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Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
ISCELLAN JUS.
Black FreemasonrV.

The following statements are taken from
LeIand's Continental Magazine. The writer
travelled extensively lhroug South Carolina Just
before the passage of the Secession ordinance
by that State, and he asserts in the most posi-
tive manner that he has not exaggerated nor
distorted in the least the scenes that met his
eye. He declares that there exists among the
slaves a secret and widespread organization
Of masonic character, having its grip, pass
word, and oath. 1t has, he says, various grades
of lsadsrs, who are competent and earnest men,
and its ultimate object is freedom. He had
with him an intelligent negro servant, and was
on his way TO visit a rich planter, Not far
from the house he was met by the carriage of
his hest, in which was the body servant of
the planter. Tho interview between the two
negroes, and it's results, are thus described:
"Jm, this is Scp." sad seeing that the
darkeys had taken no notice of each other.
"How dye do, Scipio :" said jim, extending
his hand 10 him. A look of singular intelll-
gence passed over the faces of the Two negroes
as their hands met; it vanished in an instant,
and was SO slight that none but a close OBJ
server would have detected it. But some words
that Scp had previously let drop put me
on the alert, aud | felt sure it had hidden
significance.
won't you get into de carriage. massa o.
inquired Jim.
"No. thank you, jim; I'll ride on Scip.
Our horse is jaded, and you had better GO
ahead"
Jim mounted the drivers seat, turned the
carringe, and drove off brisk pace TO on.
nounce our coming at the plantation, while
Scip and rode oa at slower gait.
Scp, did you know Jim before I"
asked.
"Neber seed him afore, massa, but hab heerr
OF him"
How is il that you have lived in Gsorge
town for FIVE years, and he only seventy mile
off, and YOU never have seen him!"
81 could hab seed him, massa, good many
time, ef I'd liked, but dArkeys hab to be care
fal."
Careful Of what?"
"CarGful OBJ who dey knows good many ba'
niggas bout"
- Pshsw, Scip, you're Coming de possum ;
that game won't work with me. There ism
a better nigger than Jim in all South Carolins
know him WELL"
: Perhaps he am reckon he am good emu
3 nigga"
t "Good enough nigga. Sep! Why, | te
you he's splendid fellow just as true ss stee
> He's becn North with the Colonel often, an
: the aboIitionis,s have tried 10 get him away
3 he knew he could 90, bot woulda't bulge a
J, inch" EsE
: al knew be wouldn't" said the dsrkey,
pleasurabls CLEAN passing through his eyes
"dst sort don't run dey face the music :"
- Whv don't thew runl What do va
Q meant
= 'Nufis'. masss,--Only dsy'd rather sta
D. har."
"Come. scip. you've played this game Ion
enough. Tell nae, pow, what thai lock u
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

OFF.-The British gunbuat RinGldo, On
Wednesday morning, carried off the worthy
brace OF rebels, Mason and Slidell, on theiE
way to England. When they get there, Of
course there will be great pUther over them.
aud possibly a banquet may be got up for them.
at which John Bull will tickle his cookies, ex-
patIatlng on the . right Of asylum" TO traitors.
and the right Of neutrality TO help rebels to
overthrow a Government with which John pre-
fesses TO be IN amiIy. After all ;his fuss, how.
ever, there will remain the judgment OF natiens
upoa the conduct OF both countries, and at thai
tribunal we do net think that ours will have
any reason TO fear the verdict. The Trent
affair has compelled England to show herself in
her ,rue colers, and now that we know what
her real feelings and intentions ore, il woula
be folly in us not TO prepare ourselves dllgent-
~ fer the worst that she can inhict.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
From the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

