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Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
Miscellaneous Advertisements.
Insurance N0fi~e

nc members of the Kent County Mutual Insurance
Spmpany Will meet at the office OF the President Drf
.. M. Flser, IN smyrna, on Monday the 9Th dsv q
January mex that being the first Monday in said mon,s
al O'CLOCK O. M at WHICH time an eection will ha
heo l"r nine DIRECTORS for one wear and tn
sloer other matlers of interest to the Comnanr, A
Pu1etuai attendance is requested.
"A ne ne directors have declared another DJVIDrNn
OF lV FEk CENT payable on the first OF Janua-, IN
ne Pocy holders who have paid up their Interest ts
ne hrst uay o January 1861, and 10 those Who have
ai4 ons years interest TO January, 1859 6ut on no
elts oi year. Lists 1T interest due the Connaarv
VIII pc lett with the different agents Of the Company
9y me hlst day ofJanusry, with the amount of div.
cend payable to each. = wv
The following agents will receive the n,er.,, anil
pay the dividend 'eio'' an"
WIN: G. ROBERTSON, Delaware CITY.
AMES K CLEMENTS, Smyrna.
JAS cowgirl. Treasurer, Dover
JACOB Y, fOULK, Milford.
GEORGE M. DAVIS. Bridgeville.
JAMES PONDER, Milton.
PAUL A. DAVIS, LewesV :.
Inc following agents authorized TO msk ;rux
rances Tor the Kent County Mutual Insurance. Com.
pany; '~
WA'C: RonEsTsoN Delaware City.
JESSE y. HUFFINGToN, Smyrna.
iEhS E1iS.a a. S"a''GS SSTHvEssON' Dover,
THOMAS SIMPSON, Camden
n w. REYNOLDS. Jr, FELTON,.
}. .FoULK, Milford.
GEORGE Nj. DAVIS Bridgeville.
JAMES PONDER, Milton.
PAUL DAVIS, Lewes.
By order
pQvI4-tm GEORGE 3. DICKSON, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
MARR mi Ed.

q va me 2sd 'nst,. by Rev, P. Mansfield. Mr..
FFansiin Sweatnan and Miss JaOa Hand
beth of New Castle county. O'
on Garst@as night. by the Rev. ]. D. Curtis.
Mf: Wp: II. Wsliace and Miss EI;z.ho,h n
Cu!isn; daughter of John w. Cullen ESQ.
On the l7th inst, by the same Mr.. lanes w
PlessSa to Miss MerY ClendapiaL
"0 'ne Soh inst. BY the same; Mir. John w.
N'P 60 10 Miss Harriet A. Foreak,r
Cn CArlsimass day, at the residence of the
er'de,. uothsr. 6y Rev. !. l.. Vsllandirhsm.
m mr. A.0srt H. Smith to Miss Agnes B. bradley,
al! OF Newark, Del.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
RAEMOVL.
HENRY BEARNE,
Bread and Cake Baker, Con-
feCliOmer. &c

Begs 10 inform the public that he has removed hi.
business from his old stand to his NEW STORE. or
Commerce street, where he has increased facilities for
doing buSiness, and will ill all orders in his line al
!ho shoriesI notice. Every variety of CAKES, CON.
FGETlONERY and FRUIT ofiho best quality always
Oh hand at Wholesale or Retail.
lie Is opening verv splendid stock ofGoods-con.
Sisting Of TOYS and PRESENTS snilable for The
coming Christmas Holidays which will be sold very
large and handsome assortment Of KEROSENE
L. MPS and SHADES, at the lowest city prices
cry. nov27.am
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
BACON g. HERRING.

l am selling good prime Shoulder Bacon at
So 20 per hundred, Side Bacon, clear OF bone,
ior ~ % per hud.i extra Sugar-cured Hams
al ~ cts per h., and good new Herring frsm
%l oU to 81 5O per Dbl. Call and see fer YOUR
selves. J. H. BEWLEY.
Smyrna, Sept. 18th, 1861.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
CI {. ID.

