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Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

NUIsANcEs.-During the hot Weather, every
Preeaution should be taken to preserve heal
thy and pure atmosphere. All decayed animals
or vegetable matter adjacent to dwellings, ia
not oHly offensive, but destructive to health.
Our Borough may boast OF as mnch cleanliness
as any other in the State and yet there are
some cases, arising from thong ghtlessness,-
such as pig pens or other places oi filth
which need their owners attention. "a word
to the wise," &c. Nothing is in worse taste
than to deposit the offsl and filth from the
kitchen where it will exale and imprsgnate
your house with a noisome efluvia-except to
place it where ii will imPrsgnats your neigh.
boris house.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Appointment of Political Generals.

Ffon one end to the other Of the land there
y" arisen general indignation at the appoint
nsns Of generals in the army from the ranks
politicians over meritorious military men
whs have seen service, simply because they
ssfs iaVofItes in the party, and, from time to
''me' ~e have accounts cf the appointment of a
new OsIeh Of these paper generals, majors, &c.
washington correspondent says:
I nave been at some pains, during the past
Nsek: to hnd out the military antecedents and
Ssahaea'IOns ct large number of the recently
&pPoie'ed otheers The process was di 6cuIt in
s'ms eises and easy 10 others, but the result is
Pe''ee'iy appalling. II these officers are placed
responsible commands. nothing but a special
s'P0sHlon OF Providence can save our gal.
iant army FROM Bethel defeats and Vienna
results without number. Men who are pos.
I"'eiy ignorant fthe 6rst elements Of military
ss'enee' whose very swords will be dangling
DssWeen their legs. have been appointed from
ssesy grade ofcivil life, while deserving army
e'neers were cody passed over. w.s ol.d
learn to-day, that at the time these an, msf,,I
o 'pOhnInents were made, General Sco,t n .caA
SPOn record HE earnest and emphatic n,o,..,
sgsinst them. Nay, I am satisfied that !, :
ewing 10 q certain imperative declaration q,
bensrd Scott, made 20 the Secretary Of War
that this abuse Of power was stopped, and vii
proceed no further. Had il not been for III,
n''a stand taken by the veteran General
heaven knows how many mere paper Colonel
A"o Majors, and baby Captains and Lieutenant
~s might have hadi for the hungry crew o
Soss'as s 70 Cousins. and nephews of cousins, haC
- -, ssen hslf provided for, when Scott put biz
SET down up.n il.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Administrators Sale

iioNCii"IlCOtlS Advertisement
Administrators Sale.
The undersigned, Administrators of ,boF,
ave OF DahIel Cummins, decd, give notice
that the first Public Sale of pereonoI D.,
Will take place on '0Pe'Hy
SATURDAY, goth day of July,
a. Tue late residence of deceased.
Office Fixtures.
i Mahogany Book Case and Witt,
~, i"rge FIRE proof Safe, 2 Iron Settees 0,Hoo
ChaFs' Tablet, Pictures, &c. "'"''
Household Furniture.
~, Sofa. S'deboar1, Chairs, Tables, Looking
ma ~ sS's BedSteads, Beds Mattresses. Erdding
"a =. Lamps, Glassware, | Drres,ro Di.'
reau' " WASH Stands, Window Blinds, sc.
large lost of Smoked Hams S,,,. ~,
Shoulders; Gold Watch and CLo.o.I ,.T '1'rn a"u
Unfinished Eowie Knife aud Belt, s"-
Fire Arms.
AlIe1's 6 Barrel Pis'o. l Coils R.rol
yer; S2gIe' Barrel Pistol, l D, ubIe. .HorTaI
Horses.
,r, rair Superior (Bay) Match Horses.
"eSe horses are so extensively known
'"at description Of them is deemed unnecos'
sary.l '''u u"neceS-
Cattle, &c.
o !, ! Red Cow and Calf Large Cow, ueifsr
Carriages.
g l Family Carrage, Trortling Burgv.
0uIkey' Dearborn, York Wagon. e9''
Harness.
l Double Set, nearly new and biob,v fo;.t
ed old Set, Single Set Flyuets Sadd,a
DfIu'es' PAIR Superior English Carriage RI.n
Ae'S' pair Horse Coyers; fine set Sleigh BeIIs
Grain, &c.
roFn END Oats per bushel; Hay by the Ton.
reach Baskets, many Of them now and nn
marked 0"u un-
Stocks.
~ Shares of the Bank of Smvrna o5 sr,,,x
ma Goa Gas Co.. % Smyrna Library 9 nnot-
Creek Navigation Co. . DUCK
Sale positive, and will commence ~ IN
o clock. precisely. ~ ~
lEkMS:--All sums under $50 cash. all
sums over $50 credit of 6 months, the nor
chaser giving Judgment bond or NOTE WIN
proved security, with interest from dav ofsaIa
EDWIN WILMER,
GEO. II. RAYMOND.
Admrt OF d. Cummlns, decd.
Smyrna, July 3D. 1861. O'
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Recorders Notice.

