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Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The FLAG OF OUR COUNTRY.-A Loyal Amer
icaa can endure great many Insults and
wrongs, but there is one be can not endure.
The loyal citizens of the Nation permitted the
Secesslonists to steal our public property. TO
DEFY the federal authority, and heap insult
upon injury to peaceful citizens travelling
within The federal jurisdiction; but when the
glorious flag was assaiIed and shot down from
the battlements of Sumter, the half smothered
tlre of patriotism could be repressed no
longer. A thousand associations were recall
ed In millions of free hearts by looking upon
that insu!ted symbal, with it's " celestial white"
it's " streakings of the morning." nd " its stars
of glory" 1t was the flag of WASHINGTON.
II cheered the dropping energies of the thinly
clad, half frozen Continentals in mid winter
at Valley Forge-it sent new hopes and com.
tort to the bosom of The worn out sentinel there
as he tracked his weary round with the blood
prints from his shoeless feet. 1t waved over
the same ragged band and lifted up their hearts
when, in winter al midnight, under their great
leader, they picked their dangerous way over
the floating ice of the Delaware, to meet and
vanqulsh the foe of the country in New Jersey
with bullets melted from spoons by their mo.
theirs and wives. II is the same radiant stan.
dard that was carried by our fathers through
the seven long years of the Revolution, and
which waved at last in complete triumph al
Yorktown. IL is herOicalIy historic. II looks
down upon us now with the glowing traditions
and associations of more than eighty years.
That stern patriot Jackson faunled it in the
face Of PacKenham at New Orleans. As the
glazed eye of the dying Lawrence caught it's
meteor splendors on the bloody deck, his foil
heart forced through hs almost llfeless lips, the
immortal words, " Don't give up the Ship
The greatest living hero of the age-the tried
the venerable, the great Military Captain.
whose herosm is only equalled by his love OF
country-carried it trlumphantly through two
wars. and it is donsoation now TO know that
he yet keeps step to the music. of the Union
his heart still clngs to it's folds. and our enc.
mics will find that his eye is not yet dim, nor
is his natural force abaied."
II Is well says the Lancaster Express that
our children be taught to love that Star
SpaDgled Banner" that in after years they,
like our fathers aud ourselves. may be ready 10
lay down their lives in defense ofthe Liberty
and Union, one and inst tperable. now and FORE
ver," 1t SO thoroughly symbolizies.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The Ptesbytery of Lewes met in Dover, Del
on Thursday the 4h Of April and remained in
Session over Sabbath. The opening sermon
was preached by Rev. George A. Magee. Rev.
WIN. ID. Mackey was elected Moderator.
The organization of a Church at the Old
Brick Church, Kent Co.. Md, was reported.
Rev. Thos. G. Murphy and Ruling Elder
irving Spence were elected Commissioners to
the General Assembly which meets in Ph'la-
delPhIa on Thursday the 10Th of May. Their
al'ernates are the Rev. c. H. Mustard and
Ruling Elder Jno. K Nicholson.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
The War to be carried into Virginia
RATTLE EXPECTED

Washington, May the 9Th. 186l.-The ad.
ministratlon, have determined to enforce the
most vigorous blockade. II is determined to
take possession of Alexandria and establish
their headquarters at Richmond. A battle,
therefore, may be daily expected.
The first demonstration to be made in the
vicinity of Washington will be to throw out
advance posts, a circuit of twenty miles, or
thereab ab9uts, around Washington, including
Virginia and the city of Alexandria.
The next move of the government will be TO
e-posess the Navy Yard at Norfolk, and open
and keep open the water communication there
to. Al this point formidable battle may take
place if the people of Virginia will permit the
troops of the seeded States to pollo,e her soh
for the purpose of making war upon the feder.
al 90 vernment.
Governor Letcher is said 10 be very much
alarmed at the vigorous movements of the
government, and he has made it known that he
did not authorize the attack on Iiarper's Ferry
There is said to be great suffering at Cos.
port, Virginia, from the destruction of property.
Virginia stocks are selling at 40 cents on a
dollar in purchasing provisions.
Two regiments from Kentucky have been
rendered to the President, by Col. Guthrie and
Col. Teviell, and will be accepted.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

