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Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
BATTLE OF BELMONT,

An expedition of $500 U. s. troops from Ca :
70, under Ger erals Grant and McClernand,
landed at Belmont. on the Mississippi river,
three niles above Columbus KY, on Thursdsy y
morning at o'clock. They attacked a body
of 1000 rebels at ii o'clock A. NJ. in an en-.
trenched camp, and after a battle which lasted
till sundowa the rebels were driven from their
entrsnchmsnts across the river with great loss.
their camp burned with all their stores and
baggage, their cannon. horses, mules. and $50
prisoners captured. The rebels having receiv.
ed renforcements from Columbus, the U. s.
troops then retired. We lost from 800 to 500
men. The rebels had 300 men killed. Gen.
Cheatham command the rebels.
The report that our troops drove the insur-
gents across the river means that they were
driven out of Missouri into Kentucky. taking
refuge, probably, in Columbus. where Gen.
Polk lie stationed.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
War News.
GuYANDoTrE WESTERN VIRGINIA ATTACKED BY
THE REBELS.
100 OF OUR TROOPS KILLED AND TAKEN PR1so-
NERs.

On Sunday night 600 rebels attacked Guyan-
dotte, Va, on the Ohio river. and out of $50
United States troops stationed there only So
escaped, the rest being killed or captured
The rebel residents Of the town, both male and
female. fired from their houses on our men.
Three steamers were stopped at the town and
turned back the same night, but yesterday
morning they returned to Guyandotte with 400
United States troops from Point Pleasant.
Three steamers which passed the town after
the skirmish report thai not pOrsan could be
seen in it.
The secession portion OF the inhabitants. it
appears were looking for the attack. and had a
supper prepared for the rebel cavalry, who was
headed by the notorious Jenkins, and numbered
500 Eight Of our men were killed and a con.
siderable taken prisoners. The rebel loss lie
not known
Colonel Zeigler's 9th Virginia (Frdernl) reg.
imeOt, on his arrival at Guyandotte, fired the
town, and the principal part Of 1t is now in ashes
The rebels left about an hour before the arrival
of Zeigler.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Tax on Dogs.

A writer in the Del. Republican, in commen.
ding 10 our farmers the proftsbleness of raising
sheep, in consideration of the high price Of
wool, in speaking Of the drawbacks in the dep.
relations of dogs, says:
Asst Legislature is going to meet to lay a
tax in order to furnish our quota of the war ex.
Penses. wonld it not be expedient and commen.
dable TO levy a tax on the canine species, so
abundant, worthless and injurious in the State !
If there could be indemnity against loss of this
kind the live stock OF Delaware would increase
sufficiently 10 few years to pay the 74,OOO SO
Justly demanded of US by the Government.
Thirty-two hundred farmers paying $50 eac h,
would raise that SUN, and there are fully that
number Who could afford to contribute tha i
amount to be secured against loss by dogs
Massachusetts,, Connecticut and Wisconsin
have model laws OF this kind, and believe they
have etfectually legislated the dogs out of the
way of sheep raising. There isa remedy and
power in the agricultural community to pro.
tect their interests in this most pleasant nd
profitable part Of their Industry.
In these States one dollar is levied upon dog
and five dollars on every slrt.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Inauguration Lecture.

The Smyrna Library Association as has been
their custom since the establishment of the
Library, have established course of lectures
TOR the coming Winter, commencing on Wed
nesday evening, the 9th INST. As it is we'll
known 10 our citizens that the object Of the
lectures is 10 keep up the current expenses OF
Library, no words Of encouragement in the
way OF encouraging and supporting them is ne
cessary, as all who have an interest i'll the town
must have an interest in the Library, forming,
as 1t does, one of its most important interests
We think we are safe in laying down the rule
that, all who can, and fail to attend these lec-
lures, are derllect in duty to the community,
and 10 themselves as an integral part Of it
and, besides, show a wotul deficiency ia liter.
ary taste, which the sooner corrected the bet.
ter. These lectures are, and have been, eel
dedly enterlaining-elegant, chaste, and re6n-
Ing-and our young gentlemen and ladies', con.
slderIng we have no other means OF public en-
tertanment, we should think, would gladly
avail themselves of the occasion.
| The lecturer for the evening in question
Rev. J. Crockar White, of Dover-is known
as man of superior literary qualifications nd
briliancy of style. His subject" Instruc.
tion though apparently didac,ic, will nc
doubt be sufficiently entwined with garlands si
beauty and gems OF thought 10 suit the tastes
of the most delicate.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
CAPTURE of the PIRATE SUMTER
Her Officers and Crew Prisoners on
the Niagara.

