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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12
The Hatteras Expedition Spreading Terror
in the South.

The Petersburgh Express of the ID inst,
conveys good idea OF the intense panic and
excitement created at the South by the success.
ful coup de main upon Fort Hatteras For
the credit of The State the editor of Raleigh
paper, 4" torbore TO describe the scene which
followed the reading TO the Legislature, by the
Governor, OF the dispatch announcing the dis.
aster.' 1t is hardly possible to describe the
terror and apprehension which the capture Of
the tort has spread throughout the State and
eastern Virginia. Women and children are
fleeing into the interior. The movement Of
considerable bodies of troops on their way 10
Richmond was countermanded for the defence
OF menaced and unprotected towns upon Abe.
marie and Pami'co Sou.J. North Carolina
has been so completely surprised, and is found
so utterly deiencelCss, we cannot help wishing
that something more than a demonstration upon
single point had not been undertaken With
moderote t0rce only, every important point
IN the eastern part Of the State might have fal.
len an easy conquest and a blow, oVeruhel.
ming in It's consequences, might have been
struck
AS it is, the advantage gained is of very
great Importance. II places a whole State az
our mercy. leaving one less member of the
ConfeGeracy to fight in Virginia. II the expe.
petition, instead OF returning home, had ed
luItheE couth, an alarm would have tCeu cHea.
ted N other States equally excessive. The ex.
cite inas nation Of the rebels made the feet
directed against lIalteras to Gems st of l6 ships
OF war, carrying a lari f,rce Of 5000 men.
After the caH'nre Of the fort. had the expedi.
ton mex, appeared of Charleston, the terror
created there " oulL h4. compelled South Car.
DINA to recall ell her uoops nov outside the
State In this way we could easily democrat.
lze and break up the army in Virginia.
TO feet. with We! appointed 10 nd force
OF 10000 men, the South would, with any hope
OF successful resistance, have to oppose at least
5O,uO0men, distributed among the probable
points Of attack. Such force would literally
drive the Whole South into state OF perfecG
''enzy, IN the uncertainty Us TO the points to
be assailed, and OF The disastrous results thas
might befall.
Our policy, hereafter, is clearly the use OF
the navel arm. To this the rebels have moth.
ing to oppose With il we can make war upsn
the Gulf with the same ease as in Virginia.
We can render it impossible, with any consd-
Grafton of safety, for the Tebels TO maintain
large bodies Of men at any points. We can
give each State enough to do by way Of self.
defence, and open in this way an easy march
southwark ofOur great columns. Push forward
the fleets.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12
WHOLE NO, 81
Papa, What's a Newspape~.

Organs that gentle men play, nv bow
To answer the la Of the d., inv Tow.
Whatever l. DE,
They hit on the KEY,
And pipe in fan Concert LAY, nv bow.
News from ell countrc and clmes, nv bow.
Advertisements, essay and rhymes, l!y boy,
MiAe1 up with ell sorts
OfWlylng r-porIs,
And published at regular times, my boy.
Articles able and wise nv bow,
AT least in The editors eyes, my boy,
And logic SO grand,
That few understand,
TO what in the world it applies, my boy.
Statistics, reflections, reviews, nv bow,
And lengthy iebate,
Upon matters of state,
For wise headed folk 10 peruse, nv how.
The funds as they were and they are, my boy,
The qu5bes and quirks of The bar, my boy,
And every week
4 clever critiqLe
On some rising theatrical star, my boy.
The age OF Jupiter's moons, my boy,
The stealing OF somebody's spoons, my boy,
The state of the crops,
The style Of the tops,
And the wit of the public bufoonp, my boy.
List Of all physical ills. my boy,
banished by somebody s pills, my boy,
Tn you ask with surprise
Why any one dies,
Or what's the disorder that kills, my boy.
VINO has got married, TO whom, my boy,
Who were cut eff in their bloom, my boy,
WHO has had bIcth
On this sorrow. stained earth,
And who lotters fast to the tomb, my boy.
The price Of cattle and grain, my boy,
Directions to dig and 10 drain, my boy,
But 1t would take lie toe long
To tell you in sorg
A quarter Of all they CONTAIN, my boy.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12
MISC ELLA EOUS.
Credulous, Very.

