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REAL ESTATE.
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Fer Sale Or Exchsgsc.
TIME UNDERSIGNED OFHERs FOR -
i sale his rssi1snes, known q
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situate on the BluR, est Of The Rail Roed D.ro.
The grounds comprise about one asrs, With ~
fren Rochester, N. Y. The house 10 veii Nm
lied ~ visl 6ries, hes ten rooms, ssvsn slossts
summer kitchen, and 10 warmed By : fprss:s
The location 10 such that maeniieent in !.
obtained from any portion Of the promises. r.,
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Valley city NILS Assney. :.
MErCH1LL = JOHNSON, PsspsissssA
NO: FAMILY FLOUR IRON THE ABOVE
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00WNeV cWSVVNs % Tie St0ts S0keVe ceeved wi r.
received at par.
CLUBBING.
A discount Of twenty-five percent. frou thu
abovs prices will b allowed to CLUDs orderins
fous eopios ofany one u moro Of the ahsve 1S.1s
Thus: -Four copies Of BlackWsod, or Of on. ~.
view, will b. ssnt TO one address for o. ,4ou,
IoepiGe ~ ~ feus 1sviews anl Blaekvoo1 ~ 80
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S00DO9 AR4oO0oo0Dus AUOae
nNAND IN sR MIDDAY, APRID l6ss. VI
~ saA useIl l0ehse nseIses 6eioe IN lssvs
avsspost daily, 6ssdays sassessa, - faalevs:
lsssmail train .tU.eO \ =.
ID eIotHhe. ~ ~ l.
ID pigbt oxpeo0Ds .S.vo y. y.
4ssius assiveal Dsvssport daily, 6anlayu a.
sspted, q follows:
Let night express o.. NV 4. =.
I'd freight trains a.. ................1.oOP =.
ID mail train IT.. ..eSV =. -
All trains over this Soutssrs IN direct ccunsxios
% Chicago with trains over both The Michigan
0ssthsrs, Michigan Central, Pittsburg, Fort
Wayne, and Chicago Railroad 10 and from De-
upii. Tslsdo, Columbus, Clsvslasd, Cineinnati,
esttsLu.g, Dunkirk, Buffalo, Niagars Falls, Abs
o, New York, Philsdslphis, Balttaoss and Wash
isGtoa. Also as Las3alls with trains Of the Illi-
rs Csntsal Road-Nosth 70 Galsna and South to
u Louis and Cairo.
Passengers are reminded Of the necessity Of
Owing distinct directions - 70 the destination Of
6hsr baggage, also to procure tickets before TAX
Ing their sssts in the cars, - the conductors col
let fares only 70 stations the line Of the Chi
Oago and Rsek Island RailroAd.
JOHN 2. TRACY, Superintendent.
Davenport, April Is, 1851. dn
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THE STATE OF 'OWA. SCOTT COTTNTY
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Livery and Sale Stable.
Frank KsalTisk, Proprietor
CsEnsR q Ferry Ard q -,

CARRIAGES AND vEHCIka
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height Of eli kinds will be carried from Chice-
eoto all points East ct ell times, ct - low rates
- any other Railroad route. sep2y -dtf
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

PLANT Corn.-Our news from France makes
1t evident that The crops will be short in that
country, and that we shall have a cout uuunce
Ct foreign demand for our breadstutii. 1t is
impossible to exaggerate the importance Of
th!s-lt will enrich our farmers and Eeep spe-
Gle IN the country, thus strengthening "a, und
enabling US to keep the Government tunplJeG
with the means Of carrying on the war. Let
every farmer who loves his country, and who
understands his own interest, plant as great
breadth as he possibly con. The news from
france makes 1t evident that prices will be
remuneratIng, and that the old world will DO
ready to take oil we can spare, and pay cash
tor II. The prospect is good one for all
farmers who will have the foresight to to ke
advantage Of 1t. A soldier must eat, AMI the
waste consequent upon military operations
VIII cause larger composition per man thar
In time of peace.-Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Fall Of Col. Ellsworth.

