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Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

WE copy the following article from late
Boston paper, and commend it to the special
attention of the secessionists and dsunionists OF
this glorious Union of our common country:
NATURE FOR TIE UNION.
This country is geographically ONE. The
bounds OF nations are not arbitrarily assigned :;
they are, III general, determined by fixed laws
people, indeed, as in the case of the ancient
Romans, may conquer other nations and gath
er them oil under one despotic head in despite
OF their essential diversties But this is
temporary cOntravention of the laws Of nature.
II Is the conhguration of the earth's surface
determines the boundaries of nations. Greece
was geographically one. So was Egypt; so is
Italy, which is now at last struggling to attain
lis normal state. Spain, France, Great Britain
and Germany, are all one; not by the will Of
man, but by physical laws, which men can con.
travene only TO their own detriment or dsstruc
ton.
The fixed immutable law, as expressed il
nature, makes the territory assigned to tn,
Anglo Saxon race on this continent ONE Ma
TON. The same mountain ranges run thro
the whole land. The great valley, beginning
in Carolina and Tennessee, reaches to the Dor
der OF Canada. The broad Atlantic slope i
one continuous plain. The immense basin o
the Mississippi includes, as the bosom Oft com
mon mother, the States from the Lakes to tn
Gulf of Mexico. The Ohio, the Missouri an,
the Mississippi are arteries which carry tn
same living food through the vast regio
through which they flow. The country is thu
physically ONE. We cannot divide a ire
without destroying its life. We cannot divid
river without producing an inundation. Tn
Union of this country, therefore, is determine
{ by the homegeniIy of its people; by its histor
+, and by its physical character. 1t cannot
permanently discovered. The mistaken cour
sells or passions OF men may cause a temporar
separation; but the laws of nature will ult
mslely assert their supremacy, and avenge, b
e terrible disasters, their temporary viOloIion.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
important from virginia.

The reports leave no doubt that Virginia
voted Monday, by heavy majority, in favor OF
having any ordinance referred back to the peo-
pie. before it shall be operative. This was the
question of the day.
1t 10 believed that the secessionists per sc
will be in minority of forty in the convention.
This isthe beginning of the end. The Sc
cession ball is slcpped-if adjustment can bt
made.
The effect OF this vote will be decisive ev
cry where north of the cotton line.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

abOuts. if we except the Presidsnt and his
Cabinet officers. s.i.
The leVess of the President, every alternate
Tuesday evening, are generally well attended.
Lord Lyons, Elk. President Tyler, Gen. Scott,
and Hon. C. M. Clay, were among those pres
ent on Tuesday evening last. Miss Lane is
both dignifed and graceful-really handsome
and, for the benefit of ladies', will further
state that she displays most excellent taste in
the selection and arrangement of her toilet
that is, in my judgment. Dress rich, but not
gAudy. "An example worthy of all imitation
More anon. N. w.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
kfmins'

The military split seems to be rapidly on
the rise in OUR State, as well as our sister
sister States Of the South,lan every few days
We hear of the formation of one OF more mill
tary companies in some locality. Most every
town, except Smyrna, has already an infantry
or cavalry company. and the thing is being agi-
tated here, but, as yet. has not assumed an or
ganzation. There seems to be a pervading
restlesnsss aad feeling of insecurity, and the
people are not only arming in organized COM
paaiss, but privately, for the protection of their
persons and families; as an evidence of which
one firm in Wilmington, we are informed, has
already, in the past few months, sold fifteen
hundred pistols, mostly, we presume, revolvers-
Truly. we have fallen on lroublous times, and
the spirit of bitterness and hostility that is be-
ing aroused can, in no event, be anything bul
prejudicial in its moral and social influence
upon the masses.
In addition to those already announced, we
find in our exchanges notices OF the following
companies: ''''
Rife Corps, called the Haslet Guard, wat
organized week before last, in Dover, and the
following officers elected-Capiain. Jno. B
Pennington; LIST Lieutenant, James Kirk; q
Lieutenant. Isaac Davis, Jr. Sd Lieutenant
John C. Craig. All of whom have been com
rnissioned by the Governor.
An Infantry Company styled the Diamond
State Guard, has been organized in Milford
with tie following officers: Captain, T J
Tilghman; LIST Lieutenant, Robert J. Hill q
Lieutenant, Jas. d. Twigg; Ensign. w. H
Shocklsy; Surgeon, DR.. Mark G. Lofsnd.
A military company is about being formed il
Wilmington, called the Delaware Guards an
the following gentlemen have been electe'
officers: Captain, Daniel nj. Clintock; Is
Lieut., Thos. F. Bayard.
The KIrkwood Rife company has bee
formed at Odessa. Captain, DR.. VIM. Ash
craft; LIST Lieut., c. Watkins; ID Lieut., L
A Lavender; Orderly Sergeant, c. c. Foster
Corporal, F. A. Hyatt.
A company of Light Infantry has been form
ed in Newark, which is drilled by Sergeant
J. s. Wheeler and M. w. Macklem.
A cavalry company has been organized q
Warwick, of which A. ]. Pennington, Esq
has been elected captain.
A cavalry company has also been formed Q
MIlllngton.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
The Border Slave States Plea for Com
promise,