10 Physicians, Clergymen, Clerks or Keepers o.
Records OF Churches or Religious Societes. Msg,s
trates Superintendent or Sexton OF Cemeteres or nv
burylng places. and all who may hereafter Occupy ans
Ol the above positions are positively required by 81
ton oGihe Registration law passed ai Dover Eeb
z8 1861 TO report 10 their names and places of
dence IN the country before the LIST day ofJuv
A d. 1861. Certificates will be ready to deliver ia
lhe respective parties by that day. Positive ohedi.
ence TO the law is required. Any one of The nhnve
changing their residence give notice TO the Re
cOIdeT. GEO r D1CKS0N p't - "
je27.4t ~ '''
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

MR. John r. Dickson has been appointed BY
ThOs. N. Rodney, Inspector at Wilmington,
sid.Inspector at Smyrna Station, to look out
for contraband goods on this line Of traveI..-
This is the first appointment ofths kind. and
we suppose was occasisned by, and will close
with the present war.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 90
Ked' 81 10; yellow Corn 45 cts. white As f:
hye' 6O and Oats, % cts. per bushel. Round
Po'0Foes' IS cts per bushel. Butter, II Gus.
per lb. Eggs, l2 cts. Fer doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 4O Red, 81 25; Ry e,
6o cts; Corn, 81 and Oats, 81 cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Guns and Pistols !

The subscriber informs the citizens of Smvrna and
the country adjacent that he has taken the house for
nerlY occupied by julius Passauer opposite he CoI.
riage Factory Of Cahoon 4 Carrow. on Commerce Al
where he Is prepared 10 make all kinds Of FIRE.
ARMS Rifles, Muskets, Shot. Guns, Pistols &c.
He 10 complete master of his trade, having learned
the business in Germany and worked for some tImc
in the principal establishments in this country
All kinds OF Repairing done OH reasona BILE terms
je27-3m NICHOLAS GLATT.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

RHEUMATIsx.-A new remedy for rheuma tism
as advertised in another column. is worthy the
attention or the afflicted. The manufacturer
claim for it great efficacy in the cure of the
disease for which it is particularly recommea.
ded, it having been tested with marked success
IN the PennsylVsnia Hospital. 1t is "EIixir
ProPylamiOs." and put up by Bullock g. Cren.
shaw, chemists, Philadelphis.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

ACCIDENT FROM FIREARMs-Mr. VIM. G..
Temple. whilst handling pistol. on Tuesday,
accidentally shot himself IN the right hand
the ball entering the palm obiquely, and bury.
ing itself about an inch deep, near the wrist
joint. 1t caused tedious and painful wound.
but it is hoped will not entirely disable the
hand. Drs Moore and Daily dressed the
wound.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Registers Office.

