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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
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NAVIGATION improvements.

Duck creek 10 the name of stream in Kent
county. Delaware, which rises on the borders
OF Maryland, and. flowing due east, empIies
into Delaware bay. On it is located the
fourishing town Of Smyrna, not far from the
Delaware railroad. By this latter work great
deal OF trade has been carried to Smyrna. and
the people have thus acquired an appetite for
more. They have, therefore, obtained char
ter for company TO improve the navigation OF
Duck creek, so that the place may take part in
the commerce of the Delaware river. The im-
provement proposed is the removal of bars and
shoals, cutting across bends, &c., go that sail
ing craft and steamboats, may go up to Smyrna
landing without difficulty. Enough stock has
been subscribed for to warrant a CONNIE nee
ment of the work, and as it 10 not of an ex pen.
sive character, no doubt we shall, before a
great while, witness fresh start in the Della.
ware trade. There are a number of these
creeks tributary to the river, and all Of them
might be made available for navigation at but
little cost. 1t is not necessary to canalize
them all. The plan adopted in the case of Duck
creek is, we think, the true one. These creeks
have a good enough depth of water to answer
for small steamers and schooners, if they were
not so tortuous in their windings and afflicted
with shoals and sand bars. Now, if the plan OF
making cut offs through the bends were Intro.
duced, it would save q great deal of time and
fuel to steamers, and expedite the operations
of trade. Many of these streams approach
within a short distance of those which empty
into the Chesapeake bay; and were connec-
lions to be made by NEE ms of short canals, the
whole Eastern Shore region of Maryland
would be opened to the tradesmen of Philadel-
phia.
There is no good reason why the whole pc.
ninsula lying between the Delaware and Che.
sapeake bays should not contain a mil lion o.
people, aud become a scene of agricultural anC
manufacturing prosperity throughout. Now
that the inhabitants have been stimulated tC
exertlUn by the influence Of the Delawar,
Railroad, aud are taking advantage of and ex
tending that work in every direction, a Judi
cIous system OF navigation Improvements Woult
open new field to their enterprise, and aug
ment rapidly the size aud trade of all thei
towns. The country is of such q characte
that these works would cost comparativel
little, and yet would be highly renunerative.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

New LIQUOR LAW.-An act to amend the
act regulating the sale of intoxicating liquors,
passed at the session of 1857, was reported in
the House of Representatives last week. The
amendments proposed are in substance as fol-
lows: Application for license to sell liquor in
stores, taverns, ale or victualing houses, 10 be
made to the Clerk Ct the Peace, who shall lay
the same before the Grand Jury for the county
at the next or their present term of the Court
of General Sessions, and if ma lority of the
grand jury shall oppose the granting of the Ii.
cense 10 The applicant, the foreman shall in.
dorss upon the application the word granted
and the Clerk Of the Peace shall issue the Ii.
censs SO granted. Dealers in merchandise,
&C.. arc permitted to sell by the quart, but
dealers in liquors exclusively are prohibited
from selling in less quantities than five gall
Ions, or in cases containing not less than one
dozen bottles. equal to at least two GALLONS
The Twelfth and thirteenth sections OF the old
act are repealed, and all convictions tor viola.
lions of this act are hereafter to be made by
indictment of the grand jury.
As the law now stands, any one, no matter
how vile his character, can obtain license By
the payment of $50, or if he make oath to hav.
ing $500 worth of goods, $25. The Clerk ha
no discretion at all in the matter, but mus
give license on the payment of the money, ant
it is we'll known that Ihe majority of the liquo
vendors are persons of irresponsible character
settled down in out of the way places, wher
they buy produce Of, and sell "rAs whiskey
to slaves. minors. &c, without regard to law
In this town there are said to be seventeen
and at the Depot seven liquor sellers, enoug
to demSralizo the community, at which bus
ness they are doing large work. What
true of this community 10 true, more or les
: throughout the State. and anything that wi
better the condition of things. the virtuous
the State will give it Gods speed.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
The Twenty-SecOnd.

