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Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The WAR TAx.-In a late speech of the
Hon. John w. Chrisfeld at Snow Hill, he show.
ed that Maryland would have to pay but I3
cts. in the $l00, as her portion ofth war tax,
while ifshe should go with the 8. Contederacy
60ets, in the 500 Is the least she could get
off with.
The same estimate would apply to Delaware
yet we find many who are continually con-
demning the policy of maintaining the Union
because our taxes will be high.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna white wheat is selling at ST. 35
Ked' al 80; yellow Corn 60 cts. white 60
Rye' 62 and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
Po'aFoes' 81 cts per busbel. Butter, Is cts.
per ID. Eggs, II cts per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 45; Red, 81 s5; Rye
81 cts; Corn, 63; and Oats, IS cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

HusKING CORN.-The frosty mornings of the
past week have given our farmers confidence
In the safety of housing their corn, which they
have commenced to do. The crop being large
will consequently take all their time, until the
approach Uf winter.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

De,achments were detailed from two or three
companies OF Home Guards 10 Kent County, a
few weeks ago, to arrest two gentlemen who
had been recruiting near Whteleysburg. for
JeH. Davis army, but the offenders got wind of
the matter ard made their escape. 1t is said
that they had enlisted nineteen men.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

BURNED TO DEATH.-Coroner Dorothy was
summoned on Saturday last to hold an inquest
on the body ofa mulatto child which had been
burned to death the day before, near Dinsh's
Cross Roads. The child was the daughter Of
Thomas Dean, who came to her death in C. n.
sequence Of her clothes taking fire while er
mother was absent from home.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The enormous foreign demand for bread
stuffs, which absOrbs ell the shipping at the
Eastern ports not used by the Federal Govern
ment, will insure a most lucrative trade to
all the railroads leading to our great CONNER
cial depots.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

George Plunkett, having received an ap.
pointment of Purser in the Navy, has resrned
his office of fQuartermaster of the ID Regiment
Qusrtsrmas'tr Sergeant Hedges has super.
ceded him.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The DELAWARE LOTTERIEs.-The assign.
ees of r. France e. Go. commenced the draw.
logs on Monday last--,he payment due the
State having previously been made to the State
Treasurer. The Gazette says the State can,
ifh plcases, avoid the grant. or, if ii prefers 10
do so, can bold the parties 10 the performance
of their eontraet.a .- .aa -..
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

Gen. Tilghman and |. c. w. Powell, Esq.,
OF Eastsn, were in town several days the first
OF the week, on business connected with the
Md. q Del. Railroad.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31


1sland, while covered by the Third Rhode
island battery; they maintained their position !;
'hs heroic Lieut.. BrsmhaIl, though wounded
severely, insisted on being carried in the arms
o. TOO soldiers from gun to gun, directing
thelr range and firing as oooly as lion parade
day.
Thus ended the fight at Harrison's Island
and meanwhile it's purpose had been gained,
the main body had safely crossed, and were in
position on the Virginia side, with only light
sklrmlshng, in which Gen. Lander received a
ball in his ankle.
Gen. Banks, the same night and on Tuesday
was moving up his division from Darneetown,
nine miles below PoUlesvIlie, and on Wednes-
day began crossing 10 join Gen. Stone. and the
work was within a few hours ofcompletion,
when, at O'Clock p. NJ. on "Wednesday, the
order came from headquarters (Gen. Mcclellan
villa his staff being on the spoI) to cross the
rlver with the whole force to the Marylan
side' and this was entirely accomplished on
thursday morning, leaving at daybreak not a
U. D. soldier on the Virginia shore and a few
hours later the rebel pickets were again thrown
forward to the ferry on that bank.
The rebel loss at B4ll's Bluff, fom what
can be learned from stragglers, who were
captured and have since succeeded in escaping,
Is SAID 10 be over five hundred. The Richmond
papers received here make it three hundred.
Our troops, all agree, fought with great
courage.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

OUR sPOrsmen are Frightening up their
f0wllng' pieces, preparatory to the gaming sea.
son, which is close at hand. Birds are said to
be abundant this fall.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The CLERKsHIP.-Capt. Layton, clerk Of
lhe House, being in the army, we hear that
John d. Rodney. Esq, of Georgetown, is spok,
en- Of for that position.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
War News

The U. S. steamer Massachusetts, has captu.
red on the Texan coast two vessels laden with
arms and munitions of war. One of these
prizes had on board 1000 Enfield rifles.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