Conservative men from the border slave
States, who condemn utterly the secession re-
beliiOn. and forsee lie terrible consequences TO
their ows sections Of the country, are daily
making very strong appeals 10 northern men
10 Congress 10 offer, or Indicate q readiness TO
yield some measure Of compromise, on which
the Union men in the slave State can make
the battle. They ask this, not as right, or as
Concession to the south, bnt solely for the
bese6t efthe conservative portion OF the slave
Ststes, that they may not be crushed 10 the i'm.
pending conflict. They argue that the repre-
ssntaiiSes of the cotton States have nearly all
abandoned the Halls of Congress, and that the
legislation Of the country is now controlled by
the Republicans, and few conservative Demo-
Gratis. who are Sustaining Democratic Presi-
dent ia unfolding the laws; that the csttOn
States have quite distinctly aVOwed their inten-
ton Of staying out of the Union if they can get
out; aud they insist that it now behooves the
Republicans Party in Congress TO assent to such
additional legislation as will force upon the
people Of the whols country knowledge of tbs
admitted fact that the Republican Party hav'
not beea and are not predetermined to take ex
IRENE measures, and thus aid the secessionist
Ia bringing about disruption of the Govern
mehi. They affirm that the extreme soutl
have made extreme demands for the purpose Q
having them rejected; but they urge that tn
Unioa men Of the border slave States are en-
i''lsd 10 such explanatory action by the Reput
i'esns in Congress as will tend TO quiet publ
apprehension among their sIaVeholdng cor
ssaseneg as to the aggressive intentions of ID
nsrsh. This is The line OF argument best ca
e1latsd to influence northern men. and While
Goes, 10 many cases, induce them to listen
propositions for compromises; but the appsreI
certainly that the cotton States have begun
revelation which they are determined to POI
until u rs successful or they are satisfied Of j
folly, and the belief sAst ko,hing which Co
gees can do will induce them 10 forepo {,
effort. cheeks tie dispositaoa to entertain a,
Plaza Of sompromise Whatever a.-.f Il
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

We are informed from Dover that we were
in error in the statements we made in our last
issue, under the head of Financeering"-the
inference drawn in reference to the gentlemen
at whose instance the bills were said TO be
drawn, and the statement of the amount Of mo-
ney due the State, both being incorrect. We
penned the article on what we considered good
authority, but if it is incorrect, as our infor-
mant says, we cheerfully make the correction.
as it is not our purpose to do injustice to any
one.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07


