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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06
THE HOUSE OF LoRDS-U. s.

Upon the very meagre repor, Of tae most important
feature Of size foreign inelgtnce-the conversation il
the House OF Lords On the lash instant vi. the zu ct
of bl1ckldes and pryl;eering Of the New York
journals have much to saw There must Lave been con-
sd,rably more said than ia reported AMI it would have
been more satisfactory to have had every word before
us Tie Courier remWhs:
"Tbere seems 70 have been a cotton bale in the
House Of Lords on the 10 instan' Instead OF a wool
sack and that all the irtcrpr tatous of the law block
AIDES and priva:oerng uttered by the noble lords
from Ibis scat Of cotton.
"I- Is true that this conversation in the House OF
Lords hsd 10 result, acd that it mere conversa-
ion looking to understanding hereafter with the Uni,
ted States Government the su' ,cts referred TO, but
help regarding its animu4 unworthy of the
Bi-h House of Peers considering the relations OF Great
Britain with the United States AMI the sympathy which
should ever exist between two great countries in up.
holding lag and constitution, and the advancement Of
freedom"
Thu Times says:
The su' ,c is clearly beyond the re,ch Of their Lord
ships TIE disposition of ali the dcbstcrs is evidently TO
90 interpret the neutrality OF England 10 make it most
ell aciOus IL All OF the Confederate rebels, and We ac-
cOrdiugly fad Lord CtGncelIos aud E&Chanceors de-
clrng the doctrine Of this Government that privateer
ing piracy be nadmissible and Law Lords anuo1nc
Ing tha. the execution OF British subject under such an
Interpretation would be ground of war; similar
willingness weaken the power of the Federal Govern
rucnt by demonstrating that blockade which foreign
Powers hound TO respect cannot he established is also
sufficiently discernaoe in the meagre abstract OF the de-
bate supplied by kilograms, and will no doubt an
pear in breadeg light when receive the extended
/ port
The aristocracy OF England the Times goes TO
sou have a national sympathy with the Oblgarehy of the
South.
"The South has privileged class and as in these days
of civilization aud development mankind is rapidly de-
stoyng ali social inequalities the tendency OF privileged
classes everywhere is to combine alphabetically against
the popular enemy.
"The fact that Lord Campbell or Lord Broughsm, or
Lord Nosoo refuses admit right hang priva-
teers as pirates will hardly avail any of her Moi
tstys subjects from that penalty guilty and captured
and no amount Of dognatsm about what is or is not
valid blockade or VIA; Is contraband of war; will
British ships from couiscaon lift attempts to the
Or carry tho c;hs:.'
O,hsr Journals seem to wat TO know what the debate
is before they Indulge in remarks. Il is clear however,
that in England there is every disposition the part of
the governing powers befeHd the Revolution and if
possible to it. break up the unity Of the Republic,
ever so formidable rival to Englandthough in re-
atty, its best customer 10 this world.
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06
ATTENTION VOLUNTEER
DOGGETT AZ ANDERSON,

DOCCETF N ANDEIkSON,
GOVERNOR STREET,
Re receiving fo- tie Ja Trade, Csrpetings, OIL Clohs
n tnes Curtain ,ods Cornces and Bands, Wndo' shs''
Paper Hanngs Cured lair and Moss for SAL at low pea
Carpets Curtains Beds Mattresses made TO order al ,ho
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NEW FIRM.

HNIE undersigned have formed partnership for the Pe
OF conducting General Commission business al The
Of Shields souervile In this city, utder the nrm Of
ERvILE Co. ard will be pleased 10 receive ihe patronage
friends OF the late and the public gereTany
They pledge their hest efforts 10 give Satisfaction In al pu
entrusted 10 their management ,,,,.
EDWARD GRAY
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06
SPRING AND SUMMER
CLOTHING.

N tRRtcoTT. HARRI' Co. have low store lMf M
we'll sorted stock OF CLor6ISG. manufi tned foi %
aud desir able goods well made aud hsnDs
cut, which they selling at os prices We hsy nvey
all price, Linen and Msss together with all articles uy
tep. In Clothing House. which they are selling very O@ "
sons In want get great barg In, By calling on IN
DARRAC0rT, HARRIS Oo-,
ns,s Ii2 Mala Street
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-06

