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Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

DIABoLICAL ATTEMPT TO KILL PARsoN BPowN
Low.-One dOy last week, says tie Knoxville
wing, the Southern mail brought US smo!l
package, done up precisely like newspaper
and about equal IN size to one Of our exchange
with the usual endorsement, Brownioy's
Wing. Knoxville, Tennessee" and POSTPAID.
Upon opening il we founC it to cents in about
halt yard Of brown domestic with blood ar.
sca6s on It, resembling Cloth taken from some
one afflicted with small pox. We had it burn.
cd IN the front yard of our printing Office, after
handling 1t with the t0ngs!
This attempt at our death, by tho planting Of
a masked battery, manned by the Ubiquitous
splrlt OF secession entities the owardly william
who did 1t to the honor ofbeing picketIed in
The deepest gorge leading to hell. Not only so,
but he should be required to make nightly ad.
Vances upon the ambuscades Of the devil nd
every morning OF his life by way Of healthfui
exercise, he should make recOnnosances Of
the damed, having the entire control Of the
guerilla rebels of the internal regions.
CAPTURE OF PRIZES We learn that on
wednesday last the Government steamer Res
Otute passed up Nanticoke river Is far IS Ba-
con Quarter, and seized ths scLooners Bru-
HeHe and RingdOUe. The Brunette received
atthls port short time since an assorted car.
60, which was intended beyond loub. for the
Confederate forces, but the blockade havii q
been 80 etfectually kept up at Fortress ..!onroe
she was unable to land her cargo. TIE Ring
dOre wae loaded with n assorted cergo 81 iton.
received in Philadelphia, and iutendsd for
some point in Virginia. The prizes were taken
TO Washington.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
Written for the Smyrna Times"
What a Visitor thinks of Collins Beach

July 80, 1861.
Mr.. Editor "A curiosity almost uncon.
querable, which l have long felt, has at last
been gratlfed in visit to Collins Beach.
Being in Smyrna for short time, and almost
boiling over with the desire to make the trim.
accepted the invitation of very clever nd
intelligent gentleman. who was fully compe
tnt to answer numerous interrogalories in re-
gard to the soil. climate, manners and customs
OF The people. and particularly as 10 how the
land lay TO visit the Beach; and making Mr..
Foxwelrs Hotel the starting point, we set out
to accomplish the object so devoutly 10 be
wished and rode distance of about @ miles
The country through which we passed will
compare favorably with other highly cultivated
portions of the State, being not only in a high
state OF cultivation, but well adapted TO the
growth of corn, wheat aud oats, which seem
10 have been produced this season in great
abundance.
WelI' we arrived at the Beach, and found
quite number of visitors, and among them
some friends and acquaintances, who wero par
- ~"S J"Jo VI h'c ouCH as are always
found at respectable watering places.
The Hotel, within sixty feet of high.water
mark, is large and commodious building,
erected in 1851, together with other building,
we'll suited tc all the purposes of Summer
resort, and is kept by Mr.. Frank Collins; and
Judging from his manner. on q short acquaint.
ance, and the superior aecommoda tions tor his
guests, he is just the man to suit the place and
the times. Though, probably. having less Of
the advantages Of very salt water, found lower
down the Boy, this deficiency is amply made
up BY the superior bathing ground and beauti.
ful walks. cooled and rendered pleasant by q
great variety Of heavy and choice shade trees.
After Partaking of a bountifGl supply Of the
iuxuries Of life, and minging ia the pleasures
Of social intercourse I retired somewhere about
the "witehing hour Of night" hard by the
splashing Of the waves. and the music of the
oceans roar. and sought /" forgetfulness 10 tired
natures sweet Testorer--bslmy sleep"
Next morning. being refreshed by gentle
sIumber, we left. amid the sweets of balmy
brsezes; and, satialsd with thrill of delight
at the beautiful scenery which presented itself
on every hand. we soon we're back to the "placs
of beginning" feeling il was good to be Al
Collins. Yours, &C.,
KARpLRR.
4
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
Troops-Wassinytou Threatened.

