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Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
NegrodOm Got his Fight up.

Do Thursday last, Mr.. Mason Bailey, of Ken.
ten. came near meeting with a violent death at
The hands OF a negro named Custis Hull, who
was working on his threshing floor, but in the
employ OF The man who owned the machine.
MI. b., seeing he was lOlering way his time.
fsProVed him therefor, when the negro very
"ueiiy wanted to know if he was boss." and
eommenced sarsing him. Mr. B. ordered him
10 hush, aud threatened what he would do, when
the negro made at him with a fork, but before
reaching him was knocked down by MIR. John
Graham. the Constable, (who happened 10 be
Prssenr) secured, and forthwith taken to ail
10 await his trial at the next term of the court.
Ihe negro is sad to have been under the in
nusnce of liquor, which was, perhaps, the cause
OF his imPudence and violence.
Nearly KiLled.-On Friday week, Mr.. VIM.
Be~ley. OF Queen AIMS CO., Md was knoc ked
insensble and came near being killed by one
Of his negro slaves. Mr.. Bewley, on coming
down in the morning. finding the negro lazing
about the KITCHEN, wanted to know why he
mad not made the Are or fed the horses"
whea the latter set TO cursing-something
which be had never been known to do before.
MI. b. ordered him to his work, bot he only
vent 10 the yard, and the former, finding be
wesld not do ss ordered, stopped down to pick
sP stick 10 enforce his command, when he
was struck OF the head with something (sup.
posed to be brick) and lay insensibIe for soma
ume. He lie. we are pleased to learn, recover.
lag. The negro. finding what he had done,
Immediately runaway, and ia two days after
Wss followed by his brother, also a slave, nei.
tner of which have since been heard from.
The cases Of negro violence seem to be quite
frequent recently, and whatever may be the
Cause, whether the teachings of this or that
d0ctrine. one thiog is cerlsin. that too great a
Repetition OF sueh cases will cause the lovers
otlsw and order to resort to The most violent
measures. saH
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
The Recent Storm.

The effects of the storm of Saturday have
been quite disastrous in some places. In The
chesapeake bay It was severely felt. Several
canal barges were blown ashore and wrecked
on their way from Havre-de. Grace 10 Locust
Point. Eleven loaded with coal, graiu, &c.
went ashore at North Point, ard two or three
ioundered.
In Boston, the tide overfowed several
wharves doing considerable damage TO mer.
chandise. The bark ". gsweH, from Mala-
ga for Boston, was totally wrec ked on Scitua,e
beach. The crew were saved. The ship
MaritGnnG struck on Egg Rock at midnight.
and went to pieces. The captain, ten Of the
crew, FIVE females, and six male passengers.
were lost. Twelve seamen, who were washed
on the rocks, were discovered clnging there.
when the llfe-boat from Hull was sent out a nd
rescued them. Not a vestige of the shin was
10 be seen. She was from Liverpool, with a
cargo of coal, wool. and cotton. Several bodies
have been recovered.
At Thompson's Point, on the Jersey shore of
the Delaware, just opposite Marcus Hook, the
dixie having given way, the water came rush.
ing in through the crevasse, and in remarka.
bly, short space Of time the meadow-land was
submerged tor distance oftwelve miles.
The Susquehanna was swollen fearfuliy at
PerryVille; the track of the Phlladelphia.
WILMINGTON, and Baltimore road was washed
away, and the mails thereby considerably de.
layed. Al Havrs.de- Grace the tide was fifteen
feet high.
Al Washington and Fortress Monroe the
storm was very heavy and nearly washed the
soldiers away. In New York the tide was
higher than Tor twenty years, aud did consider.
Bile dsmage along the wharf
AT Provincetown, Muss., about twenty fish.
ng vessels were ashore, and large number
were stove by running foul Of each other.
Nautical men think the storm originated near
Ha'teras and if SO did not do much damage to
the shipping on the Southern coast.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