British Sentiment on the Anne
rican War

The Thunderer on PrivatrcrIng The Queens
Droc Iama tion-Tbe Strictest Neutrality T. m.
infncd---F sIishmrn WArncd.. nIi-slavery
Iueeting In England
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

leading ship-owner of Maine, just from
Charleston, reports terrible condition oi
affairs. The merchants hive in many instan.
ces sent their goods to interior points for saie.
ty. Most of the stores are closed, from fear
OF robbery by the drunken soldiery Gloom is
on every face. Property owners are appalled,
WHITE GUNPOwDER.-A letter from London
says: al have heard in the city of a curious in.
vention, which concerns alike sportsnen, rifle.
men, and the scientific. 1t is the manufacture
OF white gunpowder It is made no mystery
of, being composed of yellow potassa chloride
of potassium, loaf sugar, cryslalIzed sugar and
birthstone. 1t possesses superior qualities over
the black powder, being quicker and more
powerful in its action, and not foulng the gun.
For the delicate in the olfacloy nerves, it may
be added that it is without unpleasant smell.
II has just been patented"
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

The UNITED STATES ARMY.-By the old la W
t1e regular United States army consisted Of
about thirteen thousand men. Under a law
passed in 1850, authority was granted which,
with full regiments, would make a total force
of nineteen thousand. Th.s small force is now
scattered over the vast territory of the Union !;
some in Utah, keeping the Mormons in order !;
others in Oregon, California and Washington
Territory, fighting the Indians; and some in
Kansas. looking after Montgomery and his
Jayhawkers." But we hear of very few To-
Gated at the South, and it would probably be
difficult matter to concentrate large force in
that region except of volunteers, without some
weeks, or perhaps even months notice.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

The GovERNoR's MEssAGE.-The Messag &c
OF Gov. Burton was sent in and read in both
Houses on Wednesday last. 1t is quite a
lengthy document, and having been extensively
circulated in pamphlet form, and the party pa
Pers Of last week, is unnecessary for us to re.
produce at this date. II discusses at consider
able length the causes which have brought
about the present distracted state of federal re.
iatlons: recommended the observance of the
day of fasting and prayer; announces the
Withholding Of executive approval from the
amendment to the constitution abolishing life
tenures in office; advocates an increase of the
salaries of the Judges of the Superior Court
and OF the Secretary of State, further legsla-
ton in regard to the State Library, an amend
ment OF the laws in regard to the State Ii
brary, an amendment of the laws in regard to
free schools, attaching creditors. and the emi-
grafton OF free negroes; suggests an improve
ment IN the present prison SYSTEM and The er-
ecton OF a new State House, and concludes by
to the Legislature such infor-
nation as is required by law.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

LOCAL PREACHERs & ExHoRTERs' MEETING.
The meeting of the association Of the Local
Preachers and Exhorters OF the NJ. f. Church.
III the Easton District of the Philadelphia Con.
terence, will be held at Dover, on Saturday,
the 26th day of January, A. D., 1861, to COM
m nee at III o'clock, a. m, at which meeting
the officers for the ensuing year will be ap-
pointed, and the exercises of the programme
taken up. Services on Sabbath, the 9th, as
follows, to wit: Love-Feast at 9 o'clock, a.
m.; sermon by the Rev. VIM. R. Cahoon at
10; Sabbath School Addresses at Ilp.m.:
general Experience meeting at 3, and sermon
in the evening by Rev. John Field, of Phila-
delphia. Punctual attendance on the part of
the Local Preachers and Exhorters of the Dis
trict is earnestly desired, and brethren from
other districts will receive hearty welcome.
JNo. s. BELL, Secretary.
N. B.-Arrangements will be made for the
entertainment of those who may attend the
meeting. and persons intending to be present
will please notify Isaac l.. Crouch, at Dover.
as early as convenient. J.S.B.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

A PHENOMENON We are automatically in.
formed that gentleman living near Milling
ton, Maryland, had added to his domestic circle.
lately, three perfect kittens, joined together
after the manner OF the Samese twins. They
went side by side, in order to eat and drink.
lie nourished them, in hope, until they where
grown up, when. finding they could not oper-
ale as mOusers, he deliberately drowned them,
saying they were ofno service to him.
The House OF Representatives of Nebraska
territory, upon the receipt of the intelligence
10 regard to Major Anderson's conduct. at
Charleston, passed a resolution endorsing his
conduct, and sending TO him their grettjng.
with a" Happy New Year" for himself and
his family.
We learn from telegraphic dispatches that
the United States forts at Savannah have been
taken by the Georgia State troops, and reye.
nue. cutter has also been taken by the State.
IL Is also said that the Arsenal at Mobile WAS
taken Friday by the Alabamians The United
States sloop-o -ot-~ar Brooklyn is at Norfolk.
taking IN stores, ETC., and it is reported that
That she will be sent to Charleston.
The fast day was obst rv.d Friday 70
some extent in all parts Of the country In
Baltimore. New York and PHILADELPHIA mum.
Der OF stores, were closed during the day.
Delaware was the first TO fire q salute cf
twenty one guns IN homer Of Major And lson
lier Legislature was the first to say NO to the
'emP'er' and to send buck rebellious mercen-
aries =" with unqualified disupproval of The
remedy for The existing difficulties suggested
by the resolutions Of the Legislature Of Mis-
slssipp."
Neither, Congress nor the State Legislature
was IN session Friday both of those bodies
having adjourned in Difference to the procla
nation ofthe President.
The citizens of Wilmington, Del, held
meeting Friday night, and passed Union reso-
iu'ions. The action of the Legislature in re-
PudatIng the MISSISSIPPI resolutions condemn
ing secession in any form, was commended.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

