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Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

LIST OF JURoRs to serve at the Court of
Quarter Sessions in and for Kent County, to
h' Id at Dover, on the second Monday in
July next
Duck Creek-JOhn R. Dickson, Samuel Rey.
nolds. Alfred Crockett.
Llute Creek-William J. Baylis.
Dorer-Wllliam Hall, John Cohse, Martin
r. Ford.
Murderkiu-Thos. H. MIlvain, Joshua M.
Woodall, William Edwards.
MisPtIhOn-RIley Melvin, John Brown of J.
Miyord-Nsthanel E. Thomas, James Pos.
ties.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

SUDDENLY KILLED.-James Montgomery, a
private in Capt. Layton's company of Delaware
volunteers, stationed at Ekton, was put on
guard at the railroad bridge over the Big Elk,
on Saturday night, and was killed. 1t Is SUD
posed he was killed by the down train, which
passed the place about one o'clock, a. m. He
was formerly Of Milford, were his body will be
taken and inferred. He left Milford sometime
since, and was living in Philadelphia, where
he had enlisted, bat got transferred, as he pre-.
ferred to be in the Delaware Regiment.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

In the Delaware Gazette OF Tuesday we
find the following notic=:
"Stnte ConventiOn.-All citizens Of Della
ware, without regard to former party relations.
opposed to civil war, and in favor of peace
ful adjustment of all questions which have dis
tracted the country and produced it's present
humlliating condition, are requested to meet
IN Dover on Thursday, June the 9th, 1861, at
IL o'clock. M.
By request of large body of voters in each
county,"
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

SEVERAL of the volunteers from this tow n,
in the Delaware Regiment, came home on
Tuesday last. In the evening they hunted up
their Instruments (being members OF the Smyr.
ma Sax-Horn Band) and treated Us TO some mu.
sc' the first we have had since they volunteer.
ed They expect to leave Bush River for
point further South in few DAYS.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 30
Red, 81 20; yellow Corn As cts. white 45 :;
Rye, 60, and Oats, % cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, IS cts. per bushel. Butter, IL cts
per ID. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red. 81 25; Rye
6S cts.; Corn, 81 and Oats, 81 cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

The evacuation of Harper's Ferry is con-
hrmed fully. In going away, the enemy did
an enormous amount of damage in burainp
bridges railways, armory buildings, ETC., des-
'royIng the canal dams, aud throwing small
arms into the river They carried some heavy
artillery along the Shenandoah valley, and
left them.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

CAPT. stricker's company, the Kent County
Rangers, Lieutenants Wine and Evans. were
mustered into the United States service for
three years or during the war, one day last
week. as have been several companies since.
About two hundred Of the men are from Phila.
delphia.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
SNiYDNA9 1DlE1.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20,I86I.

TIE TIMES 81 is published EVery Thursday By
Rssr. D. HoFFEckER, Editor and Proprietor, al
Sayrna. Del.
cIXS S-SUsscRIPrIoN.-0ae year. 81 so in Advance,
o., s2OO # net paid TIL eni Of the year. No paper
Eiscontinnef until all arrears are patd-Only at the
sv.iOG Of the Publisher.
AovERrsISG-FOr erery square Of l2 lines less first
iasertioa so cts; each subsequent insertion 25 Cts
LbsrII arraageaents made NTH yearly and half
yeIrLg GiUertisers
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

Bound OVER TO KEEP TIE PEAcH.-We un.
derstand that Alfred R. Wootten, ESQ.,, went
before Esquire Floyd, on Wednesday last, the
18th inst, and took the usual oath, whereby
John Dale Esq, was required 10 give bond in
the sum - dollars, to keep the peace toward
said Wootten.--Gareue.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

The commissioned officers Of the First Della.
ware Regiment have elected Capt. R. g. Lam
mott Major of the Regiment, in place Of Henry
DUPONT, Jr., who holds commission under The
United States.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

NEWSPAPERS SusPENDED.-From our ex-
changes we learn that fifty newspape have
suspended publication within the past two or
three months. 1t is probable that the actual
number throughout the country is very much
Iarger-perhaps three-fold. The existence of
country papers is always precariOus, and es-
pecially so in war times.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

PRIME.-The reading public are so anxious
for war articles, that editors are thinking Of
having their editorials "set" in percussion
" caps" in order that they may have real
snap to them.-Er.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

throwing out skrmishers on both Hauks. This
was about o'clock p M.
Thus we retired slowly, bearing eff our
wounded for five miles to this point, which we
reached at 10 o'clock
killed, wounded, 10 missing. Capt.
Pease missing.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

The returns ofthe Maryland Congressional
Election indicate that the whole Union dele.
CATION with the exception of Hon. Henry Win.
ter Davis, is elected. Mr.. Davis, however, is
defeated by a professed Union man-Hon.
Henry May. The Union majority In the State
is about $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
Fancy G0OdS and Varieties
- South Eighth Street Philadelphia.
It. DIXOEJ.
Land T! Land! Land!