Washing ton, Nov. IA family letter re-
ceived here, dated on the 25ih Of October, on
board the U. S. frigste Ssntes, off Galveston,
confirms the report Of the capture Of the Pirate
SumpIer.
The writer says she was caught in her own
trap. II seems that she mistock one of the u.
). gunboats for a merchant vessel, and started
in pursuit. When the gunbOat had drawn her
out far enough she turned and chased her
ashore.
Her officers and crew are prisoners on board
the frigate Niagara.
N. B.-Later advices from the Niagara say
nothing about it.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Religious Character of our Heroes

| 1t is matter Of qualification to the moralis
that so many of our officers in the present wa
are moral and religious men-an omen of good
In fact, 1t seems that nearly all of those whC
have greatly distinguished themselves are pro-
Tossing Christians. Among these we include
Gen. Anderson, Gen. Mcclellan, Gen. Rose
Grams, Col. Mulligan, Commodore Stringham
Commodore Dupont. and there may be many
others whose moral principles are yet unknown
TO the public, but who stand high in the scale
of morality. The characters of both Commo-
dore Stringham and Col Mulligan have been
made 10 suffer at the hands of newspaper re-
pSrters, but the remarks imputed to them were
never uttered, and they have been greatly in.
censed at their publication. In regard to Com.
Dupont, OF whom we feel justly proud as a
Delawarean, the North American says:
No one was better or as we'll qualified for
the head of the great Naval Expedition as Com.
Dupont. His whole heart is in his country's
troubles. and he would cheerfuly die, as the
gallant Lyon did, to promote her welfare. He
entered The navy as mdshipman when Just
twelve years of age, and he is now in the prime
of his physical life. With more than forty
years experience in his profession, and a we'll
disciplined and cultivated mind, he unites every
quality which can distinguish a great naval
captain. II does rot, 10 our estimation, detract
from his abilities that he walks humbly before
his God as Christian soldier and gentleman.
No one has ever sailed with him who does not
honor and love him; while no ships ever exhi.
bned better disc pline than those which he
commanded. He was always firm, but kind :;
rigid, but lenient. No profanity ever polluted
his lips. and no careIessness of living ever set
a bad example to younger men who were serv.
ing under him.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
DEL. VOLUNTEER MILITIA,
Wilmington, Nov. 9Th 1861. (
General Orders, No. S.

OcHCEdi NO De
The following Companies in Kent county
formed under the Volunteer Law will constituI.
the Third Regiment of Delaware Volunteer
Militia, viz:
Dover Union Home Guards, Capt. Isaac
Jump.
FELTON, Blues. Capt. Thomas Draper.
Mcclellan Home Guards, Smyrna, Capt. D.
!. Murphy.
FrederIca Greys, Capt. Paris r. Carlisle, jr
Magnolia Home Guards, Capt. Edmund Stout.
LeiPsic Home Guards, Capt. VIM. II. Nc
Clsry.
Continental Rife Guard, Camden, Capt. A. R.
Baggs.
Diamond State Guard, Milford, Capt. John
w. Houston.
Delaware Home Guard, HassttVills, Capt
John Downham.
Mordingtown Mills Guard, Milford. Capt
Jos. o. McCoIey.
Delaware Union Home Guard, Whitelysburg
Capt. P. C. Carter.
Little Creek Home Guard, Little Creek
Landing, Capt. D. Spencer.
An election for the Field Officers, of sal
Regiment will be held at the Court House in
Dover, on Tuesday the Sd day of December, at
IL o'clock M. Captains of companies will
give five days notice Of said election to the
Commissioned Officers under their command
as prescribed in Section 8, Volunteer Law.
BY order Of
Major General DU PoKT.
A. r. WOorTEN. Aid Camp.
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Glorious Victory in Kentucky.
Rebels Defeated. 400 Killed

Paris, KY, Nov. 12.-Gen. Nelson met the
rebels under Ger. Williams. at PikesviIle,
Pike CO KY, on Friday last, and ga ined glO-
rious victory.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Col. Labe Moore attacked the rebels in the
rear with $500 men. Col. Harris, of the Ohio
I'd Regt. in front with 600 men; Harris falling
back and Moore pressing forward till the enemy
were brought into the midst of Nelson's Bri.
gade, when our forces pressed them on all sides,
killing 400 and taking 1000 prisoners. The
balance scattered in all directions. The Gov.
eminent loss is small. The above is euthentic;
the fight lasted two days.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

