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Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Thieves AbOut--Our Dangers.


On Saturday night last thief or thieves
made bold aud successful efforts at robbery, in
this town, escaping unobserved with their
booty. The first thing was to make an en-
trance into the jewelry shop of Mr. Henry R.
Parson, which they did by boreing, and saw
ing out the lock OF the back door. Fortunate
ly, Mr.. P. had taken his watches and jewelry
OF value home with him, "a thing he has done
since his former experience of the same kind)
and the burglars were consequently rather
cheated in the stock of trade so nefariously
gotten. A visit was then paid to the premises
of Ayres SIoekly Esq the doors ofthe stable and
carriage-house both forced open, and one of
his horses Ozark bay in color and York car
riage, which had just been returned from the
carriage shop, repaired and newly painted, ta-
ken therefrom. Notwithstanding every effort
has been made TO arrest the thief, nothing has,
as yet, been heard OF him or the property
Mr.. Slockly has offered reward Of fifty dol
lars for the apprehension Of the rascal, and a
like amount for the return of the property. A
stranger, who had been seen prowling around
the previous day, is suspected. The two cases
above make the fourth house breaking within
the past two weeks-the. confectionery shop of
Mr.. Henry Bearne and dwelling of Mr.. VIM.
V. Grieves having both been entered last week.
Private property is far from being safe in
these times of national trouble, and it behooves
our citizens to use every precaution against
depredations. Should they continue 10 in
crease. OF which there is strong probability, it
will become necessary for the town authorities,
or our" Home Guards" or both conformity, to
institute an effective patrol force TO detect and
arrest any night marauders. lfmisrepresenta-
tions are continued to be made against US by
correspondents of the Philadelphia Sunday
Transcript, Inquirer, and other papers in ouI
large cities, and, we may say, of our papers al
home, in charging upon US disloyalty and trea.
son, issuing threats and inviting the - boards
of the North to come down and keep US quiet
when the people are not otraising finger against
the Government, and we are entirely quiet; il
such, we say. is to continue, we may expect
by such invitations, the presence Of scores o.
desperadoes from the purlieus Of our cities, tC
pillage and plunder from one end of the State
to the other. People cannot speak, act mol
even joke now as formerly, and dsring the con
tinuance of such wild and general excitement
it becomes necessary to exercise the creates
f prudence-particularly with those that wielC
r the pen.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

The Philadelphia and New York papersseem
much concerned about Delaware, and believe
all the silly rumors and vagaries of nervously
excited writer's, that are put aAoat. They need
have no fear for our little State. She is big
enough to take care of herself if they will but
keep their distance. and take care Of their own
traitors. A gentleman remarked in our hear
ing yesterday that he believed there were more
disunionists in Philadelphia than the whole
State of Delaware, if they dare express their
sentiments-a remark, perhaps, not far from
the truth.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

The Baltimore Patriot in speaking of the
new steam gun captured by Gen. Butler near
that city, says it was represented as pabe OF
making three hundred discharges of red hot
shot in a minute, and to be capable of dealing
out devastation to every thing in it's way, such
was the value of the instrument in the hands
of it's friends. Yesterday, however, after it
was captured. we were assured that it was
considerable worse than nothing for defence
that it requires 6ty men to work it, that it
shoots behind and before and all around that
it will certainly kill the fifty men employed
in working it, besides dealing out it's death
strokes to thousands of those in whose defence
it is employed. Truly the relative value OF
that extraordinary specimen of military Ordi'
nance must be OF doubtful Significance.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

The LEGIsLATURE-At a special meeting o.
the City Council of WILMINGTON on Saturday
evening last, Hon. John Wales read a resolu-
ton adopted by the Committee of Public Safety
requesting the Governor to convene the Leg
islature for the purpose of making an appro.
Prlation to equip the volunteers and meet ne
cessary expenses. The Council unanimously
adopted a resolution of the same character, and
urging immediate action. The Mayor was
authorized to transmit the proceedings to the
Governor
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
The Case in a Nut Shell.

