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Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
The Prelude of Battle.

There Is an amazing degree ofapathy on
the part of the public in regard to the pres.
ent tace-to-face antagonism of the National
and rebel armies, on the Rappahannock
We cannot account for it on the ground OF
Inconsistencies Of the position Every
citizen of the loyal North who reads knows
that Gen. Burnside has led his grand army.
by sudden oblique movement, from the
line of the Blue Ridge towards Frederics-
burgh, and that Gen, Lee not at all blinded
Oy the strategy, Immediately began to con-
centrate his whole army at Fredcricsburgh
to oppose him. For ten days the two
armies have been confronting each other in
force, only narrow stream dividing them.
and the pickets indulging in colloquics,
not untrequently within fifty yards of each
others.
Two such bodies cannot remain as these
two are now situated, almost in actual con-
tact, without the early and inevitable conse-
quence of deadly conflict Each army is
charged to the muzzle with wrath, and the
other knows it. Burnside holds command
OF the National troops because Mcclellan
was too dilatory in offering fight. His very
presence at the head Of the army is tantu-
mount to immediate wager of battle. Gen
Lees inclination for a decisive struggle is
the result equally of policy and necessity.
Ills army is larger than he can ever hone TO
Rave 1t again, his men suffer more than if il
safe to make them suffer, from the lack Of
suitable protection against the Winters cold
Every consideration of policy, pressure, and
duty Is urging each side to the attack. And
there they stand, face to face, with only the
narrow river between. Burnside ought to |
have 100000 men. Lee is believed by his
Baltimore friends who keep communication
with him, to have l3O, 900, including Saone-
wall Jackson's corps.
Yet, with the campaign in Virginia
brought to this imminent verge, there is no
emotion, no excitement to catch the first
booming of cannon in the dreadful fiyht
l mere was never SO great degree of popu-
lar unconcern on the eve of gigantic battle.
Ii there were universal superstition that
the converging of the two armies towards
frederlcsburgh were all sham, there could
hardly be quieter lookout on their menac-
ng positions in front Ofthat venerable town
W. will not attempt to explain the singular
phenomenon we have described. But Ger
,anly a deeper public interest would be
more becoming at such a critical moment
Battles do not always nor oftenest begin
~ premeditation. They frequently COM
nence most unexpectedly to both combat
'nts n stray shOt-a misunderstood move
nent-an erroneous order by a subordinate
md trltlng error, may precipitate conflict
when the opposing hosts are placed as the
wo armies are at Fredericsburgh. Anv
moment we may hear that blood is flowino
n torrents and the fate of the Union hano-
ng on the issue of the most sanguinarv =:
'attle Of the war. No patriot has excuse :
o forget the prayer, Good save the Repub- !
lc !"-EL-
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q. -. Internal Reyen.e
Collection Distritt.of the State Of Deluvar.
Assessors 0FPIcE ,
4A"s1dl9oUh NJFFICE,
WILMINGTON, Nov. 9th, 1862.

Assessors 0FPIcE,
WILMINGTON Nov. 9th, 1862.
10 all ,Ohom it may concern:
No''ce Is hereby given, that the general assess
" internal Revenue for the year lS62-3 taken
EI %hcc L" September ls 1852 being the dav
h&ed lor that purpose by the CommissionrSs 80
Leihal Revenue, will remain opep for he - r
"Ieeh days alter the date hereof at the olIo,;r,-
places, TO Kit: ''''O"'ng
Inc lists for Now Castle county, in Wilni,,,o,
at lne othce OF James Woolley, ESQ., Assist.nt A.
sesso over the Post Office at the coyno f e.
and King streots 0O"'' Vi 0i1h
Inc lists for Kent county, at the Office Of ]. Fl
bateman, Esq, in Dover " - A'
Inc lists for Sussex county, at the Office or Iol,
-. Rod"ey, Esq, Assistant Assessor in G.sr~.~
And notice is hereby given 4hat tAa As.sss,,
this collection district viii hear and 81
appeals from the said assessment nj th fIlo" 80
times and places, TO wit;
FOR SUSSEX COUNTY.
In Georgetown, on the Ilth and l2tb of Dsoo,,
o'I' Ct thc office OF John b. Rodney, Eso. bstwsen
'IG hours OF and II A. NJ, and 2 and p M
IN Milford on the 18th of December, brt,y.sn the
'1'ufs OF and l2 A. NJ, and 2 and 4 P. NJ.
FOR KENT COUNTY.
In Milford on the 18th of December bctw.cn IL.
honrs OF and IL A. NJ, and and p. M.
III bover on the 10Th and 10th Of December in
N"Hi' lboin, III tle court liOugP he
tween the hours of and II A. NJ. and . anS
p. II. " W. "Ao ana
FOR NEW CASTLE COUNTY.
I'D odessa on the l7th OF December, between the
"oIFS 9i OF > and II =. NJ, and , and 4P.M NJ.
IN wilmington on the 18th, 18th and Doth NJ
- bDcccInbrr' between the hours OF 9 and A, Md
and 7. NJ. " "a ~''e
nc question TO be determined by the Assessor on
ah appeal respecting the valuation or enumeration Of
properly or objects liable to duty or taxation sh,
BE- whether the valuation complained of be ar be- n",
IN Just relation or proportion to other valuations in
he same assessment district, and whether t,,. epu
neratlon be or be not correct
All appeals to the Assessor must be made in ,vr;,
s' and shall specify the particular cause matter or
.h'ng respecting which decision is requested: ana
"ai moreover state the ground or principle of in.
equality or err0r complained Of
=, ne Is's VIII remain open for appeal as ubsve un.
be finally closed JOHN p M.TEA6y WI"
>. Assessor for the District of Delawsr.
noy27.lm
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04

HOG kILLISG.-Quite an active business hss hao,
going on this week in saughtering hogs. and ON
Saturday should the weather continue favorable.
the WORK OF Killing viii have been completed, per-
haPs' This Is busy and greasy time with our
housewives We have not heard Of any very l,rpc
hogs beings killed. as yet The price Of pork rance,
from $3.50 to s6-the latter being consid cred birb
figure.
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04

BoRDESrowN FEMALE ColIEGE.-The attention of
our readers is called 10 the advertisement of the Rr
dcRtown Female College, in our advertising columns
ms school is now in a fOurshing condition, and
Stands among the best institutions Of the kind ac.
cessible for our young ladies to acquire good edu.
Cation Its desirable location should also be another
induccmcnt in its favor 1t is under the able man.
1Cement of Rev. John II. Brakeley, A. M, whom
parents should address, desiring information in re.
gard to the school.
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
SITDNA9 lDNM.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1862.

7'RE " TINES" IS prbliShed sUery Thursday, b,
Resi-. d. HOrHxckER, Editor and Proprietor, al
Smyvna, Del.
HS-SuBNcEIPrIoS,-One year, $3.50 in ad.
-snee, or 300 il not paid tiHsnd Of the year. No
paper discontinued untl all arrears are pad-OnIy
at the option Of the Publisher.
j 40EEETlsEMEXTs-FO erery square Of ttrelre lines
or less 6rst assertion, ty cents; each subsequent
insertion stcenty:ioe cents. Liberal arrangements
made sOi;h yearly and half yearly advertisers Ad-
SertisemeHfs sent ioithOut stating the number Of
tn's TO be inserted ioiH be continued until forbid
den, and ehargei according to the ADORE rates.
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
TIE MARKETS

In Smyrna, ,hite Wheat is selling at I45
Red, 1873; Corn, &c; Rye, 20; Oats, 36
Hound Potatoes, 62 Butter, 25 cents pc,
ID. Eggs, Is cents per doz.
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
NnTIl,l,

The undersigned, exe"r'o-s named aiovc hereby
gives notice that Letters +, T,s,amvnttly w.,
granted to us ON the lSt' day Noycrnb, r. I-G2.
Al persons there ore having dlm.ndy a.a,.s; rrr
deceased estate will present the same properly A.
tested, hcnrc the letll day o. Nov, mbrr i4.4
or abide by law in this bch If
JOHN y. CLARK,
DAVID 5 CLARK
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
HOLIDAY GIFT.
AN APPROPRIATE PRESENT
Purchase one Of
L. u. HI.