THE following act, reported by Mr.McFerren,
of Sussex. has been read and ordered to be
printed, with view to its passage by the Leg
islature:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives. Of The Stale Of DelGware, in
General Assembly met, That chapter sixty
three of the Revised Statutes of the State of
Delaware be, and the same is hereby amended
| by striking out the whole Of the first section
| thereof, and inserting in lieu of the said FIRST
section as follows, TO wlI:-Sec. !. The stand
ard rate of interest, unless otherwise expressly
provided and stipulated for, shall be six per
centum per amman; but any person may take
for the loan, or use OF money, q sum not eK-
ceeding ten dellars for the loan or use OF one
hundred dollars for one year. and 10 that pro
portion and if any person shall, directly or in
directly, Ia Ike for the loan use of money more
} than ten dollars for the loan or use of one hun
dred dollars for one year, and in that prspor'
ton, he shall ferfeiI and pay to any one who
will sue for the same, for the use of the persoI
SO suing, the sum which is in excess over ant
above the said rate of ten per centun per an
nun.
Ofcourse it will suit the men of money, bu
what say cur borrowers TO the passage of thi
act Are they willing to pay ten per cent
for all borrowed money! for this is what
: will, in all probability, eventually come to-
|, Money is power. and the passage Of this az
: would place depending persons in the cOmplei
control of the monocrats, as it will be see
that the penalty attached for violating the la
amounts to the merest farce.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
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REMARKABLE CURES
S$IOO will be given if any Of The following persons
cannot be found
500 il they of the highest reliability in
the city of Philadelphia and vicinity
RheumdtiSm-F. DUFFY. Esq ,cerner of Locust and
Tw ehh ST., Phlladelphla
Rheumaf'Sm-W. BLANCHARD, COG Eleventh street,
Philadelphia
: NeumauSm-JoHN CLINTON. 70 N. Ninth st Phila
DO David Slreiltch No. l. burn at.
Sprained WriSt--W Franklin, 81 S Eighth ST,
FelOn-W. KIncade, "a Eighth st,
z Sprained WriSt-JChn Plbe, 4O6 Arch
Gcut-James Logan, 3 George ST,
AturGLgia-Dr Wood, Woods Museum
. Infammatory GOut-G. w. Humphrey, Filth and
! Dickinson streets. Philadelphia.
= Rheumehsm-Mrs. Sarah Sutton 332 South Eighth
street. Philadelphia
4 RheunmfSm-S. Setson. Filbert st. alb Eighth. Phia
SprGined Ankie also Enlargement of EI6OlU Joint
JOHN DRAPER 1891 Market st Price, 25 cents 90 cts
and 81 per bottle. Try everything else give this
simple trial. For sale by dealers and druggists every
where ian3l ly
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

In. view OF the crisis upon which we stand
.v we not cause a moment and ask, is this
civilization and enlightenment! Have we learn
ed uOshing in advance of the premises which
sneh condition presents in the condition Of
more than eighty years of freedom! And all
.elftefOre US in the name of philanthropy. Ra-
,ber then let each other alone in the pursuit of
our legitimate purpose under the Constitution
that pledges an equality OF right and privilege,
th.n assume the right TO dictate proprieties and
,olotce opinions, and because osr dietation is
not slowed to operate as law, we must visit
vengeance of imagined wrong upon each other.
II will require years to repair the damage al
readT done. aBd every moment that passes is
frasghs with mischief, and adds its proportion
10 the anisersal rsvage. All that the North
may hope to gain in the total determination Of
slavery, is not worth one 1.-THE the value Of the
uuiOu of the States: nor will it be sufficient to
reOalr the mischief already accomplished in the
efsrt TO dismember the eonfederacy and in
aams The people ofthe States in furious antag-
ouism against each other. And all that the
South eau secure even in the extreme measure
Of reOpeniug the slave traffic with the African
traders ean be nothing in comparison with the
blessings enjoyed ia the friendly intercourse
Of the people of the States, and the protection
aff rdsd 10 their united s,reRgih.
10 view of the value of the Unio0 to the peo.
plssnd to the States. what is Republication
OF Democracy or any other party! And whai
is slavery or aati-slavery, or abOlitionism. Of
the slave trade One moment OF citizenship
il such Republic as ours. we're worth a cen
tury: of then all the benefits supposed to b
contained ia them, all be included in the privi
leges guaranteed to every man by the Censti
tuition Of the U. States.
II the members Of Congress are so determin
ed ia their will that they must contend for tn
bes, bargain, and csanot resolve that the UniO
musa be preserved, aRd' then enter upon Ii
agreement as 10 the terms, the people shou
havs the opportunity ofsPeaking tor themselVe
Nor lie there a doubt that if they be allowed
speak, that at least eight-tenths Of them wi
declare for the Union first and for the tern
uPOa' which it is 10 be maintained afterwards
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

Within the last two weeks, about fifty speech.
es have been delivered in the House Of Repres.
entatives on the crisis," Of the select Com.
mittee of thirty-three. A number of gentle
men, besides, have been making preparations
for en- expression of their views on the same
subisct
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
BARGAINS FOR ALL
Who may be Pleased TO Have
THEEl

The subscriber having move from the StOrehouse
he occupies. the first day of March next 1861.
and having no place 10 continue business, would res
pecty call the attention Of all who wish TO get bar
gains, TO his gencral Assortment of
GOODS OF ALL KINDS!
usually kept in country Store, aud Of every variety
and description. Ii would be unnecessary To under
lake 10 the different kinds style and
ture of Dry Goods He also has a 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 saleabe Produce taken at Cash Prices, such as
Butter, Eggs and Poultry Of all kinds
jsn24 lie. JONES.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
HOME AGAIN.

