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Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

The New York Post sums up the results oi
the recent splendid victories Of our troops as
follows:
We have taken by the actions two large d.
visions OF the enemy's army; we hold as pris-
onerS no less than four of their generals, a
score OF their colonels, majors aud lIeUtenants
oy The hundreds, and privates to the number of
sixteen thousand at least. We have compelled
'he surrender of six important stragetc points,
possessed ourselves Of vas, quantities of amun-
ton and supplies aud driven whatever remains
OF the rebel army of the West entirely out of
M'SSourI and Kentucky, and away from the
sea coast of North Carolina. But the points Of
''rategy gained by the Unionisls are still more
valuable than the actual gain in men md means
BY the fall Of Donelson the whale of Tennes-
see' and with Tennessee the Gulf States, is
opened to the advance of our troops
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

Then AND Now.-On the 18th day of Feb.
ruary. 1861. one year ago, Jefferson Davis
pronounced bis inaugural address at Montgom.
cry. In speech a day or two previous he
said:
The time for compromise is past, and we
are now determined to maintain our position.
and make all who oppose US smell Southern
ganpoDder and feel Southern steel"
Ewo weeks later, Mr.. Lincoln, from the steps
OF the Capitol at Washington, in far better taste
said:
Now, in view OF the present aspect of af
iairs, there need be no bLOodshed nor uar-
inere Is no necessity tor it. ] am not in tsvoi
ol such course; and may say 10 advance
mat there will be no bloodshed unless IL be
Ioresd aPon the Government, and then il vii
De Compelled TO act in seli.defence."
Such was the spirit of the rebellion, and sucl
that Of the Government against which it thel
srtrayed itself On one side, insolence, trucu
ienl' bl"sd-ihirsty threat enings, and aggression
Do the other. calm forbearance, but resolut
PHPo'e, tweivemonth has demonstrate
Tue old msxiu which enjoins upon him ,ha
Paieih oa hts sfmor not 10 bOas. 40 he tina
Puttelh il of:
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
TENNESSEE,

Nashville is in our possession-both National
and Rebel reports agree as 10 that point. The
evacuation by the rebels appears to have been
attended by their usual excesses. A dspatcb
from Clarksville states that the rebel soldiers
pIundered many dwellings, and business houses,
ana excited great alarm among the people.
Several rebels were shot by citizens whom
lhey were 10 Inc act OF robbing. Gov. Harris
II Is asserted was actually drived away by the
Union meA' Before he left, he made speech
recommending citizens to burn their private
property, and calling npon Tennesseeans ic
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
TIE REBEL STEAMER NASHVILLE.

a report comes from Norfolk, to the effecr
that the rebel steamer Nashville, Which lay SC
long IN Southampton, has run the Nerth Caro-.
Ina blockade and got safely into the port Of
Wilmington. This is scarcely credible at the
same time, as there can be no object in invent.
ing such story, we must probably accept it as
true. 1t is a satisfaction to know that the
Nashville is no longer on the ocean, threaten.
ing our merchantmen. and requiring several
vessels to be pursuing her, as in the case of the
Sumter !, is not likely that she will ever be
allowed to get out of Wilmington again, except
under the stars and stripes, after the Fedefa
troops and fleet have tai en- tie W and all
the shipping in the port.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
$79s,OOO
Total cost,

THE MEXICAN CoALITIoN.-France and Eng
land are getting exceedingly jealous of Spain
and her designs in Mexico. England is more
than half inclined to break out of the coalition
and France intends to send troops enough to
make the Emperor master of whatever move.
ment Is designed. England is not disposed to
force any form of Government upon Mexico :;
and it is not improbable that if Spain and
France persist in their scheme of monarchy,
with the Archduke Maxamilian on the throne,
hat England will withdraw from the coalition.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

The Des MONIES, Iowa, Register contains
the following complimentary notice of Robt.
Lusby--seVeral years since a merchant in this
town:
Col. Perczel complementpd his men in the
highest terms for the gaIlantry which they dis.
played near ST. Charles Capt Lusl.v was
conspicuous in the affair for cooness and cour.
age. One of the Lieutenants had the meat
shot away from his haversack, and afterwards
made the boys merry by remarking that although
unhurt himself, he had nevertheless received a
flesh wound.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

Messsrs. Washburne, Lane and Gurley arri-
Ved IN Wilmington on Sunday night and took
rooms at the Indian Queen Hotel. During the
day it was rumored throughout the town that
an investigation was being made into important
CONTRACTS. OF this we can say nothing but it
seems number of our prominent citizens "
visited the hotel and called at the parlor of the
distinguished visitors.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

From late Southern news We learn that the
rebel Congress has vested 10 jeff Davis the
power TO suspend the writ Of habeas corpus 10
cities 10 danger of attack by the enemy. and
snartisl law has accordingly been declared by
proclas,eiioa 10 extend over the cities Of Nor
folk and Portsmouth and vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
6 cts. Reward.

