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Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
Important from Washington.

WASHINGTON, january CO.
1t is now certain that private letters have
been received here frem Mr.. Lincoln, urging
his friends 10 concilation and compromise, and
it is stated that he indiestes the border State
resolutions as the basis Of an adjustment.
Soon after the electoral vote shall be count
ed in the presence of the two Houses of Con-
gress, on the second Wednesday in February,
Mr.. Lincoln will acquaint the public with his
views on the pending crisis. Heretofore he
has felt that it was not proper for him, in
advance of the official declaration of his elec-
tion, to take prominent part in the direction
of political affairs.
The friends of The Union are much encour-
aged by the prompt responses to the Invitation
of Virginia for commissioners from the several
States to meet in convention here on The 4Ih
of February, and il is believed that its action
will command the support of large majority
of both branches of Congress.
The Fugitive Slave Law introduced in the
Senate to-day by Mr.. Douglas is considered a
thorough and effective measure, obviating the
objections to the present statute, aud securing
its complete efficiency.
1t is not believed that majority of seces-
sionists will be elected to any of the couven-
tions of the border slaveholding States. The
convention will, according to private informa-
tion received here, be composed for the most
part of moderate and conservative men, who
will not proceed to extremes unless measures
of pacifcation shall all be exhausted. The
great point now aimed at by the friends of the
Union is to avoid all pretext for collision by the
seeding States, in the hope that the eober se-
eond thought of the people, if adjustment
measures shall be presented, will induce them
to resume their connection with the Federal
government.
| The repeal of the Personal Liberty Bill in
Rhode Island. and the late action of the Ohio
Legislature on the same subject, are hailed by
the friends OF the Union as ha rbingers of peace
Affairs now wear a more hopeful aspect
large number Of distinguished gentlemen from
all parts of the country are encouraged by The
prospect Of being able to contribute to a resto
ration of good feeling between the sections.
The members OF the Boards OF Trade o
Milwaukee and Chicago paid their respects to
day to the President, Senators Douglas. Sew
ard and others.
Secretary Dix has Instructed the command
ers Of revenue cutters if attacked 10 make tn
best defence, aud if fassailed by a superior force
to run their vessels aground and blow them up
In their interview had by the Milwaukee
and Chicago Boards of Trade with the Presi
don't. the latter said :-"It Mr.. Lincoln shal
enjoy his accession 10 power as much as
shall my retirement from it. he will be happ
} man." Senator Seward. in the courSe of hi
, eoRvsrsation with The members of the Board
. said -" Heretofore ths cry OF save the Uni0
7 has been raised when the Union was net
danger. tell you. my friends. the queslion
D slavery is not now TO be- taken into account
We are to save the Union, then we save q
f the rest that is worth saving"
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Discovered dt Last;
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The Oil acts on the system with elecricy-s Of
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REMARKABLE CURES
@SlOO will b" given II any Of the following persons
| cannot he found
SUO they not of the highest respeC liability in
the CIIy OF PhIlade pima and vicinity.
Kheumdtsm-t DUFFY. Esq ,csrner Of Locust :nd
Twelfth ST., Philadelphia.
| KteHmQtSm-W. BLAACHARD COG Eleventh sfrect
Phlladelphia.
| RheumatiSn-JOHN Clinton, 70 ~ Ninth st PhiIa
| DO DLvd SlreiIIch. No !. .burnst
| Sprdined WriSt-W Franklin, u Eighth ST.
FeLOn-W. KIncade. 81 Eighth 81,
| SprdiH0d WriSt-John Pible, 4O6 Arch
G"ut-Jauncs Logan, 2 George st, ""
| Neuralgia Wood, Woods Museum
hfa"t"atOry GOut-G. w. Humphrey, Filth and
| DickensUn streets. Philadelphia.
| Rheuhndtism-Mrs Sarah Sutton, 332 South Eighth
street. Philadelphia
Kie@matism-S. Sletson. Fbert ct, ah Eighth PhiIa
SPraincd Anhie. also Enlargement Of ElJO,D Joint
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| where. Ian3l Iv
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