Just alter the great battle on Sunday week,
tsU thousand troops arrived in Washington in
twenty -four hours. In fact, ever since that
disaster. they have been pouring in in one cos
iinuous stream. On Sunday night week, after
the result of the battle had become known in
WashingtOn, Gov. Custin, Of Pennsy mia,
wss Ieegraphed to for more troops, and in
four days Afterwards be had sent on ten repi-
menis-abOat fourteen thousand men---com-
posed Of men who have had the advantage of
tSo months experience Of camp lite. And ap-
Psrsaily, this ptompttsde 10 sending heavy
ssree At The Capital is needed, and The great
care should be that its energies are not expeD.
dsd in the wrong direction, for, according to
reports which have leaked out, Wushington's
danger. 40 immense amount Of labor is being
done udOn the Notifications upon tho Virginia
s.ae Of the Potomac; but, if the reports above
stated are 10 be relied upon, that We are to look
for an attack from the rebels, if they are to
make o0e--aua that they entertain such an ia
teniion naw. seems to be admitted. Their
plan, according 10 the best information attain
able, ls TO cross the Potomac about forty miles
ASo's Washington, and make the attack from
the Asfyland side-Cen. Lee taking command
0' Tue enterprise, while Gen. Beauregard will
move forward to engage the attention of Gen.
heClsIlsu on the line OF defences at Arlington
ssd Alexandria; Johnson will operate against
bea. Banks. and columns will be seat againt
os". bs'les aud Gen. Rossncrantz. This is
S'sPe"d0us programme, but the size Of the reb.
81 ssmy seens TO warrant chs leader, in under.
taking to carry it out.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

The WAR.-Some Of the re,u.uing eodicrs
give thrilling descriptions 70 the scenes they
witnessed on Sunday week. An otfic, r SAID
he was on his horse from Saturday evening
until Sunday evening, u space uftwen:y three
hours. without food. lie was in soue of,Lo
most fearful charges, ami escaped without
wound, although he lost horse The Zouayns,
IN approaching battery, wa. ed until tie qua.
ners were about applying the ma ch, when lhey
threw themselves fat on the ground as soon as
they heard The report. they spreug to their
feet. ian forward, fired their pieces, and as The
enemy applied the match they again fell 70
the ground, loaded, then sprang W, ran fer
ward. and fired. In this way they drove the
rebels from their batteries, with comparatively
little loss. Indeed, it is said, that regiments
IN the rear suffered as badly as some of those
IN the heat of the fight. Another men tells Of
the charge of the Black Horse Guard, whcL
were cut 10 pieces, scarcely man esca ping,
and other daring deeds.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

FIREs.-On Saturday night last, about 10
O'clock fire was discovered in the stack. yard
of MIR. George COllyer, residing near Prices
Corner, ApPoquinimnk Hundred, which des-
trOyed his entire wheat crop--supposed TO be
about 900 bushels. An attempt was made to
quench the flames, but they had progressed too
far lie estimates his loss at $1,000, which
includes other property besides he wheat stacks
hay, straw, &C.
AnOther.-On the same night, Mr.. John
McCartv, residing on an adjoining farm to Mr..
ColIyer, had his tack-yard-this years har.
Vesi-burned. together with an old stable con.
tanning lot of harness and farming imple-
nents. His loss is estimated at 5000. II was
evidently the work of an incendiary. they cay,
and that he was " tracked from one farm TO
The other on Sunday morning. No insurance
on either.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
Prisoners at Washington.

