUCED the price of his
GOODS from 10 to 20 per cent. Give him
trial before purchasing elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

RAILROAD MEETINGS OF THE MARYLAND AND
DELAWARE r. r. CoMPANY.-The Railroad
Company. having made an advantageous con-
tract for the building or their Road, and requir-
ing but small additional subscription TO COM
plete the Road from Smyrna, Delaware, to
Greensborough, in Maryland, propose to hold
meetings at the following times and places for
the purpose of uniting the energies of all per-
sons interested in this work, to wit: at Smyrna,
Del, on Thursday, 10Th inst, at 2 o'clock, p.
m. at Kenton, Del, on Friday, the Goth inst,
at 2 o'clock. p. M; at Greensborough, Nd, on
Saturday, the 2lst, at o'clock, P.m.
All the Stockholders, Subscribers and friends
of the enterprise are requested to be present
Full particulars Of the contract will be given
and addresses will be delivered by the mem
bers of the Board of Directors.
]. c. w. POWELL,
Sec'y Md. g. Del. r. X. Co.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
SNTDNA9 DNIh.
rHURsDAY, JANUARY l9, 1860.

THE times is published EUery Thursday. BY
Ronr. D. HoFFEcxER, EiitOI and Proprietor, at the
Temperance Hall. Smyrna, Del.
XS-SUBscRIPTIoN-One yedr'Sl so IN ddUdnce'
or $500 If not paid tiI end Of the year. No paper
1iscOntiassi until all arrears are pdid-OHly at the
option Of the Publisher.
ApvrsrIsxe-Fsr every square Of 10 lines or less first
;a,sron, so cts each subsequent insertion IS cts
Liberal arrangements made NTH yearly aud half
yearly adUertisers.
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

The bearet hereof, DANIEL r. GARDINER Of Phila.
delpha, designing to make his future residence in
Smyrna Delaware, is hereby most earnestly commend.
ed 10 the confidence OF all. a most worthy and
teIligent Physician. with ripe experience added to
superior preliminary qualifications.
have the very best opportunities for testing his
skill and intelligence, in my own family. as we'll as
for gaining a knowledge OF HIS standing in the com.
munlty generally; and l therefore most cheerful,y
bear this testimony hIs capacity and trustworhiness
in his profession.
To all, therefore, who may have need of his profes-
sional services, would earnestly commend him as
worthy their fullest confidence.
w. KENNEY.
Pastor Asbury NJ. +. Church.
Ion 6tb
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19

J. BEAKLEY, M. D.
Prof. Surgery,
homeopathic Medical College.
THOS. MOORE, M. D.,
Prof. Anatomy, HON. Med. Col.
w. A. REED, NJ. d.
Prof. Physiology, HON. Med. Col.
NJ. SEMPLE, NJ. d.
Prof. Chemistry, HON. Med. Col.
CHAS. J. HEMPEL, M. D.,
Prof Materia Medica, Therapeutics,
HON. Med. Col.
]. R. COKE, M. D.,
Prof. Insttutis Pathology and Practice
Hon. Med. Col
]. M. WARD, M. d..
Prof. Obstetrics, Hon. Med. Coz
Smyrna times., 1860-01-19
Pnst0r Asbury NJ. Z. CHURCH
Wilmington, Jan. 5Ih, 1860.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan, Q. 1860.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9, 1860.
It affords the Undersigned great pleasure in hearing
testimony 10 the moral worth and professional qual-
cations Of DANIEL r. GARDIER, M. d., Of Philadelphia
who proposes TO take up mis- residence Smyrna. Del.
with view of practising his profession.
DR.. GARDINER has been thoroughly educated in the
principles Of his profession. and has been guided by
The Homeopathic law Of cure in the treatment Of the
SICK for period Ofeleven years. with than the
opening career
We trust that DR.. GARDINER may meet with the sue
cess hs merits deserve.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1860-03-22

individual relations to it,and my word
for it. he will hail Mr.. Bates as very
Paul among tho Republicans the true
Jeifersonian Republcanism. which it is
The desire and purpose of Mep,esem Re-
publican party to restore. And Mr.. Chase
and Mr.. Seward will hail this award with,
manly pride and fraternal sympathy.
MIR. Bates may not be the man to lead
the Republicans in the next canvass
though you and might hold that for
many good reasons he should be, not the
least OF which is the absolute certainty
OF his election if he should be the nomi-
nee at Chicago. But if he is not selected
as the standard bearer, let it not be said
that it is because he is not identified
with the Republican party, and is not ft
representative of its principles. By put
tiny aside Mr.. Bates on such grounds,
the Republican party would be doing a
grlevous wrong to itself, and fragrant
injustice to one Of the most iIlustrious
advocates Of human Freedom, and vim.
dicators Of the power and duty Of Free
Labor that this age has produced. Mr..
Bates is gloriously identified with certain
principles in regard to Slavery and
Freedom. If they are not the principles
of Republicans, so much ,uorse for Tie Re.
publican party. n n "
But it is urged that Mr.. Bates did
not support Fremon in 1856. and this is
considered an objection by few. 1t
should be remembered, in explanation Of
OF this fact, if it be considered Of any
Importance as compared with the haz-
ard Of losing the Presidential election
this year, that there was no organized
Republican party in Missouri IN 1856,
and consequently no electoral ticket for
Mr.. Fremont. But if there had been
such a ticket, and Mr.. Bates had voted
forit, 1T would have been mere form.
ality, for it could have had no effect
whatever on the canvass in that State in
that year.