From the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
A letter dated Drummondtown, December
26th, says:
The camp of the Second Delaware regiment
is pleasantly situated about half mile from
DrummOndtown, Virginia. thirty-fve miles
from Eastvllle, where the Purnell Leg ion of
Mary is encamped. There are now but
nine companies of the Second Delaware here,
one being stationed at Pungateague, one at On
ancock, and one leaves to-day for Gulford
Creek. General Lockwood has deemed it ne
cessary to station guards at all the creeks, riv-
ers and inets on the Atlantic side OF the psnin.
sulu, on account of numerous vessels having
lately run the the blockade aud given aid 10
the enemy in the shape of provisions, &c. Our
camp has now the appearance ofa small village,
our wooden huIs being mostly all built. which
of course will make the men comfortable at this
inclsment season of the year.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

MEXICO Intelligence has been received
from Mexico of the occupation of Vera Cruz by
the Spans rds. As the Mexicsns had previ.
ossy removed oil the gnHs into the iRterisr to
oppose the advance of the allies into the CO.'S.
try, this occupation was net very d'ficult aps
for the Dons Now tha, they have Vera Cruz :,
how are they TO settle the DIN Guilty without
gong farther! The Mexicans will not be
likely te trade much with Vera Crtz while 10
is in the hands of a foreign foe, and without
exports and imports, the revenue seized upou
will hardly pay the debts Mexico owes 10 Eu.
rope If England does not get her Mexicaa
bonds paid she will not gain great deal in the
expedition. France and Spain may realize
something BY the accomplishment of political
objects, which undoubtedly is their object
EngIa land Will be very likely TO loose her Mexi.
can trade, which amounts annually 10 consider.
ohle more than the sum due her subjects trem
NJ xco. This Mexican embrogiO is a curious
affair and the development Of It's real purpose
will probably not new be very distant.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
The War Preparations of England.

The English journals continue to chonicle
the movements and preparations of the Govern.
ment for war. 1t is very evident that they
cherished no hope of avoiding a collision with
the United States, and were determined to make
their 6rst blows as powerful aHd as effective as
possible. There are some who believe that
England means war at any rate, and that the
concession TO her demands ia the Trent affair
will not change her purpose or her plans. We
do not think SO. Whatever the Uishes of q
portion of the English nation may be, they can
not 60 to war with US except for some cause
that shall command the national sympathy,
without certainly Of ultimate humiliation.
France would doubtless have sustained England
in a war based spon our refusal 10 concede the
rights of neutrality, Of which, for the first time
in her history, England made herself the cham.
pion. But she will not join her in war which
should aim solely at the promotion of British
iree-trade, and which would damage French
commerce quite as much as it would promote
British manufactures. Nor can the English
Government command the assent of their owr
people to any war with this country which il
not clearly necessary to the vindcation of som,
imperiled national right.
We believe that the news Of the settlemen
of the Trent affair will work complete rev
olution in the public sentiment Of England.
will certainly give the friends of peace a pow
erful lever, and a pFOdigiOus advantage 10 Ee
sisting the designs Of the conspiratOrs who ar
trying to force The Two nations into State {
war. And while there will still continue to b.
10 some quarters, loud mutterings Of ange
against Us, we believe the paramount feelin
ofihe English people will be in favor Of peuc
} aud of absolute non-interventiea iH our dome
; tic sffairs.-N. y. Times.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