The natal day Of the Father of his Coun-
try" was but partially celebrated in this town
on Friday last. 10 the absence of military dis
play and the reading Of Washing9on's Fare
well Address, some Of the more patriotic
stretched the stars aud stripes" across the
street. in the centre ofthe town, and the Smya.
ma Sax-Horn Band perambulated the streets
In the afternoon, performing 4 number of our
hallowed and national tunes; but, we were
sorry to find. did not stir up that universal love-
for there were some, if not with alienated feel.
iDgs, at least with cold affections, observed the
fluctuations of our beautiful and hitherto
pround ensign.
At Aiddlsiown the citizens exhibited their
patriotism by the wasting of considerable gun
powder in the firing of national saluses. Al
Dover the Farewell Address was read by Mr.
Layton, Clerk of the House. before both branch
es of the Legislature and number of citizens
AT Wilmington the several military compsnie
of that city paradsd. and ihe Farewell Addres
was read by T. F. Bayard.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
The Peace Conference.

The Peace Conference has not yet come to
q clusion. Every day varies the result; ons
day the report is that they are about coming
to satisfactory and speedy result. and the
next that they are on the point of breaking up
in disorder. The following are the latest dis
patches:
Washing ton, Feb. 25.-The Peace Confer,
ence had stormy session to-day. After an
exciting speech by Mr.. Field, OF New York, a
vote was taken OH the Guthrie proposition. 1t
was lost by one vote. Mr.. Guthrie arose, put
on his hat and said, in loud tone, " Let US GO
there is no use in staying here" Gov. More
head persuaded him to remain, and Republ
cans declare that the vote would be reconsd
cred rather than to break up. There is ses-
sion the evening, and more orderly one.
Washing ton. Feb. 26.-The Peace Confer
ence was in session until one or two O'Clock
this morning. The spirited debate previous
commenced was continued, and during the mig Ii
proceedings many if not all. of the amend
ments were voted down, leaving substantially
Gulhrie's proposition with modified verbiage
This was in Committee of the Whole, but i
will be voted On definitely to-day.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

Ma. LINCOLN AND THE INAUGURATIoN.-We
are on the verge of the Inauguration. and that
silence. on political subjects. so long observed
by MIR. Lincoln, must soon be ended.
The fate of generations yet unborn may hang
upon the sentiments he may utter. We have
hope that Mr.. Lincoln will rise TO the highest
platform Of patriotism.
In the meantime there is, in some quarters
an earnest effort to sway him and his opinions
He can have no safety but in his own and The
discretion OF patriots.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
Surrender of Gen. TWiggs,

Gen. Twiggs, commanding the southwestern
division of the United States army, is said to
have surrendered the entire military property
of the United States in Texas TO the Secession.
lists, and has also accepted Georgia commits
sion. Gen. Twiggs' command in Texas was
one of the most important in the Union, as will
be seen by the following:
"The numerical strength Of the U. 8. army
Ia Texas is about $500 men, divided into thirty
seven companies-twensy.t~O infantry, tive
artillery and ten cavalry. Twenty companies
are Oa the Rio Grandchildren infantry and
Eve artillery. The other seventeen companies
cavalry aud infantry, are stationed in the int.
nor, from Camp Cooper, Phantom Hill, in the
northern part Of the State, down south as far
as San Antonio and Fort indie, near Fort DAN
can, on the Rio GTande."
A glance at these figures will shsw ths
reader that the act ofGen. Twiggs in turning
over to the Secessisnists his command in Tex
as, with all its property, amounts to something
more than disobedience of orders. 1t is tn,
boldest and most defiant act Of downright
treason yet committed. 1t gives to the rebel
the basis of a well organized army, artillery
cavalry and infantry, well provided with arm
of all kinds, and abundantly supplied wit
stores. This, doubtless, ia the brigade pre-
posed to be organized 10 Georgia for Genera
Twiggs. AT the headquarters of the army i
New York it is believed that he had under hi
command 5000 men, about one-ifth of our NJ
tional army.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

Hsrper's Mag aEtns. for March. contains for
its illustrated articles, "The Ballad of the
Shamrocks," -" Pontiac" -" Fishing Adventures
on the Banks Of the New Foundland," " Ad.
ventures of Philip" &c.
Fraxk Lesiie's Monthly and Gazette o.
Fashion, for March, comes to us prOfussly il.
Illustrated with fashion plates and wood CUTS
The leading article. :" Verona Brant," increas
es in interest.
The Atlantic Monthly contains it's usual va
Tiety Of articles, from the pens OF the 6rs
authors, prominent among which ia, /" Th'
Professos's Story" ~
Godey's Lsdy's Book. Psfsrson's Mag szin'
and Arthur's Home MagszlHs, have eacl
been received, and have their usual ATTRACTIONS
tor the ladies. ..s~ ~
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