HALLow EvE.-We had the night ('Thurs.
day. last celebrated in Smyrna in the most
approved. and latest fashionable style. Our
streets were filled with rowdies (fsr the time
Oeing) ofevery graie, species aud degree OF
that nocturnal bird, from the full fledged fowl
down 10 the chick with the she'll on its head
Their ehIet occupation was purloinng empty
boxes from store porches placing them in out
of the way corners and unusual places, with
other deveItries OF like Improbable kind
The two most singular features about this an.
nual celebration ofall sainls-day, is that sensi.
BILE men and boys join in it, and those indivld.
uals having the unenviable reputat ion of being
the LATEST persons when profitable employment
is on hand, are the most active and Industrious
az this gratultOus work.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

ROBBERY.-The watch and jewlery store o.
ii. r. Parson. in this town, was broken open
en- Thursday night and robbed OF watches nd
jewlery to the amount of$350. The rob5er o.
robbers finding that they could not effect an
entrance by the door. tore off portion of the
weather boarding near the door, and cutting
through the pIastering, carried out their designs.
This is the second time Mr.. Parson has been
robbed within six months, and The third time
10 the last five years.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
FROM MISSOURI.

Prices rebel army in Missouri has marched
from Sarcoxie via NeOsho toward Casewell
Barry county, turn to the south and east
and approaching Springfield. Fremont's armv
has not all arrived there yet. but Pope and
McKinstry were expected there yesterday v
General Hunters division was on tho Pomme
de Terre. ten miles south of the Usage river
waiting for raIions. General Prentiss has
broken up rebel camp n boone county. with
some loss on both sides. In the absence q,
other means oftransPOrtatioD. Fremont is hsv.
ing provisions furnished from Upton on pack
mules.
we have repetition offormer insubordio.te
thEsats in case Of Prsmonrs removal. whieh !,
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

INDIAN SUMMER.-The beautiful Indian Sum.
mer weather has come. with It's soft, haLy at
moepher and melancholy days" after the
brush OF winter-Iike weather, which set every
Cne to making provision for the coming frost
and snow, by getting in a supply of wood and
cOal, and oVerhauIing winter clothing, the mild
atmosphere and baImy breezes have returned
The landscape is gorgeous with a thousau nd
hues-
"Ere decays effacing fAgers
Have swept the lines where beauty lingers'
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

The supposed necessity for seeking provs-
ions for coast and harbor defense brings forward
many projects for the purpose. The most i'm
portanl and possible one is that of Mr.. Elicit
an eminent engineer, nova citizen Of Wash
ington. He proposes the construction of stea IN
rams-powerful steamers with armed breaks
BY which ships of war may be run down, broke Is.
snnder, and sunk. England and France have
adopted, and are constructing them, and the
Confederates rely upon them as the means Of
breaking up the blockade. Mr.. Elicit, states
the interesting fact that commodore Barron
presented that project to government forty
years ago, and it was probably original with
him.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
THE MARKETS.

In Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 SO
Red, 81 81 yellow Corn 60 cts, white GO
Rye, 63, and Oats, 81 cts per bushel. Round
potatoes, 81 cts. per busbel. Butter, Is cts.
per ID. Eggs, II cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are
For White wheat, 81 As; Red, 81 80; Rye
65 cts; Corn, g.; and Oats, 80 cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
An election will be held a, the NJ f. eburc

An election will be held at the M. f. church
in this town. on Tuesdey evening next, to take
vote on the question Of Lay Representation
This election, il will be recolleeted, was order.
ed al the last session of the General Confer.
encs, to be held during The months of October
aud November of this year, which vote will
decide the future policy Of the Church ia hi.
regard. M fsyss
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

PERsOEAL.-Dr.Solomon Sharp,who was rails
ed in Smyrna Fleet surgeon ofthe Pacific Sqad.
ron, was. says the Cecil Whig, in ElktoD last
week, having just arrived from the Pacific
Tho Doctor is enjoying excellent health, ia
looking remarkably we'll, and we will add, for
the information Of his numerous friends, is a
thorough. gong Union man He will probably
be ordered on active duty in few days.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
The Latest.

