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Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1861-02-08

An Armstrong gun of huge calibre
arrived at Charleston a few days ago
from Europe via Savannah. Its desti-
nation is Georgetown, and it comes to
the order of Mr.. Weston, a wealthy
planter who resides in that locality. He
has also imported one hundred and fifty
muskets at his own expense, for a volun-
teer corps in his own neighborhood
The tax bill of South Carolina has at
length, after various amendments and a
lengthy discussion, been unanimously
adopted by both branches of the legis-
lature of that state. The entire amount
proposed to be raised by it is 81, 100000.
This includes certain extraordinary con-
tingencies which may arise for the mill
tary and other oxigencies OF the state,
amounting to about 100000. The
amount necessary to meet the pressing
demands of the state, about S850,000,
is provided for by direct taxation. Treas
ury notes and bills receivable in amounts
of $50, 500, and $500 for about $780,
600 are TO be issued, bearing interest at
the rate of seven per cent. The rate Of
taxation above that of the previous year
is about twenty per cent. The APP
preparation of $4,000 for the dredging
of Mafiit's channal has been restored,
and $4,000 appropriated 70 meet the
Of mail service.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
@eSxre----=E
al l . GELLAN Ia.
Fortress Monroe.

Fortress Monroe is first class ratification,
aud the only one in the United States. LIS
walls are mile iL circumfere, ce, il Covers
seveRty-hye acres Of ground, and requires a
garrison ct i've thousand men. Ii mounts over
four hundred heavy guns, has morlars for throw
ing shells, furnaces for heating balls, &c. Its
moat Is over tOsr hundred feet wide and twelve
tset deep. The famous Floyd guns are there,
of fifteen inch bore, and carrying a shell of 34O
abs. weight, capable of sinking any vessel at
ope shot. So important is this fortress that the
Nirginians have engineers drawing lines 10
erect batteries for an attuck. II would laugh
a siege to seorn, as there is no approach save
by a naraow neck of land commanded by it's
own guns, and it sta nds forth in the bay, where
there are no points ofland near enough 10 ena-
BILE party TO assail it. Still the garrison,
numbering thirteen hundred men, are industri-
ously employed in mounting guns and plant
ting moTtars. While this fortress is mainta n.
ed, aud the Chesapeake commanded by our
feet, the eastern shGre counties are aud must
remain separated from that State, and should
Virginia not return 10 her allegiance. these
these counties would hs obliged to find some
other government. The possession ofthe whole
eastern shore, Delaware, Maryland and Vir-
ginia portions alike, is a point of so much
sITstegicsl yalps that the government has di.
yeeisd much attention to it. While il is pre-
served it insHres US of the entire seacOast from
Nova Scotia to North Carelina. NORTH Amer
fcan.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
I.s-ts,.t,, = ,ea4l .,syszss.x-..,Te...s..,.l.s
NOTICE 10 the PRLs.5.

"AFTENTIQN, YOUNG MEN"-We perceive, by the
advertisement qf Messrs. Horace l.. Hegeman & Co I,
OF New York. that the renowned Stimulating On.
guent" invented by DR., Belingham for healthy
mutation in the growth of beard Or whiskers, has
now had its American market cOnded their agency
The high reputation of this article in London, Paris
and other cities Of Europe, TO have been fully
justified by experience in this country We find that
Its praises are re-echoed among all class few weeks
are said oprOve its almost magical influences upon the
beard or whskers. The British volunteers haye made
such free use Of as attract the attention of The
London Punch. See advertisement Of Messrs Hege.
man & c.. in another column.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Ole D.

In this town on the Sd inst. Sbbella Hacket,
wife Of G. Henry Hacket.
10 Port Deposit, Md, on Tuesday, April
30th, Rev. Joseph Farrow, OF Baltimore, in
the 52th year ofhis age.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
PROCLAMATION.