INCREASE OF THE ARMY AND NAvY.-On the
2oth ult more troops were called by the army
and navy orders. They are all additional 10
the seVeHty-iVe thousand volunteers alrendy y
required, SO that the whole number called for
by the government thus far is:
Volunteers by proclamation $4,000; volun-
teers for three years service 10000; regulars
fOr FIVE years service $4,000; seamen for FIVE
years s,OOO-l5s,OOO.
That $1,000 week before last and $4,000
OH the 26th. Even this falls short of the real
number, as several States send double the num-
ber OF regiments asked for.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The blockade of the Southern ports declared
BY the Government will soon be effective at
all points. The feet in the Gulf, having sue.
cseded in placing Fort Pickens in a condition
10 Withstand any attack. will be amply sufi
cent for all the ports on the Southera line Of
the. Cotton States. and such measures have
been taken as will render the blockade on the
Atlantic Coast one ia fact as well as in name.
at Norfolk the siOppags of trade is already
cO@Plste. and all trading vessels, Of whatever
character. are prohibited from passing in or
out.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

Major Anderson left New York for Washing.
ton, on Friday last, with half million of specie
Tor the Government. Ia ride in the same
car with him from Philadelphia to Whining gton
wo had an opportunity to witness the popular
enthusiasm his presence everywhere created,
and the demonstrations in repeated cheers at
all the STOPPING places on the road, to which
he s'mPIy responded by stepping forward to
the platform, lifting his hat and bowng. The
Major is modest-lOoking man, apparently of
retiring habits, rather under the m medium size,
snd' but for his eagle-eye, would not impress
one with those sterling virtues be is known
to possess His is true courage-modest in So
cIal life, bot when the occasion calls for it has
the bOldness of the lion, in pursuit of duty.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Europe and the Union.

The dispatches from Mr. Faulkner, our late
Minister in France, are published reporting
his interview with the French Minister, in
regard to recognition of the Southern Con-
federaey. The FRENCH Minister informed Mr..
Faulkner that no application for recognition
had yet been made-that it would not be acted
on hastily, and that, in his opinion, the exercise
offorce TO preserve the Union was to be dep
r6caled.
Following this dispatch is Mr.. Stewards
letter Of INSTRUCTIONS to Mr.. Dayton. II states
the existing condition of affairs. and prOclaims
the purpose of the Government in language
which carries conviction and courage in every
line. "There is not now," says Mr.. Seward,
"nor has there been, Ror will there be any
the least idea existing in this Government
.: sgS 1 :ag 1::c,:: a:c:ci:o, cF This Union to
take piece in any tOay WhGtever." Tell
NJ. Thouvenel," he adds, that The thought
of dissolution Of this Union, peaceGbly or by
force, has neuer entered into the mind of any
candid statesman here, and is is high time
that it be dismissed by statesmen in Europe"
The above fully shows the determination of
the Administration. The question is only to
be settled by the force of superior numbers.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

John H. knight. Esq, is getting up another
company OF volunteers, at Dover, to add to the
Delaware Regiment. We refer those of our
citizens desrous of playing soldier " to this
company, and at the same time recommend
them to apply soon, as it is desired that the
company be made up as speedily as possible.
We learn that fifty have already volunteered,
who are said 10 be fine fellows, and will give
a good account Of themselves should they get
into an engagement. The company is expect
ed to be completed by, and will proceed to
Wi lmington on Friday.
There is no time for delay to those wishing
to volunteer, whose expenses will be paid while
at Dover, and when mustered into the army,
the pay is $50 per mouth and everything fur
nished. This company, with the compeni
being raised by Messrs. Prettyman and Layto
In Sussex, will, perhaps, complete the Della
ware Regiment.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The last number tf the DeIGwarean announ.
css that. In consequence of the slrngency Of
The times, it will hereafter be reduced in size.
We all severely feel tbis sEiOgency, "a few
lead ng dalies excePtsd) and quite Number
throughout the country have been compelled
10 suspend entirely. and, notwithsIsndin this,
there are number ofsubscrlbers two aud three
years 10 arrears. who eyioee no disposition tc
lend helping hand even by paying what hsr
lpng been due.
THE State Temperance Convention will NEE,
10 this town on Thursday, the 9th inst.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

MAY DAY-THE WEATHER.-Tbe month of
flowers, instead of bursting upon US all smiles
aud sunshine, was ushered 10 last Wednesday
with cold. cloudy, blusiry weather. more ap.
PrOPriate to February than May. The streets
were filled all day long with a binding, sitting
dust. which rendered locomoton anything but
pleasant, and the day was SO disagreeable and
chilly that fires aud overcoats were in demand.
The weather since that day has been the most
of the time exceedingly cold for the season.
There was both frost and ice on Friday morn
ing, snow and hail on Saturday, and on Sun
day morning another heavy frost. A very
heavy rain fell on Monday, in addition 10 that
OF Friday aad Saturday. quite deluging the
low lands. and impeding the work of the farm.
ers.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

NORTH CAROLINA LEoIsLATURE.-BiH Call
ing Contention Passed Unanimously. The
Legislature Of North Carolina assembled in
extra session on the Let instant. Immediately
after the organization, Gov. Ellis sent in
message. Soon after the reading OF the mess
age bill was introduced in th8 louise, and
unanimously passed, calling a convention of
the people. The election of members will
tabe place on Monday, the 18th instant, and
the convention is to assemble al Raleigh on
the Monday following, May Goth.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

To DELINoUENTs. We would says tc those
of our subscribers who have allowed themselv Ives
TO get considerably behind, that we shall be
compelled to strike their names from our books
unless speedily rsmunerated. A paper ca aunot
be furnished in these times for nothing. We
do not, however, wish them to infer that the
matter is dismissed entirely, because they may
rest assured they will hear from Us again.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The Governor has made a requisition on
Secretary Cameron for 1000 rifles There are
now in Wilmington between eight and nine
hundred muskets and rifles which, when added
10 the one thousand asked for by the Governor,
will place our State in a fair condition for dc.
fence.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Senator Bayard in Custoday

The following is from the Philadelphia
Eveng. Journal Tuesday 7lh inst.
This distinguished gentleman, United States
Senator from Delaware, arrived in this city
this morning from Wilmington. The tact OF
his late arrival from Montgomery, where he
had been in consultation with jeff. Davis aud
his Cabinet, raised the ire of the loyalsts in
Wilmington, and the citizens having heard
that he was in town, made threats ola coat OF
molasses aud cotton, so loud that the Senator
thought best 10 leave between two days. The
mob followed him, and some of the Union men
OF Little Delaware" took passage in the
same train with him TO watch his movements.
Arriving at the Depot, at Broad and Prime
streets, the pressure of patriots became so
strong that Mr. Bayard, under the pretence of
seeking protection allowed himself TO be ar
rested by the police. He was conveyed to the
Central station where he was kindly cared for,
and Lieut.. Henderson and his men took pa ins
to show him the various curious insignia of
the Police headquarters, among which are
a number of sip.noozes, labelled: Death TO
Traitors" several life size effigies (hempen
appendages) of the curly headed Senator, the
Hon Jefferson Davis. P. c. S. A.
The corpulent Senator from Della looked
upon oil with a troubled air, until he was re-
Ieived by the arrival of his Honor, Mayor Henry
wis placed the Honorable gentleman in a car
rage, after whispering conversation. The
carriage rolled rapidly away, and nothing was
heard OF his wherea bouts, save in the way Of
surmIses. II is presumed that he will dine
with some of the citizens who signed " that
petition" and will then leave for parts an.
known. We understand that General Paiter.
son was notified of his arrival early this morn.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
War News,

TIE main portion of the feet 70 blockade
the Southern ports will be at sea within a week.
IT will consist of fifty war vessels, with steam
transports sufficient to accommodate a land
army of2O,OOO men. They will blockade every
port whose entrance has six feet of water. The
army on board will require the rebels to keep
In arms at the various assailabIe points of their
coest' an aggregate of at least 10000 men.
How they will pay and feed this force remains
to be seen.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

THE SPECIAL CONGRESSIONAL ELECrIoN.-
Gov. Hicks has published a proclamation. in
which special erection is ordered to be held
in Maryland, on the 18th Of June, fer the Sc.
lection of representatives. from that State to
the extra session of Congress, which will CON-
mence on the fourth of July.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Hardee's Tactics.

kIie and Light Infantry Tactics for the exercise and
manoeu"ers Of Troops when acting as Light Infant.
OF hlnfmen Prepared under she direction of
the War Department. By Brever Lieutcnan,.f'oI.
ohel W. J. HARDEE, U.S.A. Vol I-SchooIs or
lhe Soldier and Company Instructions for Skir.
mlahers. Fo Il'-School Of the Batlalion.
Two vols. compile Sl.aO.
"An ActiO establish on uniform mnde or n;so,I;
and Field Exercise for the Militia OF The United States
Section ]. That The system OF discipline and field
exercise winch Is and shall be ordered /, be observed
by the regular Army OF the United States IN The dr.
iereni corps If infantry. artillery and riiemen shall
also be observed by the militia, in the exercise and
discipline Of the said corps, respectively Throughout
the United States"
ApprON ed WASHINGTON Mav u 1aon
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Fancy Goods and Varieties.
@ Snnfh Eiehth Street PHI iInrulrlin
II. DIXON.

Quick sales and small profits our motto.
complete assortment ofFOilet Goods Combs Brush
es' POWDERS, Pdrfumerv. Mirrors, Hair Crmpers and
Curriers'. LARGE ASSORTMENT of
SILK UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS.
Beads OF all kinds Fancy FANS, 200 Varieties. Faocv
Hair Fins, French Je~eEy lend Dresses oCpaarY
Sheneal and silk. Gard Cases and CnId Receivers'
tarra, |hina and Bohemian Glass OrnamenIs. Trav
iilng Bags Purses, Cabs Portfolios Dressing Cases
WORK BIKES Odor Boxes Segar and Watch iiolder,
f9eket Bo"kS and POremonnies-toeether Win !.
eomF'oe assortment of Brushes of our own manufsc.
ture
tJ- Peacock feathers bought or made into Brushes
or ans at the Factory, z3l North Second siEeet
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

In visit TO Philadelphia. last week, we
fouad the whole city apparently actively CO.
gaged in Preparations for war. Companies
ssa be seen az all simes parsding the streets,
a''il'ag 10 the squares or reodezVouing at the
a'@sries, halls, &c. The number Of fyolunteers
greatly exceed the demand. and the question
70 be decided is not who shall be admitted, but
shO sasll be denied. The war fever is at the
highest pitch. and everybody seems foil oI
Hsai from one to the other the cry runs "down
ss'h The trsitoss who have dshonsred our Gag
SAD dssiroyed our irade.". But little business
" doing out Of the line of military furnishings,
aaa thousands are out Of employment.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The Sussex Messenger says there has been
q great reaction in that csunty-the feeling
for the Union growing up spontaneously every
where. 1t expresses the opinion :hal there are
not 500 secessionists in the county, and are
diminishing every day.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

Gov. BURrOE has issued proclamation de-
string that volunteer companies Of this State,
wishing TO be mustered into the service OF the
United States will rendezvous at the city OF
Wilmington at the earliest possible Cay.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
THE MARKETS,

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 35
Red, 81 30; yellow Corn 50 cts.,-white So
Rye, 90 and Oats, 30 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, IS cts. per bushe. Butter, 25 cts.
per lb. Eggs, cts per doz
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 As; Red. $l35; Rye
6S cts; Corn, 65; and Oats, 81 cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Land! 4! Land! Land!

5asszR No. Is Farm Of 200 Acres, on the Levels.
1H APP oQuInimlnk Hundred New Castle CO.; in
EMIlL high state Of cultivation; buildings GOOD
~ well ventilated, &c. e'
No Is farm of 200 Acres adjoining the first men.
uoIed' also IN high State of cultivation; buildings
good Apple and Peach Orchard on each farm.
These farms very elglbly situated near The di.
reel !ne OF travel 10 PhlludeIh within a khor, dis
lance Oi IKE thriving Of Mddleiown. N nFIba
be. grain markets IN the State. They possess all ho
ad an ages that can be found for country residence
APPS E WARD WI SON n
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

rsE "TIM E 81 as Published Every Thursday. BY
-Rsrr. 0. HoFFEckER, Editor and. Proprietor, at
ssgsa. nOi.
elxs-sUsscRRTIOS.-o year. 81 so in adUaace,
sr ssoO If not paid Till end Of the year. No paper
xisc0aiiaasi uata IaH arrears are Paid-Only!at The
apiSa Of the Publisher.
1ssrsruxs For eVerysquare Of Is lines or less first
i.ssrtos 50 ctsi each subsequent insertion Is cts
LissraI arrange asats madei Vith yearly. and half
yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

Connecticut ls determined to be ready for
all emergencies. The Legislature Friday
passed unanimously bill appropriating two
millions, 20 place the State in a condition of
complete defence. Ten regiments of volun.
teers are provided for, who are to receive $40
per month additional TO the pay OF the Govern.
ment.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

From Cairo, we still hear of the agsmebling
OF considerable bodies of men below in Ken,
tueRy' but 1t is stated that they lack arms
" we receive the assurance, however, that the
Union feeling gaining ground in Western
hentucky. where heretofore sympathy with
secession has been almost marked.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

THERE are already organized, uniformed
equipped, accepted, drilled and mustered into
the U. s. service eight regiments OF Phladel
phIa troops. and there are now forming and
nearly rOady. ten more. making in all elghteeu
regiments from Philadelphia alone In two
weeks the number will reach twenty. The
lumber can be doubled with ease.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

STARs AND STRIPEs.-Wm. G. Eliason, ESQ.,,
4 this town, Ftn out. from an upper window OF
MS dwelling. this morning, large and beuuIi-
Iul national Gag. 49,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Attention. Home Cards.

Notice is hereby given to those who have en-
rolled themselves ia the Home Guards, that
meeting will be held TO NIGHT, "wednesday J
at O'Clock, in Wards Hall, TO consider mea
sures requisite for a more permanent organi.
cation.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
AUTROhEZED MILITARY
BOOKS

PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE U. s. WAR DEPARTMENT.
Introduction in Field Artillery.
Prepared by Board of Artillery Officers vol. 8yo.
So so
BALTIMORE AlD. January I5, 1852
Col =. COOPER, AdJt -G.tn. u. 5 A.
SIt:-Ihe Light Artillery Board assembled by Sre-
cIal Orders No. l3l, of 1856, and Special Order No.
TO- OF lo3o' has the honor TO submit revised system
OF Light Arnllery Tactics and Regulations recommen
ded for that arm.
VIM. ii. FRENCH, Bt Major
Captain First ArlIllery.
WILLIAM +. BARRY
Captain Second Artillery.
HENRY J. HUNT. Bt MAJ.
Captain Second ARTILLERY.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

ZEN Pillow is mastering large rebel force
a, a. memphis from Tennessee, Arkansas, and
"'sslsslpp' 10 attack the Illinois troops station.
ed at Cairo He is said to have several steamers
reuuJ aud TO mediate an immediate alta ok,
but the troops al Cairo are fully prepared TOY
them.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Extra Session of the Legislature.

We learn from Dover that there is a strong
probability that Gov. Burton will soon convene
an extra session Of the Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

THERE are 100000 stands of arms stored in
the Navy Yard at Washington. Supplies are
abundant. The rebel troops in Virginia are
poorly armed and equipped. and not nearly SO
numerous as reported. 1t is said that some
active steps will be taken at Washington, and
that Baltimore will be occupied with troops
marching from Washington, Annapolis, PhiIa .
delphIa and York. The army of Washington
Is to number 10000. The troops Of the west.
ern States will operate at the west. Halt
million OF dollars arrived at Annapolis on Sat.
urday from the north, in charge of 100 picked
men, Tor the government treasury,
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The Maryland Legislative committee told
President Lincoln that he had both the right
and power TO bring troops through Baltimore,
and that as no Immediate effort at secession or
resistance would be made by Maryland. they
hoped the State would be spared the evils of
military occupation.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

The Louisville Journal has adyices from
Nashville, to the effect that John Bells recent
speech was unsupported, that he is not in favor
OF secession, and Qn subslance) that he fell in
with the prevailing sentiment in favor of arm
ing for defence against the North, as matter
OF policy only. The Journal believes that Mr..
Bells ntenIions were aud are good, whether
his course was judicioss or otherwise.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE.-Mendoz town
of the Argentine Confederation, situated on the
Eastern slope of the Andes, has been desOlated
by one Of the most terrible earthquakes ever
experienced in South America. 1t occurred
on the 25tb Of March, between and o'clock
in the evening. Two distinct shocks were felt
the undulations being in contrary directions.
and the consequence was that every dwelling
and public edifice in the place was destroyed,
although the cammotion only lasted about FIVE
seconds. But the most terrible part Of the ca.
lamity was the loss of life. Upwards of 5000
OF the inhob bitants were killed, forming nearly
the whole of the population, and the lew who
escaped were left homeless, naked and starving.
1t was reported that San Juan, town of con-
siderable importance, about thirty leagues from
Mendoza, was also destroyed.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09
Jonathan Emerson,
Merchant Tailor.

Ia the House formerly occupied by Il. F. Hastinc Q
first door above John ii. Bewlty's Store.
just feinrned from Pmadclpha with n fresh supply
oil Cloths. Cassimeres Rnd Nestings, &c., &c.
Tha kful for past lavors srill sOriIs a continuance
OF patronage, aud a coil 10 examine my very chean
Cloths, Cassimeres and VtHIingE,&c
Prepared To make up and out, the shortest
notice, all GarmrnIs Tor Genllemams wear, having
The latest style. aplS.4t
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

inRsa 70 four hundred volunteers are still
~sased 10 Gil The Delaware Regiseat. Five
s'snPaaies have been sworn in.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-09

AT latest Pensacola dates. April 20, the re.
bel forces was larger than ever before, and was
increasing. Secession authority gives 5000
as the number.