The earping crosksrs in our midst, who can
see nolhing but corruption in the Government.
and nothing but defeat for the Union cause.
exhibit she most remaE kable credulitv. They
zee iusurmounlable financial obstacles in the
path ., % 100000 of people engaged in trade
world open to them, and yet believe that TO-
100000 Of 40 agricultural people, hemmed in
By lard and sea, with no national existence
IL the money market, and celebrated for repu-
sa,iOa. will have money plenty. They ina
giae that the North, with a superabundance OF
kghung material Of every kind-of men, of
annaaliiNn, Of clothing, ct provisions and Of
medical stores, will be obliged to succumb to
the South, which lacks all these essential re-
qaisites-is suffering for nearly all the luxu-
res sEd many Of the neeessaries Of life-is
obliged 10 resort to drafting and CONSUMPTION
70 procure men, robbery TO procure food and
clothing. aud lying to prop a falling cause.
The erOaksrs see nothing but defeat for the
North upon the sea, when every Southern pert
% blOeksded, and the cowardly privateers are
daily lodging the United States cruisers. The
gsWiers discern death for the Union cause in
the defeat at Bull Run or ct Springfield Mo +.
5st they can observe no damage to the rebel
cause ia the capture of Pegram and his forces,
Tths occupation of the forts at Hatteras Inlet.
Thsy grumble, and groas, and bewail every Ma
tisnal lass, and rejoice at every rebel gain,
forgetting that the defeat OF the North is their
swn disgrace. Ia short, they deude them
selves into believing that nation OF Northern
hwty freemen, with men, mo ney, all the para.
PAeraalis Of war, means Of transportation BY
Isad add sea. and the sympsthies of the world,
BESIDES justice aud humanity on their side. are
to De defeated BY disorganized band of trail
isFs Of half their number, lacking the main es-
'eatials for successful warfare, cooped up like
. nsnT Gagged birds. and fighting against all
iae dictates Of law. reason and humanity, with
apOP0laiiOu almost equal 10 their own ripe fol
isssrreetion.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12

A New ENvELoPE.-While Government is
making changes in Post Office stamps, which,
50 far as appearances 60, are no improvement,
though a necessity, individuals are making
real Improvements. For instance, what car
be more convenient than letter sheet, so fold.
ed as to furnish at the last fold. its own envel-
ope, on which to write the address, with the
Government postage stamp on the outside
Thus you have the letter written, the envelope
and stamp all upon the sheet. As the stamp
is to be printed upon the envelope, Government
is thus protected from its being used more than
once, and the writer is sure of having his let.
ter pass to its destination. This last is of de.
cded Importance. since an immense number Of
letters have been sent to the dead letter office,
because the pasted stamp had fallen off in its
passage through the mail.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12

AT the time OF the Revolutionary War.
George Washington wrote to Gov. TrumbulI.
in the following Words
"Would it not be prudent to seize these To.
RES who have been, are. and We know will
be, active against US Why should persons
who are Preying upon the vitals of their coun.
try be suffered TO stalk about while we know
they will do US every mischief in their pow.
I"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12

LAST words Pr SENATOR DouGLAs.-Ip the
last speech Mr.. Douglas made to his party al
Chicago, May LIST, he used these memorable
words:
"Whoever is not prepared to sacrifice party
organization aud platforms oR the altar Of his
country, does not deserve the support and
cOuntenance OF honest people,"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12

SOLDIERS POCKET BIBLE.-The American
Tract Society have published copies of the
original "Soldiers' Pocket Bible, issued for
the use Of the army of Oliver Cromwell" pre-.
pared IN l643, with the appreciation of Crom.
WE'LL and circulated extensively among his
soldiers. 1t contains extracts from various
parts Of the Bible suitable to ell occasions of a
soldiers lIfe.-LeGvenUorih Times, Aug. 81.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12

men, while at the North the people would ODE
come DISCONTINUED" and abroad the demand
would increase in urgency that the )" cotton
ports" should be opened
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-09-12

The number Of cOntTaband negroes now al
Old Point is eighteen hundred, including wo.
men and children, and the number is being con.
stanuy Increased.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12
New Fall Goods,
AT RrsH0p & SEDGWIcK,S