REvIvALs.-Several places Of our State
have been visited this winter with revivals Of
unusual interest. At the Union NJ. E. church
in Appoquinimink Hundred, Smyrna Circuit.
under the superintendence OF Revs. DR.. Quig.
ley and VIM. O'Neil, about 125 persons have
professed conversion. The meeting has been
in progress the whole winter, but is expected
to close this week. Dover, under tho minis
tration of DR.. Cooke. has been visited with
similar display of Divine power, and near hun.
dred have been added to the church-the work
being mostly among the most influential part OF
the community. A Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION has been formed, which numbers
about so members. Rev. MIR. Hill, of Smyrna,
has been holding meeting for several weeks.
About 30 have joined the church on probation
and number of others have been reclaimed
The Rev. Mr.. Dickinssn. of Milford. has also
been having a very successful :eyivs! in hil
church, the result of which we have not heard
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

Docs Us. SHEEP.-Some Of the Agricultural
papers are discussing the relative value Of dog,
and sheep. It appears from the statement in
one of these papers, that over million dollar.
worth of sheep are annually destroyed by dogs
in the United States. and the question is asked
are all the dogs in the United States worth q
millien of dollars! If the CANNES in Smyrna
are fair representatives of the whole race, We
should answer in the negative.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
DKArH.pEp Confession or A MURDERER

DRATR-BED Confession or MURDERER
A short time since white man named High
the charge of the larceny Of thirty dollars. He
was convicted of the offence in the Court OF
Quarter s ssions, Philadelphia, but his SEN
tsncs was withheld in consequence Of his hav,
ing Oeen attacked with small pOx while in
prison. lie was removed TO the AlmshoUse
where he died on Friday. Before he expired
he made an affidavit, stating that about g
month since he wished to borrow half dollaI
from a colorsd man. at Chestertown, Md. This
man refused to lend it, aud Whitaker stTuci
him in the head with hammer and killed him
He threw the body overheard. The SushOri
.ios of Maryland will be notified Of the facts.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

Mr.. Lincoln said, at Philadelphia. on Friday:
" Now, in my view of the present aspect of af-
fairs, there is no need of bOodshed and war.
There is no necessity for it. | am not in favor
OF such course, and may say, in advance,
there will be no bloodshsd. unless it be forced
upon the Government. The Government will
not use force unless force ia used against il"
Prolonged applause, and cries of That's the
proper SENTIMENT
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

YESTERDAY the thermometer went up sew.
eral degrees above temperate heat. and cOnse-
qusnlIy the beautiful weather called forth. mol
only the merry carol OF the birds, but the
blooming faces and bright eyes of our damseli
nearly the whole Of whom were attracted &c
the public thoroughfare, to the evident delight
of The +" lords of creation who, for the nonce
were eager lockers on" from the tops o
goOds-bOxss.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 80.
Red, 81 %; yellow Corn 81 cts.,-white 81 ;
Rye, 60, and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, so cts. per bushel. Butter, 20 cts
per Id. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red. $3.50; Rye;
"a cts; Corn, SO; and Oats, 81 cents per busI
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

MOvIEG DAY.-As the first of March will
roll around before another issue, and as many
of our subscribers may change their place
Of residence on that day, it would prevent con-
fusion and aid our carrier ifa notice OF such
change were left at the Office in the meantime.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

The steamer " Pilot Boy" has resumed her
trips between this place and PhiladeIphs.
leaving Long Point for the latter place every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, at
10 o'clock, A. M and leaving Phiadel phia
every alternate day at the same hour.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

MUNICIPAL ELEcTIoN.-The annual Munich.
pal Election, for seven Commissioners and a
Treasurer and Assessor, to serve for the'ensu.
ing year, will be held at Foxwell's Hotel, on
Monday, the 4lh of March, between the hours
of 10, A. M, and 6, P. NJ. All persons 81
years of age, who have paid the town tax last
assessed to them, will be entitled to vote.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

SUNDAY SCHOOL MISSIONARY ANSIvERsARY.
The annual Sunday School Missionary Ami.
vsrssry OfIhs M. Z. Church Of this town. will
be held at the church on Sunday evening next
Addresses will be delivered by Revs. WIN. Nc
Farlane, Il. J. Quigley aud WIN. o'Neil.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE.-The annual
session of the Philadelphia Conference will be
held this year at the Union 81. E. church.
Philadelphia, commencing on the Goth Of
March
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

LEVY CoURT.--The Levy Court adjourned
last week, un.il the FIRST Friday in March.
when they will boar and decide Oh appeals 10
cases Of supposed high taxation.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
BARGAINS FOR ALL
who Rnay be Pleased 20 Have
THEM

The subscriber having iomove from the Storehomse
he no" occupies. on the Grs day of March next 1861
and having place 10 cUaLj0ue business would res.
pectnltS call the ATTENTION. Of ell who wish 10 get bar.
gaihs. 10 his gem rat Assortment of
GOODS OF ALL KINDS!
usually kept ga country Store, aHd of every varsity
and description. Il would be unnecessary 10 under.
take the different kinds style and tex.
tHre OF Dry GOOds lie also has Q good assortment Of
LadloH Fnrs. and Buffalo Robes. all Of which will be
sold low for CASH, as he IL making an effort 10 close
out his entire Stock by Spring
All salesbe PT0dNee taken at Cash Prices, such &c
Butter. Eggs aud Poultry Of all KINDS
jsnz4 lie Jones'
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
Steam DyPing and Scouting ES-
Enlistment.

MRS. T.. ". N.MITII
No. 90. n Fifth ST., bet Market and Arch. PAILADEL.
DIECE Goods of every description dyed to any CO.
L Tor. Ladies' Wearing Apparel of every descrp.
lion, dyed in the most fashionable and permanent CO.
Ors and finished in superior Style Merno, CASH
mere and Grape Shawls. Table and Piano Covers,
Carpets Rugs, ETC., Secured POngee and Silk Dresses
! re-dyed all cOlUrs, and warranted equal to new
N.B-Gentemens Clothes Cleaned or Dyed on
reasonable terms. fec IS Gl-Iy.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
IxrERvIEw wIru JOIN BELL

John Bell, Of Tennessee, arrived hare this
eveaiag. and is closeted with Nc. Lincoln. 1t
10 understood he has been or will be rendered
the pOsitioa of Secretary of War. He will not
accept withsat comforting with his delegation.
1.-THE President elect has rendered him this
position. as it is asserted he has by the Peace
Commissioners from Tennessee, il shows pretty
eonelusiyely shat course Ae intends 70 pursue.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

"QUEEx VIersRIA opened Parliament in person. On
the sth inst In her speech she alluded to the Amsr-
can troubles, expressing ervent wish for their anal
cable adlustmenI."--News Item.
Nobody has done more to create the Anne.
riean Troubles" than the English fanatics of
Exeter Hall They originated those sablima-
ted notions Of freedom aud equality, which
place the negro on an equal footing with the
caasasiau. or rather. which sink the white
race to the level of ths indOlent and sensual
African slave. From their penting. these
notions rapidly grew in New England, until
they have caused most bitter hatred to exist
hssween the two sections of our Union. Eng
land 70 now suffering as much as this country
10 frsm these troubles-geld has begun to Hev
from Europe TO America, and the intern p.loi
Of trade has already pasalysed their bushes
aad cassed the feas of dreadful aufferin
amongst English operatives.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
THH PrOr TO AssAssIsArH the PREsIDEx
PASSAGE OF THE TARIFF BILL.

wGshingiO Feb. 25--The new Tariff bill
will be passed by Wednesday. The only i'm
poriant poiat of. disagreement is the amend
meut Eaying a tax on tea and coffee. Upon
this the Senate will Insist. aud the Committee
of Conference on the part Of the House will
either Eesede or compromise. The warehousing
feature stands as under the present law.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

M@~Ifyou want Fence Board go to
james E.Black's Lumber Yard,
where you will find very choice lot of ii f.,
IL IT,, Is #. and Is #. lengths, together with a
large assortment of all kinds Of Lumber, at
very fair prices.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

s.ye TINES" is Pa5tishsd EUery TAursday. by
ss,, 0. BsssEckRs, Editer iand. Proprietor, at
s-yr.a d.
.,,vs--sUsscarrIeS.--0 gear, Oh so in adruncc.
~sseog 40. paid I'LL end Of the gear. No paper
h,s.siiAAsi u"ta all arrears are Pa'd-O"ig;a' the
sp.isa Of The Publisher
every square Of 10 lines. less. first
,,,,ioa, 50 c,s each subsequent insertion s5 Cts
IB,rul arrangements made .aOith yearly and half
sruris advertisers
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28
Doctor Edward ID. DALEY,

Has REMOVED from Main street to the COS.
nsr of MARKET end COMMERCE. street
house iosmerly occupied by IOsspa sssytoa.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