1,aou Il, DOVER Kent Co. De June Iatb. 1861.
l,L,t t",I ~, I've I'VE apPllrnIIon Of EDWIN WILMER or5
'f II. iMONp, AdmInis,rarors Of os,,,n, anu
l,,s' 'ale oi Duck Creek Hundred N SAID con,i,
Ter'aseu zee, u ! ordered and ecled by Tie kc.eyy
i"g g, 81 t'T sil, n,>raors give notice OF tho gran,
saim deceased by causing adverscrn, ms ~ bo ,,''
,i',' 'rS uhys iroh The date OF such letters
81 .ms mos P"b1" lIaces Of the county OF k4nt 90
IN n lS> having demands against The estate
surn case mad" and provided And also canso- M
saIle 10 ne inserted H. Tie Dt!auar,nn ne,,so.
o,'ar IN Icter and IN the myrAq Tins cis
f,P fpe' P"" Sheu }" smyrna and m he J,Io,,ore ~
ere P'ler pnhilshrd in Wl!mjnoIon ord :; "u- "a
a'., a1e Ntu$' newspaper published al CLsstar,,, e
anu centlnne therein four weeks H.
unCer me h;4nd and seal Ofoflice Of the Roo
r. H.er aforesaid. at Dover, Kent Conntv st,,s
L. . Said' The day and year above written "'o'e-
u. Z. GOODWIN, Register.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

TIE Second Quarterly Meeting for Smyrna
Circuit and Station will be held next Ss,nrd.v
and Sunday. The Elder wall preach in town
IN the morning, Sunday, and the Rev. DR..
Dshop at KentOn, on the Circuit.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

vEwere visited by fine fall of rain on
Monday, which will be sufficient for the max.
ing of the crop of oats. early potatoes and veg.
etables. before threatened with drought
The farmers have nothing 10 complain Of this
year, SO far, unless it be the low prices.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

The steamboat Pilot Boy" will make an
excursion 10 BridgetOn, New Jersey, on the
Fourth. We understand that quite q number
will go from this town. Stages leave Smyrna
about j oclock.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Mg-Ify you want Fence Board go to
James E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of IL it.,
II IT,, l6 #. and Is #. lengths together with a
large assortment of all kinds of Lumber, at
very fair prices
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

sk SOUTHERN sCR"Ps.-LOuisuilIe, June 81.
'e.ter from Mobile. just at hand, reps to
"A' tnsre never was bettsr prospect for
yeia 'han this season. Not only cotton, but
sna OF sd kinds ia in greater abuadsnce than
s'sr before known. Vegetables are in grsst
p'o'os,oa sna setssr'than usual. We shalI no
"Hsss's - tsss4 % akagp s sasa ssasv )
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Stolen.

From the subscriber, near Leipsic Del ON Sa,nrd.v
night June the l5th inst small Bay MARE--,tnI
IN her toreheard heavy lOre-op one While hind foot
SlO reward Will be gwen 10 any person who returns
her l" lhe subscriber or give such information as will
lead To her recovery HARRY DAVID.
je27-3L
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

In consequence of the perllous times we are
passing through the pastor announces Friday
next asa day to be observed in fasting and
prayer BY the congregation in this town.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
RfGck Fish.

GEO. w. Preston informs the ci,izeD.
OF smyrna that he is prepared to furnish them
with Black Fish on Tuesday and Thursdnv "f
each week, during the summer. They are 70.
celVed direct from the city, carefully packed in
'ce' and Sc remain TIL sold. lie will be found
at the corner of Commerce and Main Sis nm
The days above mentioned. inoo
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Notice.

NGtlce Is hereby given that my wife. Amelia Ann
any just cause or provOcation June goth Ia thai
all persons are forbid haborng trusting her on ms
account as Will pay costs charges contracted
by her JAMES BLACKlSTON my
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

The Virginia Secession Convention has pos.
sed an ordinance forbidding the payment of
interest on the bonds of the State held bv the
United States or any citizen thereof.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Inc Confederate Constitution is unpopular
ln ueorgla on account of the absence of The
declaration making the negro representation
three. fifths.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

A lot OF new wheat has already been SEN,
to Hotfeckers Mill to be converted into son,
rhe grain Is round. plump and fun, and the
wheat generally Of superior quality for milling
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Farmers, Look Out.