To the Citizens Of the State Of DelaWare.
WHEREAs,a requIsIiOn has been made upon the
unde rsigued, the Executive of the said State of
Delaware. by the Secretary Of War; for Regiment
Consisting of seven hundred and eighty men, TO be
Immediately detached from the Militia of tins State
q to serve Infantry Rhemen, for the EeriOd of
three months, unless sooner discharged" :" And where
the laws o this State do confer upon the Exec
ulive any authority, enabling him to comply with such
requison, there being no organized Militia. any
lrw requiring such organization: And whereas it IS
the duty Of all good and law-nbidny citizens TO pre-
the peace and sustain the Laws and Government
under which live, aud by which our cIiizena are
protected:
Therefore, l. William Burton, Governor of The State
of Delaware recommend the formation of Volunteer
Companies for the protection Of the lives and property
or this State against violence oGany sort to which they
may be eXpnsed. For this purpose. such Companies
when Iormed, will be under the control of the State
authorities. though not subject to be ordered by the
Executive into the United States service the law moi
vestlng IN him such authority. They will. however
have the option OF offering their services 10 the Gener
al Government, for the defence of Capitol and the
support of the Constitution and Laws of the Country.
In uitHnesS whereof have caused the Great Seal
of the State of Delaware he hereuniO affixed. Done
al Dover, this twenty fifth day Of prl. in the
II. s. year OF our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty -ODe, and Of the Independence of the
said State the eighly-fhh. WILLIAM BURTON.
! By the Governor:
EDWARD RIDGELY, Secretary Of State.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Philadelphia Terra-Cotta
WORKS.

OFFICE AND WAREROOMS, 1910 eHESTNUTSt.
Ornamental Chimney Tops.
Garden Vases and Staiuary,
EHcauStic Flooring Tile,
Architectural Orr aments,
NentIlaling and Smoking Fues,
Ridge Tile and Saniory Ware
Steam-pressed Drain Pipe,
Water Pipe, warranted TO stand pressure,
Cheap and durable.
The Trade supplied On liberal terms Illustrated
Catalogues sent 10y mail application nv letter
apIIIm 5. A. HARRISON, 1910 Chestnut Of.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Il Great Rush.

Perhaps the people generally may inquire what is
the matter at CARROW'S store when after look.
ing around some they soon find that thus is the
very place 10 buy cheap Goods Under the present
Crisis such an inducment will lead any man. woman
or child 10 stop in. without searching further, and
This is where the Bargains The greatest pains
has been taken By the subscriber to select n choice
and desirable stock of Fancy Dry Goods, including
Cassimeres, Cloths, &c. The greatest care and eiur
will be made to show The public his new assortment
feeling sure, after close examination they will be
ready To buy The fact this idea has been sugg
cd by several. Cume and sec his cheap lot Of Sugar
for 81, Z. and lO cts. per ID. apl.4i
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
MARRIED,

On the 24th ut, by Rev. S. M. Cooper
William M. Gilpin TO Mary f., daugh,her o
DR.. Heighe, all OF Kent county, Md.
On the afternoon of the 23rd ult, by Rev
J Crockar White, Chas r Harper to Margare
E. Wave, all Of Kent CO., Del.
On Tuesday, April 23d, by the same, VIM
Sylvester to Jane Dority, all of Kent Co., Del
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
TAILORING

The undersigned would moat respectfully inform
the citizens OF Smyrna and the surrounding country
that he has again become a resident among them and
has a 80 commencai the business OflfAlLORtNG, in
Smyrna, where he wonid be glsdto meet all his old
frendsand palrpaa. and all others who are desrous
of fhaying their cother cut and made the latest and
best STYLES and q PERFEcT FIT guarranieed n every
ease where Ihey made under his mnedlaIs dIrcc-
tFsn. WM. II. BAGGS.
x.atsQ
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
PUMP MAKING.
HER ME ME@.

10000 Peach and $4,000 Apple Trees. wellseleei's
extra size. Pears, Cherries and Plums. Dwarf ass
Siandardl, 100000 Straw berries. Blackhsrres. &s
ornamental Trees Evergreens. in the usual variety
Orders sent drecr Ia the Fairview Nurseries Moofe
town, N. j., will be attended TO. Catalogues RrsnH
Trees delivered in Philadelphia without charge
marl4 JOHN PERKINS, PHA
See Prof Woods advertisement in ahSshsF
Jlumn.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Mrs. WiahSINW-

An experienced nurse and female physician has
Soothing Syrup for children ieehng. which gre atty
facilitates the process of teelhlng by soltening the
gums, reducing all inilammaon-wlli allay all PAM
and IS sure 10 regulate the bowels. Depend upon 1t
mothers 1t will give rest to yourselves. and ree and
health TO your infants Perfectly safe in all cases
See advertisement in another column
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
BOARDING HOUSE.
Mrs. Ann VauDeIt