III 19|I M d ERESENT.
Purchase one Of
{. W. WILLIAMS & Co
P"RMERLY WILLIAMS j oRvIs)
IIcenfy.fre Dollar Dovhlc 2h,ad Ea,,;J,, c...:
- MQchinc
in ,"'''1" 10 he equal 10 any $40 or $50 machin.
u lIe nurkct,-wI.i do all kinds Of tnn,,It ;
VI IuIi"'iIty II Is unsurpassed while ior cheapncss
sum FiicIty case, and noltsntss Of action !, Las -,
= J,qtai, vi :. hheN forwarded hy Express with full
~ ''ohS l"r using, payable on dciIerv
rstIy machine - warranted ioi one year
S,," "ahl'd - every town and county in the
'i'e r'''"'"@e a SiaTnp Tor terms and circular
Sa'es Il" q, - 30 North tIth SIRE, Iuo a..
u"'" Af'"' F"'iudc lhia, Cut tins advertisement
nov&6 ii
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
WANTED.

About l2 Cord of WHITE OAK TIuRER f,r
making Baskets. Highest market price paid
Apply 10 JAS. b. WALLS
W. SmYrna, Dol.
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
Co-Partnership Notice.

,. Inc C9-PartnershIp heretofore existing be,w.en
I Isnac Hamilton. William Denney, jr. and VIM n
Sa''h. under the style and firm Of D. Homilton a
20 expires th's day by Limitation o
NOiice Is hereby given thai tl!. snd oPo,,no,.L,.
10 'his day renewed by mutual consent
ISAAC D HAMILTON
WILLIAM DENNEY. JT,
Smyrna. Nov. 25. 1862. ''' nv
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04

DEATH OF REv. JOHN HERsEY-The numeron.
friends of the Rev. John Herscy, Gong known a,
Father Herscy, will learn with regret that he do
parted ths life at PennngtonyiIe, Pa, on the I7,h
MI, IN the 77th year of his age. Mr.. Iersev was
LEGAL miSiser of the Methodist Episc nal Cb,rcb
but travelled extensively in various States of the
Union he also visited Afric1 some years since ne
Missionary. lie was tho author IF several volumes,
enlbody'ng his views Of religion and practical eeuno-
my. Recently being impressed that his end va.
near he prepared his last publication and b1dng An
aHectIohate farewell to his Baltimore friends. he
repaired to the residence Of n friend To amend b;s
lAA' days, where he died in piece, and was inferred
ia the Methodist burying-ground. His Ina.ner of
lie was abstemous and mar. ed By great selfde,i,l
ms Piely was of the most decided character. and
MS Oenevolence knew no bounds except his limited
means.
We have received from c. H. Wheeler e. Co.. No
5I3 Washington street, Boston, one of the celebrated
Cfaig MICROSCOPE, extensively used throuphontthe
country This Is new invention, (patented Feb.
- 1867 and requires adjustment Of the object
10 the locus ct the lens, in the old microscopes
ana can therefore readily be used even by child.
IL magnlhcS 10000 times, making the sting of
money bee an inch long and of an in diameter I,
furnishes an endless source of home amusement and
instruction to every one, especially to the voupr.
Sent by mail on receipt Of the price g. and 2 csnt
IN stamps" Mounted objects assorted, at the rate &c
$3.50 per dozen.
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
Holiday Presents.
ENGEIHARD {. SC,IIrt

l., ENGEl1ARD e. SCHEIL.
Iinp"1'efs OF W atrhes, New York having received
previous TO the late tariff going into eH.rf bco,, T
voices ot The most cyan, sy sT hos tbDl how
even besn hp"rted INTO this country can oFar tbs
al oae:'hrd less Than The prices now charged fn
much inferior styles We Wnuid call All. nI;e,, .
cIalIy to an l8 carat Gold Hnning. CoseJ Wotoh y
tupeFlor elegance. formerly reiued at from GO :,
, " whlch Ne can sell S35-Ihis ueing Ihe ln,, =.
wholesale cash price N ""
OUR ASSORTMENT INCLUDES
Ladies open lace lS carat Gold Watches of sune,o,
excellence and great beauty. usual sold Iar cox
wh'ch we Otfor for S23 The same Watch nrac,si
nnt with hunting case usually sold for from Gas 10
$50, we sell for $5S. "'' ~
&ILVER WATCHES.
Leddes size open face usually sold for slS. we sell
I"r SiO' Same watch hunting case usually seid for
SO we sell for sl2l These are very beautiful
Gents open face usually sold for SIS we sell for $40
i" 11s 1S :. II
40 For Gentlemen's hunting face we charge 90 to
THE ARMY WATCH
These were ordered expressly for tho army. and
are deemed suitable in every respect. Thev con.,sT
o. very elegant styles OfSilver hunting Lepines,
sii' Elegant heavy gold plate on silver, from s II
=" l"' we have on hand also new style of
Hunting case, Shell pattern Watch.
Inc case IL SILVER, heavily plated with gold and is
the most beautiful watch Of the kind we hnys ever
seen, price $50.
We Psy the Express charges on goods sold by us
Money may be sent either by registered letters or by
express. Address
BNGELHARD & SCUELJ
''s4 "a Liberty ST., New York.
THE HOLTDA Us ARE HAND.
And FareniSare looking about TO find tho post ,ccsD,
aole an useful thing for present For this pnrnps
nVIhIng can be equaI to FN'rO'
The Craig Microscope,
PATENTED Fen Is. 1869
Price only 81. Sent post paid for s225.
Nothing could please and interest admits
more than this, while at the same time II i'm val
iaDe instruction. u Is not thing iUr dav but will
asi for years and become To- any household Dermn
'an' treasure ofno common TOY is these things true,
The Craig MicroscODe
upples want that many parents have long felt far
omeihing TO give their children that would do them
,OOd ~ Wv 0"
Each Microscope is put up in neat paper boz. with
uii diteetlons Tor using It pasted on the box
AN Prooer obecls can be used without oeing speci-
NY prepared; out as mounted objects are convenient
nd always ready for use and arc often enuured for
have one dozen from among the mo,t inte res,iog
blects' neatly mounted, which we will send psst
aid TOR l.5O per dozen.
Mounted objects, assorted, at the rate of Sl so pcr
ozeu. C.. H. WHEELER e. co =
6oeA 3 80 Washiagtsa ssseei, Boss,s, i
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
THE
e. VA ,"
Orders from Headquarters.
BUY YOUR GOODS FROM THE
CHEAP STORE OF
John II. Williamson.

Where you will find larger assortment and ch.ar.,
Than can be found elsewhere We sell for cash a,
Iraue only. Call and see before purchasing sIsc.
"hefo; J. X WILLIAMSON
"o'<O Commerce st SMYRNA Del
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
OH, YES!
CLOTHING. CLOTHING

The undersigned begs leave to inform his friend
friends and the public generally that he has ust re-
ceiVed and has on hand the largest and best ass
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
Rcady-NzaGic Clothing

ever offered In the town of Smyrna. Persons wish.
ing to purchase will do well to call and examine his
stock before buying elsewhere, as he is confident
that nc can sell cheaper than the cheaDest
ueCf EWD VFAPn
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
DOCTOR A. I'll. SANBORN

Has located in Smyrna. and respectfully offers his pro-
tessnal services to the inhabitants OF this placo
ylclnIty. OFFlCE-AT TgE HOUSE OF DAVID
PLEASINTON, RECENTLY OCCUPIED BY On. JNO
A. MOORE. Observation-Disclosures 81 two door
above Tsehudy's Store, opposite the Rev. jaime. b.
Ayars. mvIAIv
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
&ILVER WATCHES.