The latest news we have fem the fee. j,
wes at Bull Bay, thirty miles from Charleston
on Saturday. The storm had nearly obatod
The general opinion was it's destination is
Port Royal, sixty miles further south, if SO, the
object being to aasaii Charleston in the reur
aud secure the Northeastern Railroad
Gen. FremOn's orders relieving him ofthe
command, reaches him on the 2d, creating the
greatest excitement and characterization, many
laying down their arms. lie made them
patriotic speech, begging them TO do their duty.
Con. Hunter succeeds him. Price is said 10 be
preparing with large army to give them
battle.
Ko'ecrans gaiRed an important victory in
Western Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

Mr.. Jonathan SteveEson's herse, which we
spoke of last week as having been stolen by the
negro convict, Cherries Bowman, has been re.
covered. Bowman fled with it to Port Penn,
where he stole a boat and pulled across the
river, and is, we suppose, now safe in that par
adise of negro fUgitives-the Jarseys"
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

HIGH TIDE.-The severe storm of Saturda Y
last Flew up one Of the highest tides that has
been in our Bay und greeks, some say, for
twenty years. The marsh embankmea's were
overAOwed, and, in some cases. destroyed, the
fences washed away, and in number Of houses
along the marsh and on Bombay Hook the Il m
lilies were compelled 10 seek safety from the
invading tide in the upper parts of their dwell.
iRgs. The muskruts, rabbits, and other game
were completely routed and what were not
drowned were easily captured on the top of the
highest knobs. The ten-pin alley, bar-room
and lighthouses at Cillns' Beach were washed
away, involving loss to Mr.. Collins, we be-.
lieve, of about $1,000. All the caueeways over
the marshes have been overhewed and more or
less injured.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

We hear from Washington that the most
recent OdVlces from nearly all our Ministers
abroad give more cheering information than
has yet been received concerning the temper
aud disposition of foreign powers with refer.
eHce to the United States and Ihe rebellion we
are engaged in suppressiDg.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07


MR. EDIToN:-UPen q recent exsmino otion
Oh the Smyrna Library, the following volumes
appear to be neither on the shelves nor chars ed
10 any subscribers. Probably some Of them
may oe found by publishing the numbers in
your paper. Any person knowing ofthe where
aoouts OF any Of them, will very much oblige
'he Librarian by returning them to the Library,
OF giving h'm any lnforms ton concerning them.
. v. FICTION.
l21O, Waldies' Port Folio; 1916. Poe's Mis-.
cellaneous Works, vol. .; 1888, Five Years
before the Mast; l343, Burney's Evelins; I433.
Nemesis l442. Bulwer's My Novel; vol. 8 :
l46i, The Llnwoods, vol. 9.
L. HISTORY.
GO & 81, Iet. of Arabic, 2 vols 6S Fra.
ser's HIST Persia l02 " l03, VenItlan li,s.
Tory, voIs.; 1877, Ilamilton's Hist. American
tIag I40, Peterson's HIST. Amer Rego,u,.
lG4' Stevens Hist. Methodism.
III BIOGRAPHY.
800, Leander's Life of CHRIST; 3S9. Lives of
Ancient Philosophers; 405, Lees Liza of Peter;
$50, Walkers Life of Gen. jackson.
". ARTS AND SCIENCES.
t3o, Chambers' Information for the Peonle
VOL l; al, Sllliman's Philosophy.
W. BELLE LETTERS AND cRIrIcIsa.
I'I2' Barnes Notes, vol. s.; l743, Lights and
shades OF Scottish Life 1913, Modern British
hSsaylsts' vol. I; III, Spectator, vol 6.
VII. LAW, JURISPRUDENCE, &c.
1910, 0,Secret Proceedings and Debates Of Con-
ventIOn of l7~9.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
.nwA"n RICHLY, Secretary of Stale.
Change i'm Business.
IinWarC and Stove Emnnrin,o