The most mel ncholy event that hal appen-
80 IN connection with the present crisis is th Q
hII 81 Col. Ellsworth, who was one ofthe best
prepared and bravest as well as most inteli-
gent Of the officers of the army. He was tho.
fosghly familiar with the Zouave drill and 9
teiVe in its peculiar motions as auy of his
men. As one of his closest friends the Presi
cent was acquainted with his ca capabilities and
eharaeter, and entrusted him with the most i'm.
Portant present movement of the camoaipn
II was known that he would proceed with all
tue energy and activity requisite in the descent
APon Virginia, aud pursue with vigor the da-
ring enterprise committed to his Management.
rue hrst motions were successful. lie go ar.
ranged tie plans that the different parties into
winch his fOtSes we're divided and which pro-
eeeoed BY several routes. both by LAND aEd
wafer, reached Alexandra about the same
moment. The occupancy of the cIiy nd the
possession OF lhe railroad depot was the work
Of Eery brief period.
iee small number of Confedera te troops con-
s'''iHg of horse and foot, made no resistance.
anu either retired before the advancing army
'' 'ns Federal Government, or were made pris-
o"sfS' The sight of the secession flag, wave
'"g 10 OILS view, upon one of the largest build
'"gS CT the place, SO inAarned the Colonel, who
""loyal to his own flag in the last degtee.
'Aat De forgot his own safety, and losing sight.
'0f Tue moment, Of the important service far
S" "e nad been commissioned, he rushed
'n'0 the hoass up the stairway leading to the
sop "here ne seized the flag, and tearing !,
rom lis place, threw it upon the foor nd
GamPled il under his feet. The deed coo, bi,,
h'' lIie. and it will be long regretted Nv ,h,.
H0'arnment that he fell co early in the contest.
aud before be had rendered his country the
service for which be had labored faithfully 10
prepare himself
Tbs act by which Col. Ellsworth lost his
e was doubtless performed n the impulse Of
moment. lie did not think for an instant
"e hszard Of his life in 60 daring an sfr,rt.
u aIfrled to remove the offensive ensigo
"Om Ms own view as we'll as that of the trooos
-'uet MS command. He succeeded in hi.
purpose though the forfeit OF his life was
we result The fall of his friend under the
"so'ns'snces is as severe blow as the Pres
''e"' could have received, and il is said that
- vas very much affected when information
- relation TO the event was communicated 10
''". rRIs hrst issue Of ihs effort to supper:
:" nse will DO as severe upon bis feelings
"sng thai sssld have happened.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

THE QUEsTIoN.-The New York Tribune
makes the following correct and timely re.
mrrks;
This war is in truth a war Cor the nreser.
Vat'on OF the Union, not for the destruct,on on OF
slavery and 1t would ALLEVIATE many ardent
o"lonIsls to pervet it into war against
siaVery. And, on the other hand no pledges
can be given that slavery shall receive no dam.
age from Union triumph, because (amonr
o'net ressonF) no one Can torsee how the slav e.
noiuIng interest will behave itself Our on n
Judgement confirms the testimony ofcool OBJ
servers that the conspiracy against the Ii :e OF
the Nation is rather that Of the political tspi.
rants than The shareholders OF Me Soulh--tbat.
as general rule, the Shareholders haze heen
but reluctant hackers oil secession, niue-,e aths
of whose nolSlest champions are as destitute of
slaves as ct loyalty or patriotism. 1.-THE slave
holders' as a claes, would only speak end act
as they feel, we should have The head conspjr
ators before grand juries within three months. +"
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
AlaMder.

Against SANDER there is no defense. Hell
cannot boast of so foul iend, nor man deplore
so fell foe. 1t stabs with a sword, with a
nod, with shrug. with look, with a smile
II Is the pestIlence walking in darkness, spread.
ing cOntOglon far ard wide, which the mos
wary traveller cannot avoid; is is ihe heart.
searching dagger Of the dark assassin; it i.
the poisoned arrow whose wound is incurable
it is the mortal sting of the deadly adder
Murder is its employment, innocence its prev
and ruin its sport. Its foundation is in envy
jealousy aud disappointed ambition. Its hersIds
are found ~ all classes, among all sects, in
every vIclnage. The sIanderer is yindictve
malicious; a cowardly, insinuating demon
worse than a murderer.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

The TELEGRAPHIC SElzUREs.-The number
OF telegraphlc dispatches seized by the United
States Marshall, at the office in New York,
was 255,5O0. There were 3G5 packages Of
Of 700 each. Tribune says:
The telegraph matter seized at the various
Offices has been taken in part to Washing:cn
1t Is understood that several arrests are eoon
to be made, unless the guilty parties, stricken
wnh sudden dread, take q hasty departure.
The State Department grants no passports
to citizens ofseceded States, unless they have
proofs of loyalty.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

TIE BALLOON IN WARFARE-John La
Mountain, the Wronaunt, has offered his SER
vices to the general government in the capa,
city OF scout. He proposes TO initiate his
balloon, and, accompanied by an engineer, to
ascend to any desirable elevation, taking notes
OF the country, the situation and strength O.
the enemy, &c. This idea is by 20 means
novel. II occurred to the first Napoleon, when
the art of balooning was but little understood
During the Crlmean war the allies frequently
made use OF those Instruments lities to ascer.
tam the preparations by the enemy
But 1t was IN the great plain ofNorlhern I'Aly
In the campaig ign of ofI959, that their utility
became most aPparent. Before the battles OF
Magenta and Solferino, Louis Napoleon bad
eihP PIoJed @ronaunts TO survey the grounds ;
and while the Austrians were in retreat eypry
motion made by them was noticed by lhes.
gem OF the upper atmosphere and reported TO
The victorious allies.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Federal Troops in Delaware.

The Ninth Pennsylvania regiment of sol.
dlers, commanded by Col. II. C. Longnecker
encamped in the woods of Mr.. McCrone, at
Hare's Corner, on Sunday morning. They
are from Camp Wayne, Chester county, Pa.
That encampment, it Is said, is about TO be
abandoned. All the furniture cars that could
be hired in this city were engaged on Sunday
morning, and proceeded to New Castle for the
purpose Of conveying the camp eqnipage from
that point to Hare's Corner, while the soldiers
proceeded by railroad. passing through Viii.
mIngton about III o'clock. II is said another
regiment on Tuesday, will take a position al
or near Smyrna, and still another at Dover
Another report is that the regiment now at
Hare's Corner will be divided, and parts or;,
stationed there, and other places along the
Delaware Railroad. We bespeak for the men n
kind reception by our people. We do not think
there Is any necessity for guarding the road :
but The authorities may be better Informed.
and If they bold the opinion that tho necessity
exists, it is their duty to send the forces. Not.
wlthstanding these reports, we believe the sol.
diers were sent to New Castle in order that
they may be near some point convenient foY
embaFkation by water. and were they could be
properly drilled.-Del. Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

BRITISH SUBJECTS WARNED AGAINST En-
GAGING IN THE AMERICAN WAR.-The British
government has issued proclamation, warning
It's subjects against engaging in the American
War. All doing SO will be held responsible
for their own acts.
The proclamation issued by the Government
declares its intention of maintaining the
stricIest and most impartial neutrality between
the Government Of the United States and Ger.
tain States styling themselves the Confederate
States OF America. 1t warns British subjects
that if they enter the military service on either
side, or join the ships of wer or transports, or
attempt to get recruits or fit out vessels for
war purposes or transports, or break or endeay.
or to break. any blockade lawfully ar actually
established, or carry soldiers, dispatches, or
any material conlrabrand of war, for either
party, they will be liable 10 all the penalty and
consequences, and will do so at their peril and
and in no wise obtain protection from the Gov.
eminent.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
IT E n S

-Thomas M. Rodney, Esq has been ap.
pointed Collector of Customs at Wilmington.
DIR. r. P. Johnson, of Wilmington, ha.
been appointed Surgeon of the Delaware Reg.
lment, by Gov. Burton.
The Red Lion Mounted Guards are pro
crossing rapidly in Knowledge of the cavalry
drill they meet four times a week for that pur.
pose. The company was uniformed on Satur.
day last.
The Association of the Local Prea chers
and Exhorters on Easton District, will be held
IN Camden on Saturday and Sunday next.
DIR. John Stradley, formerly editor Of
the Delaware Democrat, and Clerk of the Sen.
ate of the Legislature, two years ago, has gone
TO Connecticut 10 reside, doubtless to follow
his profession.
-On Tuesday, the 23l inst, tie dwelling
aud storehouse at the Pine Ttoe, in Appogun-
mink lld., owned by A. Ingram, and tenunted
by Thomas S. Silcox, was accidentally burned.
Loss $1O0; no insurance.
AIR. Lewis II. S,idham, who took the
Motel at Odessa, few mEnths since, has re-.
Gently been having it renovated, painted, var.
nlshed, &C., and is prepared to accommodate
his friends from this section comfortably.
The Amer can flag floats from aImos,
every store, tavern aud public place in New
Castle county, as well es from many private
residences, testitying the fidelity and uud wing
patriotism of the people.
"A short trip in the country convnces US
mat our farmers have every reason to be graft
ned at the healthful appearance of their wheat
heIds. Oats look we'll also, but corn is LIT.
tie backward. and where it has been replunted,
mas not yet made its appearance above the
ground
DIR Reynolds, of New Castle, has been
appointed Inspector at Delaware City, vice
Howard Ogle.
caleb Smithers of Kent county has been
appointed Inspector at New Castle. Aaron
Marshall, Inspector at Lewes.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