The Rev. R. N. 3aer, of Salisbury. Md w..
"''ened to on Wednesday evening last bv q
s'Oo audience, at Wards Hall. His subject
The Representative Man"--wss beaut;fnI.
Heated' the speaker taking tor his eb,r,c.
's' or Waiter Raleigh, whose eyeutfuI life
,10 u~ daring deeds in his expeditions to the New
"U''o' aud hghting the battles for religions
sad civil liberty in the Old, as well as the e~
aHea position he took in the cosrt and l;,.,.,u
circles of the times of good Queen Res F"
were treated with the ease and bs,n,v - j..
prescott. The young speaker (not We, ,wsn,v
one years old) has a fine voice, grace ana o.s;
ness Of gesture and style, and that certain Liza
q ia'claatiOn that enlists on the part Of the
auu'enee q personal interest in his movements
sI'sading beyond the hour. The next lectur.
.sn % aelVered by the Rev. J. Crockar White
~ oS.s.. Wednesday evening next, commepc.
: O'clock. Subject" The Secret a,
so... s'' hr. w. is represented as a fine
mn.r ana man of talent. with style yerv
resembling DR.. WadswOrth, of philad,a
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

ANOTHER RAILROAD.-SOmee enterprising gen.
uemen have gone TO work and projected Rail
Road from Townsend Station on the Delaware
Ka'i Road to connect with the Kent county
Maryland Rail Road, at the Maryland line. A
petition and bill, says the Commonwealth, are
now before the Delaware Legislature for a
charter. The Maryland folks have already
obtained the charter tor their end of the route,
and all that is needed is for the Legislature Of
Delaware to grant a charter for this end OF it.
and 1t soon will be constructed aud in operation
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

TIE Nj. E. CHURCH AND THE SLAVERY
QUESTION Bishops of the M. E. church,
at a meeting at Cincinnati few days since,
passed unanimously a resolution declaring
that. in their Judgment, there was no action of
the late General Conference which changed
the terma of membership. BY the discipline OF
the church, the bishops are the expounders OF
all laws passed by the COnfereace.
The NEGRO TRADE-In speech made at
Richmond last week, Mr.. Chopper reported the
Virginia export of negroes for 1860, at 5000
by the Petersburg road, 5000 by the Tennes.
see road, and 1900 by other channels, making
| $4,000 in all
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
FOR SALE.

FARM lying on the public road from Chester
10 Tn to MIllingIon Kent CO.. Md about miles from
Acres IN wood; part of Fence post and plank-new
lhe soil is new ground, heavily lined ard produc
tive II is believed 50 bushels corn to the acre can
S We Ia.seu me present year. About SO bushels of
Wheat seeded-ino appearance.
ne dwelling ls new, two rooms below and tvn
above with good Kitchen. New. neat Carriage
rouse Granary' Stable and Corn House. Garden in
closed with paling fence; Strawberries standard ad
u"arl Fears and Cherries. About $50 Peach Tree,
hgi VIII be IN bearing the present year; about 100
to be set out. '00
The situation healthy, neghborhood good conye
nIent TO schools, churches, DC public landing win
III hall mile, and of Steamboat travel
POSSESSION on the 25h March, or at any earlier or
Ialer date. 20 suit purchasers
TERMS.-One-thrdc cash, or in a short Time hal
ance' ISL January 1862 and LIST January 1863
Mr' H. M Robinson, residing Un the premises, will
show them To any one whp may call
GEORGE VICKERS, Agent.
Chestcrtown, Kent co. Md --lanI0
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
Howard Association.
PHILADELPHIA