CouRT.-The Fall Term of the Superior
Court commenced its sessions on Monday. but
the proceedings have been unusually uninter.
esting.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
Patent Coal Oil Burners.
Without Chimncys.
II. COULTER.
PATENTEE,
Nos. SO and So South Second strset.
PHILADELPHIA,

NO person can have excuse for using guid in
small iamPs' as we cnn attach burner 10 a small
uulu tube to burn Kerosene, Carbon and Coal Oils
one forth the cost Of lIId and without fear of or
plpsIon The above burners for night lights topelb
er win all The neweS; styles of burners, with or
without ch,mneyH he had at the lowest cash nrce.
KEROSENE. COAL AND CARBON OILS
Of the best qualities and in any quan il os from nm. "a
hive hundred barrels also the best of Lana,
and lamp fixtures OF all kinds, in the city.
FIud Lard and other lamps altered at the shorto,t
notice. nc,2,-3,
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

Since the battle at Ball's bluff the rebels
have hurried up reinforcements and concentrs-
ted large force at Lcesburg.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The wagon express between Washington
and Baltimore commenced running Monday
with hfty wagons. The distance being only
forty miles. this is more than a wagon ner mile
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The rebel steamer George Page continues
to cruise about on the Potomac, and has driven
S'ckIe' brigade back from the river by throw
ing shells into the camp.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

twenty-five men left Odessa last FRIDAY for
Oh estertown. to join the Eastern Shore Regi.
ment of volunteers, under Col. Wallace.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
Change i'm Business.
TmWarc and Stove EmDorium.

1V' '0VO'N V 1TIIT5OI IVIIII.
The subscriber wishes To inform the public thnt
he has purchased the Tnware Store formerly belong
ing TO Mr.. John ii. Graham, in the town of SInvrna
where he is prepared TO do ROOFING, with Tin or
Sheet-iron, at the shortest notice and on the most
reasonable terms. lie also keeps constantly ON hand
large assortmentO OF 'rlNWARE of all kinds, Stoves
OF all sizes and patterns and every thing IN his line
oil business lie hopes. by strict attention to husi.
ness' to receive liberal share OF prbhc patronage
oct tf WILLIAM = GREEN
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
BONNEES mt Auction

VIII be sold at Auction, on SATURDAY.
NOV. 9th, al the subscribers STORE, next To
Hall u f1azefs, SmvrRa, a handsome assor,.
ment OF Velvet, Satin. Silk, Black aud Color.
ed Straw BONNETI, and children's HATS.
all new styles. Not wishing to keep The above
IRON one season TO another, Ladies in want of
a handsome winter bonnet can get bargain.
Ladies aud genllemen are invited to attend.
NJ. BENJAMINE
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

ditures in making ST. Leuis the base of his ope-
fa'lons' there can be no other charge alleged
against him. His plans are all well conceived,
ana ne will be able TO show that political jea-
lousles are the true causes of the prejudices
which have been raised against him.
The Alta Californian Of Oct. 2, notices the
receipt of orders by Gen. Summer to dispatch
at once to the East the entire force OF regulars
on the Pacific coast. This force numbers
S'2OO men. II will take month to collect it's
scattered posts. Volunteer forces are to gar.
rlson the forts from which they are Withdrawn.
we have also highly satisfactory news from
Missouri. Springfield was again occupied by
the National troops on Saturday evening, and
the retreat Of the rebel Price, with his army
IS thus cut off, and he will be forced either to
give battle, with the certainty Of defeat, or to
surrender. The occupation Of Springfield was
proceeded by one Of the most brilliant achey
ments which have yet marked the progress of
The war; Major Zagoni, at the head of Gen.
FFemont's body.guard, made a charge upon
oooy OF the enemy, upwards of two thousa nd
sHong, drawn up in line of battle at their camp
near the town. He completely routed them,
and cleared them from the vicinity, after which
he hoIsted the National flag on the court. house,
and then retired temporarily, to await rein.
i0rcement, which soon joined him. Our last
accounts, 1t will be recollected, left Price re-
treating towards Greenfield, in Dade county, on
his way to Springfield, while Gen. Segel was
at Bolivar, in Polk county, pressing forward to
reach Springfield before Price, This he has
succeeded in doing, and Gen. Fremnn; has thus
attained an almost incaculable advantage n
position, which will no doubt soon be avaied Of
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

On Friday night General B. F. Kelley march.
ed from New Creek, Va, and attacked tho
rebels entrenched at Romney, on Saturday.
routing them, capturing three cannon, many
prisoners and all thoir camp equipage and
wagons The rebels retreated towards Win.
chester. Our loss is trifing. This is the third
time the rebels have been badly beaten at the
same place.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

Application has been made at the War De
partment for permission to raise another regi-
ment of Infantry in the State Of Delaware, to
serve during the war. The application was
granted.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
Railroad Property at Public
Sale.