Rev. Mr.. Mitchell, pastor of the Episcopal
church al EIkon. Md, was arrested on Sun.
day, by order of the Government. and sent to
Cambridge. He was arrested by CAPT. Ben.
RICKETTS, whilst reading the Litsny, during the
morning service. He stated in the post office,
after the returns of the State election had been
received, that he 1" wished JEFF Davis would
march his troops into Maryland and kill every
Union man, and take her into the Southern
Confederacy, where she belongs" He has
been peace man all along.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

A Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society" was form
ed in Camden on Monday, composed of most o
the leading ladies ofthe town. We learn thai
box filled with mitIens, blankets, &C., vii
som be dispa ched to the soldiers.
We see by the Cecil Whig that The ladies' Of
ElktOn have formed large society for the same
purpose.
The ladies Of Bishop Lees church. in VIII.
mington, says the Journal, organized a sewing
circle on Monday, and went TO work; and the
ladies' of other congregations will begin in a
day or two.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
FROM MISSOURI.

General Prices rebel army has fallen back
eight miles from Cassville, to near the Arkan-
sas line, and is still retreating, The idea being
to draw our large army in the adjoining State
and expose ST. Louis TO an attack from Column
bus. Ten of the body.guard captured and
taken to Cassvllle have returned TO Springfield,
and report Prices army TO be 10000 strong
with thirty pieces ofsrtlIerv, IL of which had
just been received from Memphis. whence
large supplies were arriving.
The troops are now apparently ss enthusas.
tic as ever, and the more they learn of their
new commander the better they are satisfied
with him.
Gen. Fremont arrived in st. Louis Friday
in special train, and was met at the depot by
an enthusiastic crowd Of citizens.
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A General Literary and Religious Magazine
for the Family.

EHch number contains sixty -four superroyal octave
pages double colu"a printedon To finest calender
ed paper. Also t,>D original s.eel enVra, ings be-
sides an elegant Vi e-Puge for the January number
also engraved on steel. For amount and quality Of
reading matter, for mechan al execution nnd illus.
trallons the Repository "l compare fuYOrably with
any three dollar magazine published IN lie country.
Terms - per annum, invariably in dvance No sub.
acrlpOn Tor less than entire Volume.
Tins periodical Is published monthly at Cincinnati
and New York. All travelling teachers of tho Meth
odlsl Episcopal Church aIe authorized agents Cash
III advance will be expected in all cases. This can
he paid to any Of our authorized agents. Who can or
der It charged to their account if not convenient 10
remit. All communications containing remittance 60 or
subscriptions should ne addressed to the Publisher
those designed for publication to the Editor at Gin.
clnnat POE d HIrCHCOCK, Cincinnati
novl4 CARLTON & PORTER, N York.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

For our LOYAL LADIEs.-As q meeting ol
gentlemen and ladies will be held this evening
at Wards Hall for the purpose Of organizing
an Association to procure and forward DelIca'
cles0nd Comforts, euch as wollen mittens &C.,
to the sick and wounded soldiers who are en-
gagged fighting the battle of their country, in
the Army and Navy of the United States, we
would particularly, on account Of their usual
backwardness, urge, our ladies to give their
warmest support to the movement.
When Secession ladies', the highborn danes
Of the Sunny South" have thrown their infl.
ence on the side OF cause whit Sc object is the
overthrow Of popular government-and that
Government, the most glorious, mild, and be-
nefcent that ever illuminated the pages of
history-for the sole object Of esta ablishing on
it's ruins, a privileged order, inside of whose
charmed circle they hope to move, why should
our noble Unisn ladies' delay for q moment,
their response to a call which asks their as
sistance 10 providing comforts for those brave
men who have left their homes to a;;11 in sustain
ing, against the wild and frantic efforts of
arstOcracy 10 overthrow, institutions that have
been created by the patriots Of seventy six. and
consecrated to deathess Liberty by their blood.
Our young men have turned out at their coun.
try's call BY hundreds, and let not their mo-.
there, their sisters and female friends lag be.
hiRd in their efforts TO sustain the righteous
cause of civil liberty by maintaining the Union
cause.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The loyal women of America were called
upon some time ago to knit stockings for the
soldiers. They are respoding to this call with
commendible zeal, and knitting by hand, which
had about become one of the lost arts. The
call is now made for woOlen mttens, an arti,
Gle almost as useful 10 the soldiers as stockings
Many soldiers in the Crimean war were disa
bled in consequence of trost-btlen fogers -
The miltens should be knit with forefnger
otherwise they would be very unbandy in &C
tual service.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Proclamation.