M5S12 no lsc Farm of eco Acres, on the Level.
SNiii APpoquinimlnk Hundred, New Castle CO.: IN
HHIIL high State of cultivation: baiIdr,1s rooJ -
well ventilated, &c S'Ou'
NO: IS farm of 200 Acres adjoining the frs, mon-
TONED as" Ia high state Of cultivation; BUILDINGS
These farms are very eiIgIbly situated near tb. di
rect line OF travel TO Philade hia within sborr dis
lance OF the thriving town of Middletown oIr nfIbe
pes gram r1rhelS IN the State They possess ali th
ap25 FnIVSpD Z {,itT ie9t eu6H- ueitce-
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

We are indebted to Firth, Povd g. Co., No.
SAT Broadway, N. Y, for several pieces ofex-
ce!lent music for the piano.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

Qua farmers have commenced harvesting
their clover hay. Wheat harvest will be on
in a week or ten days.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
Jonathan Emerson.
Merchant Tailor.

In the House formerly occupied by K. F. IIastinss
hrS' door above John H. Bewleys Store
Just returned from Philadc phIa with fresh supply
OF = i"'hs CasSImcres and Neslings, &C. &c
Iha ikiu for past lav0rs still solicits cont,nuaDo
"l Pa'r"n"e"' and a rali TO examine my very chean
Cln'hs' CassImeres and Ncsiings, &C.
repaired 10 make up and cut ont. a. the shortest
h'Ilce. u!l GarmcuIs Tor Centleman's wear hsv;ro
the latest style aiS a.. ing
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

IT, you want Fence Board 90 to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of ii f.,
IL r., l6 fl. and Is #. lengths, together with
large assortment of all kinds Of Lumber, at
very fair prices.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

Fifteen hundred Federal troops, on Thurs,
day. left ST. Louis, with all necessary camp
equipage, ammunition and provisions for q
long march, for some point higher up the
river, supposed to be Jefferson City and seven
more companies, with a battery OF SIX guns,
Saturday went out on the Pacific Railroad
These movements indicate that prompt meas
ures are being taken by the federal authorities
to anticipate any further reasonable move
mentS on the part of Gov. jackson.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
A VERY DESIRABLE
VILLAGE PROPERTY E0R
SAgzS va E1 Mx-

I'rhe Subscriber as agent for the Ueirs.,,1o ..;,,
seIi al private sale the HOUSE and LOT in he vi
Iage Lep>Ir kcnt co., Del late the residence of
Charles AIarin,, Esq, [uec.I Oi
ne ilonSe is two story high, with two rooms he
low including the Office two ditto ahove I;,b Ke ne
en- Neath house with cellar underneath, pump oCeI.
IG!irnt water at he Kitchen door, with Wash bouse
" ood muse elc' ec eve rylhiHg in first rate order
lage-n'at and IaS,J, For occasional gcntlerar
Iils Is tno very property that would SUIT him The
i,Ot contains about one halfa acre, more or loss
iv GisonS wishing see the premises can call on Mrs
"oodali, the tencnt in posscssion. ~
- RIGID S. MARIN
J"HI' BlacklStuns x Roads
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

General Cadwalader's first division of the
corps d'Grmee of General Patterson has cross
ed the Potomac at Wiliamsport, and entered
Virginia. The men forded the river.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

At wheeling the convention of Western Viz.
glnia has passed unanimously the Declaration
of independence.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
CHAIRMAN.
s. NJ. HARRINGTON.