Inc corporation Of the Maryland and Delaware
Railroad, having placed my farm against nv ,,iII
me track oil The said road and failing 1enee The same
whereby my farm is laid out tho public as an old
common thereby causing me serious damage. | will
sell 10 pay the lTespasses OF public ssck) al vandue
OH November 7Ih, at FoxweIls Hotel S,nv,ra ~ =
OlOck, r. NJ, The following property now or ths
iarm VIZ; j2j Ties, 5000 feet OF Railing IrunnimS
measure) Spikes, Screws DC
Ino Sau properly can be seen at any time, ON my
farm, miles irnrn Smyrna Station '
n. 6.-The property must be removed, after the
sale, from the farm, and Indemnilying Bond will
the given 10 the purchaser
OcISl JAS VOSHELL
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
Positive Notice.

On and after Nov. LIST, 1861, payment of the
charges OF transportation will be REQUIRED ON
delivery Of freight at Smyrna Station.
Oct. %. 1861. ii. c. DOUGLASS
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

EIg"rINES'' is published Every Thursday. by
R.ut. D. HssrEekxk. EIaor sad Proprietor, at
Sspsa. De.
rxVs-SUsscRIPrIsx.-Os year, 81 so iR advance,
q, tioo II not paid tiH end Of the year No paper
4,,eSssiases HHtiI all Paid-Only at the
O,lios of ths!Ps6lisAsr.
&urauHxI-F0r eVery square Of IL lines. less. first
isariSs. So ets each subsequent insertion Is cts
Liberal s''sass@sHts sale With ysGrly and half
~. GEs:ftiGsrs
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
StraVed

Away from Newark, Del. about the middle OF June
a iIght-red and white COW. Any information lead.
ing 10 her recovery w'll be literally rewarded by
the subscriber, IN Newark. Del.
oci5l REBECCA WILLIAMS
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

The Navy Department has ordered the com.
nandsr Of the U. s. steamer Keystone Stat.
under arrest for coming north without orders
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

|" the battle of Frederic,own. Missouri, the
rebels left 200 of their men dead on the field.
while our loss was 6 killed and 40 wounded
one mortally. Our men took 27 prisoners.
Col. Plummer pursued Taompson's rebel band
% miles beyond Frederictown.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

assortment oil
New Fall Goods,
Embracing all the NEWEST styles in Silks. Dress
GOODS Cloaks Embroderles and Fancy Dry .Goods
Als0' a iuIl assortment OF Mourning Golds, White
Goods. Hosiery, Gloves. Mis- &c
The stock is principally Il. w Evans & Co.'S own
mPortatIon having been selected IN the besl Euro.
Pean markets expressly for their retail trade and
sonube prices.
Nos. SIS AND $50 CHEsrxUr Sr.
BELOW CONTINENTAL. HOTEL.
=, - PHILADELPHIA
N. B-Whoesale buyers will find il uJyaniage"us
TO examine this stock oc,7I
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

1t is reported thai. although Gen. Frcmon.
has been somewhat sxtravsgaRt in his oxpep.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
REMEMBER.

Please remember !. ID. HAMILTON'S LOT
Of cheap Buots aud Shoes They wore b.uyh'.
at auction, and can be sold al hai price. Alse.
very large IOt ofvery fine Hats and Caps.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

We have received further interesting partie.
ulars OF the attack of Zolllcolfer on Camp
Wild Cat, about forty miles below Camp Dick
Robinson. ZOllicOffer's force numbered 5000
infantry. $500 cavalry. and one battery of ar.
IiIlery. The first attack was made about II
o'clock in the forenoon, at two points, and was
CALAMITY rePulsed by the National troops un.
der Coils. Garrard and Schaft. Another attack
was made about O'Clock in the afternoon
which wasalsO rePulsed, and a scattering FIRE
was keptup until 8. when Zollicoffer drew off
The National forces numbered only 5000. bu,
they had decided advantage in the position.
and were probably much stronger numerically
than ZsllcoIer hsd supposed, as the positioo
had been but recently strengthened.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