AT BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S. nRESS GOODS; Poplins; Plain and Printed .D Merinoes; Thibet Cloths All Wool De Laincs.
 Wool Plaids, Opera Cloths, Prints, DeLaines
 LADIES CLOTH,
 Blue, Pink, Solferino, Drab and Figured
 OP ERA Fl NNELS:
 SHAWLS--SHAWLS- brocha and Wool, Long and Square, Striped and
 Plaid. Iephyf iSpods-Glovcs, Hoiery &White Goods Dalmorel ,s Skirts-Diamond Hoop Skirts; Snaker SI9 E Fl fllnnels-Blue, red and white; ean9on oG and bleached cottops
 Boots! Boots! Boots! Mems Boots, Boys Boots. Ch.dren's Boots, La dies Balmorel Boots, Morocco Boots, Prunella Boots, and Lots of Shoes for the Children. CARPETS AND OIL CLoTHs-WooL AND Corroy
 DRUGGETs-HoRsE BLANKETS, Over-Coats; Frock Coats; Sack-Coats: Busi- ness Coats Good Coats Poor Coats ali kinds of Goats, Pants and Vests at
 BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S, Trunks, Carpet Bags and Valises- YANKEE NOTIONS HARDWARE AND
 CUTLERY: Powder and Shot-Lamp Oil-Kerosene Oil-- Burning Fluid
 GROCERIES, CROCKERY. Fr011n. -MEAr. and FEED-and sundry other things, to be sold cheap for Cash, at BISHOP & SEDGWICK'S. Ascnneio, Sept. l'th, 1851. tf-22
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12
c. J. HILL & aoM'S Celebrated Family Flour.

Quality Always Uniform and Reliable. yzyHE" c. J. HILL" Flour manufactured cx f. clusivcly from the very best White Wheat carefully selected from wide range of country has been a f;lvoritc brand in this city and vcini ty and in Eastern markets for nearly thirty years past, during which it has maintained an unblem ished reputation fer uniform excellence and su pcriority of quality, and purchasers may rely on our assurance that no pains nor expense will bt spared to keep this Flour fully up to the high standard which we have adopted for it.. House keepers and others who desire rich and delicate article for BREAD and PASTRY will find ,tis thiis thy the marked and widely extended appreciation and patronage which it is receiving.
 The above Flour is constantly for sale by Ma thanicl A. Bacon, Esq, New Haven, at his Store house on Long Wharf, to whom we nave made large consignmcnts, most of the time for nearly thirty years-and who has q large circle of cus- toners for it. wo duly appreciate it's superior ity. CHAS. J. HlLL x SON,
 Merchant Milrrs,
 Rochester. N. Y. Sept l, 1861. 21mGa
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12

NAUGATUcK RAILROAD. - NEW An- " ENRICHMENT. = On and after Tuesday. August 27, 1861, Trains will run as follows:
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER.
 CONC NonTu-Leauc Bridgeport: 1915 4. N: for Winsted, connecting with the 500 A. M. train from New York, and with the 9.45 A. M. train from New Haven, and connecting at Waterbury with train to and from Hartford.
 1920 ?. M freight train for Waterbury,
 $50 P. M for Waterbury, connecting with tn e 800 P. Nj: train from New York, and the f. 30 | P. NJ. train from New Haven.
 On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. this train will be continued through to Win:ted re- celvlng passengers from the Providence, Hart ord, and Fishkill Railroad.
 Go1No souTn-Leape 'Nns'ed: 6.s5 A. M. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven, con. meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER. 12. A.. Nj. for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven. connecting at Waterbury with train for Hartford.
 Leaue Waterbury: s.15 A. M. for Bridgeport New York, and New Haven.
 8 25 A. NJ. freight train for Bridgeport.
 510 P. M. for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 Leavs WmerJury for the North 12 10 P. NJ. train for Winsted.
 700 P. M. for Wnstcd on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
 The stage from Norfolk connects with the 1 :. .35 P. NJ train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival ofthe 10 15 train from Bridgeport. The Woodbuly stage arrives to connect at Seymour with the S.15 A. NJ. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the TO- IS A. M. train from Bridgeport.
 The Stage from New Hartford, Otis Colebrook, Burlington, Litchield and Bcthlcm, arrives to connect with the 2,35 P. NJ. Train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival of the 10, Is A. M. Train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage for Harwinton leaves Litchfeld station on the arrival of the 1915 A. M train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage from Watertown connects with the ol5 A. NJ. train down from Waterbury and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. M train up from Bridgeport
 or n'age for Goshen leaves Wolcottville daily, port. '" 'ia'n rom brlage nraoan discount of five cents made to passengers CHARLES WATERBURY Sn,er;n+ona,n4 Bridgeport, July 27. 1se1' 'n'e''''en''
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12