l" Little Greek Hundred. on the 24,h inst,
oi Sonsump'ion, John Daniels, sged Is years.
VI Inc SO!h a!t in this town. ofconsump.
usn frederick Denning, ip the 9th year Ct
Slssge.
Oa the 29;s in this town. George F. Mason,
aged "a years.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
ATLANTIC MO NTHLY
'OR 1880


The January number will commence ths ninth vol
une pt this magazine. Its very large ard stIl in
cr2s'rg circulation Is gratifying evidence OF MI n
c apprGFai and no ind ustry will be shared to rendcr
re fort coming volume adequate to the requirements
IT tlGlhs so rCf nant with great events as those of In
lay lac :is Jf the Republic, the best interests of
he 1atIcn. demOnd Cf literature a manly and gsnsr
aus action, and the conductors of this journal will "a
Ait efforts in enlisling the best talent of The coun
r, u SUPPORT with vgOr and eloa those opinions
rnd principles which brace the great rubc haayt a.,
sand iirm on 'he side of freedom and right An sis
Vateh natlOnn American spirit will always be (ourd
Illus tated IN these pages. The Atlantic MoulbIv"
Will sVer give other than the best literature and il
VIII - ne sanI aim of Its conductors 10 render il,
vareY greater and its attractions better each or,h
than last
Am ng the contributions already in hand for 1854
the FOL owing will commend themIelves as sufficient
lndnc" nents tor every family to provide the forth
coming numbers for household reading
Professor AgessIz will begin in the January nurb.r
aseI:ts pf articles on Natural History and other kim
dred lcnIcs. 10 be continued from month 10 month
EfoHG ~o' 'ne year. Ihe name ofso distinguished a
man OF cIence IN connection with this announcement
is 81 fclsnt guarantee Of the great benefit To he
derived :on its E'tnthly contributions
new romance. by Nathaalel Hawthorne. will an.
pes the pages Of the "Atantic early in ths vs.,
A new story BY the late Thodore Winthrop, autbnr
of" Cecil DreeMe," will be commenced in the Jan
uar. number.
Dc. George 8. Windship. well known for his rs
4rkable experiments in gymnastics has written "a,
- re Atlantic" "Fhe Autobiography of a Strength
Se'hS, 81 Iing an account of his method Of training
Tor teas Of strength with advice on matters of health
The author Of "L:!e II the Iron Mills" and "A
StOry o. To-day will contribute a series Of tales du
ring III, year.
Articles by Professor James Russell lowell on TO-
pics Il notlona interest. will appear frequently.
hayard Taylor nas written a story which will be
pr ned in the sbruary number
The staff of - riters inprose and uoetrv contr;hr
ting egularly to the "Aantic Monthiy1' copnnr.s
smorg it's prOpilar Games the following;
ancS Russell Lo~eii. Charles Norton,
Henry W uongte low, George IlMard
Rd ph W1ido Emerson, Henry Giles
Nau anIe Hawthorne, Rev. Walter Mitchell,
&C Haze Mrs II B Stowe
7 " H'Cginson, Harriet MsI.insau,
Author 81 life in the Charles Reade,
MAJ" and "S:ory Of To- The Country Pauon,"
Day, Rose Terry,
OhVer Wendsi. Holmes, Harriet + Prescott,
Joan y WRiito:, Rev kobertT 5 Lowell.
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Bs aEI Tayi2f
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lFDUCEhENTs ToR SyBscRIRIyo-List Of nremiur.
etc furnished on application to
TICKNoR & FIELDS.
oset ISs Washington street. Boston. Mass.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
Patent Coal Oil Burners.
Without Chinlneys.
III. COULTER.