No battle yet; no fear of an attack on Wash
lngton; not much danger of an attack by The
rebels any where-but strong probability that
Uncle Sam will soon begin to pitch into those
who refuse to acknowledge his authority. Sc
cess'onists hope for a peaceable separation.
Administration determined that that the Union
shall not be dissolved, but that the Conslitu
ton and Laws shall be maintained.
The authorities at Washington concentra-
ting large body of troops at the Capitol,
which will be increased to 10000 men, and
are forming several camps within a convent
ent distances of the federal city, which whic h
will swell the army to 100000 men. The
naval forces are enforcing rigid blockade OF
every port Of the seeded States.
The confederate troops concentrating in
Virginia, and it is supposed the first blow will
be struck upon her sol-at what point is yet
only matter of onjecture-probably Norfolk
or Harper's Ferry. The mails deranged-no
certain intelligence of the movements South.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
THE following, from the Lancaster ErpresS
is we'll timed:

THE following, from the Lancaster Erpress,
is we'll timed:
May we not implore the hundreds and
thousands of young men who are enIisling un-
der the bright and beautiful flag of their coun-
try to beware of the enemy Of appetite, a. well
as the foes of the natioR. The battle in which
you are about to engage, ye noble sons OF a
Commonwealth that loves you, is full of hope
and glory, of high renown and enduring iame
You 20 forth to fight for your country. You
have thrown yourselves in the breach to res
cue your nationality. For the noble Efforts
and sacrifices future generations will live to
praise and bless your memories. But if you
dim your glory by the damning influence Of
rum-if you allow rum to run riot in your So
cial intercourse outside the limits of the camp
farewell to fame-farewel to peace-farewell
to all the glores of victory-and farewell to
the proud heritage of the soldier, his country s
NEED of praise, and the dearer, more elevating
applause of an approving conscience.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

TREASON IN DELAwARE.-The New York
Tribune has the following item, which, as we
have heard nothing from at home, may, doubt.
less, be set down in the same category as that
" 5000 secessionists in Pennington " item in
the same paper, two weeks since, both of which
might have been put down under the head of
" important, If true" considering that neither
village contains over ten or fifteen houses:
"The traitors at Magnolia. Del. have al last
touched bottom by the seizure of lot of Unit
ed States arms which had been stored there by
an embryo company of Union men. The scoun.
drel who did this has been an open and avowed
traiter for at least six months. His name il
Edmund Stout, renegade from sister State
The Government officials have been apprized o
the theft. d be will doubtless be dealt will
as the law directs" .ga
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

In reference to an extra session of the Leg
slature the Gazette says:
We are, of the opinion that some action on
the part of the State. will be necessary, soon.
1t is said that there is necessity for funds 10
support the men now mustered into the service
of the Government that are now in this city.
Certain it is that our city should not bear the
whole burden. Although the volunteers are
mustered into the service of the Government,
the Regiment has never been accepted by the
War Department, and il is not known whether
it will be or not. We are told on good author
ity that it will not be accepted, unless it is for
three years or during the war.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

WHOLESALE LYING.-A report is very cur
rent in Middletown and Odessa, aud we do not
know how nuch further up, that four military
men from Wilmington were chased out of this
town en- Sunday evening by 200 secessionists
with clubs, stones &c, bearly escaping with
their lives. We believe there were three or
four men here on Sunday evening, dressed in
military suits. who vibrated between the no.
tells, and naturally enough, considering the
character of the day, attracted the attention OF
some idls spectators, but there was no excite.
ment Of any kind. They went to the M. E.
Church in the evening and left for home be-
tween ten and eleven o'clock, and if chased by
anybody it was the "man with the poker.''
We make this statement not that it needs any
correction ct home, but in these days lies
travel in "seven league boots" and the next
thing it will be in the New York Tribune
10000 sscessionists."
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

RIor IN ST. LoUIs.-Two or three desperate
riots have occurred in st. Louis, growing out
Of the arrest of secession troops encamped near
that place. The U. s. troops, under the CON-
mand of Capt. Lyons, returned the fire of the
mob and twenty persons were killed. The
secession melitia made prisoners number.
ed 500 who had with them six cannon and
5000 muskets. Gen. Harney has taken CON-
mand of the U. s. forces and order has been
restored.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Watches, Jewelry & Silverware