All persons interested in the use of the fol-
lowing articles are requested to examine my
stock, consisting of very superior
Grain Cradles, Wheat RakCs,
Revolving Rakes, Hand Rakes. Barley Forks.
CultiVatCrs. Flows, Harrows Ground Rollers.
&c. JOHN MIIIAwAV
N. Agent for Kirby's AMERICAN HAR.
vEsrER, MANNEY's REApING MACHINE and
IHRAsHING MACHINE. PELToN TRIppLE GEAR
HORSEPOWER, Hand COrnshellers, Power Shel
lers, &c. i,4
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Government has advertised for considera.
Ole number OF teamsters for the war.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

IMPORTANT FROM BALTIMORE Startling
proceedings have been going on in Baltimore.
DeIachments of Artillery and Infantry have
been semitic various parts of the city, aud are
now posted in Monument Square, Exchange
Place. the eight Ward, Broadway and other
nointa
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

FRoh the papers we learn that most Of the
towns in the State will eelebrats the approach
ing asniserssry Of independence 451H80
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

ATTEETIosis called to the advertisements to
Of John Millaway and the Administrators OF
Dan'l Csmmins, dec.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

In western Virginia the rebels have concen.
ua'eu under Wise TO the number of five thou.
sahd' well armed, posted and supplied.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
To lEnln.lnrsl :

su1Sctlher notifies the Farmers that l., has
lIhAHliERS att HOp>ITON ,.i'"!, i '' ..',s h,s
oil "a =" .t ''cPl Fi'res and on most reasoi;.. : ir.
je27 az" ,o,,,- ,, ,,,,,...
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
Arrest Of Marshal Kane.

General Banks has arrested the Police Mar.
shal OF Baltimore, George p. Kane, for treason.
ana appointed IN his stead, IS military Proyost
Marshal, ColoAel keny, who has aiken CT srge
OF the police of the city. General Banks has
issued proclamation TO the people of Rail-.
more, In which be gives the reasons for this
movement. 1t appears that Kane all alone
had been IN secret league with the rebel.
anu was still preparing tor a sudden outbreak
corrected report IN relation to a seizure Of
arms at the Marshals office, saws that there
were about 230 muskets and rifles. instead of
IOO, as at first stated.
Two pound and two 4.pound guns. half
ION OF assorted shot, 400 weight OF balls, and
SUI rifle ball cartridges were among the dis.
cOverIes They were secreted beneath piles
OF coal and some under the flooring the back
building of the old city hall, lately occupied
oy the Marshall. The search for The arms is
stlll progressing.
The U. 5. Marshal, having suffic ent infor.
nation to Justify hIm, issued a rt on Adam
Denmead d. Sons, where the officers found
hVe held pieces, 6, aod II Founders, all new
and well mounted with carriages, &c. Also.
'hreeslege guns, which had been manufactured,
II Is stated, at the erder of Marshal Kane.
Ihese arms were supposed to have been orig
nalIy intended for operations against Fort Nc.
Henry.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
N(TIC,E

The nndnrsigned A,mIni.t-o,o,, -,
meleoy give notice that Letters of Adminis,r.;t
~Iie grained TO them the I9h dav of J,Ie IssI
caasp ter' fore having demands against Ihs e
@ en on Or he'"re Tho I9,h day oCJune JSS St.
iae-st FDNIN WILMER
GEO H. RAlAiNNn
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Before daylight on Monday. Gen Banks had
all the Baltimore Police Commissioners arrest
ed, except Davis, who was tn bed sick, a nd the
Mayor. This was for their published protest.
and for their refusal to acknowledge the new
police. great excitement ensued when This
tact became known. but Gen. Banks had guard
ed against it by posting troops and artillery in
Monument square, Exchange place, Broadway,
and other public places. A treasonable plot is
SAID to have been discovered. Marshal Kane
is still ct Fort McHsnry.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

The War Department has determined not
10 accept any more regiments until the meet
ing OF Congress. Among the last accepted
were the Anderson Zouaves."
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

waeRr sEcEssIos.-Ths Prssbytery Of Mem
pas nave unanimously passed an ordinances Of
ssesss'ea iron the fGsasral Assembly of the
y. .. Prssbyssrisa Chafeh Of the Uuilsd
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04
War News.