Runaway from the premises of the subscriber
on the 23i ult., an indeniured apprentice boy,
named Joshua Brown, aged IA years The
above reward will be given for his return to
the subscriber, and all persons are forbid under
the penalties of the law, from harbering or
trusting HIM on my account.
mh0 MATTHEW SIMPSON
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

SALES OF PROPERTY.-Wm II. Start has
bought the shop and stock Of ina terials of John
A. Cavender, on Commerce st., for $529.
Wm. HOrner has sold his farm 10 Appoquini-
mink Hundred, containing 335 acres. 10 Man
love Wilson. from near Odessa, for $1,000.
premises, Of about 10 acres, situated near
Downs chapel, in Duck Creek Hundred, to
James Guessford, for $500.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
FROM MEMPHIS.

There is much depression in Memphis.
caused by the late rebel defeats, particularly
those on the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers !;
II is generally admitted that the city is in grea
danger, All the gold and silver ofthe Banks.
and the treasures OF private individuals had
been sent off to New Orleans for safety.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
THE MARKETS,

In Smyrn1, white wheat is selling at 81 35
Red' 81 % yeIlow Corn 50 cts,-whi,e 81
Rye, 60, and Oats, 50 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, 60 cts. per bushel. Butter, 20 cts
per ID. Eggs, IL cts per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are:
For White wheat, 81 43; Red. 81 "a; Rye
73 cts; Corn, 80 and Oats, 81 cents per bush
ell
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

f1g"F Ne y" is published EUery Thursday. By
x,sr. D. HJFFEcxGa, EIitOI and Proprietor, al
sAyr~s, Del.
or sl9J If All Ptid I'LL end Of the year No paper
Iiscoa,ialet until all arrears are Paid-Only at Tie
spfisn of ths, Publisher.
lssERrIsvi For every square Of lines or less first
i.ssrlOs. 50 cts each subsequent insertion 95 cts
Liberal drr1age Heats nude NTH yearly and half
yss-!1 IIoertissrs
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
LATEST FROM COLUMBUS.

March 5.--Coluu,bus is evacuated and des
troyed. The rebels dlsnanrled their guns and
threw them nte the river. They burned 5000
bus of corn, and large lot of bacon being very
much soaked with water, that it would not burn.
they sprnkied over with poison.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

NOrICE.-As a Sunber of our subscribers
last issue, we would be obliged TO them if they
would notify US by mail if changing post office,
aud at this Ufce If omitted by the carrier.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
War News.
DEATH nF RRIG LEN 1.N

Death OF BNIG.-GEN. LANDER
For the first time since the rebellion a t the
South began, the country has to lament the
loss OF a general officer in active service. The
rebels have lost, by battle. by disease, by sui
clde' by capture and by resignation, at least a
dozen generals. while until now, we have lost
no officer above the rank of Colonel. Brig.
General Frederick W. Lander died at his camD
In Virginia, at fonr o'clock on Saturday alter.
noon. His disease Yves congestion of the brain.
II is known that his health has been bad. In.
deed since he was wounded in the gallant
skIrmlsh at Edwards Ferry, after the battle Of
Balls Bluff, he has never been well. Gen
Laudsr has lately rendered most excelIent ser.
vice to the Union cause, in spite of his bad
health. His last brilliant exploit was on the
night of February 18th, when he made forced
march on Bloomery Gap, completely routing
the rebel camp there, capturing many prisoners
and large amount Of supplies.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
Lasting Qualities,
q. UJ W TyN@Na

PERUVIAN.-We sell none but No. l, received d;roc,
from the Peruvian Government
ICIiABOE.-A very superior article, received d1ec,
from the Island. '"N
PLASTER.-GrOuLd Plaster-a superior or,icIa
packed in good strong barrels.
BONES Button Makers Bone Dust and Ground
Bones. Warranted bure
liberal deduction made to Dealers on the aho, q
articles.
ALLEN g. NEEDLES.
42South Wharves and Al ). Waler 81
Firs store above Che stnuD PHILADELpHA
mhG.3m ma
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
Eracuation of the Last Rebel Stronghold in
Kentucky.