Benevolent Institution established nv snecioI r.,
d0rsement, Tor the relief OF tho Sick and Distressed
afflicted with vIrulen aI,d epidemic diseases. and 90
pee ally for ths Cure Of Diseases oflhe sexual
Medical Ajgice given gratis, by The Acting Sur.
Their condition, (age. occupation, habits of life 40
anu IN cases OF extreme poverty, Medicines furnished
freee Of charge.
valuable Reports on Spermatorrhna, and other D;s
eases OF The Sexual Organs: and the new Remedies
employed IN tho DispeESary, sent to thu afflicted in
sealed letter envelopes, free Of charge Two or nre
stamps for hostage will be acceptable.
Address Dr. j. Skillin houghtOn, Acting Surgeon.
Howard Association, No. South Ninth Street PhIn'
dolphin, Pa. BY order Of the Directors
EZRA ID. llEAErWELI. President.
GEO. FAIRCIllLD Secrotury. decgg TO-
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

KELTGIoUs.-The prOtracted meeting at the
A. Z. Church, in this town, is continued, with
no special interest, however, except the at.
tendance of large audiences. The pastor has
been assisted this week by Rev. Mr.. Turner
of Odessa. The meeting at Bethel, on the
Circuit, is still continued with favorable re.
suits.
At the Presbyterian church. on Sun day, six
persons were taken into membership, four on
profession Of faith, and two on certificate.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

THE South Carolina Commissioners left for
home Thursday morning, the President, on
Tuesday evening. having returned to them
their communication Of that day, as being of a
character not fit to be considered by him. 1t
is said to have been insulting, accusing the
President Of violating pledges, &c. The
friends of the Commissioners deny that it was
insulting. But, at any rate, negotiation is at
an end, and under The circumstances of the
forcibls occupation of the United States Forts
by South Carolina, any negotiation ID dis
grace to the dignity of the nation.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

Bo! DROwNED.-On Friday last, the ma
trOnly part of the community was good Gea
startled by the announcement of the drowning
of boy in Sharp's Mill Pond, whittier the
boys had been cOngregating, for a week, tc
skate. slide; &C., as their inclination might
lead. The ice was thin, and safe only for
sport near the shore. 1t seems that the uptor-
tunate lad, in company with several others,
was playing near the head of the pond, and
while in pursuit OfanOlher boy unthoug ghtedly,
1t is supposed, in attempting to cut him off,
IN doubling curve, ventured too far out
where the ice was thin, broke through, and
was drowned before assistance could be offered.
His name was William Ennis, sea of Jesse
Ennis, aged about fifteen years. A Coroner's 8
inquest was held. and verdict rendered in ac-
cordance with the above facts.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 25
Ked' 81 20; yellow Corn 60 cts,-new, 53;
Rye 65, and Oats, - cts per bushel. Round
potatoes, so cts. per bushel. Butter 25 cts.
per ID. Eggs, Is cts. per doz
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 35; Red, 81 %; Rye;
~ cts; Corn, So; and Oats, 80 cents per bush.
cl
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

The committee appointed on the part of the
border States, in pursuance of the resolution
of the recent caucus, consists of Messrs. Crit.
tenden, of Kentucky, chairman; Harris, OF
Maryland; Sherman, of Ohio; Nixon. of New
Jersey; Salisbury, of Delaware; Gllmer, Of
North Carolina; Hatton. OF Tennessee Petit,
of Indiana; Harris, of Virginia; McClernand,
of Illinois; Barrett, of Missouri; Sebastian, OF
Arkansas; Vanhever, of Iowa, and Hall, OF
PeDnsylvaaia. This committee held its first
meeting on Saturday morning.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

All of which is respectfully submitted.
DANIEL CUMMINS,
President.
E. D. Daley, Cor. Sec'y; Robt d. IIoff4ck.
er' Rec. Sec'y; VIM. e. Ellason. Treas Jno.
M. Denning, J. f. Clawson, NJ MaGagers.
The Association then went into The election
OF Board of Trustees, for the ensuing ycar.
which resulted as follows:
For President,
EDWIN WILMER.
Vice Pres dent,
REV. J. e. THOMPSON.
Recording Secretary,
ROBT ID HOFFECKER,
Corresponding Srcrelyry,
DIR. J. f CLAWSON.
Treasurer,
w. e. ELIASON.
Executive Committee,
John NJ. Denning, DR.. E. D. Daley and Jas.
p. Hoffscker.
On motion, the Minutes of this meetino
were ordered to be published in the Smyrna
IIMEs' after which the Society adjourned
JOHN EATON, Chairman.
WIN. DENNEY, Secretary.
January 8, 1861.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

IHE Legislature seems to Lave but little
business before it, and nothing OF Importance
has transpired this week. coercion" re-
solution was offered in the Senate Tuesday, BY
Mr. Gemmill, who urged its immediate pas
sage and on the motion to postpone till fu.
'urs day. was decided by strict party vote-5
to 4. We learn that the lottery men went
down on Tuesday night with several baskets OF
champagne, &c.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