Informs the public that she is prepared to receive
BOardeTs On reasonable terms, House on Delaware
Street, between Methodist and ommerCe-above
Tschudy q Collins Store. 1t is situated in pleasant
part Of the town, and the rooms all we'll ventilated
and furnished.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
DIR. w. Il. McKOWN.
OPERATIVE AND MECHANICAL
I'D EET~ HM %Hm

SMYRNA, DEL,
Main street. opposite the residence of Dr. Dailev
would give nOtIce TO his customers and the public
that he continues 10 carry his business in alI lis
various branches. Having been the only practical
Dentist in the community for the past ten years dn
ring which time he has been putting up work sa,s
iaciorly tor The citizens not only OF this place but
auers himsel that he is still able 10 give Satisfaction
TO any ono who may call upon him All work will be
done as represented, or the money refunded.
mch21
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
From Bowling Green.

We have information from Bowling Green
up to Yesterday, some of which Is not suits-
BILE to be made public, and the Fest not i'm
portant. The stampede of the Federals on
Thursday last across Green River was cause
less, fact which they soon found out, and
are endeaToring to repair by recrossing to
this side with additional force. They are
maneuvreing with great cireumspeciion, and
under constant apprehensions of a whipping.
They are entrenching on this side of Green
river, and have their pickets within six miles
of Cave City. having an advance Of some
twenty regiments on this side OF the river.
They are trying all sorts of tricks to entrap
our forces, but have failed, as they will con-
tinue to do. Their latest effort has been to
create the impression that they designed
and are about to execute double flank
movement on either side of Bowling Green,
calculating on an advance upon this city by
way of Hopkinsville.
On the contrary our managers ale cool
and sagacious, and have foiled them at every
point. II is the enemy's business to come
and fight Us, at least for the present, and
whenever he dares it, he will leave the laurel
with our invincible legions. The thread of
events we may say, however, is winding it.
self into what might be teamed hard knot,
and to be undone will have to be cut. They
have disdsined winter quarters" and are
pushing on the campaign towards the " Sun
ny South" and within ten days, more or less,
they must hazard the cast of the die, or be
disgraced !; and when they risk the first we
are persuaded the last will follow. In say
ing this, We disparage neither their numbers
nor their equipments, which are great and as
nearly perfect as possible; but they can be
whipped and will be. II they divide, and with
one division engage our army at Bowling
Green, and with the other essay rapid
movement on Nashville, the former will be
cut to pieces by Us, while the militia will
fy to our State line in untold thousands,
0or iOhtch thy ought 10 be prpared,) and
meet the invaders In front, hemming
them between our homes and our victorious
legions of the Bowling Green army, and an
nihilate them. This la the prospect for them
and for US but that the latter shall be sue
cessfuI. The people OF Tennessee must be
prepared for the emergency, and we take this
occasion to warn them to be so.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

impossible for oar CenfedereJ. and iat
power so make common cause against the
North without becoming Identified, and In
that mannas provoking the hostile tnterfsr
enee OF the growing, snarling Russian Besl.
That England will virtually spouse the
Southern cause Is aoss not only claimed, but re-
joissd oser, by the journals. They say she
will recognize as, break the blockade. buy
our cotton, and lend Us money. These
would be great advantages 10 as know,
but when all the world shall be transporting
their legions to this fair land, protracting
the war to many years continuance. and
shedding the blood of untold thousands, We
will see how little occasion we have to ex-
claim - Behold how brightly breaks the
morniDgI' In the worst, however, we can
console ourselves with the thought that " The
Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.'
trust, Messrs. Editors, have expressed
myself with becoming moderation. W.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
YANKEE ACCOUNT OF THE
WOODSONVILLE FIGHT.
ROUS LYING.