E3n We would respectfully inform our ftlen,is
patrons and the public generally, that have
saAtDno IN store, and offer, Wholesale and Retail al
the lowest Cash Prices, large and very choice stock
of Watches, Jew ery Silver and Plated Ware of every
variety and style.
Every description of Diamond work and other Jew
elry made TO order at short All goods warran
ted To be as represented ~ B.-Parucnlar attention
given TO the REPAIRING of Watches and Jewelrv of
every description. SfAUFFER u HARLEY
NO. 622 MARKET street, south side
my9.3m PHILADELPHIA,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

The ROADS ALL OPEN.-A train passed over
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Monday, from city to city. without
interruption. Its appearance was hailed on
the route below the Susquehanna with great
manifestations of pleasure, and to the Balti
moreans it seems to have caused both satistac
ton and relief.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 35
Red, 81 30; yellow Corn Sc cts,-white So
Rye, 60 and Oats, 80 cts. per bushe Round
potatoes, IS cts. per bushel. Butter, 2j cts.
per ID. Eggs, 8 cts. per doz.
The prices in the Phladelph market, are
For White wheat, 81 as; Red. SI35; Ry e;
IS cts; Corn, G3; and Oats, 80 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Land T! Land! Land!

No. Is Farm Of 200 Acres, on The Law.
SNii Appoqulnlmink Hundred. New Castle CO.: ~
well ventilated, &C. e"'~
NO Is larm OF 200 Acres, adjoining the frs, m,,
h"hed also III high slate Of cultivation: hniid;'
These farms are very eIigly situated near rho IL
rert line OF travel TO Philade hia within n sbnrt d,,
lance oi The thriving Town of MddleIown. IN nfih.,
oIS' gram markets IN the Stale They possess ali n a
advantages that can be found far a country rosiic,
ap25 FDWGpn tUtI JTEI.Ci' G.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

. .a'n les act Of the Montgomery Congress legally
"'"0'lzing piracy 10 its tenth section offers
p'sm'am Of twenty dollars for each person
'so 90 eAardan American vessel, and another
s"a'0 Of twenty-five dollars per head for all
'e's 'axen lsto port. Bot the capture Of
p'''a'eefs Oh the northern coast will doubt
~aea these highwaymen Of the seas an
"ssEesiing lesson.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

TELEGRAPH LINE TO THE BREAKwATER.-
Workmen are now engaged by the Govern.
ment IN constructing a telegraph line to the
Breakwater. 1t will connect with the line
constructed along the line of the Delaware
Railroad, at Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

WITTIcIsM. The witty Mr.. Sparrowgrass
recently joined the " Home Guard" at Yon-
kers' New York, and said in a speech that " it
is understood that the Home Guard IS not to
go to the wars. and not to leave Yonkers, er.
cept in case Of invqsion."
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Jonathan Emerson,
MerCh0nt Tailor.

In the House formerly occupied by r. f. Hastings
first door above John II. Bewiey's Store.
just returned from PhladeiphIa with fresh supply
OF Clulhs. Cassimcres and Vestings, &c, &C.
Tha ku Tor pasI lavurs, sill solIciis continuance
of patronage, and q cali to examine my very cheap
Cloths, Cnssimeres and NesiIngs.A &C.
Prepared to make up and cut out, a the shortest
notice, all Garments Tor Gentsmans wear, having
the latest style. apiS-4t
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Miscellaneous Advertisements
EanCy Goods and Varieties.
% South Eighta Street Philadelphia
n. DIXON
QujcL saic> and small Drofts ovr y, y

Nu''" MICS a"d small Aroffs our motto
'pnip,ete assortment ofroiet Goods, Combs Bru:h
Co. "Mu' rs Fdrinmey Mirrors Hair Crimpers and
t"tIers. LARGE ASSORTMENT Of 1''"
SILK UMBRELLAS AND pARASotc
Beads OF all kinds, Fancy FANS, 200 Varie,ies Fo,
liaIr Fins, French Jewelry Head Dresses oCpa Ti
r Tnf' eal ana SIX: Card Cases and CaId Recetr..
lar Lar a. Chiha and Bohemian Glass Ornamenrs ~,
1R u hagS PURSES Cnb's, Portfolios. Dressing Cc,.
" ofk B3xes. OdOr Boxes, Segar and Watch HoI,
rocket Books, and Poremnnues-tocether Viii
ture Wv" "iahu'Ve
or Fans, at the Factory z3i North Second sIreet
my2 3m eet'
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