In 1851 the Hon. w. w. BOvce. or sor,h
OafO''na' wrote letter, then deemed eminent.
~ patriotic aud which soon may be found 10
be literally prophetic. He said: ...
Secession, ssPerate nationality, with all il,
burdens, Is no remedy. II is no redress for ths
past u Is no security for the future. woult
IKE TO know which one Of these measures we
resist by secession. If secession should take
place, shall consider the institution of SLAYER,
as doomed, and that the great God, ia our blind
ness has made US the instruments of its dea
lfuclion. al.isstH1s at is,.f .e4Bs il, i
These are terribly oninous words, and III,
blood chills al The possibility Ofa result 80 prob
able and natural.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
THE REVOLUTION REGUN

The steamer Star of the West, while en-
deavoring to enter Charleston harbor, with
troops and supplies for Fort Sumpter, about
daylight Wednesday morning, was fired upon
by the garrison on Morris Island and also by
Fort Moutrie. She put about and went 10 sea.
The first gun has thus been fired by the South
Carolineans, and there is no telling when it
will end.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

The resolutions offered by DR.. Moore, and
adopted by the Legislature, last Thursday, re-
Ouklng the disu1ion schemes of the South, as
presented by the Commissioner from Mississip.
PI' Hon. A. Dickinson, meets with the hearty
approval of this entire community, except a
few' Who' though denying that they are dis.
Unlonists, say South Carolina has done right
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

Geo. Vickers, Esq, advertises at private sale
desirable farm of ll6 acres, near Milling,on.
Md.' on easy terms. A chance for bargain.
Richard s. Marin has taken out letters of
administration upon the estate of Chas. Marin.
decd.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

THE "TINES'' is published EUery THursdav. bg
ROFr. D. HoFFEcKER, Editor aud Proprietor, al
S~yr'a, DEL
sVS-SOSscRIPTIoN.-On year. 81 so in aduancs,
or saOO i not paid "H end Of The year. No paper
GscOHtiaHc4 H"ta all arrears are paid-Only.at The
optics Of the P"bGsher.
AovERrsNG-FOr eUey square Of I2 lines. or less first
iAsr.Oa, SO cts; each subsequent insertion 25
Liberal arrangements made 0ih yearly and haIC
yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
GREAT ATTRACTION

Is at LEWIS q BROTHERS, Store, where
r they are selling Goods of every description at
COol rrIces, Tor CASH Give them a call
be'Ore all OF the BARGAINS arc sold.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
January 3, 1861

The States of Alabama, Mississippi and
Florida will undoubtedly seceJe in few days,
their conventions being composed largely Of
immediate secessionists. Secretary Thompson
has resigned, making the fourth one of the
Cabinet. The news is more and more gloomy.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

The steamer Star of the West sailed Mon
day from New York, having on board large
amount of provisions and two hundred and fItty
men, who were TO reinforce Major Anderson
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

co.. 1sss !, received from H.H. Appleton. ESQ.,,
d, - Z i0lnt resolutions approving Of seaa.
,,,,s.. s'''aAdsa's proposition TO amend .he Con.
80. 80, ana from Wilson L. Cannon, ESQ
,.o,'a y ~ similar resolutions calling for con-
win a LOT the aame purpose. The former
l,,,.s s0a's Up for adoption on tile 10th and the
'a''sf % sAs I4th inst. ''s
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
Dividend Notice.

Inc directors OF The Kent county Mutual Insurance
Company have this day declared a dividend of len
per cent ON The LIST day OfJanuary next by TIE Trea
surer or his authorized Agents.
All parties insured prior 10 the first of January last
who have pad the interest upon their policies for The
year 1860 and Others are entitled TO The hama.
iii of this dividend. by order,
dec29-ln GEO. b. DICKSON. Secretarv
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10

WE are indebted to Messrs. Wilson L. Can.
nOn' OF the Senate. and Henry II. Appleton, of
the House, for copies of the Governors Mes.
sage.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-10
Ready Made Clothing
And
FURNISHING GOOnS

These Goods have been purchased in PhiIa.
delPhla, OF the best houses, for cash, and were
selected with the greatest care, purchased at
the lowest cash prices, and of such houses snlv
VINO never deal in anything like Auction trash.
II 's friends may therefore rest assured that ar.
t'cies bought Of him will and must give salts.
action. All he asks is a fair look al his stock
aud he will not fall to show that his Clotbino
Is better made, Of better materials, better Trim.
IN and cut with more taste, and last. thongh
NOT least cheaper than can be bought elsewhere.
Give him trial
no'o JNO. II. BEWLEY,