~ NA' AAhASASlANO ONs
VICE PRESIDENTS.
G. Churchman. A. Boys,
D Booth, !. F Williamson,
Thomas Scott, A. Chandler,
james Riddle. Capt. Geo Maxwell.
]. NJ Denning, John Woodall,
J. l.. Hovern, Hum Jenkins,
p. J. Carlisle. John Quilien,
G. B. Rals'On, A. H. Hall,
G. A. NAPLES, w. Shap,
Hicks ID. Hooper, L. ~ Heverin,
B. F. Fooks, II. F. Willis,
P. R. Burton, l.. L. Lyons,
sEcRETARIEs,
w. c. Spruance, l.. J. Draper,
II. F. Hall.
Al two o'clock the meeting rssssembled and
confirmed the above nominations.
On motion. the following gentlemen were
appointed committee to prepare business:
N. B. Smithers, DR., !. Jump.
II. NJ. Maclary, w. C. Eliasoa.
Elias s. Reed, Dr.. Owens.
lion. G. ). Layton, Robt. Davis,
John A. Hazard, Aaron Marshall.
]. Sharp, Manaen Gum.
The committee reported the following rsso.
lutions. which were unanimously adopted:
The friends of the Union, in the State of
Delaware. at this meeting assembled, with.
out distinction of party, deplering the dread.
ful CONDITION OF the country whose very exist.
ence is threatsned in the destruction of its fun.
damental principle of Union, and considering
it unwise now TO discuss The causes which nave
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
FOR RENT.

A House and Garden in Smyrna, suitable for
small family, on South street. Apply to
apl6 JOHN II. BEWLEY
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

About four thousand troops passed through
B'tlmore. Monday night. including the Ger
man Regiment from Philadelphia, and vas
number of wagons and & large amount o
baggage, and so on. All have gone.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
Dividend,
Agricultural Implements.
H~M% NJ mE@-

10000 Peach and 25,OO0 Apple Trees well-selocted
extra size. Pears, Cherries and Plums lDWarfnnd
Standard) 100000 Straw berries, BlackbeTries- &c
Ornamental Trees Everereens. in the usual variety
Orders sent iIrect 10 the Fairyiew Nurseries Moores
town, N. Twill he attended 10. Catalogues gratis
Trees delivered in Phadel pha without charge.
marl% JOHN PERKINS, Pro.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

The rebels have evacuated Leesburg after
doing great deal OF damage by burning raj
way cars, &c.,
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
Watches, Jewelry & SiIverware

Oh We would respectfully inform our friends.
l. u patrons and the public generally. that we have
~AS7now III store. and Utcr Wholesale and Retail al
me io"eS' ash fT'ctS large and very choice stock
OF Watches Jewery Silver and Plated Ware of every
variety and style.
Every description of Diamond v ork and other Jev
ery made to order at short notice All goods warran.
ted to he y represented. n B-Partc1lar a,teni;on
gIv"n 10 the REPAIRING of Watches and Jewelry Of
every description. SrAUFFER & HARLEY
No. C22 MARKET street, south side,
my9-Jm PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
FL q VI FL MC~

sale hv "A VII AS~.. ~
Eco. 2Sth, 'le
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

10 "hch lhey Ute your attention, beIieyinq frou
The advantages that they have in purcbasIne tbs,r
Goods from the Importers and Manufacturers ApenIs
prlncIpalv for CASH. ard n disposition 10 sell m
SMALL PROFITS, ,lat ii will be TO your adyaDtooa IN
make your purchases Of them for The following rea
sons: Aee-
FIEsT-You will End. beyond all question of doub.
Tue largest variety and bes Stock Vi Goods to seect
from. " e'0SN
eEco%n-Many Articles Of Merchandise are kent bv
mem winch cannot be found any other store in the
vicinity. ~ 'i 'i0
IHRp-lou are snre 10 find all that is KEW and pT
slRABrE and ali the different Styles of Goods v hicb
can he comp9red ana the most suitable selected
toURTH-You can get all you want al one nIace
ahu Aence save much time and labor
tiFflI-EVery llem you wish at the yery lowest
figures '0"s"
Their Stock consists Of the usual variety which ia
useless I" enumerae IN detail. But they wouId saw
call aud eHami1e their Stock hear their prices and
Judge Tor yourselves.
Ih'y would most respectfully return their tLanks
20 h'r friends and patrons for past favors and hone
ny renewed eNoItlons their part to cater IN the
wants Of the cnmmuni, in their line of business and
ny seIlIg Goods nj reasonable prices to secure con-
iiLnaiion "a that patronage literally bestowed ON
them during the year just :pred and of a large in
crease during the year 1861 "
Tne highest market price paid for all kinds of Couu.
ny Iio"'ce' apis
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20
War ~ eWs.