The following is the Yankee report OF
the WoodsonEille fight. For huge lying
it puts far in the back ground all presi-
Gus efforts of the Yanks in that line.
The official report of Gen. Hardee pub
lished in the COURIER yesterday shows
our loss to have been only killed and 9
wounded:
LOUISVILLE, De. is.-The recent Au1-
fordsyille, ny, engagement, considering The
disproportion of numbers. proves the most,
brillian, Federal victory yet achieved. Fo1r
companies of $50 men OF Col. Wil!ieb's reg
iment, led by Lieut.. Colonel Won Weber,
drove back over 5000 rebel cavalry, infant
~ and artillery. They were fret attacked
by a regiment OF Texas Rangers, whom they
repulsed, when they were drawn into ambush
and fired at on all sides by the rebel infant
~. The Federals returned the fire sigoF-
ously and stood their ground until the IT,
bells fell back, leaving sll their dead and
most of their wounded on the field. No re-
Inducements reached Webber's command a.
reported yesterday, until the light was over.
Stones Louisville battery supported the Fed
erals from the North side of Green river, 6r-
ing at very long range from rife cannon
-Four other companies were on the south
side OF the river, but were engaged as pick
cts, one mile and quarter distant from tbs
action.
Among the Federals killed were Lieut.
Hacsh. of Cincinnati, \. no killed eight men
with two revolvers, but was finally killed,
receiving niue bullets from the rebels. A.
mong the Federsls killed were also HeurY
loser, Richard Whey, Fred. Shoemaker, J.
Shambrose and Peter Smith, all of Cincin-
natl. Smiths remains go to Cincinnati to-
morrow.
OF the Texan Rangers sixiy.two " ere kill
| ed, besides Col. Terry, and Lieut.. Browa.-
| The Federal forces buried the rebel dead.
Fourteen rebels horses were found dead
on the field, and three rebels taken prisol.
ers.
| Parties just arrived from the scene OF the
| fight, report that yesterday and to day 60
| dead and wounded rebels were found In the
/ bushes.
Federal loss-Ten killed on the spot and
| Is mortally wounded, and 10 otherwise
| wounded. OF those mortslly wounded, four
| have since died. The rebels lost Colouei,
| Captain and Lieutenant.
The report of general crossing OF the
[ Federals southwark, yesterday, is denied and
] would probable not take place till Green
river bridge, on which q large force In en-
! gagged, is reconstructed.
| The rebels sent flag Of truce to-day, ask.
| ing permission to inter their alleged unburied
| dead.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

FRoa TIBRE.-By the Ida we learn that
two large Federal transports arrived below
yesterday, and during the forenoon sixteen
boat loads of troops, each supposed to con-
tain about one hundred men, were placed on
the island. It Is supposed that there are
now about two thousand Federal troops on
Tybee. They have erected a derrick near the
Martiilo tower, and yesterday were engaged
in landing what appeared to be guns. A
rife gun from the fort threw few shells g.
mong party Of troops on the beach, when
they scattered in double quick. There are
now three war vessels below, two of which
are frigates. A propeller weHt to sea yester
day forenoon. The Federals have a ferry boa
with side wheels, which plies between Ty
bee and Port Royal leland.
From their own account, which we publish
In another column from q Nothern paper
the Yankees, after two thorough explora
tions, having found the island unoccupied
have determined TO eolonize it. Will theJ
be per mitted quietly to take possession o
and fortify the mouth Of our har borf-Sasan
nab Nsrs, 20R.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
The Masonsslfdsll Aaaif-eOrinieA OF
the CfowA LavT.O6zcsrs.

The London Tines says the dispositions Of
the officers Of the Trent have been submitted
to The law officers Of the CroEn, and their
opinion has been given that the proceedings
of the American !igate are not justifsz
by the Law Of nations. 1t d, We understand
the opinion OF these jurists that the right OF
the Federal Government, acting by Its Of
fcers. was confined TO the yidhng and the
searching of the mail packet; that if any
men or things believed to be eoatrahand o.
war had been found on board Of her, tbs
proper course was to take her Into port and
submit the question TO the Prize Court, which
would hear evidence and argument on both
sides, and would have decided the case &C.
cordiug to precedent and authorities. The
zsnss observes that this proposition seems 70
clear that it requires only to be stated to
obtain universal assent.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