WARDS HALL was we'll filled on Wednesday
evening last, to hear the Rev. J. E. Grammsr,
this being the last time, perhaps, that they
would ever have on opportunity of hearing him
10 this capacity, as he was to depart in few
days for Columbus, Ohio. His subject" The
Student and his BoOks''-was treated in lis
usual feIiciloua style. aud highly appreciated
by the audience. At tho close of the lecture
he made some personal allusiOns to his separ-
alton from the community aud the Library, in
both of which he had had deep interest, and
wherever hereafter his lot might be cast he
could never forget the many seasons Of pleas
ant social communion, closing with the senIi-
ment--
Long, long may our hearts wi such mem ries be filled
Like the in which have been dsliIledi
You may break, you may shatter the # you will
But the scent of the will cling round it still
The NEXT LECTURE will be delivered by the
Rev. J. Z. Thompson, Of this town, on Wed
Dcsday evening next, commencing at Z o'clock.
Subject" The Smyrna Library" We an.
Icpaie full attendance on this occasion Oi
Dir. T's numerous admirers.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
Congress-.

con0ress has agreed on no measure for the
-r..,msut cfthe difference betwaen the North
,sd the South. ....
The prospect is however that all parties will
Ia in an earnest effort TO harmonize at least
~ border States before the adjournment.
During the past week bold and decided stands
.,,. been taken by Southern Representatives,
s0m the States of Tennessee, Virginia, Texas.
Kentucky and North Carolina.
N.. Nelson, of Tennessee, avowed himself
NJ, only against secession, in the abstract, but
S.eidedly against the manner in which it had
been gotten up, or the arguments by which it
Va. sustained. Any Of the propositions for
,.m.romise which had been submitted would
sSmmsnd bis support, either the Crittenden,
The border State plsn. that of Mr.. Corwin, or
.,sn The extension ofthe Missouri line, in the
sriviusl form, to California. In his opinion,
the preservation Of the Union was above all
ether considerations, and he was ready to sac
rice any personal preference to attain that
sud. He deprecated the preeipitancy Of South
Csrolins, and the attempt to cosrce the border
States into her revolutionary policy, for the
purpose Of destroying the Union, and building
ID on ils ruins another confed0facy, more as
simulated to her dogmss and theories. Ten
sssses would not submit to this coercion, and
viii. she would maintain her rights aud those
& The South. she was not prepared to GO to
suy such extremity, or to accept the desperate
sIIerusIive. Many Of the passages were an
sWered with applause from the galleries, and
At the conclusion he was much congratulated
BY the Representatives from the border States
The speeches of Messrs. Millson, Gilmer
Clemens. Elheridgc, Nielsen and Hamilton
have produced decided impression, and i
they could obtain general eircslation at thu
Souih, would. doubtless, be- equally efFectiv,
there. They have all treated the question
practically, and divesssd il Of the wilful mis-
Fsssnsssious wish which domagogues and pal
hssns hare endeavored TO surround il, in orde
% misIead the people and accomplish their Ow
sslssh dssigna.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

By the arrival at New York Of the steamer
Etua from Europe, we have later news. The
British Court oil Queens Bench. at the instance
of the British Anti-sIavery Society, had gran.
ted a writ of habeas corpus in the Toronto fu.
gitive slave case. It is stated that several
rifed cannon had been shipped at Liverpool
for Charleston. :, TIE weather had boon quite
severe throughout, Europe. The puric Mosi-
teur announces the withdrawal of the French
squadron from Gseta. Tse financial crisis in
France continued -upabated and it was rumored
that the Bank ofFrance would suspend specie
payments and advance the minimum of dis.
counts. Foreign journals are to be allowed
free circulation in France. fa5,
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

The Snow Hill (Md.) SkieId, in combating
the secession and then reconstruction ideas of
the Baltimore Sun. says:
But should the misfortune ever arise, we on
this shore, or Of this peninsula, might derive a
considerable benefit through the process of re-
construction. In that event our plan would be
to let the western shore form Sovereign
State of itself, and we, of the eastern shore,
would seek to annex the two eastern shore
counties of Virginia (Accumac and Norlhamp.
ton) to US, and PERHAPS the State of Delaware,
which would make us another Sovereign and
independent State; and the advantages to US
of such reconstruc,ion would be inca alcula BILE.
Ii might compensate US for all we would loose
by disruption. II it should ever come, we will
ugitate the question. But, we trust our dis.
tinguished contemporary will not hereafter
take such one-sided views of the duty Of the
governor and people of Maryland as TO think il
has all the virtue in its position.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
Border state Commissioners.