Nos. So and 81 South Second street.
PHILADELPHIA.
INo person can have excuse for using 1uid in
small lampF, as we con attach a burner 10 a small
huld tube to burn Kerosene, Carbon and Coal Oils
one forth the of lldid and without lear Of
pr'son The above burners. for night lights oeelh.
or with all the newest styles of burners, with or
"hout chmneyS. 0 be had at the lowest cash prices
KEROSENE, COAL AND CARBON OILS
OF the best qualities and any quantities. from one to
ave hundred barrels also the best ment OF arnps
and lamp hxinres of al! kinds, in the CITY,
tluId' Lard and other lamps altered at the shortest
notice. nct9, a.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
LADIES' REPOSITORY,
A General Literary and Religious Magazine
for the Family.

zach number contains sixty four superroyaI octave
pages double column printed the finest ca end
ed paper. Also two original sIeel enRrayInga. be-
sides an elegant Title-Page for the January puIaber
also engraved on STEEL For amount and quality sf
reading matter. for mechanical execution and illus
Ta'ions' the Repository will compare faVorabIy with
any three dollar magazine published IN the ecu ntry
Terms 50 per annum, invariably advance No su b.
scrlptlOn Tor IeAs than one entire Volume
This periodical is published monthly al Cincinnati
ana New York. All travelling preachers Of the Meth
odisl Episcopal Church aIe authorized agents. Cash
IN advance will be expected l all cases. This can
be paid TO any OF our authorized agents. Who can or
aer u charged TO their account, if convenient
remit All communications containing or
subscriptions should be addressed to the PublBher
those designed for publication 10 the Editor at Cin-
cInnall. POE d. HITCHCOCK, Cincinnati.
noVI4 CARLTON g. PORTER, N. York
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
Bricklaying, Plasterino, &c.

The subscriber respectfully informs his friends asd
she public That he is prepared 20 10 all knds q. prI.L
work. flaaIsrlns, MasOnTy, &C., nuk nsalnss. aAG
dispatch.
lie also keeps constantly "a hand ihs b"at suAliy
oI BUILDING LIME, CEMENT, and CALGIkED
PLASTER. All orders lsft a. the alors sf Ben. r.
Allen, or al the subscribers. will receive prompt at
tentOn. ALVEN ALLEN,
sp4-Iy Smyrna. Del
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
FOR RENT.

Three DWELLING HOUSES on Mais street.
also one on Delaware at, For ps,ticulas pply
EWD. BECK.
dscl9
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
DRAINING TILE.

A fresh supply of StOizenberg's EGG SOLE TILE
just received.
This pattern being 80 much superior TO apy other
nov in use, that many farmers who have Nsed the =
or horse shoe Tile are taking them up end suDSuIn
tEg the Egg Sole Tile. EDWIN WILMER
Aug, I2tb, 6I
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
" O It HC z.

The subscriber. Agent for ths sale Of REAL ES
TATE lR Caroline county, MarNland. hereby informs
those whishIng To purchase Farms. that he has new
for sale several desirable Farms in the vicinity Of
GreensborOugh, which will DO sold very cbeap Now
ls The time 10 purchase land in this proving sectsn
All communications will receive prompt aIienlisa.
J. p FIERCE,
Jan24-6m GreensborOugh. Md.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
TAILORING

Inc undersIgned would most respectfully inform
the citizens Of Smyrna aud the surrounding country
that he has again become a resident among Them and
mas also commenced the business ofTAILORlNC, in
Smyrna' where he would be gsd to meet all his old
lrendsand patrons, and all others who are desiFous
s having their cother ent and made in the aest and
best styles, and PERFECT PIT guaranteed in every
tion. wM m pAcCS
may1
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

Economical
-MD n GD ~V
The subscriber would inform his friends and the
public that he has purchased the sole right Of the
HACKEND0RN PLOW
Tor New Castle county, and he is now manufacturing
and intends keeping them for sale his place Of bus
lness Odessa. Del) and also the establish Agents at
all suitable places.
Al persons engaged in the tilling OF tbs soil will
mao IL TO lheIF advantage TO get the said Pow ior it's
many advantages over any other now in usc Its ar
rangemens are so complete it is almost impossible 10
get out Of order. by any means lis great strength IL
adapted admirably to the breaking Of ne W ground.
" OF light dFaught and easily managed by the
Plow Boy.
kFor reference to the above apply
J. z. FENIMoRE.
DAVID J. CUhMIHs,
JOHN APPLETON,
J. V. MaoRE,
DANIEL CORBIT,
Wa. Polk
N. B-I also haYe the privilege Of selling in KeAt
county. Del. L. V. ASPRIL,
'uIy e. bli Odessa, Del.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
Change i'm Business.
Tinware and Stove Emporium.

The subscriber wishes to inform The public that
he has purchased The rnware Store formerly belong
ing to Mr.. john IL. Graham. IN the town OF SIN, rIIa
where he is prepared to do ROOFING. with Tin or
Sheet-rOn, at the shortest notice aud on The mott
reasonable terms. lie also keeps constantly on hand
Of all sizes and patterns and every thing IN his line
Of business. He hopes, by strict attention to bus.
ness, to receive liberal share of public patronage
oct.t WILLIAM :, GREEN
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
Usage Orange Plants.

The subscriber has for sale about GO oOe OSAGE
ORANGE QUlCKS. of a suitable size for setting out
for Hedges this Fall or neIt Spring. Persons wsAAF
to hedge IN their farms can be Accommodate
Apply 10 STEPHEN ATTIX,
Near Do~nss' Chapel.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

By advices from ihs Gulf we learn ,!,ar IN a
II 8. gunbosi Iroqaois vas watching The
Sumfsr ia the port Of Cisaiusgos. and ~,
u. s. sanbsat FGambeas was off N.a.us
watching the pnvsie'r Isatei, which was ia
barber.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
A G. A r D..

I take this method of informing my friends and the
public generally that owing to the unsettled state of
the country at this time, find that necessity cOmpels
to change my way in doing business, they sell
in PhiladeI 9hia almost exclusively for cash and. If
time R given, il Is very short, conseq uentiv, have
determined TO commence the CASH SYSTEM from
this day. which will enable me 10 sell Goods of all
kinds al very low ptices-hOpng by strict attention
business 70 meri' continuance ol ny trends patron
vince you that will be your interest 10 huy for
cash. JOHN IL. BEWLEY.
Smyrna, Sept 18Th, T6
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
CAL at y. III. BclUIev's
BOOTS AND SHOES.

The subscriber is opening. AT his Store on Com.
merce street. Smyrna very large and ell.selected
stock oil BOOTS and SHOES. which were bought for
cash, at greatly reduced prices, in order hit tho
times They consist in part of Ladies' Superior Black
Lasting Caters with heels, from IS cents 10 81 81
per pair Ladies' Lace Boots from so to 81 per
pair; Mems Calf Boots quilted bottoms. from S3 TO
80 50 Mems Long Bools from 81 IS to So so; Misses
and Chdrens Shoes from l2l cts TO so cis Call and
examine for yourselves and you will find the cheapest
and best selected stock of BOOsa Shoes before
offered in this market. Call soon, and you will find
hand ready and willing to sell you great bar.
galna
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-03-06

Mr. Pringle presented petition and bill in
relation 10 the small pox, compe ling vaccination.
Ordered N he printed.
Mr. R'dlngton reported a bill 10 incorporate the
Blind Ne, hHnicf' Association.
Mr. CAnrch reported back with amendments the
Houses ~ the State.
NJ MrL'od, By consent, introduced a memorial
10 favor ,fit corr Grating the New York Commercial
Association
NJ. O,vary, by consent iDirc ducod a hill rxtend-
ing the rules ami ~ the SUPP me Cnurt
"a ftr ~ practicable the Marine D-t.,t Courts
~ New Vol po' lifting oil hut Supreme Cour,
Att ni,t pra,tu Inr IN said C0utts.
Ire spe a o'oer, tho bill 60 provide for the pub
Tic defence, was taken ,p.
Mr.. A,y.fd uHured a substitute Tor the hill pro-
virg az appropriation = Eve millions - loan IN
the Uniteo States for works Of defence ~ be entire
y under United States contruL In this state, and for
larVe yui =, arms and equipments for thc militia.
Speal or Raymond took the floor, end made an
able Epe' Oh In Dpposiii n o. the bill II elaborated
reviewed the 10y ~ Great Britan aid tAs freiRn
relations generally OF this government IN ode T.
y ow that No Immediate dsnRer Of firep n war
existed calling FOR expenditure Of 5000 900 tCr
the public defence, Ia the Of his sp ech Mr..
RAY Inond paid eloquent trihute " M. seward,
whose s.tesmanHl Up oxhibitd throughout the pres
snt troubles sntted him " be ranked among ths
greatest man Of the state.
The bill was made the special order for two weeks
from today,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-03-06

vas no, an acknowledged i.c, q, the proper De
psrtmsnt yesterday, but there u probable Euih In
the reported appointmeni.
A Board Of Medical oniosrs viii c,nvsns ., the
Naval Asylun, Philadelphla, on the iIth lns,.nt,
Tor the examination Of candidates Cor admission 70
Vie medical corps Of the navy.
Tx TRnT affair
n. BertnAit, the Italian Minister, has transrntt-
tsd W the Secretary Of State = copy OF dispatch
received rom Baron Ricasoi, dated Jan. q, 1851,
In which he Is desired W communicate 10 the Unit
ed sts,ss Government the satisfaction felt by the
cabinet u the King Of Italy a, the Ami1abe settle
meni = the Tren, sffsr. Baron RcasoI states ,ha,
STRIFE between the great ans-Aiiantio Anglo
Saxon races would no, only have been disastrous 10
civilization, but also impefI the princpe ot sell.
goytrnneni throughout the world. The Royal
govern mtnt also congratulate this government, on
he adherence 70 the noble principle Of the fses iom
Of the sea FOR Which Il has always con, ,nded
and oonoludes vii assurances o. continued ani,y
Mr. Seward in his reply, states the satsf action /,
gave tie American oovernmen, 10 give the world
tie same ASSURANCE Of IL devotion = the freedom
81 oommerce during q time Of war, IA II
Lad asserted fiom interested motives IN reriol Of
protracted peace. Tie Secretary also states the
eradication with which his Government receives
friendly greetings from the reeves, and free.t ma
zion founded on the principle Of self government,
aud wii'h lad experienced the sad truth thai
ubeiiy is losi through want % national unlly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-03-06

Springfield, No., March lon Wednesday
night, Capt. Montgomery, OF whghts battalion,
with lis company, WAS surprised a. Ksi,t,yille,
Barry county, by $50 rebels, supposed 70 bslpng TO
NcBridea diviAion, In, who represented them
selves IA Texan Rangers. They fred Into the house
occupied by our men, killing two and wounding
ono. one Of the rebels was killed. The balance
lCd, takrg with them abou, seventy horses.
Two wagons, loaded With suffers s,ores, were
bu mel the same night at Major Harbine's farm,
two niles beyond K.iusville.
Coils. Ellis and Wright, with an adequate cavalry
force, were sent TO Kettsvillo.
Gen. Price had burned several public buildings
~ Fayetteville, including the arsenal and lead fac
tory, s,veral Touring mills, and 100000 pounds o
-four. Pice, after hot chase, is cooling oil in
Boston Mountains, Bsn. McCulloch is on this side
| OF the mountains.
Chicago, March "a special 10 tie TRlnrSE
from Cairo, says that regular line Of steamers viii
| commence In a day two running between CairC
ana Columbus At present, H. boat make,
trip doily, fr the conveyance Of mail matte. Tner
| Is nothing OF importance rom be'ow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-03-06
STATE LEGISLATURE -sesa,..