OPPREEsIoNs IN EAST TENNxss * We are
permitted ssys the National Imtetlig encer, to
take the following extract from a private leter,
under the date of the 2let instant, address, to
Mr.. Senator johnson, Of Tennessee BY gen.
t!emOn at Crab Orchard, EcH'Ucky. Tts
writer lie n East Tennessean and an Assistant
Surgeon in the Army. 1t is Impossible to read
his pathetic narrative Of the suferings Of hia
people and not repeat the emphatic inquiry
with which this extract concludes:
81 have visited eur frien nds of the two East
/ nnessee regiments at Somerset, and saw q
number OF my acquainlances from Hamilton,
Rhca, Bedsoe, anu Marion counties. Accord.
TO taelr reports (crd they are rclIoblt) ne peo.
pie were ever SO cruelty treated as our Unien
! friends are in those coualies. Squads OF rebel
soldlery are literally securing the country.
The Union men have had 10 fee from their
homes, and hide amid the Businesses and caves
Of the mountains, and the rebels pursue aud
hunt them day sud night Ike wild beasts.
Hundreds are trying TO make their way to
Kentucky, while hundreds despair of reaching
here, and still lie concealed in the mountains
freezing and starving.
All that the rebels can capture they hurry
off to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, or 10 the peniten.
tiary at Nashville; or, which is worse still,
murder and leave them to rot in the mountains.
They elso destroy aud steal all kinds Of prop
erty-horse0, cattle, hogs, corn, bedding, fur.
nture, clothing, cloth, etc ard they repeTt
! that 1t is getting worse every day. Good
Heavens caanot, will not, our Government
! send help TO them!
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
CHOICE POETRY.
From the Boston Transcript
THE SHAKER MAIDEN.
BY MARIAN DOUGLAS.

Lightly fall the sunlight golden,
Ca each bsilding, quaint and olden;
All, as lightly, mant!es over
All the meadows green with clover;
Kissing now the meek eyed daisies,
NOw the king-cup, as it raises
its bright blossom, like a chalice
Fashioned for some fairy palace;
While. among them. fairsr. whittier
Than the daisies, purer. brighter
Than the king-cups, dewy-laden,
Stands the pretty Shaker maiden.
And each Shaker brother going
Past her. onward TO the moving,
Chances at her. but he dares Rot
.I.sOk ag.In. lest love, which cares rot
For their rigid laws. should take hin
Il his wiles. and captive make him.
But the caution is most needless;
Love is RECKLESS. love is needless;
Broken fetters need no breaking
Weakened love has no awaking-
And 'hs eye that once has met her,
Never. never can forget her.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
CLAMoRous ZOE AN ApvANcE.-The Nssh.

CLAMoRoUs FOR AN ADvANCB.-The Nash.
vile BGnncr denounces the inactivity Of Gen.
JohnstoR in Tennessee, and demands loudly
that he should advance against Gen. Buell., whs
is doing all that the condition of the roads will
permit to get within slIikiHg distance of Joha.
ston. The reasons given for the advance are
that the rebels will be demoralized by going
into winler quarters. and that delay only
strengthens the Government troops. General
Johnston, however, seems to think otherwise,
and will not budro a step. He means to wais
for an assault upon his forces, and from the ap.
pearance of things in Kentucky he VIII nss
have 10 wait many weeks.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
Europe and America
Board
OF
Managers.

~TAs Spanisrds have taken Vera Crus."-r-
Sseh Is the celia tslsgraPhic announcement as
s'eoaseisus OF The mighty import Of ihsas
T''da Oar readers kHOw how uneasy vie
hsss slwsys been oser this Mexican business.
aas we asw rseur 10 10 wilh any thiag but shesr,
Gel ieelings. A-eA "A -
The ,ru'h is. and we easssi disguise IL, that
sssPs'ls'n and slavery ars holding caraivsl sver
SaF er'ppled condition, snd Eufope looks sharp.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
Gbc smprua Gimcs.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1862.
Annual Meeting of Stockholders Of
Smyrna Library Association.