The subscriber wishes 10 inform the pnbljc Tint
ne has purchased the rnWaro Store formerly heiona
ing 10 Hlr. John II. Graham, in The town of fSmvrnss
M"cfe he n prepared 10 10 ROOFING, with Tin or
Sheei-IF1i., a. Tie shortest noiIco and on the mn,t
r7S-""dOle 'cF"S lie also keeps constantly on hand
OF aii sizes anJ patterns, and every thing IN his line
OF business He hopes, 10y strict attention tn bnsi.
ness TO receive liberal share OF pubic PATRONAGE
Sctu WILLIAM : GREEN
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

sJe"rIH s. is published EUery Thursday. By
R,sr. D. HoFFGcxER, Editor and Proprietor, al
Ssyrna DEL
s;-SUsscRIPrIoN-One year. 81 so in advance,
q, 1900 If not paid Till end Of the year No paper
I;.eoaiia4ei until all arrears paid-Only at The
ooioa of he3PsbJisher.
every square Of l2 lines or less first
;.,,rlOa So es.i each subsequent insertion 25 CTS
LibsrA Grraags@sats made With yearly and half
,.:.I tIS:rtifsrs
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

CoURr OF GENERAL SESSIONS. follow
ing cases were disposed of in the Court of Gen
eral Sessions for Kent county during las
week:
State VS.. Garrett Wiley. Indicted for lar.
cency. FOuad guilty; Sentenced to pay Sl2.'
10 restitution money. to be whipped with TWEEN
ty lashes, imprisoned six months and to wear
a convic''s jacket six msnths after imprison.
ment.
State vs. Benz A. Reeves. Indicted for OBJ
structlng public road. Not guilty.
State VS.. Jas. Longfelow. Assault and bat
terry. Guilty of assault. Fined $40 and costs
and committed
State vs.. John Fisher, (u,) Indicted for
pIucking Indian corn. Guilty. Fined 81 and
CASTS and committed.
State Vs. Manlove Davis. Indicted for hur-
boring a servant Not guil,y.-DeIawarean
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

DELAwAREANs IN THE BALLS BLUFF FIGHr.
We learn that Lemuel Toulson, son of John
V. Toulson. of this town, was in the fight a,
Balls Bluff, but fortunately scaped the bullets
and succeeded, with a number Of other, (thankG
10 his bOyish experience in the mill ponds nes
this town. in swimming Lhe river to Harrson's
leland. The company in which Thos. Mogenr
and William Richards were. being on pickel
duty. were not in the sctivs fight. Lewis
French, Of Ricketts, Battery, who had command
oftwo howitzers and was wounded was, until
recently, member of Capt. Ogle's Guards, al
New Castle. Lewis Thatcher, formerly Of
Wilmington, had two sons in the fight, one
killed, the other slightly wounded. First
Lient. Uric, Of Wilmington. son of Rev. VIM
Uric, was slightly wounded.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
Straycd

| Away from Newark. DEL about the middle or Inn.
Hent-red and White COW. ANY information. te Id
, ,is 10 ner recovery whi be Literally rewarded bv
oC'5l REBECCA WILLIAMS
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
WANTED.

BOY about seventeen years age TO learn liar.
ness making. good recommendation IS reri!reI
e[hs made knoMn!o applicant Apply immediately v
at the Bunker Hill Harness Fdctorv
now II OjI\-Ep ,VEpS
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

TAG PorAro eRor. I'VE learn from cur far.
nrers, the most of whom have taken up their
po'sioes. that Vie crop is a short one--not aver.
sging more than half the usual one, and in ac-
at'on 10 this the quality, owing to the wet
westher, is not so good as usual. w ra
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
FOR EEET.

The STORE-l.OUSE now occupied b. Isaac y
HamIlon, nthis town, for The year 't2 For Ter =.
apply
Also, sVeral Dwelling House. max,
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

The election in Maryland for Governor, Leg.
lslatuTe aud county officers, takes plses to.
day: The ELECTION in New Jersey teOk place
en- Tuesaay. Nv
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
WIZ. CLASSICS.
232O. Aeschyelus; 2329, Sophoclea.