The japanese have at last reached Jeddo. and been
safely landed The Presidents letter has been de-
livered TO the Tycoon. and he Is delighted with it,
The Embassy were asknd If they had visited all the
places in America that they wished TO, they said
AN, except one" On being asked what one. they
liked very much 10 have visited that place, for the
purpose of seeing the Premium Harness which were
exhibited at the Dover Fair, by Il o AYRES."
The above named Harness may be seen in a hand.
in front of the Bunker Hill Harness Factory
Commerce street. Smyrna, Del, where everything ir
the harness lire will be executed with nenness and
dispatch. Il. OLIVER AYRES
fah7
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
n O TIC Il.

The subscriber, Agent for the sale of REAL ES
TATE IN Caroline county, MARYLAND, hereby informs
those wishing to purchase Farms that he has
for sale several desirable FERNS in the vicinity Of
GreenshOrOugh, winch will be sold very cheap Now
is the time 10 purchase land in this Improving section.
All communications Mill receive proIApt attention.
j. p FIERCE,
jan24-6m Greensborough Md
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 80
Red, 81 25 yellow Corn Sc cts.,-whte 81
Rye, IS and Oats, 80 cts. per bushel. Rounc
potatoes, 90 cts. per bushel. Butter, 1s cts
per Id. Eggs, IA cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 40; Red, 81 80; Rye;
SO cts; Corn, 60; and Oats, "a cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

Tbs charter for Passenger Railway from
this town to the Depot, and IT. bill to change
the name of the latter place to "ClayiOs,'
have both passed The House on ths third read.
ing. A large responsiveness has been semi
from this town 70 Dover against changing the
name Of the Depot, and the probability is tina
il will fail TO pass the Senate.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
NOTICE.

The subscribers to The Stock of the Duck
Greek Navigation Company are hereby notified
that a meeting will be held at the hotel of e
B. FOxwell, in lheatown of Smyrna, on Friday
next, Feb 6th at 2 o'clock, p. m, at which tine
they are requested to Pay the sum Of Five
Dollars per share for each and every share OF
stock subscribed for, and TO organize and elect
officers for said company to serve for the ensu-
ing year. JOHN II. BEWLEY,
JOHN MUSTARD,
N. 7. JERMAN,
Smyrna, January 25th, ls6l..2w ".
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
AuctiOneering Sc Real Estate
Agency.

The undersigned would respectfully announce 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 iarms houses lots
or any other species Of property. His acquaintance
with the people Of the several Slaes warrants him
in the assurance that all Real Estate entrusted TO his
care Will be speedily disposed of in the most advan-
iageous manner. lie wOL Id also announce that hay-
ing had more than twenty years experience in Auc-
Iloneerg' he will be pleased to cry any sales OF land
houses stock or goods any where The State that may
be rendered TO him, conscious that his services viii
not fail TO give satisfaction IL desired he will make
all arrangements for public private SALE and adj
veriIse them to tbs best advantage. lie will also
attend TO The collection of rents any evidences Of
debts The best of reference will be gwen as 10
character and qualification, 10 faithfully attend 10 and
account for all business which may be entrusted 10 his
charge. Address through the Post Office, or at the
hotel of Isaac Baker, Dover Del. Il. A'W'E
y,...,-. ...rstr ID. II. RICHARDS, III
jan3i!ly Auctioneer and Real Estale Agent
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

The State troops of Alabama and Florida
have Withdrawn from Fl. Pickens. considering
it impossible to take it without the aid of wal
vaasala .
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

Wilson L. Cannon and John Green Esq's. Of
the Senate have our thanks for Legislative
documents. Also H. H. Appleton, Esq, for a
copy of an act to suppress vagrsncy. which
ought TO pass.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