Tbe snaUal meeting OF the Stockholders OF
the Sn5fn' Library Association was held a,
The Library room on Thursday evening. Jan.
%. 1862.
ga motion. Ex- Gov. Wm. Temple was call.
Cd 10 the chair aud Jas. p Huhecker appointed
Secretary.
Wilmer. Esq, President of the Board of
Managers, presented the annual report of the
Bard, which was read and. on motion, acce pit.
ed "a Is as follows:
To the Stockholders Of the Smyrna Library
ASS0ciGtiOn:
Ths Board of Managers Of the Smyrna Ii
brsry Associations, in presenting this fourth
aSaaal report, congratulate you on the coHiin-
urd prosperity that attends the Association,
aud trust that the success ia the past will but
Iae''e you to increased activity for it's future
weiiare.
b, the report OF the Treasurer there is in
h's hands. of capital stock, one hundred and
TIVE te dollars aud SIX cent, (Sll2 06) and
there is due the Treasurer, on the current re-
es'Pts and Disbursements of the past year, sew
bsiag about the same amount that was due "a
the Treasurer al the commencement of The
year 1861 go that the Association has bees
selfssslaInIng during the past year.
The Librarian reports l747 books circulated
'mong luS Subscribers. OF the Gums still due
snd snpsid by subscribers he estimates twenty
ak dollars reliable.
A curse Of lectures is now in progress fo
the benefit Of tae Association, but we regret q
have TO cay that great apathy pervades Ou
community in reference thereto.
The Board would earnestly urge upon tn
OckholdeTs the importance ofaItending Ihos
Lectures, aud exerIiLg themselves 10 induc
ssasss To do 60. both for the intellectual al,
Pssnaanssp rokl TO be derived ihsrefrom.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.
EDWIN WILMER, PrsSt
]. c. THOMPSON,
Z. ID. DALEY,
ROBr. ID. HoFFEcKER, Board
J. E. CLAwsOE. OF
J. p. HoFFEcKER, Managers.
WV. G. ELLISON,
!NO. M DENNKG,
smyrna, Jan 4, lcO&.
IA election for officers for the ensuing yea
~as 'heo had. which resulted as follows:
Ed~in Wilmer. President; Rev. J. C. ThomI
'an. Vice President Recording Secretary, W
Canmins, NJ. D.; Corresponding Secrelsr!
Z. Cia~soh, N. D.; Treasurer. John b
DssaiRg; Trustees, las. P. Hoffecker, E. |
Daley. NJ. d.. and Ed ward Ward.
Oa motion, resolved, that the thanks Of ii
smyrna Library Association are due and al
hsfeby rendered 10 Mr.. Wm. c. Elisson, la
Treasurer. and to Mr.. r. d. HOffscker. la
k'eOrdiag Secretary, for their very efieie
and satisfactory services to the Association
'As pas' four years.
oa motion. The proceedings were ordered
D esbl'shed IN the SmyrRs Times.
ia mOtIon, adjourned,
wM. TEMPLE. Chsirmsn.
]. p. HOFFEcKER, Sec.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

The London Times publishes false and sa.
tanic article, describing the Northern people
as little better than savages. 1t objects to the
operations Of the stone feet, asd says that such
doings are acts of hostility to the whole human
race; and implicitly threatens foreign interfer-
ance thereto.
The Working Farmer and U. s. Journal is
one Of the Oldest and most reliable agricultural
journals published in the country, aHd our far
mers should not be without it this year 1t i.
issued monthly by Mapes g. Sockwood, No. %
Courtlandt st., New York, at the low price O
81 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

Rebels TIRED OF REBELLIoN.-The follew.
ing Is an extract Of a letter Il om an officer of
the 18th '@cuaenl -+assbct sets volunteers,
dated al : !lliamspGft, Nc, 18Th Instant
I'VE have had quite week of excitement,
mere or iess e., = all the time TO make the
thing Interesting. We are N hopes soon to
ti down 10 the Old Dominion, for already are
the lesders Of the rebe i0n in this part of Vir-
gina tired e. their game. A captain in the
rebel service SAID to Cn;on nan this week
on giving him pass 10 leave the State with
his iamily-'l am quite tired Of this matter. |
feel sorry to see the best fSmliies leaving the
State, but know they will CO."
II know that the people are in great distress
tor the neceAsaries cfllte. Salt cannot be had
in MarInsbUrg at any price, and all the dry
goods in the place could be put in a one horse
wagon. MariDs1arg is place of 5000 inhsb.
itants. Things have come TO such as pass that
many are in favor OF a return TO the Union.
! They feel they have b. en- duped, and are now
sniIurlng the consequences. The ajority of
the people in this section of Virginia are in ia
vor Of the UnIon, Tney voted for Union msa
for the convention and we're betrayed. If the
/ blockade continues the people will rebel againss
! their present condition"
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
PROVISIONAL GovERNMENrs FOR The srA1 Es

PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENTS FOR The STAT Es.
Senators Harlan's bill to establish proviSl9n
al government in the rebel States WILL 1t pass
ed, make territories of South Carolina, North
Carolina, Georgia, Florida Alabam, M!ssIs-
slppi. Louisiana, Texaa. Arkansas and Tennes-
see. with every incident of territorial condition.
IL will cut up the international State slave
trade root aud branch, and fres all slaves here
after born, aud will devote a the public lands
in those States TO paying military bounties to
the soldiers and sailors who shall be employed
in the suppression Of the rebellion.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

A CHANCE FOR SYMPATHIZERs.-We see ii
stated that the Congress OF traitors at Rich
mond have passed a naturalization lew, by
which all rebels not "to the manor born " can
become legalized truiters by taking the pre-
scribed OATH Here is fine chance for the
few sneaklng Rympathizers with treason who
Iark about us-men and wsmen--to Ily then
selves to the niggsr COnfederacy at once.
They would make very cOmpanionable asaoci
aIes, doubtless, for Sambo.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

HIsroRY OF THE REsELLIoN.-We have re.
ceived the 17th number Of the weekly edition
of the History of the present Rebellion. This
histsry gives correct record of the Rebellion,
from It's first developments up to the present
time, and no person desiring to preserve true
statement ofthe rise and progress of this trea
sonable movement in the South, should be with
out copy of this work. The present number
is the closing one of Vol. I. which is now ready
for sale at 50 per copy, nicely bound in muslin
Send your orders to Fred'k Gerhard, No. 81
Nassau ST., Post box 4OO1), New York.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09
.&-@N@-&

COINCIDENCE OF SENTIMENr.-The N. Y.
Tribune agrees in the sentiment that England
may next demand the raising of the Southern
blockade. The Tribune now hates England
more than it ever loved that country of hyPo.
critical aboltionis,s, and charges the cotton
lovers with having sent the aboitionst Thomp.
son into the country. Truth will out.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

The ARMS PuRcHAsED IN EuKoPE-Col.
Schuyler, who purchased arms in Europe for
the Government, has reported at Washington.
The entire purchase of arms abroad amounts 10
near three hundred thousand stand. The arms
ought to be good, as the highest price was paid
averaging. it is said. $40 gun-msking
about five millions Of dollars, worth,
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

HoNE JoURsAL.-Ths Hame Journal for the
year 1852 promises TO be brilliant prper.-
Gen. a. P. Morris and N, p. Willis, who pre-
side over lis columns. are writer's OF grss. lite
r4ry tas,s. See prospectus 10 spothsr column.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

THR NATIoHAL SCHEME or FINANcE.-Ths
suspension of specie payments by the banks
will favor the adoption Of Secretary Chass's
scheme of finance. 1t relieves Government Of
The odium ofsubstituting a paper for hard
money circulation, all circulation being paper
now. Government can give the country q
good National currency in place of that Of lini.
ted individual or local bank credit.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-09

SCHEME FOR EMPLOYING THE SLAVES OF RH.
BELs.--It is understood that Gen. Lane will,
with the appreciation ofthe Government. make
the experiment Of employing slaves efrebels.
in his military operations in the West, using
them in the transportation and commssary do.
partments mainly. BY taking hand-mills, il 10
thought that slaves can grInd cOru enough
daily to subsisst the army anywhere in Arkansas
OF Texaa.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
FiftY Aoreg of Land for salN.,

cllTUATE Conirevile in Chistiana Hundred, New
- Castle Comfy Delaware, adjoining Centre Aeetnp.
lands OF Robert Nj Caulley, Chsfes Hogan and other.
the land is we'll situated of good qualify and good
n4ighh0rhood, without buildings will he sold
favorable terms Apply to Y. G. FAlVRE Al the mile
stone the kennett Turnpike or IN
WILLIAM McCAULLEY
jAua. COG Market Street, Wilmington, Del
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
MEDICAL.