AHaHy March 5.-The Secretary Of a.,
Senate sent II the annual report relative W stats
tics ofthe poor.
Mr. Angel introduced bill N amend the rail.
road law. II provides that when railroad fran
chbes are made TO parties, and two-thrda Of the
number desire 10 form an association under the
general law, and one more Of the parties refuse,
ccmmi'sione's may be appointed W Appraise the
value OF the franchise owned by tha parties ~ e-
usif &, and the payment ~ them Of such appraised
value, vests their Interest In the association.
Mr.. Cornell gave notice Of q bill in regard "
Graz d and other streets, New York.
Mr.. Bradley gave notice Of bill to -ovda for the
form aton OF cab companies in New York and Brook.
Ign.
Mr.. Willard gave notice Of bill 10 facilitate the
complexion Of the Adirondack estate railroad Ala
10 facilitate the construction Of a railroad through
the northern Wilderness.
Mr.. Woodruff introduced bill 10 amend the nc,
~ 1851, regulating the Fire Department OF New
York and giving the Board OF Appe ais power n re-
view their decisions on subsequent information
The bill was passed.
Mr.: Connolly introduced bin, making an addi
tiona approximation OF $4,000 for the Police Curt
building 10 6Ith street.
BILLS rAssKD.
To provide for the distribution Of soldiers sllo,-
nents.
To appropriate the proceeds of the state tax "a
the support Of schools.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-03-06

Cincinnati, Hnrch j.-Forty nine rebol Off
| cert went " Fort Warren from Columbus yestsr-
day.
The GAZETTE, OF this city, has a dispatch from
Nashville giving the following proclamation from
ths city
"Tle committee representing the city authorities
snd people have discharged their duty by calling
on General Buell., at bis headquarters in EIgcdeld
on yt1tcrday. The interview was satisfactory 10
the cou miiiee, ard thtre Is every assurance OF
safety ard protection ~ the people, bjih IN thor
persons nrd property. /, therefore, repeatedly
to4ueat tina; business be rosumed, and tina, al our
citizens - ever trade aud prpfes N pursue their
rcsu'a cations.
TIE county elections viii take place on tho regu.
Jar day, and all civil business will be CONDUCTED as
heretofore. C1mmanding General Buell. as'urel
me that can rely upon his AID In enforcing our
police regulations one branch - business Is On
tirely prohibited, viz tho sale or giving away OF
Intoxicating liquors.. Ishpll NJ. est. te T. inv Ike
tho aid - Gen Buell. in case tho recent laws upon
hc sal j'c, nre yio'tcl.
most tsrnestly call upon tic rcop'o Of TIE sif
Rounding country, who are inside Iho federal lnos,
b. resume their comm roe with the city aud bring
In their mafke, supplies, especially wood, butter
and eggs assuring them thst they vii 10 fully
protected, aud amply remun' rated
Is gnod) X. Il. ChfNru,N, Mayor.
The city Of Nah vile ia entirely quiet. Ev,n tic
bi,Nrett 5ecefsiohists acluoNlcjso iba, our mill
tary Hutl critics are treating them crueliy kin1.
All sdmit the ysst supeii,rity IN our arms equip
mtuis md appearance Of our trooTs, and say tina,
far there has been most admirable discipline
displayed They sduiI als1 that the Iessians have
not Committed single outrage, while the conduct
Of their own Troops have teen mos, outrageous.
Union men begin 70 make their appearance.
They say that a ms ioriiy will SO, be found our
side, bat that il will take time " deveope the
ceiling that has been NJ thoroughly crushed.
postal agent is here from Washington. IL
will open tho post office tomorrow, and has already
had forty citizens applying for clersships in IT,
Charles Matthew's, of Nashville recently called
upon the editor Of the Louisville Ky JouRSAL
and, among other items Of Information, sta'oi that
/ Rcb,l Genera, Floyd said, within his hearing u
Genera. johnson, that he thought IL bes, 70 fall
back 10 Chattanooga ans defend the Cotton states
letting R,ntucky and Tennessee take care OF ,hem-
solves