THE Vendue Season has commenced 10 this
section, and, between this and the LIST of March,
one will take place four or five days out oil
each week.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

a
Thedelegstes TO the peace convention, cali
cd stths suggestion Of the Virginia Legisla-
'afs' asssnbled at Washington Monday, ssd
shee'sd al Organizasion.z A motion to allow
'as representatives of the Press to attend lis
sessions wss defested, aud the convention. is 10
W SIN closed doors 1t 10 understood that the
as'egs'ss from Virginia will demand as their
s''"a'uas the equality Of the South" in oil
'hs territory which may hereafter be acquired,
ven "a IN that which is now held by the
pai'sd States. and ID 10 iptimased tba, she vii
= lslasd ia'this demand by Kentucky. Mary
mad and Misssuri. IL Is expected that Ex
rFssdsas Tyler, Of Virginia, will be perms
asas Prssldeas- Twelve States are represen,
ga $issietTg ~ s1f sise - efsas efaataIn q
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

ATTENTION is called 10 the advertisement Of
A. ID. Inslee, Wilmington, Del. His books
are of tae best quality and exceedingly cheap
See also advertisement Of T. o. Ayres.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

We continue to have newspaper reports
from New York, fixing the time when Fort Sam.
ter is TO be attacked. The papers in New
York live upon sensation paragra phs of that
kind.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

TAG Deiawarean, 10 case of Dissolution, ia
vors the views Of The Snow Hill Shield, pub
lished 10 our last issue, for union Of Della
ware and the Eastern Shores of Maryland aud
yi.giniaiin one S.ste.ssr.,t s So l,Hxa.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
Doctor Edward ID. DALEY.

Has REMOVED from Main street to the cor,
ner Of MARKET and COMMERCE. streets;
house formerly cccuPscd by Joseph Stayton.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07
For Sale.
MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.


1he Policy Holders Of the Kent county Mutual In
Company met in annual meeting al the Office
OF The President aud elected The following drectOrs
Or. S. NJ FISHER Smyrna,
GEO. w CUMMINs do
JAMES r. CLEMENTS, do
NM DENNEY, do
JAS STATS. do
JAS. A. DUNNING, Dover
JAS. Cowgirl, do
GEO. b DICKSON, do
WILLIAM CANNON, BrldgevIlle.
After the election Of Directors, they organ lied by
eecling
Dr. S. Nj. FISHER Of Smyrna President.
JAMES Cowgirl, OF Dover, Treasurer,
GEORGE B. DICKSON, Secretary.
| TIE annual report OF The company shows
The Net Capital Of tie Company to meet loss
Is to be S77,43S.6 So
II also reports the nett losses olthe company for the
year SOC 4,O5944. which have been promptly paid,
and
A DIVIDEND OF 10 PER CENT.
distr buted to The various policy holders.
The follow ing are the authorized agents 10 make
| Insurance, for the company:
| William C.. Robinson, Delav are City; Jesse s.
huntington, Smyrna; ID. Il. Richards Dover; Elijah
Crouch, Dover Jacob Y. FOulk Milford; Henry Cow
gill Willow Grove; Robt. r. Reynolds, FELTON, Geo.
NJ. Davis, Bridgevilie, and for N w. Fork Hundred.
inclusive DIR A Mapck. Laurel; James Ponder Mil.
| ton Paul A Davis. Lewes; John Stevenson. Gener-
al Travelling Agent. GEO. B. DICKSON,
JaR2t-3m Secretary
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

&c Times" is published EUery TRarsday. By
D. HoFsEcxER, Editor and Proprietor, at
sA,.s. d.
-sssscxIrrIoSS--0ns year. l.5e in Advance.
saOO If not paid I'LL end Of the year. No paper
s;,s.utiansd aHtiI all arrears are paid-Onlylai The
oJiSa Of de Publisher.
.,,,Sstss-FOr eUerysquars Of IL lines less, first
.,.r,on so cts; each subsequent insertion IS cts
Ia,ra arramgemeats made ssith psarly and half
v.arIyGdserfisers.
Smyrna times., 1861-02-07

WE copy the following article from late
Boston paper, and commend it to the special
attention Of the secessionists and disunionists Of
this glorious Union of our common country: