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Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Proclamation.

! To the Citizens Of the State Of Delaware:
! WHEREAS, since The issuing ofmy .roclamatIoh o.
t1e twenty filth day of April last past stating nav in
ability to comply with the requsitiun nade uDnn mo
as the Executive Of the Slate Of Delaware y I'M. Ser
relarY vi War, 10 furnish regiment coislslIun nj
seven hundred and eighty men, 10 serve us nian r,
or tlemeh Tor the period of three months, unesSsou Il.
er roIschareed, but recommending therein the fOrna.
ton OF volunteer companies for The protection of .
lFes aud property OF The people Of this Stale against
violence o any sort TO which they may be cxtoscd
with the option. how ever, on then part. of oferrg
their services to the General Government for the pr
lection of lis Capital and the support O The ConsIilu
IOh ahu the Laws Ol The country another requIsItn
has been made upon me as tho Executive Of the State
OF Delaware, for an additional regimen MT from ,L;s
State, co sting OF seven hundred and eighty mon IN
serve as Infantry aud cavalry for the period of hreo
years unless OOner discharged:
AND WHEREAS the eason that prevented n
sirct compliance with the first requsitIOn siIIl isis
- there beng no organized militia III tins Stnte nnr
any law thereof 10 compel such Organizaon-and the
only mode IN which said aforementioned requisIun can
be complied With, Is the voluntary tender Of hrmss
YES by individuals or military com panes as was ,use
IN the formation of the first regiment the same bsing
cOmpleied:
AND WHEREAS It is but right aud proper that nil
persons desIrous o entering INTO the service OF the
United States Or the support and defense of the Laws
and Constitution thereof should be left perfectly free
to do SO:
Therefore |, WILLIAM Burton. Governor of the
State Of Delaware. do hereby repeat the recommcn
datIOn contained in my first proclamation for the or
ganzaliOn Ol volunteer companies for the pIOectlOn
aud defense OF tins State; and do further reauest hnt
all persons or military companies who may desire 10
enter INTO the service of the General Government or
inc period OF three years unless sooner discharged
VIII report themselves with little delay as prScli
cable, TO Capt II w. Wharton, of the United St,,ns
Army, at Wilmington. who is fully empowered 10
muster them to The service Of the United States for
the period OF three years unless discharged
In WITNESS WHEREOF. have caused the t;reo,
Seal OF theState oi Delaware 10 be hereuntD tiiy
ed. Done at Onver this twenty third dav OrMnv
lis n the year OF our Lord che thousand eight hun
,lred and sixIyone. and OF the Independence of
the State the eighty fifth.
WILLIAM BURT TON.
EEwARD RIDGELY. Secretary Of SInia.3
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

CATCHING PoRPoIsE.-A porpoise Cor rath.
er two, one having escaped,) unuckily made
its way up Leipsic Creek to the town of Leip-
sic, last week, and being discovered, was soon
holly pursued by almost every man in the vii.
lage, who, after chase Oftwo days, succeeded
with the aid ofguns and a harpoon in csplur-
ing it. The fatty portions were rendered into
oil, making several gallons.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Look to Your Interest!
New GOODS CHEAP
FOR CASH.

The subscriber has just returned from the city with
handsome and welseecIed stock of Goods which
VIII ne sold ior cash TO suit The times lie would in
vie The attention OF the Ladies 10 his handsome as
sortmenl OF Dress Goods consisting OF Silks PopIins
Bnrage, Anglais, Mohnr. Challles, Lawns, win n
great variety of other makes and styles OF Goods All
persons wishing good and cheap Goods are invited no
call and see for themselves.
my3O-lm THOMAS CARROW.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

GOvERNOR's GUARDs.-Ths volunteer COM
pauy OF Home Guards, at Bridgeville and
Greenwood, numbering 100 men, have organ.
ized by the election of the following named
officers: Captain, w. D. Redden; LIST LieuIen.
ant, Dr.. Laurence M. Cuhill I'D Lieutenant,
Simeon Penewill.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

rdE TINE 3 is Published Every Thursday. 6y
Rorr. D. HoFFEcksR, :E2itor and Proprietor, al
Snyrna,'DeI.
ESIS- SUs'cRProN.-One year. 81 so in advance,
o. sa.Os If not paid I'LL end Of the gear. No paper
E.scOaiiaaet until EIH arrears pad-Omly!a !at he
option Of The Publisher.
eUeryis4aare Of l2 lines or less first
as.roA 50 c's.i sac subsequent insertion 95 CTS
G.'sri arrra{s ae"'' made. Oih yearly and half
yssHy advertisers
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna. white wheat is selling at 81 10
Red' 81 30; yellow Corn SO cts,-whlte 53
Rye 60, and Oats, 80 cts per bushe Round
potatoes, 10 cts. per bushel. Butter, Il cts.
per ID. Eggs, 10 cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market. are
For White wheat, 81 so; Red. ST 40; Rye.
IS cts; Corn, 80 and Oats, 80 cents uer hush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

The New RRGIMENr.-Captnin David L.
Stricken and LIeutens nts Wenie md Evans ire
now busily engaged in recruiting men for the
Kent County Rangers, to be mustered into the
three yenrsservice of the United States. They
left Dover on Friday last with sixteen recruits.
and will muster the company at Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

BAND CT HOPG. ."-On Saturday atternoon
last portion OF the various Sunday Schools in
this town, met al the 81 L. church and formed
society OF the boys and girls present into an
ASSOCIATION knows IA the " Band of Hope
The object is TO lncucaie into their you.hful
minds lessons of virtue and morality, BY the
signing of pledge to abstain from the use Of
intoxicating drinks, tobacco and the habit of
Profane language. These are objects that
must meet the approval of every parent inter
e'Ied IN the welfare OF his children. Another
meeting will be held on next Saturday after
noon,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

TIE Delaware Regiment is now encamped
one mile from Whining ton, and are beginning
10 experience some of the realities of soldier
life. Those from this section expressed them
selves to US, a few days since, as being happy
aaa sa'is6ed, and are getting impatient to shoot
seeessiOnis's. Orders are daily expected by
Ihs officers 10 march South.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

HcHE GUARDs.-Our Home Guards have
received, per order from Governor Burton, 64
muskets from the State armOry. They are of
the old yle-fiint-loek-but otherwise as good
as new, never having been used before, or un.
cased. The Guards have been taking frequent
private drills. and will be ready to appear be-
fare the public in few days.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

In speaking of the Peunsy ylvania troops al
Hare's Corner. the Journal says:
Detuchmen's Of this regiment are TO be
sent TO various points for the purpose of guard
ing the railroad They are armed with MInie
muskets. The men have been well drilled,
are rugged looking set OF fellows, and, no
doubt, Will give good account of themselves,
should their services be needed"
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Important from Washington.
DGDts GRd Beaureg ard Expected al Richmond.
-AUaiting a Battle.
WASHINGTON May %, 1861.