A tsw days ago we saw a gentleman from
Washington who had personal interviews with
q number OF prisoners captured in the recent
engagement at BulFs Run. There were a,
the &" Old CsPitel from seventy to eighty Leir
SecessioHtsts, and the number was being daily
decreased. Among them were three from
Georgia, two from Virgins, and others from
Alsbams, and North and South Carolina. A
pAysician from Georgia, private 10 the 9Th
Regiment. very favorably impressed our ufor.
sssai With the honesty and sincerity of his mo-
lives in regard to the purposes of the war. He
srges the right of secession with all the fervor
snd eaFnesIness of the Southern mind, stated
shat the election in bic State had been upon
the naked question Of Union or Disunion, and
sIaimed that the South could never be subu-
gated or conquered. The reply was. "you are
no doubt heResi, but mistakened." He (the
shysieisB) states that on the day of the figh,
aIaefy one thousand rations had been served
10 the Confederate army at and around Manas.
sss. that 10 his opinion the total force engaged
Immediately in the battle on tbs rebel side was
Is,6a0
One other Georgia prisoner was very anx.
isus to join the 69Ih N. Y. Regiment. He was
as Inshmaa. and went from one of the free
States in February last.
Vrginian, 10 one of the wards of the hos.
pilsl. stated that he was sixty years old, and
had volunteered in his sons place, who had
heen impressed into the service but was una.
bic to serve on account ofdelcate health. He
said that at every election held in Virgiania
he had voted for the Union, and he never ex-
peeted to take up rms against the Union again,
II he should be delivered and reached home in
safety
Another, from the same State. also sick, was
ssgsiling himself with ice.cream, kindly OBJ
tanned for him by the orderly in command
lie said be had not been impressed into the
service, but enlisted cheerfully, and had since
learned be had been deceived by his leaders,
who had taught that the North was composed
of sbOlitiOnisls, aud were making war upon
their institutions, and intended to invade them,
cot their Ihroats, and take their property
They all expected to be strung up" immed-
aIsly upon their falling into the hands of the
Union army, aud expressed themselves highly
gralised at the kind and tender treatment re-
se'Vsd at the hands of those they supposed and
bad been taught to believe were their bitterest
enemies.
There was given them the largest liberty
e'nslsIent with the usages of war-allowing
them privileges Of ell parts of the building
G~hieh is quite large) and very extensive
grounds in the rear
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

UNIFOMs.-Not a little of the loss oflifs
occasioned in the last as well as some previous
engagements, has resulted from the soldiers
mIstaking friends for foes. The color of the
rebel uniforms ia, for the most part, grey
Many of our men are clothed with the came
One of the Maine and one Of the Michigan reg
iments repeatedly suffered from this cause al
the hands of their friends. On tho contrary,
for fear of injuring their friends attack was
delayed. In one instance, q regiment of the
enemy would have been most severely hand
led, it not captuEed, but their true character
was mistaken until they mad moved cut of the
way. This ought to receive immediate atten-
lion. We cannot afford TO expose our brave
troops TO the double fire of friend and foe. The
execution Of the latter is enough, without being
eIded by the sharp. shooters" of the former
Let them have a dress that is uniform, and
distinctive one Let our men escape the
casualties, as well as the ear-marks of " se-
cesh."
one word more touching this matter. One
tning was observable in the late actions The
Fire ZouaVes were hit about ths arms, the
upper portion Of their bodies, aud heads. those
OF the New York fourteenth about the legs
Both Of !hese regiments are clothed-the parts
named-with bright red. This color is the
most easily distinguished. and while il is ihs .
most dashy for camp parade. il is not the thing
tor lighting uniform. Let there be a uni.
form.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
A Heroic Woman and Devoted wife.

