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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-15

THOs + PEYT0N. Proprietors.
n. B.-The office Of ell the STAGE LINES is At
this House, also, the office Of ADAMS & co.'s E&-
PRESS. WI. II. PhYTON L BRO.
stanton March Is, iSol. ap li--tf
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-15

DAvIs, DEUPkEI 10. wIll.slys IE.I,
IL entire attention to the
SALE OF EEGROGS,
Publicly and PTiyatsly.
ODD FELLOWS HALL,
Corner Mayo and Frsnklia streets.
RIORsosD, 4
no. n. DAVIS
Nm :, DEJIhEA
4. K F0SpEEN
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-05-15

81 A. sSO3EkEH q .s5.,
%IE9 AND DRUGGISTS, No. 70 MAIN sfaEBT,
e near old Market Richmond, Va, Will keep
Is on h2pt 4 general aS-ort'aent Of pure Drugs,
AsGiciues tAs,aIcEls. oils Paints, Wiadoy7 Glass,
Putty, 9yo Stcas Patent Medicines, Brushes, %
al sihds; Surgical Appliances. Burning Fluid Al
c0hoi, sO&ps, Ps-tuTiery, esocy Artlgiea, Gsrden
sesds, Cine, Sand Paper, Tobacco, Cigars, smut,
Nsdieipai Liquors, sc.
Prescriptions prepared at II hoafs, with special
sara, by members of the irm alone.
Physicians orders from the country exsGntsi
promptly, aud tbs p0st rsli2bis nediolBes far
n - IA
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

ADvERTIsERs.-Wm. R. LOng advertises
desirable farm for sale near this town.
VIM. B. Collins. Merchant Tailor, gives no.
tice that he is prepared TO furnish material and
make TO order all kinds of garments for gen.
tlemen.
John FaEeiFs, us Arch st., PHILADELPHIA
fall stock of Fancy Furs.
Samuel Reynolds-suppIy of coal and wood
K. Sanders" Elm Grove Seminary" near
this town.
VIM. Bowman-Machines, &C., made and
repaired.
Benz. B. Allen has received large stock Of
Fall Goods-Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Our
ladies' would do we'll to pay him visit before
the choice articles are gone.
l. D. Hamilton has also just got his Fal
Goods, selected with his usual good taste, and
which he intends to sell only for cash. Now
is your time for bargains.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

tor preservation aud not destruction. The idea
IS the most idle, foolish and mischievous that
ever existed TO allow an Internal machine of
treason to exist and work its errand of mischief
because it is a Press"
The right of individual liberty lie one of the
most sacred rights under heaven far above
the right of the Press aud every other right.
Yet, when q man converts himself from the en-
Joyment Of true manhood to the destruction Of
his neighbor's property, put him in prison. And
when you hear this idle parrot prate about the
Liberty of the Press" tell him il is to be en-
joyed so long as it upholds right, and it is not
to be an engine of destruction going about on
its merciless errand.
repudiate all the teachings in the name Of
Democracy from reasonable sources. They
have no authority TO speak. No true Democrat
will follow such lead. They stand by the
STARS and Stripes of their country, and wish
the false sons could lock upon it as the children
of Israel did upon the brazen serpent, and be
healed of Secession wounds. Any Democrat
that undertakes to embarass the Administra-
ton, whether he loves or hates it, in such 4
Crisis al this, is no Democrat and no good citl-
zen, and ought to be put up as monument for
scorn TO point her slow unmoving finger at
have fought the Republicans all my days.
and Will again when please but when they
will go with me to put down rebellion, in arms
will go with them.
The great cry now is peace, They say.
"There must be peace" We are all in favor
of peace. don't doubt but that ma ny honest
men, Democrats and others, thiak it sttainabe
by negotiation with Rebels. but any one who
will look at it with an half an eye can see that
1t is impossible. II is one of the most formid-
able rebelions, and one of the most causeless
and wicked. that has ever been since Satan's
rebellion in heaven.
Now, if they had only come 10 US with libeT.
al propositions of peace we could have gone to
them in the same way, but when they come
with fire and sword and war and threatening,
there is no other way to meet them but with
corresponding weapons, and in a manner to put
them down. We must either conquer or they
must. 1t is a question of government on the one
hand and treason and rebellion on the other,
and you may weigh it out as many times as
you will. you may pretend to erect political
parties on it, but the after generations and the
judgement of Heaven will hold him RESPONSE
BILE who undertakes TO aid this rebellion in any
shape or manner.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