FALSE ALARMs.-Whoever it is that fabri.
Gates teiegraphic dispatches, purporting to
narate the occurrence of actions between the
U. 3. troops and the rebels, deserves to be held
up to the public gaze as miscreant. If the
object be to create a sensation in the news.
papers and sell extras, it is most vilIiainous
The real events of war are deploruble enough
without manufacturing 6ctitions horrors
When battle actually occurs we shall all be
ready to bear the news of people being killed
or wounded with becoming fortitude, but to
excite everybody in this way, without cause,
is cruel.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
1 he Old School Assembly and the SLAYER,
Question.


Rev. DR.. Spring. of New Ysrk, submitted
the following resolutions to the Presbyteria n
General Assembly, now in session at Phladel-
pha;
Gratefully acknowledging the distinguished
bounty aud care Of Almighty God towards this
favored land, and also recognizing the obiga.
tlons to submit TO every ordinance of man Tor
the Lords sake, this General Assembly adopt
the following resolutions:
ReSotCed, That in view of The present All.
tatlon aud unhappy condition of this country,
the 4th day OF July next be hereby set apart
as day of prayer throughout our bounds and
that on This day ministers and people are call.
ed on hereby to confess and bewail their nation.
al sins, to offer our thanks to the father OF light
for bis abundant and undeserved goodness
towards US as nation, 10 seek His guidance
and blessing upon our rulers and their councils
as we'll as the assembled Congress of the Uni.
ted States, and TO implore Him, in the name
OF Jesus Christ, the great high priest OF the
Christian profession, TO turn way his anger
from US, and speedily restore TO US the bless.
iDgs of safe and honorable peace.
Second. ReSOlUed, That in the judgement
of this Assembly it is the duty of the ministers
and churches under its care 10 do all in Tho
power 10 promote and perpetuale the integrity
of these United States, ard to strengthen, up-
hold and encourage the Federal Government.
BY vote OF III to 90 the considerable of
the resolutions was made the first srder of the
day for Friday morning.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30
Movements In Nirsinia.

Since the alarm at Washington on Satur.
DAY, caused by the report that a battle was
proceeding at Alexandra between the Federal
ioTcos and the rebels, no extraordinary excite
ment has occurred there. Movements o TROOPS
are constantly going on, but only in elabora
tloh and perfection of the plan which was so
consummately executed on Thursday night,
When thirteen thousand men were thrown into
Virginia with so much celeri and quiet that
even the inhabitants of Washington did not
Know OF the movement until il was ACCOMPLISH
co. AT Alexandria the troops are engaged in
constructing strong defensive works, and the
oixly- ninth Regiment, on Arlington Heights.
nave thrown up an earthWork one mile long
ana seven feet high. Additional troops are
almost hourly passing over from Washington
INTO virginia, and there now cannot mum.
per much less than twenty thousand. 1t is
stated that the Government has determined
10 order 2O,OOO m"re troops to rendezvous at
Washington. General Butler was sent to
Fortress Monroe with land force to commence
operations there between the James and York
rivers. Should Richmond and Norfolk be de.
nuded OF troops to meet ScottS main column,
General Butler will, of course, improve his op.
portunIty 10 capture Norfolk. In all probab III; y
the preliminary attacks upon the forts are all
ready begun. OF course the principal aim in
military operations upon Virginia must be the
possession Of Richmond. If all the rebel troops
were concentrated there, it could only be taken
after a severe battle. This force can he di.
mlnIshed, first, by cutting off The army at Harp.
er's Ferry, and second, by cutting off the forces
at Norfolk, Petersburg, and Lynchburp. This
might be managed by General Butler, but
short time will now tell the story.
Smyrna times., 1861-05-30

During the existance of the Alien and Sc.
ditOn laws, in old John Adams time, when it
was made criminal for any man TO open his
mouth to discuss the acts of the administration,
and the gag-law was attempted (unsuccess-
fully TO be applied to men, a number of gen.
,Iemen formed a thinking Club. They met
once week, thought what they pleased and
adjourned.