DRUGGISTS,
Corner Sixth and Market sts'
sestlO-3m,
TO THE AFFLICTED,
For Ague.
Use Bring bursts Ague Dose,
Use Pasehalls Ague Mixture &c
For Weak or Hn1Iamed Eyes.
Use Briushursts Eye Water,
Use rhompson's Eye Water
Use Poor Richards Eye Water,
USE Hackers Eye bAlsam
For Coughs.
''' '''"e" Use Ayers Gasrry PectorAl,
Use layne's ExpsetorAnt
For Dyspepsia.
tse Bringhursts Dyspeptic pills,
Use Peruvian syrup, Prot Sol. protox. Iron,
Use Comp. syrup Of Phosphatss,
Comp. syrup Of Iypophoaphites,
hoofanis de,mau Btters
For worms.
usa Irinehursts Worm syrup,
So p''"sH"'s' Use, Uso FaanestocGs vsruifuEe, ac.
For Hernia on Rupture.
Go to f. Bringhurst 4 Co and be aasd with Truss.
For FIatuIenCe.
Use Bringhutsts Ginger LOzenges
For Children VeethlmS.
us MIS-. wlnsiow's Soothing Syrup .,.,,.,
Use bowers Infant Cordial.
For ~ CathartIc or Purge.
USE ringhursts Purgatiye syrup Ia substitute for Cas-
tor Oil)
Usv Bringhurst'- pursative ps lsugar eoaiei)
use Citrate OF Magiesa,
Use Seidlitg Powders, &c
For Purifying the Blood.
Use lIringhursts Alternative Syrup
Ayers Sarsaparilla
Bulls sarsaparilla,
Peruvian syrup, &C
For Constipation.
Use Rrnghurst's purgatiye syrup, .,.- Mt
OF of those Superior Elastic syringes sold by E. Bring
d hurst & Co.
For Diet
Use saro Tapioca Broua, Pure Chocolate, dslStin OF
lunket made with Bfinghurst's Liquid lennet'
For Illuminating Purposes.
Use the genuine Kerosene oil with Que of those superior
low'prced Lamps sold hs
EDW. BRINGHURST & CO,
MANUFACTURING PHARMAcEuTlsTs
Of Market and Sirtd SIS, Wilmington.
sep Is
o-s.-.-I...-aAja UI.e GirNar
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-06
Ea HOUSES FOR SALE. I


IN MARKET srREkr-store and dwelling below
Second street excellent business stand Three story
brick dwelling house between Tenth and Eleventh
IN KING sTkEEr-A modern built brick dwelling
between Eleventh and Twelnh streets stories main
and back buildings baths, in first order generally
good dwelling house South East corner uf Seventh
King streets
IN SHiPLEY sTREET-Three story brick daelling
above Fifth street, % eet front 80 feet deep.
IN TATNALL STREEr-Fonr new three s.Jfy brink
dwellings above Eleventh street.
IN WEST SrREET-Four three story brick dweli-
Jugs above Eleventh street.
IN ELEVENTH sTHEE1--Three new ihree story brick
dwellings betNeen TatnAll and Yves. streets.
IN SEVENTH STREEr--A three I!ary brick dwelling;
below Lombard street
IN SIXTH STREET between Spruce aud Pine streets
Two three story brick dwellings, with two story back
buildings
IN SECOND srREETA three story brick dwuln;
between French and Walnut streetsi might be made a
good business stand
IN BRANDYwINE yILLAGE--rwo story breE dwell
ing Brandywine Village would be exchanged ior pru
perty Ia town.
BUILDING L0rs.-A lesirihle property at the eorue
Of Third and French suituba either building
lots or a site for a manufacturing establishment
For terms and particulars apply to
JOHN McLEAR s. son,
myiO III Marka, street,