The U. S. Qnartermaster's Department has
contracted for three thousand horses and as
many wagons. to be delivered in Washington
IN ten days.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

tie" time ~ is published Every Thursday BY
Rosr. D. HoFFEcxER. Editor and Proprietor, al
Sayrna, Del.
EiVS -SUBscaIPrIOS One year, 81 so in adUance.
,,s3O0 If not paid till end Of the gear. No paper
A. .oaiiauei u1tH all arrears Paid-Only'at at the
splioa Of the Publisher.
1,rsarslSG every square Of IL lines less first
i,s.rOa 80 cts; each subsequent insertion Is cts-
L:s,rIt arrttge a,Hts @4is With yearly and half
searIs aIUertiseTs
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

:, A petition has been quietly circulating ir
New York for some weeks, with view Of in.
nuencIng solution of the national difficulties
oy compromise or peaceable separation. It
had received several hundred signatures. when
a statement was given at Police Head. quarters
oy some of the signers, who repented Of their
act' that they had attached their names under
a mlsaPprehenslon oflhe true character of the
pet'tlon, and Superintendent Kennedy was
lmPlored TO search for the piper, and afford the
misguided individuals an opportunity to erase
their names Their wishes were complied
"lth' and The detectives Friday seized the doc
ument at a brokers Office in Wall-strpet. 1t
Is y now nov In possession Of the Superintendent of
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Inc War Department has deterrsi sined not
10 accept any more regiments untl the meet
ing OF Congress. Among the last accented
were the Anderson Zouaves."
Inc Richmond Wing announces that Jeff.
DAVIS has conferred a commission of Major
General on Bishop Polk, of the Diocese of
Louisiana. Bishop Polk is graduate of West
Puat.
The troops around Washington continue 10
preserve the Statu quo. With the exception
OF The arrival of three or four more regiments
rom the North, nothing Of any importance has
taken place there.
There are in Norforlk 1000 rebel troops.
Portsmouth 1900, and outside of both 25onN9
making in all 5000 men.
Refugees from Virginia report the reign of
terror there as fearful Governor Letc6cr is
completely over ruled by Jeff Davis and Beau.
regard and bis patriotism is suspected bv
many Of the rebels.
lhe annual appropriations of the rebel Con.
gress Tor the army are officially given IN the
hIchmoEd EEamIner, vlz-pay of 100 regi.
ments OF infantry, 500 1872, ,0OO artillery, cav.
airy, and volunteers, $500, 900; TRANSFORMATION.
&c., $500 600. ordinance, machinery. &c
S4,5OO,OOO, Medical Department, 1899 600
total $4OOll,O00 According 10 this, the
rebel army is about 81 4O0O
Since the beginning oftroubles about 200 600
stand ofarms have been issued by the War De.
Partment, leaving 100000 stand still on hand
others being constantly manufactured. This
ls exclusive Of the arms issued by State and
other sources. No arms have been ordered
from abroad by the government. There is no
lack OF facilities for arming all the troops that
may be called into the field.
FROM WAsHINGTON.-Our army is moveinp
que ly but steadily into Vlrg MIA. SecretarV
cameron sees no one but those high ia antbori. |
~. lie ls busy preparing official reports have. |
ing connection with the War Department.
The Secretary of the Treasury is preparinp
a plan to enable the country to raise necessary
fu nds to carry on the war. 1t ia talked otto
establish National Bank, with capital Of one |
hundred millions for a basis: no notes less ,hen
ten dollars to be issued. The NAVY Depart.
ment is busly engaged in increasing our naval
forces, 30 as 10 enable US TO establish thetouoh
blockade.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