The greatest excitement prevails at Wash
ingaon.
Col. Stones body of U. s. troops occupies
Leesburg. At Seneca Mills Lieut.. Col. Ever
etfs U. S. force had skirmish with the rsb
cavalry, and drove them eff. AS Col. Stones
force advances the enemy retreats,
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

Nine regiments, numbering 1880 men. are
under orders to leave New York for Washing
ton this week.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

! The steamship Bavaria has arrived from
bremen and Southampton, bringing $4,000
s,and of rifles for the United States Govern
meRt.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

Gen. Lyon has issued proclamation expos.
ing the REASONABLE purposes of Gov. Jackson,
and says he will obey the instructions of Ad
Jutant General-Thomas, to be increasingly
wa'chful of the movements ofIhe secessonists
OF Missouri, and crush out rebellion in the State
Of Missouri.
Smyrna times., 1861-06-20

Gen. Scott is reported, upon good authority,
to have said that the evacuation of IIarper's
Ferry was sCtirely in accordance with his plan,
expectations, and wishes,
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NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA.

ALEXANDRIA, July i, 1861.
The bravery Of our pickets yesterday morning had
good effect, not single case OF tampering with the
ives Of our troops being reported this morning.
ne affair yesterday took place at the junction
Of the Richmond and Fairfax roads, about three
and =. half miles out. The attacking force
consisted Of fourteen cavalry, who left their horses soma
distance of and attacked the three sennes stationed at
the road The latter assisted by two pickess
the Fairfax road The rebels retrcatsd leaving their
dead comrsde the field and four carbnes and three re
volvms Our men only fred four shcts, with what
fassl effect has already been related. The body Of
. sergeant of the Letcher Guard has been
brought 70 this city he WAS Il those killed IL Wa
ct Art supposed that tho attacking party were frme
aud the 6ndipQ Of pistol with the name, supposed to
be John Johnson 70 the arrest Of the latter together
with 1--WE Of his neighbors 1t was subsequently, ascef-
tanned that the name was John Jones' and not
= John johnson, when Mr.. Jones and the others
arrested With him were released on taking
the oath OF allegiance. Tho bravery OF
Ievelan Of Pennsylvania, who 10 among the wounded,
deserves especial mention. Though his wounds
are OF decato and serious nature, he fought 70 the
last and bears up under bis suerings with heroic firm
ress
rbe Philadelphia civ Ice boat 10 now anchored OIL
Alexandria She will take the place Ok the Pocahonta
which proceeds down the river.
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BOSTON MILITARY NEWS.

1SoSiOS, July I, IoVI'
detachment Of Aaor Cobb's Light Artillery escorted
the remains Of private sAwin, which arrived tonight,
from the depot TO the Church Of the Advent where the
FUNERAL will take place to morrow.
The organization Of the new ten regiments is rapidly
progressing. The Second, Col. Gordon, Is expected 70
leave on Saturday. 10 be followed early next week BY the
Seventh, Col Couch.
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Ny informant says some Of their arms are
good, but the majority very bad, and OF variety Of
kinds They lack good arms and gunpowder. Many Of
the troops we'll clad, and many very poorly.
DEATH OF Mr.. FINCH.
Mr.. Fnch an operative chemist In Richmond who was
largely engaged in manufacturing powder for percussion
caps, blown up short time SINCE he subsequently
died. His house was nearly destroyed.
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS NOT DEAD
There truth ia the report that A. H. stephens
dead.
sERENADE 70 COLONEL BLAIR
Colonel Frank Blair Of Missouri who arrived yester
day. serenaded 10 night at the residence Of his bro
ther Hon. Montgomery Blair. Dodworth's band was in
attendance Speeches made by Colonel Blair sena-
tor McDougan Of California, Hon. John Hickman Of
Pennsylvania and Colonel Forney
INTERESTING TO APPLICANTS FOR FOREIGN AP.
PoINrMENT.
The following Official notice has been promulgated
No questions Of diplomatic or Consular appointments
will be entertained until after the adjournment Of Con-
gress
The above announcement may be regarded az official
Senators and members who have friends 10 press for
auch appointments will please take notice
THE UNION CAUSE IN KENTUCKY.
Intelligence received here from Kentucky Ia OF a
moet encouraging character for the Union cause. A
gentleman who cav Senator Breckenridge but
short time ago, states that he assured him
be would not take his seat His friends
however, were urging him to come to Wash
ngton and take his seat It appears that senaor Powell
will be governed in his movements BY Mr.. Breckenridge
ARRIVAL OF CONGRESSMAN.
About fifty members Of Congress have reached the
city.
BALLOON OPERATIONS.
Professor Wise, Of lancaster, Pa II IL understood has
been engaged By the government for war balloon opera
tiope.
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IMPORTANT FROM FORT KEARNEY.