EracuatiOn of the Last Rebel Stronghold in
Kentucky.
We have had rCmors from the Southwest for
week past that the rebels were evacuating
Columbus on the Mississippi, aud that there
baVe been many signs that the evacuation was
really going on We learn now from the Mem.
Phis pa pers that Rev. Gen. Polk issued orders
for the abandonment Of the position ten days
ago. At ihe same time he ordered that the
Publications should be demolished, and also
that the track of the OHIO and Memphis Rail.
read should be torn np-doubtless so a to pre-
vent Gea. Grant from suddenly throwing a col
u'nn forward to the Mississippi and cutting off
his retreat The rebels will take refuge upon
Island Me- 10, which, il seems, ca be rendered
"iinpregnable. This il one of the innunera.
bic small Sla nds in the Mississippi, the mum.
bering of which begins short distance below
Cairo. II is just over the Kentucky line, near
ly opposite the village of Obionvilie, at which
heavy works were thrown up by negro laborers
last Autumn. The rebels expect, by holding
the island, to block up the passag of our
iron clad gunboaIs down the river; while thew
will doubtless send the bulk Of the Columbus
farcss 10 Memphis, to defend that city agains,
a land assault.
Columbus become untenable when Fort
Henry fell into our possession. THIS cut of
communication with Nashville, aud Immediately
threatened the rebel retreat either by railroad
or the river. Columbus itself was as nearly
lmpregnsble as the engineeing art, added to
the natural topography of the surrounding
country could make it. They have been
rengIheuing it for the last three quarters
ola year, and had supplies laid in for long
sIege. Bet it has been reduced without direct.
lag gun against it's formidable works.
This evacuation entirely clears Kentucky oi
rebels; it drives their army in still less lena.
Sle Posi'iOa than that they have so long held.
The rebels OF the Southwest, like the rebellion
h"slf' are rapidly running down stream Now
mat the impregnable point Of which they have
go io"g boasted, the " Sebastopol of the West,'
mas fallen, they will not feel themselves safe
until they get to Last Island" And even
taat will be The unsafest position of all.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

The War Department has received highly
satisfactory reports from Gen Wool at Fortress
Monroe, in regard to the military condition of
that important fortress, and It's state of prepar.
ation for any military operations which cir.
cumstances mey require.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

ARRssrED William Curtis. one oflhe light
hagefed gentry. haiIing from New York, was
arrested Saturday at the Baltimore railroad
ospss. tie rs charged with having picked The
paekst ola gentleman from Delaware Of $500
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

A quantity of telegraphic cable has arrived
at Fortress Monroe for the completion ofthe
line across the bay. AS soon as the soundings
can be completed, the cable will be extended to
Cape Charles. This will be within two or
taree days, it is supposed.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
Possession of the TeIegraph--Falso Rumor

Possession OI tue 1eIeSraph-~FalSc RumOrS
The sensational city daily papers have
been greatly at a less for news within the last
few days, on account ofthe Government super.
vision Of the telegraph. No battles have been
fought however, since the last publication up to
the present time.
The telegraph has been used by newspapers
70 injure the loyal cause by betraying the most
Important secrets of the Government to the
enemy. The publication of information that a
regiment or division of the army on the Pe,e-
mac has moved is ofno benefit TO loyal citizens,
but il lie important information to the rebels,
who are watching every movement OF our ar
NY that they may checkmate it. Such a pa per
az the Philadelphia Inquirer or New York
Herald are daily sought for by the rebels at
Norfolk. This action of the Government keeps
the rebels IN the dark, and puzzles them sadly
Duriag the last week various rumors Of bat
ties aud army movements on the Potomac have
been floating over the country. They were
without foundation, farther than the occuUation
Of HsrPer's Ferry by Gen Banks. Similar
rrports will spring up from day to day, but lii.
lie reliance should be attached to them. The
Government will convey intelligence Of a Il i'm.
portant movements at the earliest poss!1l mo
meat Compatible with the interests of the cuu..
try. No secret movements are to be published
merely for the benefit OF the rebels. This is as
il should be.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
hIuniCIDaI ElectioIl.

The annual municipal election for seven Com.
misioners. Treasurer and Assessor for this
town came off on Monday last, resulting in the
election of the following officers:
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

An election was held at the town of SavaD.
nah, Tennessee, on Saturday, for Sheriff, when
the Union candidate received 32O and the
secessionists only is.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
THE WAR IN TENNESSEE.