the pretexs of serving .he cause Of Indepen-
dence, venting their MALICE upo1 old politi
cal opponents, Is reprehensible In the ex
treme and deserves the excavations OF all
mankind. They have subscribed to some e1-
tent, In misleading public opinion abroad
and have, 1t Ii feared, more or less influence
over our military authorities ne aref home,
whose minds are not remarkably clear at all
times by reason of spirits more ardent than
their own. We don't speak from mere con-
lecture. We know whereof we assert. Sncn
q state Of affairs is much to be lamented, out
ought never to be eQuinted at A high toned
press in upper East Tennessee, capable
of rising above mere personalities. udfPen.
dent In It's character and circumstances, ana
conducted by men Of moral stamint and assi
ay, would have saved the military authorl'
ties much trouble, and the Government much
expense In that section. Knoxville has for
years past been cursed with get OF IidLe pot
RiciG.s, who for the want of ability and per-
sonal merit, sought power and place by at
tempting to pull down others; and 1t has al
no time perhaps been more grleVously
plagued with this class of men as at present.
The "exfsa snail fry," to adopt the language
,whoare constantly impugn-
ing the motives of men, or calling the au-
thorities at Richmond and Nashville to &C.
count, merely for the purpose OF placing
themselves prominent before the people, are
becoming troublesome. Their Examinations
are becoming nauseous, and it is getting high
time the true state of affairs should be made
known abroad, and for this and no other
reason have we written thus much upon
the subiect-s theme which is anything but
pleasant to contemplate.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

The Federal Government held the COM
msnder of the Brooklyn responsible for per-
hitting the Confederate war steamer Sumter
to run the blockade at the mouth of the Mis-
sissippi, and get out to sea. 1t now proposes
to hold the Commander of the Lroquois respon
sible for not capturing her recently, where
he got sight of her at Martinique. A Nor
thern despatch says Of Capt. PALMER of the
Boquois::
"Hls extraordinary regard for Capt.
Semmes, of the Sumter, because the latter
was his school mate, and had once been his
superior officer, is looked upoa as display
of affection, and respect OF such exalted and
unusual character, as to require investiga
tion"
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
The Case or tho Nashville.

That Rebel pirate formerly running be-
owned here, it Is to be hoped has made her
last trip as Confederate steamer. It is I'M.
derstood that her owners In New York, who
never disposed Of their interest In her, or
consented to her seizure by the Rebels, are
after her, having sent orders TO. arrest her
immediately on her arrival In England. This
proceeding will at once take her for adjudi-
cation before the Courts OF Great Britain,
where she is likely to be detained for months
before making beg escape Nae York Oem-
asrcial Adcrtssy..
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

FINDING THEIR LKyEL.-The Sosdansa Re-
publican says, Nj. Lincoln in his message, re-
commends the recognition Of Hayti and L.
IBERIA, and the establishment Of friendly in.
tercourse with them. Congress will doubt
DO and DiHah elegantly installed at Wash
ington, and the odoriferous associates OF the
wives and daughters of the Lincoln ministry.
Well, If it is their taste, We say let them en-
joy it.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25
from the n Y. Herald


While the abolition journals, on one hand,
are openly sesailing the government or IN.
dermining it by covert acts, because it will
not make the war war Of emancipation.
one of the secession journals in this city,
which, by some mistake, was not swept away
by the Secretary of State. with the same be-
som as the daily News, the Day Book and the
Freeman's Journal, lie laboriug hard to dam.
age the administration, by the most outrage
GUS attacks upon its integrity. We aliude
to the recent articles Of BOBBY BROOKE, OF the
Express, in which he says the 700 900 troops
mentioned in the report OF Mr.. Cameron, Sc
cretary of War, as having been raised by the
government to carry on the war for the o.
MON, are soldiers on paper oniyo "mea
in buckram;" and that che has nol near $780,
600 men in arms,n though athe Treasury ma,
be bleeding for them" In proof Of his case,
BOBBY says, for want Of troops, Hatteras 10
in statu quo. Gen. Wool cannot bulge three
miles, Mcclellan is afraid to go ahead, PEARSON
Brownlow cannot be relieved for want of
men by the Union General In Kentucky,
Kelley stands at Romney, Hunter is quiet In
Kansas, and Halieck retreats from Western
Missouri. Whence, concludes BOBBY, Mr..
Cameron's army 10 only on the pay roll, and
not In the field" - = - -
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-12-25

4 YANKEE DoDaR.-One of the best joke.
of the war, Gays contemporary, Is the new
born generosity Of one Commodore Levy, OF
OF the northern navy. This man owned Mon.
tlcello, the home of Thomas Jefferson; and
the property was recently sequestrated by
4he Confederate government. As soon as he
got wind Of the fact, he gave out, through the
newspapers, that, in his will, he had 6equsatsed
the ssats TO the non!ern government. Cute!