ARMS. EQUIPMENTS AND CLOTHING FOR H.
600 UNION NOLUHrEERs.-The steamer ArQco
ar ived at New York, on thursday last, brine-
ing eleven hundred and seventy.s.x packages
OF srme, and six hundred and one packeses
containing equipments and clothing consigned
to Collector Carney for Quartermasier General
MeIge. The whole comprises arms, equip
ment' and clothing, for twelve thousand llea.
We have from Albany an extraordinary n.
NOR that General Scott, Archbishop Hughes,
and TburlOw Weed will start for Europe in the
next steamer, TO counteract the intripues ofihe
Southern cmissaries, and prevent The recee-
milton Ct the Southern ContcdeFscy b. England
or France.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
Report of the Grand Jury in the Case
Of the Hanging of Jacob Hamilton.

To the Honorable, the Judges of the Court Of
General SESSIONS ofthe Peace and Jail De-
livery, held at Dorer, October 28th, 1861.
The Grand Jury of the Stale of Delaware,
IN and for Kent County, respectfully report to
the Court, That, in the maintenance Of the
sanctlty of their oath, and in the discharge of
their duty to the Court and 10 the public, thcy
have felt it obligatory upon them to enquire
'nto notorious violation Of law, known 10 have
been committed in or near the town of Smvrna.
in this county, in the hanging, without due pro.
cess of Law, one Jacob Hamilton, & free negre
or muatiO, said negro being charged with, and
believed to be guilty of most heinous crime
and gross outrage upon the peace OF a highly
respectable family of that vicinity, which said
outrage 80 incensed and aroused the ipd;pna.
ton OF that community as to unbalsuce the so.
ber judgment Of some Of the best a nd mos, law
abiding citizens, who, though not participating
directly or indirectly in said unlawful ac,. fell
at the time, in the excitement, m appro-
val of the act in others, though regre,ing. a,
the sam9 time, the violation of the law in mete
ing out 10 him such punishment is they though,
he deserved.
The Grand Jury would further represent, That
in the discharge of this delca lie duty they have
| 10y the authority OF your Honors) had summon.
ed to appear before them quite a number Of
Witnesses, who, upon careful examination, un.
der cath or affirmation. testify that they have
no knowledge of the party or parties sngsg ed
| in said unlawful act.
The Grand Jury would further rcprcsent,-
That jury Of inquest was held by the Coroner
on the spot, where it is fair TO presume the
facts could have been had, if anywhere, which
said jury have reported that "Jac,b Hamilton
came to his death by slrangulation caused by
hanging at the hands of some person or persons
unknown to the jury"
The Grand Jury would further represent.-
That they have had ~ presentment made to
them of any individual pronounced to be guilty
of said act, or to have mere intimate knowledge
Of the same, than those summoned to anne.r
before ihem,-
They therefore feel that they have, in
this case, discharged their duty to themselves,
to the Count and to the public, aud respectfully
request that they be discharged from further
service. A. J. WRIoBr, Form.
BY order Of the Court, in behalf Of the Grand
Jury.
Attest: JON. s. BELL. CP.
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Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
New Fall Goods.
TH0s. ". ErGns & On.

Th0s. ~. EcGns & Co.,.
assortment cf ~ ueOHio
New Fall Goods,
Embracing all the NEWEST stvles !, sill. D....
0osds, C'%nks n Embroder'es and Fancy Dry Goods.
AIsO, iull assortment Of Mourning Go, dc W..
Goods. Hosiery, Gloves, Mits, &c -''o
h" sl"ck IS principally 4. w Evans & Co .s own
nnp"rIa'l1n having been soIeced IN The best Euro.
p'an markets. expressly for their own retail trade md
sonable prices. 4'"''y anu Ied-
Nos. SIS AND SO CHESTNUT Sr.
BELOW CONTINENTAL HOTEL
W w, PAuApELPHIA
y. Wholesale buyers will find il adj, anlagcous
W ''' n Oci3I
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

The Rev.Mr. BonsaIl will oreacb i, q,
fs'ers sAursh ap Sunday usxs, morning and
ahssnosa. 1,f7
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07
Ims! Furs!! Furs!!!
Ladies' Fancy Furs.