GEN. MCCLELLAN AND THE SABBArH-The
country will be gTati6ed by the order which
has been issued by Gen. Mcclellan, enjoining
more perfect respect for the Sabbath, on the
part of his command than it has heretofore re-.
ceived. The order, which we publish else
where, is happily so specific that it cannot fail
to secure the emineutly proper object in view.
This reform Of Gen. Mcclellan, in the general
moral regimen and practice of the army. will
give profound joy 10 the hundreds Of thousands
Of loyal citizens who have been panied more
than the government has been aware of, by
the apparent total abolition of the Sabbath 10
the organization and movements Of the armies.
lnhdels and scoffers may sneer, and satanic
presses may rail in strains OF unmeasured bias
phemy against any attempt to conform the
code Of war TO the conscientious views of a
Christian people. But there is no mockeEy so
dangerous and diabo.ical as that which makes
light of the Observation-Disclosures as pre-.
JUDGES" and superstitions the religion.
part of any civilized nation. For it is this
class, as the history Of the world will prove
that will endure longest and sacrifice most il
any cause that receives the hearty approval o.
Judgment aud conscience.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
The Eastern Shore.

We have information that since the gradual
perfection of the Governments military nes'
sures to prevent communication between Mary
land and Secessis, across the Potomac and the
bay, very large contraband trade has sprung
up via the Eastern Shore peninsula. BY that
route munitions and substance, dry goods,
groceries, &c, to the value Of thousands on
thousands of dollars. pass daily, at this time,
into Virginia. Thay are sent from Phiadel.
Phia and New York via New Jersey and Del
aware. and through Worcester county, into
Northampton and Accomac counties, Va. AT
or near Cherry Stone (Accomac COY they are
shipped across Chesapeake Bay into the Wes-
tern shore (main pOrtion) OF Virginia. To pro-
tect this trade the disunicnists have now reg
iment Of eight hundred infantry, a squadron OF
cavalry, and light battery OF eight riAed guns,
in Accomac and Northampton cos.
1t is of the utmost importance that this means
of communication should be broken up. That
may be done by a corps of detectives in Della
ware and Maryland.-W Wash. Star.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
Excitement in Dover.

Some excitement was created in Dover, on
Saturday last in consequence Of the examna-
ton of several boxes that passed down on. the
Delaware Railroad, by ]. R. Dickson, Govern
ment Inspector at Smyrna Station. We give
the following statement as we heard it. Mr..
ID. was in that town on private business, and
had started home, when he was hailed by a
gentleman, who informed him that several
very heavy boxes had Just arrived at that place,
addressed to Governor Burton, and were then
being placed in the hands of Secretary Ridg-
ley. and taking all the circumstances into con-
sderation, were deemed as fit subjects for off,
cial examination. Officer D. was accordingly
soon among the boxes. and asked for the per-
mission to examine them, when, in turn, he
was asked for his authority. This was pro.
duced. read. and pronounced by legal gentle.
man to have jurisdiction only at Smyrna STA
ton, but Mr.. d., we suppose. acting on instruc'
tons from higher authority. asserted his right
to examine suspicious goods any where
and called for a Ratchet to open the boxes.
The gentlemen became vehement, using high
remonstrative language, and one man. with &
considerable degree Of pompSsity, and whose
position in society would presuppose that he
would counsel for peace, advised the throwing
OF the officer out of the door. A Ratchet, how
ever, was soon brought, and the latter. amids
crowd of spectators, proceeded TO open the
boxes, which, fortunately, where found to con
tain books from Washington-ws presume fo
the State Library. Had those in charge o
them known their contents and assented to tn,
request of the officer, there need have beer
no excitement or cause of suspicion.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

UscIyILIZED BARBARIANs.-We are surprised
as our readers no doubt will be, TO learn that
Imprisonment for debt is still permitted in Eng
land-in a protesting Christian country, and
in this enlightened nineteenth century. II is
even so. This last year there were commit.
led TO the prisons of England. for debt, on civil
process, no less than ll'099 men and 500 wo.
men--in all ii ,S07; and, large as the number
seems, il has never been so small in any year
since 1856. Let England wipe out this relic,
OF The dark ages before she claims to be q civ
iIized, much less Christian nation.
The government is determined to put stop
10 the secession cockades and other enbems
which have been so uublushingly exhibited in
Baltimore for months past, and those found
wearing them in futsTs will be arrested &c
traitors agsiast The government.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