Refugees from Virginia report the reign Of
terror there as fearful. Governor Letcher i.
completely over ruled by Jeff Davis aud Beau.
regard and bis = patriotism" is suspected by
many Of the rebels.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

There are in Norforlk 1000 rebel troops.
For'smouth 1900, and outside of both 25oO--
making in all 5000 men.
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

The Richmond Wing announces that Jeff.
DAVIS has conferred a commission of Major
GENERAL on Bishop Polk, of the Diocese of
louisiana Bishop Polk is graduate of West
Smyrna times., 1861-07-04

The troops around Washington continue 10
preserve the Statu quo. With the exception
OF The arrival of three or four more regiments
rom the North nothing Of any Importance has
taken place there.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-02-28
INC peace Conference.

The Peace conference
We laid before the readers of the PATRIOT
on the 21st instant, the propositions which
had been aged upon by the majority of the
Business Committee, and reported to the
date, the Conference has been occupied in
discussing the report of the Committee and
amendments offered thereto. 1t is understood
that one amendment, submitted by REvER-
DY JOHNSON, of Maryland, combining the aP-
plication of the first proposition to the pres
ent territory, was adopted. And the teie-
graph informs US that subsequently an
amendment submitted by Mr.. FRANKLIN, of
Pennsylvania, was adopted as substitute
for the first proposition, amended. Mr..
FBASxIIS's substitute il as follows:
ARTICLE I. In all the present territory of
the limited States not embraced by the Cher
okee Treaty, north of the parallel of thirty
six degrees and thirty minutes of north lati-
tude, involuntary servitude, except in pun
ishment of crime, is prohibited. In all the
present territory south of that line, the le-
gal status of persons owning service or Ia
Dor. as it now exists, shall not be changed by
law, nor shall the rights arising from said re-
lation be impaired; but the same shall be
subject to judicial cogniZance in the Federal
Courts according to the common law. When
any Territory, north or south of said line,
within such boundary as Congress may pre-
scribe, shall contain a population equal to
that required for member of Congress, 1t
shall, if its form of government be republl-
can, be admitted into the Union on an equal
footing with the original States, with or with
out involuntary servitude, as the Constitu-
ton of such State may provide.
The present territory south of the line of
SO deg 80 min. is slave territory, and under
this proposition, if it be adopted by Con-
gress, will remain SO, unless the people, in
the formation of a State Government, deter
mine otherwise.
We have seen nothing to indicate that any
change has been made in either of the six re-
naming propositions reported by the Com
mittee, and which, it was said, at the time
were adopted by the Committee without diff
fculty. The Conference has now been in
session since the 4th instant. The border
slave States have looked with much interest
for the result of its labors, which we trust
will be such as will satisfy and bind them
still more strongly to the Union. But, after
all, whatever the Conference proposes must
be acted upon by Congress. and nothing can
be expected of that body the present session.
The necessities of the coming administration,
however, not less than the country, demand
a pacifeation-the government cannot be
administered by Mr.. LINCOLN, unless a settle
ment is made-aad we are confident it will
be made.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-02-28

put an inspector of the customs on any such
ship. boat or vessel. to accompany the same
until her arrival at the first port Of entry to
which her cargo may be consigned. and if the
master or person in command shall omit to
deposit manifest, as aforesaid, or refuse to
receive such inspector on board, he shall for
felt and pay $500, with costs OF snit-one-
half to the use of the officer with whom the
manifest should have been deposited, and the
other half to the use OF the collector of the
district to which the vessel was bound. Pro
vided, however, that until ports of entry
shall be established above the city OF Vicks-
burg, on the Mississippi river, the penalties
of this act shall not extend to the delivery
of goods, above that port by vessels or boats
descending that river