Last Saturday two hundred loyal Missouri
volunteers attacked and routed four hundred
rebels at Big Hurricane creek, Carol county.
Missouri. killing fourteen, taking eight priso.
ners and putting the balance to flight. Our
men had fourteen wounded.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31

Near Cairo skirmish occurred on Saturday
IN which thirty men of the Illinois 2sth repi.
ment routed body of rebel cavalry. The
latter lost captain and lieutenant killed and
several men wounded. Our side lost NOTHING
On the same day, in Kentucky. at Saratoga. a
company of rebels. one hundred strong, was t.
lacked and routed by three companies ofthe
Illinois 9th regiment The rebels lost thirteen
killed, tweO'y-fOur prisoners, ffty-two horses
and all their camp equipsge. The Federal
troops had two men wounded.
Smyrna times., 1861-10-31
New Fail Goods.
IhOs. ". ErUles & Co..

Invite attention to their large. varied, and hand.om
aasOrf inf - '-0-'N"S'A'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03
BY s. J. ROW.
IN MEMORIAM.
Another little form asleep,
And a little spirit gone. /,
Annfher littlA voice is hushed

Another little form asleep,
And little spirit gone.
Another little voice is hushed,
And little angel born
Two little feet are on the way
To the ONE beyond the skies,
And our hearts are like the void that comes
When a strain of music dies.
A pair of little baby shoes,
And lock of golden hair;
The toys our darling loved,
And the dress she used to wear;
The little grave in the shady nook
Where the flowers loved to grow
And these are all of the little hope
That came three years ago.
The birds will sit on the branch above,
And sing requiem
To the beautiful little sleeping form
That used to sing to them
But never again will the little lips
To their songs of love reply;
For that silvery voice is blended with
The minstrelsy on high.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

There was awholesale execution of river
pirates at Canton, China, lately; not less than
two hundred being decapitated on the bridge
where such executions occur. The whole bu-
siness took bnt half an hour. The execution
ers, of whom there were several, ,vied to see who
could do the largest amount of work one sue
ceeding in cutting of 63 heads, for which he
would receive what he would consider nice
douceur, as 500 cash is given for each eaprt.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

Detective Keese, of Washington, has seized
and retains by order Of the Court, bogus and
counterfeit notes on twenty seven different
banks, amounting to $3.50, ,000 also, plates,
dies, etc. The larger packages contain the
following: $4,000, in counterfeits, on the
Bank of Augusta, Maine; 100000, unsigned
counterfeits, on the State Bank of Ohio; 500
600, bogus, on the Columbia Bank, Washing
ington City, $50 900, in counterfcits, on the
Farmers and Mechanics Bank, of Virginia;
5000 of seven denominations, in counter
icits, on the Camden Bank, New &ersey and
four plates OF the above bank. Dies OF the de-
nominations of ten cents, one dollar, and two
and half dollar pieces, were also captured.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

The N. Orleans True Delta says that at an e.
lection for trustees in the town Of st. Martin
vile, on the Sd, all doubtful voters had, be.
fore depositiDg their ballots, to take the oath
of being citizens of the United States
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

An Irishman working on the canal lately
walked into the water, and coming across a
turtle, with head and legs extended. hallooed
to his companion that he had found box full
of snakes. IS
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

Colorado and Nevada are Spanish words
Colorado means colored, generally reddish
and is the name given to several rivers IN A.
merica. Nevada means white as snow.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

We know the richest man on earth canpot
heal all but every man may select patch Of
the moral desert, and cultivate that patch, and
try to make it brighter, If not to blossom an
the rose. SIT
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

II IL said "the hare is one of the most timid
of animals, yet II always dies game" Why
shouldn't it, when 10 - made game Oft
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

Life would he perpstusl fsa hunt If orc
were 70 run down an tho heinsinuatious, untrufhs
and suspicious that are started. eesszs@
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

Several iron works in Centre county have
cemmanced operations since the passage OF
the new tariff bill. fa
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-04-03

People talk about the equality of the sexes
they are not equal. The silent smile of q
sensible, loving woman, win vanquish ten meo.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-10
FROM PENNSYLVANIA