HIN"IhN ~ IHUMSUN'S
CID ST.Nn,
N".eiS MARkErst., above 81. seutb g;dO phi. !,
have ms opened their i.nlIre New Stock of IadioS:
&i1 Ohi'dr Fan Furs. comprising all the Ieodina
aHu dt'if"b'e siylef. al Tremendous reducIion i5
prizes u"'l"D In
We h.rs determined 70 Offer for sale o,;r s,oct or
W u[E nj Famc Frees atiodng an opportunity 10 ali
hales VINO wish 10 purchase set of Furs nj 60,
reduction from former prices. e'eu'
FAREIRA & THOMSON.
A., o, SIS Market street. Philadn
~, n-oId FnTS altered 10 fashionable STYLES.
Rabbit, &C. w, u,s, "5IhA' 9'
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

This Celebrated Female Medicine possesses yirtues
unknown OF any hing Else OfIhe kind and proving eff
isciual utter ali others have failed pre- pured from
an q" Indian Herb peculiar 10 noIhern Mexico and
Texas, and Is used by the natives in producing the
MoRIhly Sickness II Is designed for both married
and single ladies, and is the very best thing known
for The purpose, II will remove all Obsructons a f.
ter all other remedies have been tried in vain IL il
pleasant tea, containing nothing injurious TO health
and cure can be relied upon all cases
PrOapsus UIeri, or falling Of the Womb: Flames
Albus, or whites Chronic inflammation, or Liberation
Of the Womb Incidental HomOrage, or Flooding and
diseases OF the Sphe.
ST Ladies IN the early stage Of pregnancy are cau
TONED against the use OF this tea rs II will produce
miscarriage.
PREPARED AND SOLD ny
DR.. G. w. ENGLISH, No. 2I6 S, Second st
PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Price 81 per package, (with full directions Tor use
sent by Express or mail TO any address
DR.. +. can be consulted in all obstinate Female
Complaints, in person or by letter. and will furnish
the Gutta- -peTchs Female Syringe-higAy recommen.
ded Ivy the Faculty to married ladies for special pur.
poses
Also Redical Cure and other Trusses-Improyed
Rotary and SpTe Abdominal upporers-Shoulder
Brhces-Elastlc and Lace Stockings Spinal Appara
ius for Weak and Curved Spne-and instruments for
all Determines. large stock of the above articles
constantly hand. and will be furnished at lowest
rates by sending order with meusurment and full par
ticnlars.
NJrAll communications strictly conGdential For
further particulars please Address
DR. &. w. ENGLISH,
2i6 South Second ST., below Dock,
Philadelphia, Pa.
n1rI have no agents. nov7.ly
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

A recent letter from Fortress Msnroe says
All the regiments were reviewed yesIer rdsy
by Generals Wool and Mansfield. The FIrs,
DeawaTe did well. 1t has the reputation oi
discharging picket duty admirably. Most OF
them like The business. though they are moi
privileged 10 sleep at night.
The correspondent Of the New Ysrk Herald
says the Delaware regiment is one of the best
there.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

Is alleged, would create an Immense excite.
ment' aud the indictments would make him
dictator ofthe southwest. A very likely yarn.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

Gen. Dix has issued a proc lams tion that, as
many former residents of Maryland, sympathi-
zlng with the rebellion and recently residents
OF virginia. have returned to Maryland to take
part In the election, the proper officers are re-
qulfed TO arrest all such persons and hold them
4r'il they can be taken into the cusIoday of the
United States.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

John c. Breckinridgs has resigned his Senator
ship and is now in the Southern army.
Smyrna times., 1861-11-07

A skirmish near LeaVenwortb, Kansas. has
resulted IN The scattering Of $50 rebels by a
detachment OF Missouri volunteers. Portions
OF Linn county, Kansas have been pillaged by
marauding thieves from Missouri.