AWuCttHS u DottCe.
WAsHINGrON May %, 1861.
The large bodies of troops sent up to Ma
nassas from Richmond were ordered to halt a
the Gap, and assume fortified position, they
believing that it is the intention of the Fed
eral troops to advance towards that point, to
cut off the rebels at Harper's Ferry. About
five Thousand troops are throwing up earth
work there.
General Davis nd General Beauregard were
expected to arrive at Richmond Yesterday.
they are expecting grand battle ere long.
There are five Thousand Virginia troops at
Grafton.
a gentleman who left Richmond on Friday,
and came through Fredericksbnrgh says there
are ten thousand troops at Richmond, under
uen' Lee. and twelve thousand at Fredericks
burgh, under Gen. Riggs.
The troops at Harper's Ferry are decreasing
IN numbers, ard it is believed the Confederate
forces will abandon that point. They are
short OF provisions, and will have no neaus of
obtaining any.
Gen. Butler has returned to Fortress Mon.
roe from his reconnoisance of the peninsula
lie says 1t is idle to begin operations until
from htteen 10 twenty thousand men are as
sembled-
President Lincoln, it is said, has expressed
mis- determination OF crushing out the rebellion
oy the Forth Of July. He has ordered stimuli
ieneous attacks TO be made upon Norfolk,
klchmond, Hurper's Ferry and Pensacola, and
also to send a foiilla down the Mississippi
River. This plan will be put into execution
as soon as Gen. Scott is fully prepared.
Ane news IRON Pensacola state that the cti-
Zehs al that point are preparing to resist the
Government to the last extremity.
COL Fremont has been appointed Maic.
General, and Geo. Dennison, Naval officer.
From Mexico we have later advices, leaving
no doubt of the fact of that country occupying
q position hostile 10 the Southern Confectionery.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

MEETINGS have been held in each of the
counties Of this States, and in none of them has
there been a dsloyal sentiment uttered. In
New Castle, Sussex and Kent the voice cf the
people with an unanimity as perfect as at any
previous time, have acknowledged their devo-
ton TO the Union. But they differed as to the
policy by which The Union should be maintain.
ed. Have they not a right to express an hon.
est difference Notwithstanding the people.
at each OF these meetings, have resolved 10
MAINTAIN the Government. and given unmista-
kable evidence that they were ready to defend
the Union, and never TO depart from it, a mi
norlty, lnfiamed BY passion, profess to have
tears that secession influences exist. Such
fears aer unworthy and cowardly in the ex.
treme. TAus is the idea held out that the
people OF Delaware are divided people on the
question of Union, while, in fact, they are only
divided as to the best means of maintaining
that Union. While there is not military or
ganzation in the State which is not ready and
willing to take the oath of allegiance to the
Government and Constitution of the United
States, certain womonish fears are said TO be
INDUCED by partlzans that secession influances
abound to an alarming extent.
What folly! Our State is disgraced by the
Indulgence OF such fears. The secession of
Delaware is an utter mpossibilty, and we hav we
not heard Of a solitary citizen of Delaware 90
ing into the armies OF the Confederate States.
Del. Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

JONATHAN EXERsON, recently appointed Post
Master for this town, has removed the Office
10 his place of business. on Commerce street,
Oas door above the store ofJ. II. Bewley. Peo-
pie from the country will do well to bear this
in mind.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

To- If you want Fence Board gc to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of Ii f..
II IT,, Is it. and Is it. lengths, together with a
large assortment of all kinds of Lumber, at
very fair prices.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

ANOTHER PROCLAMATION. The Secretary
of"ar having made another requ;sition upon
the Executive of this State for an additional
regiment to serve as infantry or cavalry for the
period OF three years, unless sooner discharged.
Governor Burton has issued another procama-
lion, IN which he requests all persons or mill
taty companies who may desire t. enter into
the service of the General Government for
ttree gears, to report themselves with as little
deIsy as possible as practicable, to Captain H.
W Wharton, of the u s. Army at Whining
ton who is fully empowered to muster them
into service. We presume that the three
years regiment will take the place of The one
no" mustered in for three months, and that
the companies here, as elsewhere, will offer
their services to the Government for the three
years term.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

TIE Rev. DR.. Bates, President of The M. p.
Conference. will preach at Smyrna Station ou
Sunday, 10th day June, at o'clock in the All.
tBTuOoD,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
r.. 0?NON,