A writer in the Nashville (Tenn) Patriot gives his experience in attempting to purchase pair of sewed boots in that city, in the follow ing words :-
 "The owner of the shop took down from peg pair of stitched boots.. tried them on. l must do them the justice so say that they fitted me as handsomely as if my foot had been melted and poured into them. determined to buy them cost what they might. I'll take these said l, stamping my right foot violently on the floor and taking $l0 bill from my vest.pocket Take your pay out of that said r handing him the costly shinplaster. 1 really believe the ind- vidual who stood before me was the most thor oughly astonished bootmaker that ever saw. He looked first at the money and then at me, turning alternately pale and red, while his eye balls protruded from the sockets as if they were being showed outward by some hydraulic pres sure within. At last just as l was about to cry 'fre,' or run for doctor, or something of the sort, he spoke. You are from the country, aint you? answered that was. I thought so,' said he them boots is eighteen dollars !, I didn't say another word. sat down and pulled off them boots,' more in sorrow than in anger drew on my own, and walked out of the shop. The proprietor of the establshm ent must have taken me for the Prince of Wales, or the owner of the State Bank. Eighteen dollars for pair of boots! I earnestly trust that posterity will not think me too particular about trlties, but can't pay such prices"
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12
Ayers Cathartic Pills.

Tl1HE sciences of Chemistry and Medicine have been 4 taxed their utmost to produce this bes most perfect purgave which is known to man. 1nnumerable proofs are shown that these PILLS havo virtues which surpass in excellence the ordinary medicines and that they win En precedenedy upon the esteem of all men. They safe and pleasant take, but powerful to Their pcne tatng properties stimulate the vital activities of the bod remove the Instructions of it's organs purify tho blood and exel disease They purge out hefoul huniors which breed and grow distemrcr stimulate sluggish or disor dercd organs their natural acton and mpart healthy tono with strength to the whole system Not only 'lo they the everyday complaints of every body, but also formidable and dangerous diseases that have baicd the best of human skill. While they produce powerful ects they at the mo in diminished doses: the safest and best physc that be employed for children Being sugarcoated they pleasant to take; and being purely vegetable, free from any risk of harm Cures have been made which surpass belief they not sub santiated y of such exalted position and character to forbid the suspicion of untrnth. Many eminent clergymen and yscians have lent their to certify to thculic the reliability of my remedies while others havo sent the assurance of their conviction that my Preparations contribute immensely to the relief of my afflicted suffering feliow-men.
 Tho Agent below named is pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac containing directions for teir aud certificates of their cures, of tho following comrlants-
 Costiyeness. Bilious Complaints, Rheumatism: Drorsy, Heartburn. Headache arising from foul stomach. Nau- sea Indigestion. .orhid lnactnn of the R:woIs and Pain arising: :lerefnm Flatuency Loss of Appetite. all t"'r- and tms:eons Diseases Mii:si require an e'"''Ant ined..e Scrnia or Kih.S Evil They also: y purify ing the iloal and stimulating the system euro many complaints which it would not he supposed they could rc:.i *tlci. tafess Partial Blindness. Neural i and Neiyos irahty. Drl:. of tue Liver and hi neyS ;l,i other iin.: complaints arising from lew of lie b,"ly ns nctinn "f its tl'rtils.
 Do te rnt off y unprincillrl dealers with so.:a "!iar i'l they make more profit on. Ask for AY:'s rnI3 an! take nntii," Glsr En nlilrr th"y can givr you compares w;t! t:s i'll is intrinsic H'!u" curative powers Tna sick G.e best ai Here is fr t!"'a, and thcy should have il.
 p7.er,arad EaF Ny. J. 6. AXER, Practical and Analytical Chemist Lowell, Mass
 PRICE 25 CTs. TER Box. FIVE BOXES FOR si.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12

complaints BEEN KNIGHT, M. D.
 A. MORTLEY, ESQ, of UTICA, N. r., writes: "I have used your Iecou myself and in my family since you invented it. and believe it the best medicine for it's prn,se ever put out. With bad cold should pay twenty dollars for bottle than do without it, take any other remedy"
 Group, Whooping Cough, Inauenza.
 SPRINGFIELD, Miss. Feb. ', 1856. BROTHER AVER will cheerfuy certify your Itctorul is the best remedy possess for the of who"ing cough croup, and the chest diseases of children We of your fraternity in the South appreciate your sk and '0D''DO ''u' D''''1' '' III MIkAx coNKL1N, MD. AMOS LEE Esq, MONTEREY, IA. writes, 3d JaIl 1856: [" had tedious Infuenza which confined me in doors six weeks; took many medicines without relief; finally tried your IctoraI by the advice of clergyman. The first dose relieved the in my throat and lungs; less than half the bottle made me completely we'll Your medicines tho cheapest we'll the best buy, and esteem you Doctor and your remedies as the poor mans friend"
 Asthma or Phthisic, and Bronchitis.
 WEST MANCHESTER, PA, Feb. 4, 1S56 SIR: Your Cherry Fsctoral is performing marvellous cures in this section. It has relieved several from alarm Ing symptoms of consumption, and is now curing man last forty years. HENRY L. PARKS, Merchant 4. A. RAMSEY, M. D., ALBION, MONROE Co.,, IOWA, wrtes Sept 1855: During practice of many years have found nothing equal to your Cherry isorat for such as are curable"
 We might add volumes of evidence but tho most con- vncing proof of the virtues of this remedy found in its
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 Probably no one remedy has ever boen known which cured so many and such dangerous this. Some human aid reach but even to those the Cherry IscoraI affords relief and comfort.
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 Yours with gratitude and regard,
 ORLANDO SHELBY OF SHELBYvILLE. Cbnsumptires, do despair till you have tried AYERS CHERRY PEcToRaL. It is made by orc of the best medical chemists in the word and its all around bespeak the high merits of it's IhilddepiQ Leler.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12
zhe Highest .W0vEet Esrs.. DAID for Butter, Cheese and Eggs, by U T. H. RICHARDS.
 West Street. March 18th. 1861. tf.49
NOTICE.