FORT kEARNkY, July I, K6ol
Reliable information from Denver, June q, says
rebel force se from their rendezvous twenty miles
up Cherry Creek to-day for the avowed purpose Of TAX
ing Forts Wise and Garland. They well armed and
equipped and expect TO be joined by majority OF the
forces ipeide. There ia much valuable property and
money in the forts.
The movement ia wa ched, but we are comparatively
poweress and totally without authority or Leadership
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BALTIMORE, July lilo A. n
Since two o'clock this morning startling proceedings
have been goirg on here
Before day light all the members or Tie Board Of Police
Commissioners, except the Mayor were arrested and
sent to Fort McJicpry.
De'achmen's Of artillery and infantry have been sent
10 various sections Of the city, are now posted In
Monument square. Exchange place, and In the Eighth
ward, broadway and Mt other points
is sad that the plot has been discovered of an in
tended outbreak
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thing hiss been heard Of her since will add that after
took passage her Tuesday last for Baltimore for
the purpose Of concerning with Captain Ward TO the
most eectusi mode OF preventing the landing the Ma
the river TO Virginia, and at the time avoid
any unnecessary detention TO her. Tho arrange
ment made was mutually satisfactory, an he pro-
missed to meet her every satur lay morning at The mouth
the river and give her pass TO proceed her trip
But alas he lie Doubtless evil disposed persons
took advantage Of the Absence Of government officer
and made the seZure As the lives and property Of loyal
citizens Of Maryland and the District OF Columbia are
hszarded by her detention may ask that measures may
81 once De taken for her recapture.
The Navy Department was subsequently Informed from
another that the St. Nicholas had been taken by
her captors into the Rappahannock river.
The following account Of the seizure Of the SLAYER st.
Nicholas by the rebes is furnished here by the Bat
more Eschdnge:-
The st. Nicholas, on her last trip from Baltimore took
board passenger French lady Of dark complexion
Of rather masculine features, but Of quiet manners.
There were also number Of passengers who were
proceeding 70 different points on the Potomac At Point
Look Out two more passengers were also taken
board. Soon after this in the middle Of the night
the French woman, having retired for few moments TO
her state ROOM suddenly emerged her wig and petite
doed In full military costume with revolvers and cut
lass by her side Twenty Eve passengers drew revovers
at the same time and in trce officers and crew were
made prisoners. The boat was put In charge Of the
Point Look Out passengers who proved to be retired
navy officers. The steamer was then into Cone
river, the Virginia side, where the passengers, who
were treated with great civity, were all landed and
company Of one hundred Teppesseeans, who were in
readiness, were taken aboard The 81, Nicholas then
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LOUISVILLE, July /, 1861.

LOUISVILLE, July l, 1901.
Senator Breckenridge and Representative Burnett have
left for Washington.
eenator Powell intends taking bic seat.
Two companies Of Colonel Rosseabb's regiment went
Into camp to day, near Jefersonville, Indiana.
The Greensboro. (Ky) Ssld, Of secession pApnr, re-
ports the probable return Of Of the Kentucky oopa
niee which went 10 Richmond, where they were uure
ceived. They have been living at their own expense
By special order Of General Pillow, dated the 21th
appears that he thinks manifest that, owing TO
the pressure the enemys resources In the East and
find himfef in 9 position 70 make descent upon the
Valley this summer.
A correspondent Of the Memphis appeal Of the 29th
June ys:-"Col Hardee Is TO operate the Western
banks Of the Mississippi in concert With the force on
this side."
loan rs not yet copsumnated and says that Vernon
had arrived at Richmond direct from Europe; although
not bearer Of official dispatches he brings governmer:
intelligence Of O highly interfering character He
spcaks hopefully Of the market being opened the pr
per season for tobacco and cotton.
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TROOPS EN- ROUTE FOR WASHINGTON.


CINCINNATI, July /, 1851
The Sixth and Thirteenth regiments left Camp Denn
son yesterday for Virginia.
ISDLASApoIss July l, 1891
The Fifteenth and Seventeenth Indiana regiments left
here this afternoon for Virginia. They have complete
equipments Ok every kind each regiment has corps OF
fifty sharpshoolers and two pieces Of artillery. They
take fifteen days ratons 10000 rounds cartridges and
200 rounds shot and shell for artillery.
One company Of cavalry leaves for Virginia 10 morrow
and smother will follow in few days.
The Thirteenth and Fourteenth regiments are now on
campsd here fully equipped and ready 70 receive march
ing orders.
Governor Morgan issusd ordees TO day Tor Eve regi
msnts Of the quota 70 rendezvoxshsre and .. Iy
cite this week. Double the number Of companies re-
qured for the quota have rendered their services