Messrs. Wood, Eddy & Co.'s lottery printing
establishment, at Wilmington. is being packed
up, preparatory to removal to Kentuckey.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

An unsuccessful effort was made to rob the
Bank at Milford on Monday night, by attempt
succeeded in stealing a horse with which he
made his escape,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
ny9.3TTl
Dividend,

BANK OF SMYRNA, May 2d, 1851.
The Directors of this institution, have this day de-
clared dividend Of four per cent, Of the profits
OF the last SIX months payable the sl0ckhOdeTs or
their legal representatives, after the 10th inst
By order, W. Nj. BELL
Bank oi Smyrna, Mey 80, lS6l-4t Cashier.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

Samuel Townsend has we learn received a
commissary Generals commission from the
Government worth about $4,000, not inc luding
the perquisites.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

APPOINTMENT BY GOvERNoR.-Gov. Burton
has appointed Henry dupont Major General
and Jesse Sharpe Brigader General, of the
forces Of this State.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
AMRROTYPES.

The subscriber would inform the citizens of Smvr-
and vicinity, that he is located Wards Hall
and is prepared 10 take Pictures all hours Of the
day, at prices ranging from 25 upwards Give him
call JONATHAN A BROWN
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Hardcc's Tactics.

HIIe ana Light Infantry Tactics for the exercise ord
Iam"eg' ers "i Troops when acting as Light Infant.
fy or fiiiemen. Prepared under !he dIrecl,o', -
The War Department. By Breyct Jient.ro iOi, 1i %'
onei; w ). lAkDEE, U.S.A. Vol L-SrhooIs "r
lhe soldier and Company Instructions for Sk,p'
misher'' Vol. U,-Schuol of the Battalion
Two vols. compile Sl.5O.
" An Actlo establish an uniform mode of Discinlipo
ana Irld Exercse for the Militia OF the Uned S,ot
Hcc''" J. That The system Of discipline and field
exercise which is aud shall be ordered n he ohsorra
o' me regular Army Of The TINTED States m The dir
leFenI corps "l lHlantTy, artillery and rfeuen shoIt
also be obserVec by the miijtia in the exercise anL
Ils'Pllne :" 'ne sald corps, respectively Throughout
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

MI@ If you want Fence Board 60 to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of ii fl,
IL it,, l6 #. and Is #. lengths, together with
large assortment of all kinds of Lumber, at
vetY fair prices.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
FOR RENT.

a House aud Garden in Smyrna, suitable for
a small family, ON South street. Apply to.
apl9 JOHN Ii. BEWLEY.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
AUTaEORIZEfD MILITARY
BOOKS

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE U. s. WAR DEPARTMENT.
Introduction in Field Artillery.
Prepared by Board of Artillery Officers. vol No
50 80
70. BALTI"oRK. Mn, January Is, 1859.
Col' . ooPER, AdJt -.tn T. > A.
he Light Artillery Board assembled nv Src.
I"' 1I O[%t,S N" ia {" 1896, and Special Order No.
10 vi Iooo' mas the honor To submit a revised svstem
OF i!sht ArnIleFy Tactics and Regulations reco5mrm
ded iOr that ain. 'o'0'u'i'eh
NM II. FRENCH BIT Major.
w1,1,. Iarlain First Arullery.
,, Captain Second Artillery
HENRY J. HUNT. Bt Mai.
Captain Second ArlliIerv
IiardCc'S TacticS
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16

See Prot. WoOd's advertisement in another
column.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-16
Washington, May l2;ls2O.
Cavalry Tactics.