Gratitude to Almighty God for many mer-
.;ss through another year, and the observance
of an houored custom. call for a day of deVou
thanksgiving from the people of this State.
Though our country is suffering from the
horrors of civil war, brought upon it through
aha wickedness and perverseness of man, and
i,s advancement TO greatness, power and gen.
eral prosperity has thereby been retarded. and
,p.ny brave souls who have entered have fallen
in the unnsluratstrfe, and by their fall shroud ed
mauy households 10 funeral loom, still, through
ali these calamities Gods blessings are visible,
marked and uumstakable. He has blessed us
with sunshine and rain, He has bountifuly
6ed our garners with the fruits of the earth,
and He has spared us from the dread ravages
ofa pes,Ilence. For his mcrcles it becomes US
10 thank Hun, and for cur affections 10 offer
PRAYER that they may be removed.
Therefore. |, William Burton, Governor OF
the Stale of Delaware, do appoint
THURSDAY, THE 28th DAY OF NO.
VEMBER. inst,
asa day of Genersl Thanksgiving and Praise
10 Almighty God, and recommend that the
oeOoe Of this State, abstalning from all need
less SECULAR empIOyments on tnat day assemble
in their respective places OF public worship and
unite in fervent expressions Of gratitude to Him
from whom all blessings flow. aud to whom
only we can with confidence appeal for resto-
ration of peace to our beloved country.
(l IN WITNESS WHEREOF, IhaVe caused
". 9. ! the Great Seal of the State of Della
l~~D ware TO be hereunto affixed. Done at
Dover. this eighth day of November, in tt e
year Of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and sixty .one. aud Of the independence Of sa i'd
Stale Ihs eighty sixth.
WILLIAM BURTON.
By the Governor:
EuwAaD RIDGELY, Secretary Of State
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Five Dollars Reward

LOST. SETTER DOG, ABOUT NINE
MONTHS OLD, white body, marked with
large brown spots, long ears and tail, rather
bushy; bad on a leather collar, trimmed with
red. The absve reward will be paid to any one
returning the Dog to r. H. CUMMINs,
Nov. l3, '6l. Delaware House.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The revolution in Maryland is complete
The UOiOu majority is 10000. The Senate
stands l3 Union and secession, and the House
68 Union and secession 7 of the Senators
hold over. Governor Hicks will Immediately
call special session to undo the rebel legisIa
tiOn of last spring. The seats of the members
under arrest for treason will be declared vaca nt
and new elections ordered.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

We learn from our Eastern Shore (Md.) ex.
changes that a number of persons have been ar
section the most Of whom have, however, been
released on taking The oath Of Ofallegiance. The
others have been sent to The forts TO take les
sons IN loyalty.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

the Potomac has been electrical. They had
become 90 tired sfthe dull routine Of camp life,
that they scarcely knew aow to contain them
selves this morning when the glorious mt We
from the fleet spread itselftrOu encampment to
encanpment. A general Outburst Of enthuai-
ssm and patriotism took place.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The Louisville Journal says that Kentucky
will soon have her quota Of the half million OF
volunteers in the feld-about $4,000. The
same paper also says that before winter fairly
sets =, Kentucky will have 4O, 600 soldiers do.
ing battle tor the Union.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna. white wheat is selling at 81 Sc
Red. 81 80; yellow Corn So cts.,-white 90
Rye, SO and Oats, 81 cts. per bushel. Round
p ItaIoes, 81 cts. per bushel. Butter, 90 etc.
per ID. Eggs, II cts. per dOz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 As; Red. 81 40; Rye
10 cts; Corn, SO; and Oats, 80 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The Secretary of the Confederate Treasury
announces that his Golfers are running sadly
behind the exgencies ofthe war. AT the very
best there s a deficiency OF one hundred und
seveniy-6ve millions TO be provided and no
means are visible 10 meet il. The blessings
of seeession are Beginning to vanish into very
Thin air. ls ,uvf ...f
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

A dispatch received on Saturday from Fort
sess Monroe conveys indirectly the important
Information that second expedition is atou
to sail-navai officers, it is stated, having bcen
ordered to report to the commanding General,
and the troops destined for the service being
congregased at Annapolis.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Change in Business.
'Tinware and Stove Emnnril1m

OIluIIIs
The subscriber WISHES 10 inform the public that
he has purchased the InWare Store former belong
where he Is prepared to do ROOFING, with Tin or
Sheetlron, at the shortest notice and on the mosa
reasonable terms He also keeps constantly on kand
a large assorImeDtO OF TlNWARE of all kinds Stoves
OF all sizes and patterns, and every thing IN his lima
OF business. He hopes. by strict attention 70 buHi
ness 10 receive a liberal share of public patronage
oct II WILLIAM s GREEN
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The vete on Tuesday evening, in this town,
on the question of Lay Representation in the
M. E. Church, resulted in 25 TOR, and against
Lay Representation.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The ladies of the NJ. E. church in Camden
intend holdisg a festival on Wednesday and
and Thursday evenings Of next week, for the
benefit of said church.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
NOTICE