While most Of the States on the Border have
appointed Commissioners TO meet In the pro.
posed convention in Washington 4th Of Febru-
ary. none have as yet been appointed by our
State, the one most, of all others interest
ed. The proposition has been before the Leg
islsture. we learn. for more than a week past,
bot Is said they cannot agree what party,
snd more particularly what cliques Of the par
ties they shall be selected from. What epec-
aeie! Our eouairy torn and distracted with
evil dlscord. and the politicians wrangling as
to which or what clique shall have the petty
homer Of being represented. aud each, appa-
rensy ready to defeat the whole object in theiI
effort TO defeat each other. II is just this kind
ofpatFiOIism o that has brought the country
ioits present deplorable condition. In theil
saorts TO build up this and pull down that par
y. the politicians are pulling down the very
arches Of the Confederacy 10 wild confusion
about their leads. Would that men could fol
snee throw aside their half-heartedness, anc
embrace the whole eourtry-the Union-ih,
precious boon of our forefathers, W which has ex
sltsd us above the whole earth. IL it not bet
ser to sacrifice little than to loose all!
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
I { @ m 8 .

The citizens of Middletown, we learn. have
applied to the Legislature for an act to incor-
Porats their town.
OF MIR. Richard Chambers, formerly of Do
yer, is Row the Agent OF the Maryland State
Bible Society. and is now canvassing Caroline
comfy. ......
Tho Denton American Union says: "If
Maryland dare go with the secessionists, hay-
ing 80 little respect for the Union our fathers
gave US, then will we of the Eastern Shore take
care of ourselves, by going where our inter-
ests and our ine,nalions lead us.
o. Il is reported that Sheriff Moore of N.
Castle co., has received an order from Gov.
Burton TO hand over all of the arms in his Gus.
tody, and also those in the military institute Of
Prot Hyatt, to Thomas F. Bayard, Esq.
OF In the las, weeks issue of the Delaware
Journal, the editor, in an a article headed " Sell
ing cut below COST" takes extreme grount
against any compromise" whatever. HI
even prefers war TO what he terms selling
out below cost. 50. ..'.os .....
/ OF The 1924 anniversary Of Robert Burn
was celebrated in Wilmington BY the Burn
Club and number of other citizens, on tn
evening of she 25th inst, at the house of Robr
Mcdonnell, who had served up a sumptuou
repast. ...,. - 80
OF Mr.. WIN. r. Dickson, Superintendent
, Of the Kent county Almshouse, .slaughIere
I. last week twenty -one hogs, weighing altogett
er 6474 ponnds, averaging about 3O64 pound
, piece. Very good. Fat times may be e'
, pected at the PoorhOuse this winter. Go il
ye cripples. ..,.l ... IT,. '. 20
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

The CONCERT AT DoyER.-Our Dover Cor.
respondent, in giving a description of the late
Harmonic Concert, for an extract only OF
which we have room. says;
a The string band performed admirably, and
the giee club proved, beyond doubt, that
they were fully equal to the task they had un-
dertaken. The performance Throughout was
conducted in truly mastery style, and was
such as to elicit the admiration Of the entire as
sembiy. And to the minds of every one proved
two facts, beyond cavil-frst, that Mr.. Sweeney
is master of no ordinary qualifications, or he
could not have trained this cab to such de-
gree of excellence; second, that the club is
composed of performers of no mean ability. or
they could not, so nearly, approach perfection.
Toward the end of the programme loud calls
were made for some National air, and the club
responded by singing the "RED, WurrE AND
BLUE" MIR. Jos. G. o. Harrington sang the
solo. and the whole club took up the chorus
The mastery performance of this piece in con-
nection with the very appropriate sentiment.
drew forth the widest burst of enthusiasm and
applause that it has ever been my lot TO wit
ness. At the words, THREE CHEERS POR The
Red, White and Blue" men rushed to their
feet, and with hat in hand and arms raised
aloft, the whole audience seemed the very en-
bodiment of patriotism. The laundering cheers
which followed the words completely drowned
the voices of the singers, and the ladies, with
their waving handkerchiefs, gave uumistake-
able evidence that they were not whit behind
the most patriotic.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
BARGAINS FOR ALL
who Hnay be Pleased to Have
THEM

The subscriber having to move from the SlOreh0use
he now occupies. on the first day Of March 1861,
and having no place 10 continue business, would
pectiuliy call The attention o all who wish get bar
gGiHs, 10 his general Assortment Of
GOODS OF ALL KINDS!
usually kept in country Store, and of every USrety
and description. Ii would be unnecessary to under
take to eHumerate the different kinds style and tex
ture Of Dry Goods. lie also has good assortment Of
Ladies Furs. and Buffalo Robes. all Of which will be
sold low for CASH. as he is making effort tO close
out his entire Stock by Spring.
All saleahe Pr0duce taken at Cash Prtces such as
Butter. EggS and Poultry Of all kinds
janis J. Z. JONES.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