From Missouri il is reported that MeCul-
Tough isst Mount Vernon, preparing for bold
move ncrthward also that the rebel Generals
Price and Rains have taken Fort Scott, defeat
ed Col. Montgomery, and captured the whole
OF his command, arms, stores, &c. Governor
Jackson has arrived with his body guard at
Springfield; his future movements are not
known.
Gen. Banks command is reported to be in
state of readiness at all times 10 move in any
direction at a moments warning. The rebels
along the Upper Potomac keep up an almost
constant firing upon our men a, the ferries, aud
at times make feints of attempting to cross, but
they do not deceive anybody but themselves.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

RUssIA AED THE AMERICAN STRUGGLE. III
there were anything needed to strengthen the
friendly relations between the Governments
Of Russia and the United States, it would be
furnished by the dispatch of the Russian For
eign Secretary, expressing sympathy with
the Government. Prince Gortschakoff natur.
ally, and as the subject OF a Government so
radically different in its source and form, per-
haPs necessarily regards the issue pending
here as one admitting of peaceful adjustment.
Unlike anything that has emanated from the
British Ministry or the British Press, il con.
lains a distinct recognition Of an American
nationality, worth all the effort and sacrifice
that can be made to maintain its integrity
There is no invitation to consider the wisdom
of paacefuI separation. IL is assumed that the
Union, for which the Emperor. through the
Minister, processes the warmest friendship and
admiration, is to be preserved by some means.
We can only congratulate ourselves on the
discovery in such quarter Of friendly sym.
patty. which other governments. protesting
much regard to constitutional forms and to pop.
ular liberty, have carefully withheld.
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Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

The Second Delaware Regiment received
orders to march South on Saturday afternoon.
and accordingly struck their tents and packed
up their equipage, but, after starting, the or.
der was countermanded, and they had to march
back to Camp Brandywine. The boys" were
mad.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

Jefferson H. NOnes. of Wilmington, son Of
Capt. Nonss of the United States Navy, has
received an appointment as Lieutenant.C Colo.
mel is Col. Ramsey's regiment of nited States
volunteers. He served with distinction as a
Lieutenant 10 the Mexican war.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
War News.

We receive the gratifying intelligence from
Washing ton, that the Government intends soon
to put aaoat two more expeditions for the South
ern coast. Their exact destination is, Of course
not made known, but it is surmised that they
will seek landing.places in the States of South
Carolina and Georgia.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

A Morse Telegraph Office has been estab.
lished atSmyrna Station. A young man nam.
ed Carlisle is the operator. This will be a
great convenience to our citizens wishing 10
send speedy dispatch to distant places.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
ChegaraE Institute.

1877 and 1879 Spruce street, Philadelphia.
Tits Institute conGuc 81 for Two years past in this
city, 10y Madeao Chcgay and ner niece, Madame
DiervIlly, upon the same principles 5 the one in
New YORK, S.. bshed there in the year 1914, will
reopen on MOnday, ), Il. lGlh with its usual ample
and conn itIe prOyl on VI the education of Young
Ladies. under The dIreuuVn of Mad' me D'IIervIlly.
Circulars, and all requisite information can be OBJ
tanned oY aPplIct'iOn 10 me Principal sepI2
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

On Thursday last little boy named Whit.
more, living in the neghborhood of Middletown.
by some accident. fell from the platform at that
Station, under the cars, and was 80 severely
injured that he died in half an hour after the
accident
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

We are indebted to Mr.. Edward Beck, Of
this town. for some excellent peaches. the lar.
gest of which weighed eleven ounces. They
were grown by Col. S. T. Harrison, on Ches.
ter River, Queen Annes CO., Md.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna white wheat is selling at 81 Is
Red, 81 10; yellow Corn SO cts. white 30 :;
Rye. As; and Oats, 25 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 81 cts. per bushel. Butter, Is CTS.
per ID. Eggs, 10 cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market. are
For White wheat, 81 %; Red, 81 Is; RYE,
50 cts; Corn SO +; and Oats, 80 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
Machines.

The subscriber notifies the citizens Of EmyF.
ma and vicinity that he has taken the Machine
Shop formerly occupied by John II. Bowmsa.
dec, where he will have this Fall Horsepowers
and Hand COrnshelers pot up in the most sub
stanhal manner, and warranted. All kinds of
Machinery repaired. VIZ. BOWMAN.
September 7lh, 1eGl.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

lMPRovEMRNr.-Mr. Henry Besrue is great.
ly remoddelng his residence on Commerce st.,
in this town, adding another story thereto, and
when rough-casted and finished, will make a
fine looking building.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

Two baskets Of peaches grown on the Wal
ker Farm" near this town, belonging to the
estate Of the late Daniel Cummins, sold in
Philadelphia for $l2, or Sc per basket. The
peaches in the two baskets numbered 100
which make them 10 cts. apiece. Can any Of
our brag fTuiterers beat it.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

By the steamship Africa, off Cape Race, we
have eight days later news from Europe
Breadstuffs were quiet and firm. provisions ten.
ding downward, and The cotton market closed
at an advance.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

The position of the two armies at Washing.
ton remains about the same. The pickets are
within sight of each o.her, and skirmishing
takes place daily. There are doubts now
whether the enemy really intend 10 make an
attack.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

Two Companies have left Dover (where they
were rendezvousiDg) in the last few days for
the First Delaware Regiment. They were
composed mainly of the three months volun.
keeFa
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
THE uNIOM" HOTEL.