HARRIsBUEG, April 9th.-Gov Curtin
states that he has received letter from
President Lincoln, stating that he (Lincoln)
has information of design to attack Wash
ington. Gov. Curtin sent special message
to the Legislature to-day, calling attention
to the military organization of the State,
and recommending the Legislature to make
immediate provision for the removal of the
defects now existing, by establishing a mill
itary Bureau at the capitol, by modifying the
militia laws, and by making proper dis
tribution of arms, sc. He calls attention
to the serious jealousies and divisions in the
public mind, and the military organizations
of formidable character seemingly not de-
manded by any existing public exigency in
the United States. He adds, Pennsylvania
offers no counsel and takes no action in the
nature of menace but desires peace, and to
effect the preservation of the personal and
political rights of citizens, the true sover-
eighty of the States, and the supremacy of
law and order, and INDUCING the earnest
hope of a speedy restoration of harmonious
and friendly relations, 1 commit the grave
subject to your deliberation.
The message was referred to joint Sc
lect committe, to report by bill.
Ex-Treasurer Sliffer says that no State
loan is required to supply half million for
war purposes.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-10

NEW YORK, April 9.-Flour dull and
lower, with moderate business doing
sales 1920 bbls at 1905 25 for super
western; 5 30@5 60 for extra western !; go
@5 IS for extra round hoop Ohio; roo
90 for trade brands, closing steady owing
to slight reduction in freights. Rye
-four 3 1904 10. Whisky less active and
easier; sales at I8@184. Wheat 1c lower,
and a moderate business doing club %,
winter red western l 35@1 81. Rye quiet
at 68@69 Barley dull at 65078. Barley
Malt 5000. Corn 1@2c lower old
mixed western at 66@67; new 81. Oats
in active request and quite firm at 1904.
Pork quiet; frmness of holders checks bus
mess; mess 1737@17 so; prime 1275@
10 90. Beef active and steady, Cut meats
steady and unchanged, with trifing sales.-
Bacon in moderate request. Lard active at
9@104. Sugar very quiet and prices
slightly frmer. Molasses dull and I'M
changed; sales ofN. 0. at SO Porto Rico,
told crop) %.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-04-10
EROM WASHTNGTON

| WASHINGTON, April 9, p. Mt is per-
/ sistently stated in administration quarters
that the recent preparations are for defensive
! purposes, and nothing is intended that is not
| strictly justified by the laws which it is the
| duty of the President to enforce to the ex-
! tent of his ability If resistance is made
and blood shed, the responsibility must
! fall on those who provoke hostllities
| The assurance of the inaugural is repeat
! ed that the Administre lion will not be the
| aggressor. Various theories or reasons are
given in the newspapers for the present mill
itary demonstrations, among which is one,
that they were stimulated By the result of
certain late elections. This is an error, as at
the commencement of the administration,
the President and Cabinet ct rtained the
idea of reinforcing forts Sumter and Pickens,
but owing to non-acquaintance with the
means at the command of the Government,
and the condition of the country, the
prosecution of the plans now progressing
was impracticable. In other words, it was
necessary to ascertain theextent of the effects
bequeathed the President by the late Admin
i5tration.
1t was deemed essential to keep secret
the object of the military movements, es-
pecially the sailing of vessels under sealed
orders; as, under the last administration,
there were persons who clandestinely COM
munieated its purposes to the secessionists,
and: as frequently occurred, before the
orders were reduced to official form, and
according to a remark of an ex-senator,
the administration thus al ways found itself
embarrassed at the threshold. The present
administration has limited such knowledge
to the Cabinet and trusty officers, and pre-
cautionary measures were taken so as to
render next to impossible the acquiring Of
forbidden information.
The Administration, while constantly
declaring a peace policy, claims that it can
only be held to a strict accountability by
th e people, and, whatever may be the pub
locations respecting its movements, it is IN
der no obligation to announce in advance
its plans and ydrposes-in other words that
the Admin. STATION should be judged by its
acts That Fort Pickens has been or will
be- reinforced, admits of no doubt, and the
Administration will do all in its power to
relieve Anderson or secure his evacuation
of Sumter without dishonor or without COM
hitting the Government to the acknowledge
ment of any right or claim by the Confed-
crate States, or in any way recognizing the
doctrine of secession.
The proceedings in the Gulf, beyond the
relief of Fort Pickens, will be governed by
circumstances.
The above is from reliable sources, to show
to some extent the basis of the present mil
itary preparations.
A. h. Conner has been appointed Post
master at Indianapolis.
WASHINGTON, April 8.-However much
the reports of the Southern designs on
Washington may be discredited, it is assert
ed that officers high in authority are TAX
ing precautionary measures for the safety of
the Capital.
The anxiety to hear from Sumter and
other Southern points where collisions are
anticipated, is intense.