Mrs. Jane Hinsnale, wife of Fl. ii. Hinsdale,
volunteer in company ID, second regiment,
Michigan, reached Washington, last Saturday
morning, having walked all The way from Man
assas junction, where she had been detained
as prisoner since Monday morning week.
having become convinced that an engRgen ent
woHd soon take place, Mrs. Hinsda!s started
In The wake of our troops Saturday morning
preceding the fight at Bull Run, anxious for
me probable fate of her husband and deter.
mined to render what aid she could TO the
wounded, and such aid as only can be rendered
oy Inc untIreing, ready sympathy of woman.
On foot, travelling almost all Saturday night
she reached Centrevile early Sunday morning,
ahd passed on with the aGmy to the scene Of
actsn. She very soon became separated from
the regiment of which her hnsba nd was mem.
ber; but, like an angel of mercy. she flew from
ohe scene of suffering to another, carving
water ard food wherever il could be found, adj.
mnlsterIng 10 wounded and disabled, and
cheering the weary and faint. She slept On
the held OF battle Sunday night, what sleep
she got, but was taken prisoner the n axt mora
ing Oy company OF cavalry, and taken TO the
junction. She was there permitted 20 attend
10 the Wounded, pr" pairing their food and dress
ing ther wounds. Surprising that her Lus-
0and had persisted in the faht, she received
pass from Gen. BeOuregord to return ncrh-
ward, reaching Washington on Saturday morn.
ing IN state of almost utter exhaustion, and
painfully lamed AID worn out, having travcr-
sed the road second time on foot. She was
soon surrounded by crowd of eager listeners
when it became known who and whence she
was. Among the crowd was a soldier VINO
saw her on the battle field, who averyed thu /
she d I'd more for the suffering than any ten men
there and what was more, he had he nvely
pleasure OF assuring her that her husband had
returned, and was safe and sound in camp near
Georgetewn. Tears and smiles came in ha ppy,
rapid succession. She brought liens rI infor-
nation, which will doubtless relieve tle fears
OF many friends.
Mrs HInsdale speaks in the highest ,erms of
Or. Taylor and Mr.. Perrin in their forts for
heir suffering comrades, they having collect.
ed large number, and giveu them eli the as
Sisiance men could under such circumstances.
Mr.. IL. says that the prisoners are kindly
treated; and though there is deep feeling of
bitterness manifested by the men, she thInks
The officers will ALLOW no ac.s Of wauton cruel.
ty.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-The yacht Je.
rome Napoleon arrived in New York on Mon.
day. with Prince Napoleon of France, and his
BRIDE, the Princess Clothilde, and their suite.
The vessel, which is fine screw steamer. of
1,2OO tons, attracts much attention. Nothing
is known of theK intentions. The President
and Gov. Seward have sent a messenger to in.
VIte the Prince and Princess to pay visit to
Washington, and while there 10 make the
White House their home.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
NOTICE

Is hereby given that urder the provisions of
the Act OF the Legislature Of the State of Del
awar', passed at Dover, March 4lh, 1857, and
SnprIcme"t TO said Act, passed at Dover,
FEB 7rh, 1851, cooperating The :. Citizens
Bank rf Smyrna" the books will be opened at
lhe Delaware House, in the town of Smyrna.
en Fhnrsday, the lst day OF August next, at
O'Clock, a. IN and close at o'clock, m.
and also cor'lnue open on Friday the ID, and
Saturday III" 3i OF said month, at the same
house, al the same hours, TO receive subscrip-
tlons 10 the capital stock of said Bank.
WIN. CUMMINS,
THOS. CARROW,
WM. TEMPLE,
w McMULLEN,
DAVID J. MURPHY,
WILLIAM DENNEY.
JnlY IOth. IeGl 1t
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
More Traitors Captured. f.

JEFFERSON City. NO., July 2sth.--The de-
'achment of two companies of Col. Milligan's
regiment and three companies of the Home
Guards, sent TO Hickory Hill, near Mount
Pleasant, in Cole county. were fred on from
an ambush near !hat place, but no one was hit.
They captured IwenIy.eight rebels, among
.nem Two captains Of JacksOn's forces; also.
forty horses and two teams, which have been
brought to Jefferson City.
Since the withdrawal of the Federal forces
IRON Galloway county, opposite here, the reb.
els are again concentrating. Four hundred
are reported to day at Fulton. Trouble is
feared from there and from Harris's forces.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