Published by order OF The War Dena,tEent r.,
fari--Srh"oi OF the Trooper; Of the pIaIoo. a'i
OF lhe Squadron DE mounted. Second Par,NScLn,I
OF me lf""Mr; OF The Patron and of the S0adrr,
"''eu' M miru taf-ENO Oiutluns of a Regimeut
Ihfce vols lemO. 1913
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON. Feb ~ 1871
ne system Of ChNalry Tactics adarre ! IN tbs or
sI ,iNd'"" "I Dr"e"on regiments. having been M.
I WItou ny me PRESIDENT OF The United States IS now
Pu"iS''" I"I lhe eoN1Tnment Ot The sa!d service
Atc"rdngly, instructions in The sunlr ~ bs ;,o
ai'e: lhe method pointed out therein; and ali add,
IT.. us TO- or departures from the exercises aud manoe
''eS id'u uo"n ln this system are positively forbidden
j. n. iOINSETT, Secretary OF War.
McClcllan's Bayonet Exercises.
Manual OF Bayonel Exercises Prepsred ,or tho ~.
McG'i oGG HfHy 81 me United States By GEORGE u.
H@ict @ LELI'EN, Captain First Regiment Cavalry
C'S'A. Printed by order OF the War Depar,meni
One vol. l2mo.; 81 Is.
- HEADQUARTERS OF The ARMY
- WAsHINGrON, -. -, Deocmber ri 1871 (
Iton. c. NJ. CONRAD, Secretary of War
or;-lterewnh | have the honor To submit A.. sv.-
em o Bay"nel Exercise, translated from Tho FrencL
6y Captain GeO.B. Mcclellan, Corps Engineers II
strongly recommend its being printed ror d;.,r;.
huli"n lie lhe A. rmy and that be made bv regula
'i"n; a part OF ih' System Of ofInstrucuon.
The lncl0sed extracts from reports of Tho IDsn.o,.
Gen" raj, ETC., show the value ' PeO'ot
nave 'he hohOr 10 bs slr, with high resppct
Your most ObedI an seryan1
approved WINFIELD SCOTT
Secretary of War
January, 2, 1852.
JONES, Adintant.Ccn
Any OF The nhPve works forwarded nv mai froo oe
postage 10 any part Olhe United States on the recent
oi the published price. RemIItances can he made IN
GOLD dollars and postage stamps. Address
J. LIPPINCOTFX 20
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Nos " and u North Fourth Street,
oPS' Philadelphia
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8iatf sstttelligtute.
oarssssr org.on, No. 70 o {, q s,yy s,

OREsGENF oFFt0E, No. 70 GAsf sfaEEF,{ l..
Thursday Morning, May 80, 1851
The weather continues and delibitang On the land
ing yesterday only offset to the monotony OF daness
which generally prevailed the departure Of the packets h
were Advertised 60 consisting of the steamers hades ana
Homer for river Prince of Wales and ouEo Child ioF
Memphis.
The river before the city continues to fall it has fallen
Inches report aud now foot inches blow high
water masB.
at Shreveport 25th Old Red steadily declining
The cubeanrire the 26th at Nashville was recedns
with between md feet water on the shoals.
Having received Western are unable to give
our readers any river from above.
EMFRE PARISH DoN passenger
A Grant. Jr,, conmsnde NM ~. L.
Rayhi clerk leaves at 10 o'clock this mornings Tor ie '
AckpA FnR ApAMsThe elegant ar sws ~ r.
packet Acadia Capt. H. F. Gross i ninr Far Fo
Wilkinson. clerk leaves O'clock TINS evening IVA
Adams and the Coast ,
u Iii SHARP ron RIvERThs Hes ana 3assy P MJr
passenger racket j. White commander ana atesrs aoos
and Jones' s a 8 O'Clock TINS evening '0R
Epa M INN rIE ouAcHTTA-Tia staunch and line pas
Era No. Z, Capt len Moore couamanoe anu
Mr Ea Burke at o'clock this evening LOT Inc
Ave itn
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Receipts of Produce.

POINT CHTGoT- Per steamer Gen Quman-10I bales cot
ton Martin. Cobb &co % Nelson Eeo6 Jno Lee40 do
Carroll &co q For4tell q Frel5en Stevenson Rco
f8 Hewitt Norton &co rs Levy DieteF-l6 Murdoch Will
iams seq BEander Chambliss &co do Holloway Ions
Hughes, Hyllested &co Thornhl &eo7 order do
MGresnwood-4 Person &co-- I II Hamlton-3 billiard,
Summers &co Bnckner Stanton NewRan5 hhds tobacco
Wilson Young do Anderson Harper3 do Il Short
COLO COLT Payne, Huntington Sco l6 hides Mann
cotton.
AfOURGHE-Pe Per steamer Music 81 hhds sugar 20 bbls
inolasses 200 seeks potatoes sundries.
DORALDsoNYiLLE-Pe steamer Acada-5s hhds sugar
and sundres to order.
steamer Gora4 hhds las bbls sugar % bbls
molasses and sundres to order. .
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