SEcEssIoE OF LOUIsIANA.-The Louisiana
State Convention. on Saturday, passed the Or
dinance of secession. The vote on it's passage
stood. ll3 for to IL against il. AS an evidence
Of determination 10 disregard even the wishes
OF the people of the State. it is only necessary
to say that proposition to submit the ordin-
ance to the popular vote was voted down, "a to
As. The resolution accompanying the Ordin-
ance, declaring the right of free navig alton of
the Mississippi and its tributaries by all
"frendly powers" was passed unanimously
The Convention then adjourned to meet again
in New Orleans on the 29Ih. Six States have
now declared their connection with the Unien
dissevered-South Carolina on the Goth of De-
cember, Mississippi on the 9th of January, Flo.
rda and Alabama on the l1th, Georgia on the
10Th, and Louisiana on the 26th. Texas il
sure to follow in few days.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

SSow.-The region hereabOuts wssfavored
on Saturday BY a very eopious fall OF snow,
which covered the ground to the depth of about
o inchss.9 During Sunday and Monday those
who liked sleighing (and that includes about
everybody had favorable opportunity 10 en-.
joy themselves, and we'll they improved il. A
warm south wind prevailing on Tuesday, had
BY noon so melted as to put stop to the merry
gingle Of the bells. .siist. oo 5..'- 9-. .. %
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

PARTIzANsHIP.-Itis isa striking peculiarity
Of some mems minds that they can never attain
to philosophical imPurtiaIity in the Judgment
of any subject having two sides. There is
something parti2nn even in their ntellects.--
Their point OF view is always from their own
side. Their religion is bgOtry their criticism
dcnunciation; their P7!.;;:;e- blind adherence to
faction.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
From Dover.

The COMMITTEES appointed on the" State of
the Union," at the early part Of the session,
had conference Tuesday morning, and failed
to agree on commissioners 10 goto Washington
4th OF February The Townsend and Cbesrer
town Railroad bill passed the Senate. Tues
day morning there was read "a bill in tho
House designed to extend the criminal iuris-
die,ion Of Justices Of the peace, giving them
the jurisdiction Of petty larcenes. assaults, &c,
thereby iessening the expenses Of the Courts.
The Join, resolutions offered by Mr.. Belts, in
ouiring into the feasibility Of the repeal OF the
lottery grants. and also to inquire whether the
State ias any secority fOrpsyment Of the bo.
uusss, &C., was defeated. Is has been subssi.
tuied, however, by resolution on the part o
the House solely. having the same object in
New, passed Friday last, and the commi.tcs
.ppsiussd under the aushsrity thereof are a
work. The Juvenile Concert, conducted b,
4 Mr. Sweeney, will como of next Tuesds!
layenlng' in the Court House. f'iltass .oai /
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 80
Red, 81 25; yellow Corn Sc cts.,-new, Sc;
Rye, 65 ; and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 62 cts. per bushel. Butter, 90 cts.
per lb. Eggs, 16 cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, ST As; Red, $l33; Rye;
rs cts; Corn, g. 3; and Oats, "a cents per BUSH
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

ATTENTION is called TO the advertisements of
d T. Richards, Real Estate Agent at Dover.
aud J. P. Fierce, Real Estate Agent at Greens.
borough, Md. whom persons desiring to pur.
chase land would find it TO lhoil interest to
consult.
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
N % &c L..

The subscriber, Agent for the sale of REAL ES
TATE III Caroline county, Maryland, hereby informs
those whiShng TO purchase Farms. that he has now
for sale several desirable Farms in the vicinity of
GreensbOrOugh, winch will be sold very cheap. Now
s the Tune 10 purchase land this improving section.
All communications will receive prompt attention
J. FIEROE,
jan24-6m (ireensborough Md
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

Qua Legislature has passed a law fOrbidding
any free negro TO come into the ssate--the act
TO gs into effect on the publication Of the jour.
nal Of the two Houses The law hsrs,ofors has
allowed non.sssidenisJ 10 sssy sixty days only.
Ffom the pabIicatiea ofshisaci. thsrefors. they
will not be allowed 70 come a. all,
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31
Fananceering.