'F"''" ".''F d'7 snail sroGfs tr motto.
:. assortment of loe Goods, Combs. Brush.
80 60 'M''ts fi[i mrrv. MiTors, Hair Crimner. .md
Cutters. LARGE ..SsORPMENT oG Jumpers anu
SILK UMBRELLAS Ann pAp.co.c
beads m OF a. kind. Fancy FANS, 200 Varieties FAM.
Thrhe',l and Sill ara uaSos aud CoId Rsc.;t
ii,,' 'a hS anu boh,'nan Glass Ornaments r,ov'
,,P W,p n2E' PIr"cS abs Portfolios. Dressing Ca...
oochei -, 0nof 4"'F; S"gar and Watch folders
tUre '"il iHuhulae.
gr Peacock feathers bought or made into Rru.ba.
" t1s d 'he ra''oFy ~JI North Second street.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Medical

Notice Is hereby given that the annual meeting nj
the Medical Socley Of the State of Delaware will be
held ut Snyrna, on the I'd Tuesday (Ilth) of Jnns
Ex' ut IL o'clock, a. M. Particular attendance OF the
members Of the Aledical profession is desired. ''
ilay Is, 1851. -
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

SrkAwBERRIEs - These delicious berries
made their appearance in market last week.
and sold at % cts. per quart. They are now
selling at l24 cts, and promise to be very
abundant aud fine.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
TMR nc wCwS -

10000 Peach and 23HCO Apple Trees, well.selsc,oa
@ extra size. Pears, Cherries and Plums, DworGan5
S'anoarol' I0oO0O Straw berries. Blackberr,es Gs
ornamental Trees. EyergIcens, i'll The usuaI vars;-
Orders Sent dIrec 10 the FairTiew Nurseries Mno,:'
town. ~ j. will no attended TO. Cataoeuss Srn';s
Itees ue'lVered III Philadelphia without charge
maria JOHN PERKINS Pm
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Land F.! Land! Land!

];ssst NJ" Isa tam of 300 Acres, on III, Level,
tEI'!l ApioiuhiInInk Hundred, New Castle co, in
EMI. hbh state 0l cGIivatIon; buiIdinos nnod
Wcli ventilated, DE- G"Ou'
- Id'ih "i goo Acres adjoining ne FIRST men.
r,,,t a9" ~ a. 5h state of cuIIivaon buildings
SoT ,, Apple AMI Peach Orchard on each farm
hes" i1rGs are very ol:glhly situated naar ,L !:
'era 1'lt 81 tFel 10 Phlladehia within sbor, d.
'lnce 81 HE 'nrving town Of Mddlelown m nr,h
%,d ms FheiS III 'he State They possess s the
Gi'Z5 l'nIV ;,t,iIry ~ y,ft, fFeSidencs.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Watches, Jewelry & Silverwora

iFA Nc w'uld respectfully inform our frien,ls
< patrons and the public generally, that we bavs
1~rhw IA store. and offer, Wholesale and Retail Al
inc iO"rS CASA PrhtS large and very choice stncL
OIL a'' hes Jewelry. Silver and Plated Ware OF eyerv
Efery description of Diamond work and other Ja,,,
~, - ''I'e W "r'ef al sn"'t notice II goods warran.
led To be as represented N. B-PartcHar o,ien,;nn
gwen 10 the REPAIRING of Watches and JeweIrv Of
eVS'y descriptions. SrAUFFER & HARLEY
No. C22 MARKET street. south side
my'-'m PHILADELPHIA
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

No more postage tlamps are to be sent
South. This is the first step toward cutting
of the entire mail service.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Agricultural EmpIemen1S-

Wheat Fairs, Cutting Boxes, CornsheIiers M,
SCOOPS Flo S-Snriace and SubsoIl, Hurse.Horsl
Weeders. etc. for sale by Oes'
Feb 2SIh. 'l6 EDWIN VvIIAsra
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
FQR RENT.

a House and Gn[den in Smyrna. suitable for
snnal family on South street. Apply 10
eFIS JOHN II. BEWIEY
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Dividend.

m, BANE OF SMYRNA, May 2d, 1861
Ihe Dlrce"rS ii this Institution, have this dav do
ciarrd uVde"d at four per cent out of the nIo1i,s
%, me as' SIX months. 3oyabie TO the Stockholders or
~, oy oI"er' ". NJ BELL
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-08-30
TCoMMUSICtFgD.
The Revenue Policy of the South.