Official information to the War Department
from Nashville represents that the military
work in that State is about completed and
that il only remains 10 effect civil reerganiza-
tion of the State Government. 1t is believed
that the United States forces will OCCUPY Co.
lumbus to-day. The rebel forces under Albert
D. johnson, are being steadily pressed back
ward by Gen. Buell.. Cotton to the value Of
100000 has fallen into our hands OF Nashville
and the Treasury Department has taken meas
ures to have it brought to New York. The
President has designated the Hon. Andrew
Johnson 10 be Brgadier General, and he pro.
ceedsts 10 Tennessee tomorrow to open Militia.
ry Provisional Government of Tennessee, until
the civil government shall be reconstructed
Gen. Buell. has been nominated as a Major
General OF volunteers.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

Wool is now higher than it has been for
for'y.four years. THIS is owing to the large
demand for army goods, and the advanced prices
OF cotton, 1t will not soon fall so low again,
as it has been of late years. and we shall be
surprised it the iocks in our fields are no,
greatly increased.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

War news by telegraph has not been so
plentiful since Wednesday last. The Govern.
ment, ty the law of Congress to lha, effect,
took possession of all telegraphs and railroads
In the States under it's control on that day. An
immediate and simultaneous advance from all
points, upon the enemy, is believed to be max.
lng' and terrible fighting will be heard of in
lew daVs
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
FROM GEN. BANKS coLUMN-MARrINsBuRe occv
PIED

FROM GEN. BANKS CoLUMN-MARTINsBuRG occu.
PIED.
Last week Gen. Banks with his division Of
the Army, crossed the Potomac into Virginia.
and took possession of Harper's Ferry and
Charlestown. On Wednesday our troops oc.
cupied the Bolver and Loudoun heights. SO
that our position could not be fanked. Many
OF the Union exiles are now returning to their
old homes, and the rebuilding of the Baltimore
aud Ohio railroad is going on vigorously. Il
is said that the condition of the country is de.
plorable, in consequence of the vandalism and
marauding depredations of the rebels The
plans of our generals are not known. but all
may rest assured that the positions we have
gained will be maintained at all hazards.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
100 n00 BARRELS OF THE
'AOO'"N" LODI MANUFACTURING CO.'S
POW drette.
For sale by

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This Company. with capital of $3.50 900. the most
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York. arc prepared TO furnish article which is with
out doubt the cheapest and very best ertzerin mar
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Price for barrels and over 81 so per barrel. or
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expense OF from So 10 81 per a're, and with very lite
labor.
A Pamphlet, containing all the information Hecessl
ry with letters from Horace Greeley, Daniel Webster
and hundreds Of farmers who have used it extensively
for many years, may be had free by addressing let
ter as above or
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Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
ASSESSOR,
JOSEPH w. MARINER.
TREASURER,
THOMAS E. JEFFERSON.

The CASE OF DR.. DARRAH, THE MoDERN
BLUE BEARD.-The Grand Jury of Delaware
County, Pa. ignored the bill charging DR.. Oar
ran with having more wives than the law al.
lows Qour or five it is said) on the ground that
ne had not been guilty of any offence in tha,
State: 1t is reported that Gov. Burton has is.
sued a requisltion far him and he will he taken
to Dover and tried on the charge OF bicamy.
Should he be convicted of the crime his pun.
lshment will be an infiction Of the cato. nine
tails to the amount, as the law sets it out, cot
thirty and nine lashes, we'll laid on" an i'm
Prlsonment of several years, fine of four hun
dred dollars and four hours in the pillory.-
This will be hard sentence for his manifold
sins, but no more than he deserves.
ADvERTIsERs.-Messrs. Allen g. Needles
advertise super. phosphate of lime, fertiIezer,
bone dust, &c, This is a reliable firm, and our
farmers may rely on the articles they recon.
mend
Messrs. Tasker g. Clark also call The atten.
ton of farmers to their phosphate fertilizer,
meat and bone compost, &c.
John Merrck, Wilmington-large assort
ment Of all kinds of vehicles.
Pratt q DaVis-plows of all kinds for Spring
use.
Baynard & White-bricklaying and plaster
ing.
The following new Notifications are recon.
mended tor the defence of Delaware Bay:
AT Cape Henlopen few heavy guns,
costing $50, 900
AT Fort Delaware. thirty guns in case
mates, 100000
Above New Castle, sixty guns, $4,000
Between Christiana Creek and Mar
Gus Hook, fifty guns, 10000
On the east bank of the river above
Pennsgrove, and also around Ches.
ter one hundred guns, 40s,OO0
81
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
Steam D!jsig and occurring Es-
la5sishMAent.
MRN = IL NMII