Ladies' sze open face usually sold Ce, ais M. sal,
amr n SiO' Same watch, hunting case usually seid Gr
SSo we sell for sl2l These are very beautiful
"ens open ace' usually sold for SIS we sell for $40
Smyrna times., 1862-12-04
OUR ASSORTMENT INCLUDES

Ladies open lace Is Gold Watches of orsuno,;o,
excellence and great beauty. usual. sold (or S35
wh'ch we oior for S23. The same Watch nrsr,ssI,,
bur with hunting case. usually sold for from az - y
$50, we sell for $zS 'O'" ~f' "
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-24

varnish. made Wholly Or N par; n rum ecpsl.
ID made - other guns substance
Vegetable csis. pr gallon
Vegetable puiulcnsry balkan. SAM - 'i'sfliri-
fce"
verrniraee. sane a. .iIcut-f.oc."
Warefos.se entry, st cslsforu bou-rs- not cxecst-
ing one dollar ID value. stamp duty
Do, Do, excesling one eoilar. ard not exeestinE
Do. do. exceeding Eve cellars IN value q
Narehoase receipts. sfaz5p duty
WHISKY. per gallon
Do. recfiilci. a. no. O. pay an adtiti1.al duty.
Wholesale dealers, under which terra 4 incindcd
every person who's basiness - occuPafion Il
20 seil. Or offer % sri. sroccriesor any gods,
wares o. merchandise. q fore IN o. dolDesix
protacfion. ~ mere thar osss original pack
axe or piece - one time. 20 the sAsse pr
chaser. nss including uii,es, spirituous Or malt
liquors. Tor each license
Wholesale dealer IN 3iqusrs &C every descrip-
ton, me aiine sisiiiis4 spirils, feunertsd D.
qnors and wins q so Kinds ,persoes Cher
than di~fliaers who sril 81 -.fer Cor sale am
gallons Il one time q the ssnne purchases. are
inciutcd.l for each licens-
I Willow. manufactures u
Vine made 81 grs-es. u gallon
Withdrawal cntry. q. custom house. stamp duiT
Weed. manufactures Of. n not otherwise pro-
viced for
| Woo screws
( Wool, manufactures q. not Otherwise specified
Worsted, manufactures n, not otherwise specifies
Worm iozengcs. same a. ''Deutifrice."
Writ, stamp duty
Zinc. manufactures Of. not otherwise specified
Do, oxyds u per 100 pounds
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-24

BOOTS AND SHOES
NJ n uD DC graD d RuD E n.
AZ No - West " ashingtoa
4 LARGE STOCK OK HOMEMADE WORK ron
N sale cheap, one door east Of the Palmer Hone
sep3o-dly A. LiNTz-
Very Important to the Married!
AND THOSE CONTEMPLATING xARRIA6Ei
goNHE undersigned will send free BY mall The
means Of preventing conception No drusrs.r usedi-
cines pscoNEsf. circular with part culsrs
will be sent TO any address BY incosing
stamps. book containing all the knowledge referred
to- and several private receipts viii Re
10 any name or address you may wish. ny ncosing
dollar
Medicine French rl will be sent Tor one dollar per
box. IL is very sure IN its effects Address
Lock Bon No. 20, Indianapolis.
jyis-dsm A. X FOUGHT.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-24
THE NATIONAL TAX.