1fi. Editor-The action of the Confederate Con-
gress in making the whole South port of entry is
eminently judcious, but in my humble Judgment
does not go far enough to insure the benefits in
tended 1t would have been better to open the
whole South to the commerce of the world, free of
duty during the continuance of the present'bloek-
ade. This would save great deal of inconven
ence, and stimulate parties to make ventures that
they would not otherwise make.
The Government is at present deriving no reye-
nue. from imports, and the small amount that
would be received from the introduction of goods
under the new law would be but a small matter
when compared with the benefit that would be de-
rived by the whole country in being able to get
articles that are required as well for the Govern
ment as individuals, and which cannot now be had.
Besides, the duties being payable g at the near
est port Of entry" would. in many instances, be
attended with serious difficulty, and in some, the
" port of entry would be so remote that the du-
ties would not be paid at all.
1t appears to me that it would be better to open
the whole South to the introduction of foreign mer-
chandise, without restriction and free of all duty,
till regular commercial intercourse with other
nations can be resumed.
The people of the South must and will bear
without murmuring the burden of the war; and,
whether the contest be long or short, sustain it to
the end But, while such is the patriotic purpose
of the people, the Government ought, by every
means in its power, make that burden as light as
possible.
The introduction of goods at the least possible
cost will do much to aid the people, by creating
supply somewhat adequate to the demand, and
thereby prevent an enormous increase in price
that absorbs the means of the people without
procuring what is actually required, and essening
their ability to sustain the Government just in
proportion to the advance in price.
The country is now destitute of many articles of
first necessity to the Government, as well as the
people, and they can be only obtained by giving
every possible facility and encouragement for their
introduction.
Let our Government, then, go one step further,
and declare all imports free till our present diff
culties are settled, and we are prepared to open
commercial relations with all the world.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-08-30
To the Southern Puhiic.

At meeting of the citizens of New Orleans convened on the
18th of July last permanent committee twentyour gen
emen was appointed solicit contributions for the relief Of
and provide for their comfort during the war.
The undersigned in behalf of the committee appointed
appeal the humane and patriotic aid them their holy
work behooves those who enjoy the safety comforts
home testify, in material FORM their appreciation of the
perils and sueng OF brave volunteers is in on cause
they are stricken md mission pour balm into their
wounds The contribute something and the offer
ing will be appreciated perhaps such will be especially blessed
in their results
Tho committee will be advised of nature of the supplies
required at hospitals. Their will be confined TO the
soldiers of particular Sate section They will afford all
the aid and relief in their all cause
be raised they organize permanent sys
tenn of relief Contributions of clothing blankets and bed
Clothes articles of oushent suitable for the sick partieu
ary coffee, tea rice tapioca arrowroot cora pure
liquors. aud Wines especially solicited Warm clio hing
wooden socks and shoes, in great quantity will
absolutely necessary in the latitude seat of war; We ap
peal fellow citizens abandon our brave soldiers in
their Affections.
warehouse rthe reception of stores as may be
bued has been established No. IS Gravier street. where
reliable person will be in attendance Each member of the per.
manent committee will receive contributions in money
JOHN FINNEY,
7. Q. SULLY,
R. GARDERE,
HENRY RENSHAW,
Subcommittee
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-08-30
Volunteer Relief Committee.