All persons indebted 70 the undersigned by bont
note book account will please call and pay withou
further notice, we wish TO close our business b,
the first dav Of January, 1862.
SMYRNA. Nov 9Th, 81. LEWIS a. BRO
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

Congress will meet in less than three weeks
The President is very busily engaged in pre-.
pairing his message, and only devotes one hour
daily to visitors.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
FOR RENT,

The STORE-HOUSE now occupied BY Isaac D.
Ha'Gilon, InthI town, for the year '62. For Terms
apply
EDWARD BECK.
Also, sveral Dwelling House. now
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

ste"rIuES" is published EOery Thursday By
mar o. HorFEckES, EIitOI and Proprietor, al
gsyraa. DEL
cixS- -SJsscaIPrIoN.-O"e year. sl.'O IN advance
:, $500 If not paid till end Of the year No paper
I;,coalinHsf until all arrears are Paid-O"ty at The
oo.;os of ti:!Pu6iisher.
,,s.rI.xs For every square Of IL lines, or less first
.,,loa. so Cts; each subsequent insertion Sj CTS
LiSsrsI arrangements made With yearly and half
..II IIs=rtifsrs
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
StraVed

Away fr1m Newark. Del, about the middle Of June
ightred and white COW. Any information lesd.
ing to her recovery will be literally rewarded by
the subscriber, in Newark, Del
ocI3l REBECCA WILLIAMS
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
DAVHD

The Directors Of this Institution have this dav d.
clar.d dividend OF five per cent out Of the profits for
the last SIX months payable the ckhOlders or
their legal representatives o alter l4th inst.
By order. w. M BELL.
Bsnk pfSmyTna, Nov. 7th. 1861.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
New Fail Goods.
ThOs. ". EUGns & Co..

Invite attention to their large, varied, and hspd.Ow.
assortment Of
New Fall Goods,
Embracing all the NEWEST styles in Silks, Dress
Goods, Clnaks. Embrnderies and Fancy Dry-I;oods
Also, a full assortment of Mourning Coz ds White
Goods, Hosiery. Gloves. MIts, &c.
The stock is principally Il. W. Evans q Co.'S oua
pean markets expressly for their own snS
Will be found unsurpassed Tor STYLE quality aHd rsa.
sOnabe prices.
Nos. 6l6 AND $50 CHESTNUT Sr.
BELOW CONTINENTAL HOTEL.
PAnADELPHIA.
N. .B-Wholesale buyers will find it advantage
TO gamine this stock octSI
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

The Bank of Smyrna has declared = semi.
annual dividend of 5 per cent.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
Hats, Hats. Caps, Caps.

Hats, Hats. Caps, Caps.
SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON.
large stock OfIhe late new styles of
Hats and Caps, both for Mea and Childrea's
Wear,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, al the old esta lad
stand, No Al North SECOND street. next door to the
Madison llouse) THOMAS Nj. SEEDS,
No. IL n. ID ST., PhiladA
N B.-Constantly on hand large assortment Of
Flaln Goods suitable for Friends Wear-to which
lnelr especial attention is invited. nOVl4-ly
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14

Something to restore; and it will do it. See
Prof. Woods advertisement.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-14
WANTED.

BOY about seventeen years Of oge to learn Hsr.
ness making. good recommendation is required.
Terms made kno"nto applicant. Apply Immediately
al The Bunker Hill Harness Factory,
now r. OLIVER AYERS
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LADIES' REPOSITORY.

novI4,m GEORGE B. DICKSON, Secretary.
, 1861-07-04
Z. AIEEKER.

HoLLOwAYs PILIs AND OrXrMsxr.-Liyer and
Stomach Complaints.-In the present day our
large cities teen with these distressing disorders.
which display themselves in the sallowness Of
the complexion, the offensive breath, the tlatu.
lency and general indispOsition and debility, al
ways accompanying diseases Of the liver and
stomach. After eating, the food ferments,
and, instead Of nOurishing the body, only
forms foul gases, which render the blood i'm.
pure, and throw mind and body out Of order.
HollOway's Pills and Ointment soon remedy
these disasters, speedily setting liver and slom.
ach in order. They acras powerful alternatives.
purge gently, and at the same time IMPROVE
the digestion and regulate the secrctions. Thus,
these remedies not only remove the present
malady, but cleanse the whole body