DIscHAROE or GeEERALs.-Aceordinp 20
general order No 46. from the Adjutant Gen.
erals office. Msjor-GeOeral Robert Patterson
Pa; Major. Sanford OF New York
bfeSe. hsior-General Cadwallader of Pa,
Bf'gsdier General Theo. Ruuyon of N. j.;
B'lgaeief Generals J. d. Coz. N. schleach and
.. ". Ba'ss Of Ohio, and Brigsdier General T.
a MOfr" Of Indiana. have all been hOnOrabIy
n'scnsrgsd from the army, their term Ofseryice,
V'a'es mSpshs) having expired. MsjOr.lien,
s'si Ssnhs wall take command of GoseraI Pat.
's's0ns cOl1mn in the Shenandoah Valley.
ana : hslstGsnsral Dir supersedes .Bsnks a,
baltimore -st I- = 7 :
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

A CHILD KILLED BY WHIsKEY.-Ths Hamil-
ton Times relates that a child named DAILY,
only three years OF age, died at the house of its
guardians. on West avenue, a days since ,.from
the effects OF whiskey. 1t appears that cou-
pie of children got bottle OF whiskey and
drank some out of it. The deceased was stu.
pehed BY The. liquor. and fell into deep sleep,
IRON which II was awakened WITH difficulty.
Medical aid was called in, but the poison had
done lis work, and the child 5000 died.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
Recorders Notice.

To Physicians Clergymen. Clerks Keepers Of
Records OF Churches OF Religious Societies, Magls-
trates, Superintendent or SeNiOu Cemeteries or sny
bnryng places, and all who may hereafter occupy any
OF the above positions are IsItvely required BY C.
ton oi the Registration law passed al Dover Feb
2S, 1861 10 report tn me their and places OF res
I1ence in the country or before the LIST day ofJuv
A. ID. 1851 Certificates will he ready to deliver 10
the respective parues by AaI day. Positive obedi.
ence to Ihe law is required. Any one Ofthe above
changing theAl residence must give the Re.
corder. GEO. B. DICKSON, Recorder.
je27.4t
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

A Per LAMB AsToNIsHss THE SECEssIONTsTs
The Richmond papers tell of Fire Zouave
who was caught and taken to Fairfax. When
taken before BeaOTegaTd he manifested his con
tempt for that chiettain by putting his thumb
to his nose and gyTating with his fingers. Being
ordered under confinement, he turned about
suddenly, kicked a Colonel who stood near in
the stomach so hard that he sat down, kuoc ked
the corporal who had charge of him head over
heels, aud invited Beautegard to " come on aud
get lammed," declaring that &" if he didn't
have muss he'd spile." Finding none of the
surprised loOkers-on started to meet him, he
took to his heels down lane Several shots
were fired at him without effect. At each sue.
cessive discharge he would turn 10 make grim
aces at his pursHers, or jump high in tho air
and yell as If struck. Suddenly Lieutenant,
with drawn sword, sprang before him from a u
adjacent building. "S.a.a-y, what are you
about. pintng that thing al me 7" exclaimed
the Zouave. " Don't yer know yer might cut
my braa-nsw weskit!" Being ma rched off TO
jail and pu. 10 a solitary cell, he signalized his
first evenings lodgment there by setting it on
fire. The rebels seem TO admire the cool au
dacity of the chap, and Beauregard laughed
heartily at his pranks.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

WE were shown, the other day, a cucumber
which measured fifteen inches in length, ten
and q half in circumference, and weighed two
pounds and half. 1t was grown by Mr.. Han.
cock, near this town. 1t was the common va
riety. and specimen of his entire patch. Let's
hear from Jersey.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 Il
Red. 81 05; yellow Corn so cts,-whiie 50
Rye, 80 and Oats, % cts. per bushel Round
potatoes, 75 cts. per bushel. Butter, 10 cts.
per Id. Eggs. cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 l8; Red, 81 I2 Rye,
GO cts; Corn, o3; and Oats, - cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

CAMP MEETING.-The Methodist Protes-
tan,s will hold Camp Meeting at Warwick.
in the woods of Mr.. Caulk, to commence on
Thursday, The 18th inst. 1t is under the charge
of Rev. DR.. EuweIl. This is the only camp
meeting. so far, that we have head of, as com.
ing off this year
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