Arch stt6et, below Third, PHIIADELHHIA,
UPTON 5. NEWCOMER
Proprietor.
2| This Hotel is ccniral-cOnvenent by Passenger
ars to all parts of the city, and every particular
aduPled to the comforts and wants of the business
public.
VI Ierma 81 30 per day sepI2.lY
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
Fancy Furs! Fancy

and Winner seasons ! would respectfully invite on
examination of my stock and prices from those intend
ing to purchase, am enabled TO afford them very
desirable inducements.
All my Furs have been purchased fer cash, and
made by experienced and competent HANDS, and as
the present momentary troubles render il necessary
that should dispose OF my goods at very small adj
vance cost.
am satisfied that it will be to the interest of those
who design urChasng, 10 give me n cell. sep-5m
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

The steamers Balloon and Hugh Jenkins,
formerly ofIhe Eastern Shore line, have been
purchased by the Federal Government for
GOA Q00
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

The Secession Peace Convention of Mary.
land have nominated Benz. c. Howard 70,
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

LIEUT.. Frank Barr has received orders tc
join The Revenue Cutter Caleb Cushing, a
Portland, Maine.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
WANTED.

n BOY, sixteen or seventeen years old, we'll
grown. TO learn the Moulding and Iron Fouu.
derry business. None need apply unless they
nave parents or guardians who can give seeu-
rIty that they will serve their time out.
Apply Immediately. PRATT & DAVIS,
sepl@ Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
General Orders. M Z.
HEAD.QUARTERs ARMY ON THE PoroMAc. }
WAsHINGTON Sent = 1861 (

HEADQUARTERS ARMY ON THE PoToMAc.)
WASHINGTON, Sept. s, 1861,
The MaJor-General commanding desires and
requests mat IN future there may be more
perfect respect for the Sabbath on the part OF
his command. We are fighting in q holy cause,
ana should endeaVOr to deserve The berirn
taVor OF the Creator. Unless in case of attack
oy Inc enemy, or some other extreme military
necessity, II Is commended to the commanding
othcers that all work shall be suspended on the
Sabbath; that no unnecessary movements shall
be made on that day that the men shall. at.
tend Divine service after the customary SIM.
day morning inspection; and that officers and
men alike use their influence to insure the Ut
most decOrum aud quiet on that day.
The General Commanding regards this as
no lille form. One days rest in seven ia ne.
cessary for men and animals. More than this.
the observance OF the Holy day of the God of
Mercy and OF Battles is our sacred duty.
GEORGE B MCCLELLAN,
lOlhclal. Major General Commanding.
). WILLIAMS, Asst. AdJ't General
IMPORTANT REvELAT1oN.-The can,pre NJ
Com Barron and his cOnfederutes at Fort Hat.
teTas, has revealed an important tact, which
the Government should not be slow in turning
to account We have it from the most IN.
doubted authority that the officers who sur.
rendered admitted that they received from
Fortress Monroe exact information in relation
to the preparation Of the expedition, and its
precise destination, so that they were not ia ken
by surprise. The authorities at Richmond had
therefore, dispatched these important officers
to take coEmand, and large reinforcements
were on the way. A most rigid investigation
should at once be instituted 10 discover the
sources from whence the plans of the Govern.
"ero thus betrayed, and TO mete out TO the
traitors their proper reward. 1t is no miliga.
ton Of the crime that no evil resulted from sncr
treason there can be but one opinion az 10 tbe
desert Of it's author. Our officers are alnoe
disposed tOregret that the reinforcements were
not allowed to land, as they would have made
much larger haul of prisoners
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

OUR farmers are busily engaged in seeding
wheat. Some have commenced saving fodder,
which will be heavy crop, but late.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

OBSERVANCE OF tn SABBATH IN THE Army.
ORDERS OF GEN. McCLELLAN-The follow.
ing order has been omugated, not as soon
however as 1t ought 10 have been by three
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
Registers Office.