MRS. +. W. SMITH,
No. %, N. Fifth St, bet. Market and Arch PHILADEL
PHIA.
DIl.CE Goods nr every description dved to anv co
L ur. Lndrs eurIng Apparel of eyery desctln.
ton, dyed m II, most fashionable and permanent co.
IHrs and finished IA = superior style. Merino, CASH
mere and Grape ShaWia. Table and Piano Covers
Carpets Rugs, etc, SECURED PUngee and Silk Dtesses
redved all colors and warranted equal to new
N. R--tientemens Clothes Cleaned or DYED on
reasonable terms.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

PASTOR CALLED.-The veslry of ST. Peters
Church, Of this town, have invited the Rev
Henry S. Getz, of Media Pa, to become pas.
tor of said church, and he will enter upon the
duties of the Parish on or about the first of
April next.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
COMMIS SSINNERS

COMMISSIONERS,
JOHN MUSTARD,
JOHN NJ. VOSHELL,
AYRES STOCKLY,
JOHN f. COLLINS,
JOHN MILLAWAY,
WILLIAM NJ. BELL,
WILLIAM B. COLLINS.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

Secretary Seward has recinded the order
requiring persons leaving this country TO pro-
cure passports.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
EvACUATING MURFREEsBoRo

Gen. Buell. telegraps that the Rebels are
evOcua,ing Murfreesboro' and are fleeing across
Tennessee river into Northern Alabama. He
has not had them surrounded, or sent them any
such notice as the reporter of the Chicago
Tribune sent from Cairo. In a few DAYS
Middle Tennessee will be clear ofthem. Gen.
Buell. cannot catch them on account of their
having railroads to run on, and they tai Ike all
the rolling stock with them, destroying ali
the bridges, &c.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
TO
Builders and Rcnasrers

The Undersigned. successors TO Vim ii BovDa,d
nave entered INTO cOpaTtnt rship uLder he Grf~ &C
BAYNARD q WHILE ior Ine purrasa ie -, nrnn OF
on the f''f"'e Vi carrying
Bricklaying and Plastoring
business, and would respe' fully offer their service.
& - ne re"P't oi oIa INA and vicinity edng any wok
given. 'N"''S Can De
All orders left w'ih Wln II Baynard will be a.,
fenced 10 promptly. E0aT Il RAVVAE0" AZ
i"o HENRY Wuif!.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

Reverdy Johnson has been chosen by the
Maryland Legislature as successor to Anthouy
Kennedy, in the u s. Senate, for six wears.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06

1t is stated that the interview between Gen
Wool and Secretary Cobb, LAST week, related
entirely to the exchange of prisoners, and thai
an arrangement was made which will regulate
all exchanges in the future.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
COLUMBUS RUINS.

Cairo, March 3.-[Special to the RepuJli.
can l-Columbus has been evacuated and burn
ed by the rebels.
The gunboat Benton with Gen. CulIum ana
Com. Foote, went down the river to-day on a
Reconnaissance, aud found that the rebels had
fed, having removed their guns, and laid the
town of Columbus in ashes.
Everything was destroyed that could not be
carried away.
The rebels retreated 10 Fort Randolph.
The whole town of Columbus is nothing but
RUNS.
The guns have also been removed from the
island below.
General Buckner states as reason for his
surrender, that he had but two days provision
lett in Fort Donelson
Our forces have captured 100000 worth Of
upland cotton in Nashville, which will at once
be sent 10 New York. Official advices say
that it is believed that Columbus would be oc.
cupied by our troops Saturday.
| All the prisoners captured at Roanoke had
arrived at Raleigh, having been released OF
! their parole.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
w WANTED,

An nAPPRENTlCE BOY 10 learn he Shaving
and Hair Dressing Business. Apply to
mh6 II JOHN FISHER
G1~He has removed his ace Of business TO
the house recently occupied by w. II. Buggs,
opposite FoxWelI's hotel
Smyrna times., 1862-03-06
GENUINE ARTECLE.

Our Super Phosphate OF Lime is not changed in IFS
character every season, hut what It purpors To be-
uniform in It's chemical constituents and aways TO be
relied on.