Congress, il is believed. will adjourn at the
close of the present week. The direct ia x bill,
which passed the House yesterday, will fail in
Senate. That body is not likely to go farther
than an income tax. 1t was obliged to adjourn
TOR want of quorum, in consequence Of the
absence of Republican Senators.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

MOSQUITOES AND THE BLOCKADE, The ed.
iior ofihe Cincinnati Gazette is perfeclly ju-
bilant at the effect the blockade of the Mississ-
ippi has had upon the mosquitoes. The editor
says The ''cool spell = may have had its effect
IN producing this happy state OF affairs. but we
verify believe ss are Indebted 10 the stoppage
OF s,ameoat connection between Cincinnati and
Nsw Orleans TOR no inconsidessble amount OF
y Mnssaisoe''sss asnoag ihe most aabsarable
Soalhesa Hnm.bNgs. asafs ~
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

A serious railroad accident occurred at Lewis
creek bridge, on the Pacific railroad, near JEFF.
ferson city, on the the 9th, which endangered
the lives of hundred troops. The Engineer
and fireman were badly wounded. Riots have
taken place at Norfolk, Va, between the sol.
d'ers and the citizens. Thirty prisoners have
escaped from the Jail at St. Louis.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
LATEST WAR NEWS.
Skirmish near Rolla, Missouri.

hight took place on Thursday last, on
Lanes Prairie, fifteen miles from Rolla, Mo-,
between party of sixty-ive rebels and fifteen
Home Guards from RoIla.
Ihe Guards were surrounded, but they made
determined stand, and, after a few voleys,
dispersed the rebels, killing their First Lieu.
tenant and mortally woundng three privates.
One Lieutenant and two prvates on our side
were slightly wounded.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

CHANGE OF Hours The steamboat Pilot
Boy is now making daily trips to Philadelphia,
in'ead of tri-weskly, as formerly. The stage
leaves Smyrna at ii o'clock, A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

iHn BArrLs ar BULL Rux.-JsGerson Dsyis
.slss'apAed as follows to his wife. after the
battle: ttsf - Fi
MAsAssAs. July 2l.--Ws have woa a elari.
sss ihoaRh. dearly boagbt victory. Nigh,
saosea 90 the enemy 10 full eight. slnd eIo,seIy
JEEi. DAyGs-
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
TAILO Rim C

The undersigned takes this method of announcing
TO the citizens ot Smyrna and the surrounding country
that he has commenced the above named business on
Main ST.. under the office of The SMYRNA TINES and
as he understands the French and American Fashions
perfectly, he aaiters himself that he will be able 10
pleave all who will honor him with call.
Iy20.Sn JAMES FINN
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
Notice.

Notice ~ hereby given that my wife. Amelia Ann
BlackistOn In. having lett my bed and board without
any just prDvNcaloD. June 2Ofh In O. thar
all persons forbid haboring trusting her on my
account as will pay lao COSTS charges Contracted
By her. JAMES BLACklSTON, (nl y
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

ATTENTION 10 called to the advertisements
OF l.. Y. Aspril, Geo. Vickers, and Allen g.
Needles, in this issue.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01

Al persons IN any way indebted to me are
positively desired to call and settle the same
by The lst OF August. or their bills will be put
In other Lands f"T collection. No credit Will
be given after that date. In excuse will saw
that want OF funds compels this course.
Jyll J. Il. WILLIAMSON.
Smyrna times., 1861-08-01
Farmers, Look Out.

All persons interested in the use of the fol-
lowing articles are requested to examine my
stock, consisting Of very superior
Graim Cradles, Wheat Rakes,
Revolving Ruhcs, Hand Rakes. Barley Forks,
Culuvators, Plows, Harrows Ground Rollers.
&c. JOHN MILIAWAY
N. B.-Agent for Kirby's AMERICAN HAR.
vEsrER, MANNEY's REApING MACHINE and
TnRAsHfNG MACHINE, PELroN's TRIppLE. GEAR
HORSEPOWER, Hand Cornshellers, Power Shell.
lers, &c. iva