The Committee will hereafter sit DAILY, in Room No. s,
Basement Of the City ra TO II O'Clock A. NJ for the
purpose Of registering the of the distressed families
dependents of absent Volunteers preparatory distributing
the Relief appropriated by the Common Council
All applicants will be required produce proof satisfactory
the Committee that they are entitled to relief.
Residents of the First District will apply on FRIDAY and
SATURDAY, 9th and 10th insts.,
Residents of the Second District will apply MONDAY
l2'h inst,
Residents of the Third District will apply uESDAY the
18th inst.
Residents of the Fourth District will apply WEDNES-
DAY, 18th inst
Thereafter applications may be made any promiscu
ously.
Dne notice will be given of the Pay Days for each District
as the pay rolls completed.
CHAS. C. CAMPBELL,
Secretary of the Committee.
New Orleans, August 9, 1861. aug if
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-08-30
In our walks yesterday on the flags we were
handed the following letter, from the highest and
best informed sources:

In our walks yesterday on the flags we were
handed the following letter, from the highest and
best informed sources: -- ,,
DEAR SIR-Your favor of the 18th inst has been
received. You say you regret the political action
of Kentucky; do |, but this is to be taken INTO
consideration: Kentucky has always entertained
great frmr ,ss for the Union, and has hoped, as 1
think, against hope that some means might be de-
vsed by which we might all live together but the
fact that this is impossible is now being brought to
the peon'e, and changes are taking place daily IN
favor of the South. The gain for the southern
Rights parry in this State has been 10000 in about
six weeks. On the Goth of June we had 36,oO9
vot s on,the LIST of August about b5,o00. foit'-
clans and partisan newspapers, in whom the PEG,
pie have had confidence have said the South would
not be able to sustain herself. Recent event ID
Virginia and Missouri are undeceiving the people
on This point very rapidly. The fears OF our people
Rave been excited by our having over seven nun
dred miles of border, saying that II we took any
ground for the South the warswould be transferred
| to Kentucky soil. These arguments are last ceas-
ing to have any effect. The recent action of the
Federal Congress has opened the eyes OF our peo-
ple to the designs of the Aholitionsts: and while
cannot fix the time that we will join you, that we
will at some time is not more certain than the fact
tkat we have soul to save, or that there is God
above.
The feeling of the people is undergoing very
great change, and although our Legislature may
attempt something radical, the people will not
ratify their action, and if anything is done against
the South, they will raise up and treat them as
Cromwell did the English Parliament. The most
comes up, they are for Kentucky going with the
South. And to-day, could the question come be-
fore the people, Kentucky would be with you by
Is, 900 majority. have felt it due to my noble old
State that her position should be better understood
among my Southern friends.
trp1r
New Orleans daily crescent., 1861-08-30

No. / CAR BOX OIL In casks and barrels,
peror to Lard or equal TO sperm oils, for
Railroad car boxes. 81 cts. gal
No, l REFIN OIL, in Cssks and barrels
suitable for mixing with any other Oils. 81 :,
No. . REFINED OIL, in casks and barrels
suitable for painting all outside work,
aud any color except whitc......,,.,.... IS :.
No. REFINED OIL in casks and bbs, suit
able for Ship and Steamboat decks, Roof
ing etc.. Is
No. l G As OIL, in casks and barrels, suitable
for the various kinds of gas apparatus. Is :.
COMMON ROSIN OIL, in casks, suitable for
mixing with Lime for waslea also for
covering fences, works etc, preserv
ing the wood from exposure tho
tler, or for mixing with common paint
Tanners olls,....,.. ..............,.... % :.
AXLE WHEEL GREASE, in barrels, half
b5ls and kegs, made the Plantation,
Farm, City aud Country e.........3]I cts. To-
NAPTHA, Crude and Refined, in casks, used
for manufacturing burning fluids, % gal
NAVY PITCH, in z and 40 gall barrels war
ranted free from Water Sand, Chips, gnt
other impurities Price according mar.
ket
We manufacturing the above enumerated articles,
and prepared I'll ali orders. We call attention Of
Dealers and Consumers STOCK In mind they
PURE and UNIFORM manufactured exclusively from
Southern material managed by soarherr men,
TREASURY NOTES Iaken at par. Dscouat. aaade to the
trade.
SIMEON TOBY, JR.,
| jyl tt2p5t r-P.deut.