NHE Subscriber having sustained serious II loss lately, would like to close up his busi ness m Litchfeld, and would like to dispose oi sne remaining part of his GROCERY. It is a good place for any one wishing to do Grocery ;sah ;nunhess Also, wish to inform those that are .haepsed .h to me either by book account or note. nctoh hsney must call and pay me by the first of ;n tb or they will find their accounts and notes thoss o that hEs hs of m officer for collection Also will pay them an o,aims ms against me- call, and Der. yH.oIe JUer .he llrst of Octo-
 Ntehfeld, Sept sd, 1861. H. "hhhi.ER; .l 5c
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-12-12

By the use of these Pills the periodic attacks O Nervous or Sick Iead,tche may be prevented ; and i aiken at the commencement of an attack inme obtained.
 They seldom fail in removing the Nausea anc Headacte to which females arc so subject.
 They act gently upon the bowels, s,-removine Costiveness.
 For Literary Men, Students, Delicate Females and all persons of seaeatayy haJas. they valua ble as a La1atire, improving the appetite, giving one and vigor to the digestive argans, and rcstor ing the natural elasticity and strength of tn, whole system.
 The CEPIIALTC PILLS arc the result of long in vestigation and carefully conducted experiments having been in many years, during wllicl time they have prevented and relieved a vas amount of pain and suffering from ITcalachc whether originating in the nervous system or iron deranged state of the stomach. Iuuy lre entirely vegetable ill their compost tion, and may be taken at ali times with perfect safety without making any change of diet, ana the absence o any aisayreeale taste renders easy C administer Aiem 10 chzAen.
 BEWARE OF COUNTERFETTs The genuine have five signatures of Henry c. Spalding on each Box
 Sold by Druggists and all other Dealers in Med cines.
 Box will be sent by mail prepaid on receipt of the
 PRICE 25 CENTS. All orders should be addressed to HENRY c. STANDING,
 9O1y 43 Cedar Street, New-York. Or to WEEKS < PORTER, Boston,
 Sole Wholesale Agents, for New England.
 heYNoLDsBURG, FRANKLIN Co.,: Ohio, ]
 January 9, 1S61 HENRY c. SpAID1Nc, No. 4s Cedar st., N Y.: DEAR SIR: lnclosed find twenty five cents, l2o,( for whicE send box of "Crphalic Pills.'' Send to address of Rev. Vim. c. Filler. Rev noldsburg. Franklin Co.,, Ohio. -Four Pills apork like c charm-cure Headache al l most instdnter. Truly yours, WM. c. FILLER.
 Yps1LANT1, Mich, Jan. 14 1861. MIR. SrALDIN1-SiR: Not long since I sent to you for a box of Ccphalic Pills for the cure of the Nervous Head ache and Costivcness, and received the same and they had good effect that uas induced to send for aore Please send by return mail. Direct to A. R. WHEELER, Ypsilanti, Mich. From the Examiner, Norfolk, Va Cephalic Pills accomplish the object for which they were made, viz: Cure of headache in all it's forms.
 From the Daily News, Newport, R. l. oepnaiic Pills are taking the place of all kinds. ', From the Democrat, St. Cloud, Minn. yon are, or have been troubled with the n, neaoache' senu for box, (Cephalic Pils,) so From the Advertiser, Providence. RI. The Cephalic Pills are said to be remarkably effective remedy for the headache, and one of the very best for that very frequent complaint which has ever been discovered.