The Taxe- supposed vy the Tas B'ii,
and Passed by Congress, June pad.
ssgs-Ese Duties ON sncsmc~, snsu-
surance Companies, Railroad Conn
pauses, &e.-The Taxes ON Distilled
spirits, Manufactures, OILS, Paper,
Gas, Candles, Tobacco, snuff, Sc.
gars, Iron. Soap, screws, Cloth, Lea
shers Glue, wine. Coal, &c.-The Tax
on Csfsou-The License Tax, &c., &c.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-12-24

ThsTss BaI jus paced both Houses Of Congress On
N. ssd q We give beIo- table q the taxes I'M
posed TIE q the articles and classes Of persens
tsxee arranged in alphabetical form rendering the
Table valuable for convenient and ready reference:
The taxes imposed are Of the following classes
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
The voice Patriots

A few years ago patriot, honored by his coun-
try, and statesman elevated to the highest Office
within the gift of his countrymen, uttered the
following sentiments his last official declaration
to the people Of the United States:
"But the Constitution not be maintained
nor the Union preserved, IN opposition to the pub
lie feeling, by the mere exertiOn of the coercive
powers eOn6ded TO the General Government The
foundations must be laid in the affections of the
people; in the security il gives to lfe liberty
Character and property, in every quarter of the
country; and in the fraternal attachment which
the citizens of the several States bear to one
another, members of one political family Inu-
tually contributing TO promote the happiness Of
one another"
II the old Hero who whipped the British at
New Orleans. and who conquered the nullifers
of South Carolina in 1882. was now living, the
Abotionists of the present day would denounce
him as traitor for uttering sentiments like the
foregoing, and which are bit the reflection of
those entertained by the patriots who achiev ed
our nationd independence and who framed the
Constitution and Union. which every patriotic
heart desires to perpetuated in letter. spirit,
and purpose.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
TO wILLlcH's REGIMENT.
DEPARTMENT or THE OHIo,l

HEADoUARTERs DEPARTMENT or THE OHIo,l
Louisville, KY, Dec, u, 1861.
The General Commanding takes pleasure in
bringing to notice the gallant conduct OF pOr-
ton of Colonel Willich's regiment. 32l Indiana.
at Rowlett's Station, in front of Munforisvile,
on the 18th inst.
Four companies Of the regiment. under Lieut..
Col. Won Trebra, on outpost duty. were att tcksi
by column of the enemy, consisting of Une re,
iment of cavalry, battery of artillery, and Two
regiments Of infantry. They defended them
selves until reinforced BY other companies of the
regiment and the eight WAS continued with such
effect that the enemy at length retreated precipi
lately.
The attack of the enemy mainly with his
cavalry and artillery. Our troops fought as Skin
mishers, ranying rapidly into squares when
charged by the cavalry--sometlmes even defend
ing themselves sngy and killing the assailanis
with the baycnet.
The General tenders his thanks to the officers
and soldiers of the regiment for their gallant and
efficient conduct on this occasion. he commends
il as a study and example to all other troops.
der his command, and enjOins them to emulate
the discipline and instruction which insnres such
results.
The name Of "Rowlett's Station" will be in
scribed on the regimentsl colors of the 32d Indi
ana regiment.
BY command of Brigadier General Buell.
!Oficial.l JAMES B. Fry,
A. A. c.. Chief OF Staff.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-03
A Lcft-Hander.

Price is by all odds the ablest General the
rebels have shown us yet, and we wouldn't stop
long to say that he is ADLER one than ice have"
So says the Journal. This is rather an equiv
ocal compliment to ScoTr. MCCLELLAN, REY-
NoLDs, RosEoRAss. BUELL., HALLEoK, LYON, and
the host Of valiant officers who have been gal
lantly fighting the battles of the Union. And
here is hit at the Journals especial pet, Gen.
Fremont. Referring to PRICE again it says:
He has been constantly moving. and has kept
fortifcation Generals, who don't like to move
without an earthwork every hundred yards or so,
in awful hot water"
We expect the Journal viii next compliment
JEFF DAVIS at the expense of "HoSEsr oLD
ABE" Our neighbor is fast returning TO its first
principles