DOVER. Kent Co Del, August 18TH 1861,
Upon the aPplI'auon of Eliza }. Bowman Admx of
John ii. B0"man late of Duck Creek Hundred in said
county deceased, Il Is ordered and irecied bv the
REGISTER, that e SAID AdnY give notice of the grant.
ing ct Letters =" tm:straton upon the estate Of the
sad deceased by causing advertisements TO be posted
Vhln forty days from the date of such letters in six
oil The NEST public places of the county of Kent re-
curing all persons ia VIng demands against the estate
TO present the same. or abide by of Assembly in
such case madE and PfOvided And also cause the
Same TO be inserted in the Smyrna Times newspa per
published III smyrna, and continue therein thfee
weeks.
Given under the hand and seal OF office Of the Reg
lsier aforesaid, at Dover. Kent County afore.
Il. S. SAID, the day and year above written.
b. c. GOODWIN, Register.
The undersigned. Eliza J. Bowman named above
hereby gives notice thar Letters Of Administration
were granted 10 her on TIC 18th day of August 1851
All persons therefore having demands against the de-
ceased estate, will present the same properly attest
ed, on or before the 18th day Of August 1852 or abide
by law III this behalf.
ELIZA J. BOWMAN, Admx
All persons ind hed 10 The estate of John H. Bow.
man. dee d. are requested 10 come forward and make
Immediate payment 10 the subscriber, as wish 10
Close :'' tate as soon possible.
'Tf5-3t ELIZA J. BOWMAN.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

The rebel Notifications on Munson's Hi
six miles from Washington have been compile
ted, and Monday they opened FIRE on our pick
els. but our sharp shooters retaliated and kill
ed two rebel soldiers.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
Coal AND WOOD.

a superior article of Coal and good Seasoned Wood
Tor Winter use, ior sale by
sepl2 SAML REYNOLrS. Smvrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

Ten North Carolina regiments ofrebel troops
have been recalled from Virginia to defend
their own State. The secessionist near the
seacOast are deserving their houses and flee.
ing to the interior. The poorer classes remain.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

A letter to the Baltimore American, from a
citizen of Leesburg, says tina: an entire Mis-
sissppi regiment stationed there revolted on
Saturday, broke their muskets to pieces, and
started home.
Gen. Mcclellan on Saturday made balloon
ascension with Prof. Lowe, and spent two hours
in ma king reconnoisances Of the enemy's posi-
tions. This was followed the next morning at
daylight by movement of our pckets, who
were advanced one mile from their former po-
sitions, the rebel pickets retreating before them
without any attempt at resistance.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
EIsr Grove S?mi.1awv

Notice is glven that Mr.. Sanders will opea a Gas.
sical Scho" at Elm Grove instead of at SMYRNA. as
IrSt proposed For further nolnat'on see circular
sepI2 RUFUS SANDERS
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
A Valuable
NJ va HHS- UE
AT PRIVATE SALE.

The subscriber, wishing TO decline Farming, will
offer at private sale the Farm which he now re.
Sides containing
147 ACRES,
more or less, situated in Duck Creek Hundred Kent
County Delaware, on the road leading frona SMYRNA
TO Dover, two miles from the former place aud ten
from the latter.
The improvements are n comfortable Frame and
Log Dwelling House, with Cellar under part of il n
Well OF good Water at the Door. with Pump there
in; a new and substantial Brick Barn with Wagon
and Corn House attached Carriage House, and other
necessary Out'budlngs.
There is, on this Farm. yung Apple and Peach
Orchard, now just in bearing, with variety of other
Fruit Trees, and Wood sufficient for tho use of the
Farm.
This Farm is well-watersd by nover-failing springs
and 10 convenient TO mills, schools and places Of TEb
lie Worship of ifferent denominations end located in
a pleasant and improving neIghborhOod. ANY person
wishing view this properly will be shown The sans
by calling On the subscriber living thereon.
sepI2.Sm WILLIAM X. LOAG
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12
ORIGINAL AMONIATED
SCHOOL WANTED,

The subscriber wishes TO obtain a school in the
Country. lie can give reference in Dover, Camden
and Milford. Address stating particulars
II. n. FRASER
sep5 No. IS South Sd ST., lthird storYl Philada.
Smyrna times., 1861-09-12

Our reports OF the condition Of Gen. Free
mont's command are of the most gratifying
character. st. Louis is represented to be a
vast camp. Regiment after regiment is pour,
ing in daily. and no doubt movement will
soon be made which will sweep Mccullough,
Pillow. Hardee, Thompson. Price, and all other
State. II is estimated that Gen. Fremont
already has 20, 900 men under him.