The New York Tribune believes that Mr..
LncOls actually did change his travelling pro-
grsmne for the sake of saving his life.
The fact that @ President elect was CON-
pslisd 70 enter the capital Of the nation 10 dis.
sa'ss' nsegarded asoue or the other evidene.
% o. the standardization Of our section of this
eountT. IL is just such insidious articles az
iae one ws are noticing. that have brought
ABOUT the bitterness OF feeling between a Por
uoa OF The North and South. Some folks are
snPis snosgh TO believe all they read in news
papers, aad. il they read but one side. ihey
"s apt 70 become prejudiced. bigottsd. assti
sal. The Abolitioo pagers Of the North. ans
us seesssion papers Of the South. have Ions
been educating their readers 10 bate each other
Fairfax (Va.) County Court has sppropris
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-02-28

fsirfax (va.) County Court has sppropris-
Ha Sl.soo to arm swo volunteer compsnies.
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STIMULATING ONGUENT
Whiskers or q Mustache

is pre- pared by DR. e. P, BELLINGHAM. an eminent pL
STEFAN of London, and is warranted bring out thu
set of
The Placer herald., 1861-06-01
DIED.

In Auburn, on Thursday morning ~, o.,
inst. of Inflammation of the Brain, fp,xs,Oo ~s Oo!h
Houston, Esq, aged 80 years. ""N l.
Mr.. II. has resided in t is countv o,
years. He was formerly from Pennsv,von.
The funeral ceremonies and burial took ,l,o.
o'clock, p. NJ. yesterday.
The following proceedings were had in ~.
County Court and Court of Sessions yesto,d.n Mt
in relation to the death of Mr.. Houston N''"!'
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the Supreme Ru,o,
the universe by dispcnsation of his provdo.' VI
to remove from us Franklin |. Houston ,"'' Eso
member Of the Bar of Placer county, -'41a
AND WHEREAS. Our deceased brothc, du,:.
the time he has been member of this R,, hs lug
endearcd himself to US by his unwavcring io,aa a"'
rty, kind professional courtesy, md emi"ss, 'Hss,
social qualities. Therefore be it '''''N'
Resolred. By the members of the Bar Of pl,,o,
county, that we deeply deplore the uutimsls
event which has taken from us q kind friend
genial companion, n faithful and upright lawv.'
Resolved, That the bereaved friends and ,cla.
tions of the deceased have our cordial and caenos
sympathy in this bereavement
Reso/ved, That the members Of this Bar do a,.
tend the funeral of the deceased in a bodv md
wear the usual badge OF mourning 70, thirty
days.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
presented to the relatives of Ire deceased.
10. HAMILTON
c. W. G. ROWELL,
r. G. POLAND,
Z. w. HILLYER
W. II. BULLOCK
Auburn, Nav 3lst. 1861
The Placer herald., 1861-06-01
A LIBEL.-1he S. f. Times, under its

A LIBEL-The S. f. Times, under its
present management, is rapidly acquiring
reputation for meanness that hes never been
surpassed by any newspaper in the State
1t is even becoming disgusting to many
Republicans, of which party it desires to be
considered the chief representative in the
State.
Aware that the late letters of Governor
Downey were receiving hearty Endorsement
throughout the State, this despirable shee:
has attempted to injure the Governor by
manufacturing story that he held con.
sultation with General Shields and other
gentlemen touching the propriety of estab
fishing Pacific Republic. Gov. Downey
has authorized the S. F. Herald to deny that
he ever held conversation with General
Shields or any one else upon such subject.
The Times being thus cornered in a libel,
meanly attempts to excuse the charge AS
having plausibil!y, from the fact that the
Governor has conferred military commissions
upon gentlemen of Southern birth, whom the
Times presumes are secessionists. This dc
lectable sheet thus takes upon itself to class
every man born south Of Mason and Dixon's
line, as opposed to the Constitution and
the laws-and pla,e es the Governor in the
same category because he has not issued all
of the military commissions to men from
the North. In this is the measure of the
Governors offending For this he is sus
pected BY the Times as a traitor, and having
designs of overturning the Government
TO what depth of meanness and depravity
has that sheet descended, in order to injure
the fair fame Of the State Executive. Its
contemplate littleness has been so apparent
in this business, that some of the other
Lincoln journals have felt compelled to re
buke its SANDERS
Gov. Downey has come out of the matter
unscathed, while the Times stands convicted
as a libeller