The bill offered in the House by Mr.. Robin
sou, Of Sussex, TO srnend the act regulating
The sale OfIntsxicOting Liquors, is said 70 have
no practical value. whatever, but merely
lassnded fOr the beneh, of a certain State
otieer. as By il every case must be tried by iu.
d'eenent and. consequently, be court jobs.
Thessme geatleman represented to the men,
esrs Of The Senate week or two since that
tAese were a usmber Of small sums of money
due the State 10 the hands Of Esqures and
Coasisbles which the State never got, from
ne isei that there was no one authorized to
collect, and induced The introduction ofa bill
whish wss. however, adroitIy worded all mo-
sses dse ths State, ia which form il was rushed
'hsOueh the Senate. and but for q ,kesher in.
sssiagaiion when introduced into. the House
wesia doabilsss have speedily become a law
Upon examination. i 7Wss foupdrtha, the mo.
ser due she State sInsunisd 70 about SAC, 900
which. atsen pes cent, Che eommission to b,
allewedO the genslemaa would have Doeke,et
st"ons iickT $4,000. There is one thing. /.
least. evident. that the gentleman above al
ladsd 70 is keen at finsncsering;E ~
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AmctiOneeFing A & Real Estate
Agency.

The undersigned would respectfully ounce to
the citizens of Delaware and the Eastern Shore of
Maryland. that he has opened in Dover, Delaware.
Real Estate Agency. for the sale of inrms houses lots
ur any other species of property. His acquaintance
With the people Of the severnl States warrants him
in the Sssrace that all Real Estate entrusted his
care will lie sOcedily disposed of in the advan-
tageous manner. He would also announce thai, hav-
ing had more than TWENTY years experience in Auc-
toneermg, he will be pleased 70 cry any sales of lsnd
houses stock goods any where isa State hnt may
be rendered 10 him. conscious that his services will
not fail to give satisfaction IL desired, be will make
all arrangements for public private sale, and ad
vertse them TO ths best advantage. lie will also
attend TO the collection of rents, any evidences Of
debts The best OF reference will be gwen as to
character and qualification TO faithfully attend TO and
account for all business which may be entrusted TO
charge Address through the Post OfIice, or at the
hotel of Isaac Baker, Dover. Del.
- DIT. RICHARDS,
an3l-ly Auctioneer hnd Real Estate Agent
Smyrna times., 1861-01-31

CAssTUs nj. CLAY.-Thia gentleman made n
speech at Washington. on Saturday evening
last. lie strongly. urged upon Congress the
adoption of the compromise measure Of S.r.
Adams, of Massa chusetts.
Mr.. Clay has been making great efforts among
the Republicans. He says they must ma Ike
proper concessions if they desire 10 keep Ken
lucky, or any of the Border States, from ioin.
ing the Cotton States in their secession, move
ments. He says Kentucky will be a unit ON
the question OF secession unless some plan of
adjustment is adopted. but it is idle to talk of
coercion. -..#'' ''' W
War Mr.. FILLMORE Asks FoR.-HWbn, I
want sssome assurAuce from the Republican
party, now dominant at the North, that thew. or
at least the conservative portion of them. are
ready and willing to come forward and reoenI
all unconstitutional slave laws, live up to the
| compromises Of the CONSTITUTION, execute The
laws Of congress honestly and faithfully. and
treat our Southern brethren as friends -
When / can have any suck reliable assura noes
as this to give, will go most cheerfully and
urge our Southern brethren TO follow our OK.
ample, and reBorc harmony and fraternal AZ
| iection between The North and the SOUTH,
,g HYDRoPHoBfA AMONG THE FOxBs.-A sub.
scrbeF in the lst district writes Us that a ain.
gulsr malady prevais among the foxes IN Sas.
saftss Neck many Of them having, recently
been destroyed by u. They manifest, our in
fortnant says, an utter disregard of, the appro
sch ofman or beast, aud some have bees kiIiedir
thia manner, By men and women, with stick nd
axss OF anything happening 10 be as hand -
The dogs have killed some OF these animals
and ell that have done so have subsequent,
been attacked with Rydrophobia.
The same gentlemen says. MIR. a. y. Pen
nimgion recen,ly lost. a cow which shove,
ssafy symptom Of hydropbobia. a. Cecil Wig
ns7ga7@s pinwssA e4a6lH "a le apklA0 I