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Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
The French Bugbear.

The English. the secessionisls a. nd the stock
Jobbers have been, for a couple of weeks nro
Claiming that the Emperor Napoleon would
In hIs speech at the Opsni ng of the Legislative
Chambers. on the 27tA of January, recommena
either Intervention in the American civil war
or recognition Of the Southern Confederacv
/ ne speech has BOW reached this country. nd
The only allUsiOn to American affairs. 10 The
following:
" The civil war which desoates America h, q
greatly compromised our commercial iutetes,s
o long however, as the rights of neulrals ar.
respected. We must confine ourselves to av
pressing wishes for sn early ternlnaliou Of
these dlssensl0ns."
This Is perfectly satisfa ctsry contradiction
OF all the English and secession rumors on ,hi.
subject.
Tho London Times had published sno,ber
editOra deprecating interference, and urginp
The British people to wait. as they can afford to
do SO as long as the North and South can fFsrd
10 look at each other across the Potomac at n
cost of TWO millions sterling per week n
each.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
The Lesis islature.

The Legislature adjourned on Friday last
sine die. about 10 o'clock, P. NJ.
Ir~as called together by the Governor 70
The o.tensib.e purpose of assuming and arrang
ing for the collection Of the Natiooal tax, IN,
State saving thereby Is per cent. Il was o.
parent on the first day Of The session that th.
assumption or noa.a sumption would assume q
solltcsl character. which was the case through.
cut the session.
Mr. AppletOR, from Committee on Direct
Tax, reported a joint resolution ASSUMING to
collect aud pay iGto the Treasury Of the United
stes the quota of the direct tax spporlioned
% this State. The minority report, signed by
Messrs Robinson and Broadway, stated that it
w,s at present deemed inexpedent 10 legislate
upon the subject. The majority report was
voted down BY strict party vote, ii to 10
Mr. RObt. A. Cochran, OF Appoquinimink Hd..
VINO wss elected as Peoples Party" man.
sOIIng with the Democrats on this and other
questions Of political charscte thus cha nging
the majority on a cIose division from one on
TIE ore side TO one en- the ether.
The bill providing for the emancipation of
slavery 10 this State was not introduced. bu,
f.ssls,Ions strongly denuncatory the scheme
Of emancipation proposed by the Federal Ad
mlnis'rsilOn. expressing the wish, ability and
iaieniIOn OF The people of this State to regulate
their own affairs 40 their own way, without IN.
reference tom any quarter whatever, aEd de. /
e'srHg 'tsir snw'llingbess to barter ord sell
their constitutional rights even for a consider
alton OF 9OO.OOO 10 Government bonds, and
their preference that such rights should remain
snsod IN their own bands since no apprehension
could thea arise as ts the security Of the in.
's'meHi' were carried through the House by
SParJ vote
Resolutions complimenting Capt. S. F. Du. |
Fo't"s brave Delawsrean. were passed.
The bill providing for the exercise of the
eleeiIEs franchise by volunteers from this State.
ia lheT respective camps, was called to it's
"fd reading on Friday last, and was killed BY
aPsriy VOts--Ihe Peoples Party voting in The
'mFm''ve and Democrats in the negative. I
oil in regard 10 Court OF Chancery giving
fe!iei to parties, passed both Houses, and also
proposition TO amend the Constitution so as 10
Pf'h'On The granting of lottery charters.
resolution requesting Senator Bayard to
r'"gn' as he hsd inllmated, was lost by one
voc Ia the HOuse, and resolution REQUESTING
orns'or s'OlsbI:y to vote to sustain The Gov.
e'hnen' 10 The conduct of the war, and al the
representative Of l"yal State, was voted down.
There were a number of bills of what are
"f-'ed special Legislation" passed, Of interest
0"'y 10 the parties Interested
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

IRE NATIONAL FINAScE.-The House al
Representatives has at length done something
Tor the national Treasury and the public credit.
Mr. Stevens's substitute for the Treasury neta
OIL OF the Conmittee of Ways and Means. was
passed Thursday by the decisive vote or 93 n
o9' IL authorizes the issue Of demand Tressu.
ry notes, without interest, to the amount Of
Sl"U'OoO,OOO, of which $50 900. 900 are TO he
ih lieu OF the notes issued under the act ofJulv
l7th' 1861, which are TO be taken uu as rapidIv
as possible. The notes are to be legal tender
Tor all purposes. The bill also authorizes the
issue OF per cent. coupon bonds TO the smount
OF S2Oo'OOO, 600, redeemable at the pleasure
oi the Government after twenty wears tran
aate' the interest TO be paid semi.annuaIlv
Al no time except one of extreme DANGER. whe,
'he necessity was most urgent, could the mas.
sage OF such bill be urged. We trus, tina,
'he oenaie may act upon the bill as decidedly
and rapidly as the House. Its passags will
strengthen the Government for the work i, 10
engaged in, will restore confidence among b,.
s'nsss men, and viii ensure to the couutrv
currency that will not be liable to auctua,ions
according to the caprices of the banks and
speculatsrs
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
BURNSIDE's EXPEDITION.

uen. Burnside has struck hin first blow. We
learn from rebel source, that he captured
Roanoke Island, North Carelira, Sunday tt.r
noon AS the Norfolk pa pers, giving the par.
''pIars OF The event, were not allowed TO come
10 Fortress Monroe, we presume that their loss
must have been heavy. Indeed a Baltimore
despatch has information on the subject. deriv.
eo from passengers on the Fortress Monroe
O'A'' which states that we have taken large
number OF prisoners, captured two gun. .bosls
and sunk or dispersed the Others. AS the 6gh,
Iasted three days, the killed and wounded mns,
nave oeeh numerous. Roanoke Island was
defended by rebel army variously estimated
at irem 10000 to $4,000 men, ander command
OF BrIgadlre General Henry A. Wise ex.
Governor of Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

WAsHTSGToN's ANNIvERsARY.-AsC Compress
has passed resolutions to meet on the 22d inst
TO hear read Washington's Farewell Address.
and also to have the same read 10 the Army
ana Navy. and as the day will be observed in
most all places in the loyal States in like
manner We wesld suggest to our citizens the
Pr"pF'e'y OF observing this anniversary in some
public manner. TO show our love and revereoco
Tor the great name and principles the "Fa,b.
er Of bis Country"
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

Fox CHAsE.-The lovers of the chase met I
the "SPortsman House," in this town, on Mon.
day last, in anticipation of lively chase after
"bagged" fox. "Reynurd," on being un.
losed' started of perrly. and looked so fresh nd
soucy that ne was allowed but a shor. furlougb
before the dogs "ere let lose, which, contrary
to the expectations of the sportsmen, who were
mounted on feet horses for a halfday's ride,
overlook and killed it in less than a halfbeur
from the word CO."
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

CoNGKEss.-One Of The most sensible thing
we have seen from Congress is the following
from Fridays proceedisss:
"Mr. Carlisle presented a petition, numer
ouSiy sig ed by citizens of Boston, Massachu
sets' asking Congress is leave the negro ques.
''sn alone, and attend 10 Ise business of the
country"
"h"st the army is suffering for its pay and
The creditors Of the Government for their hills
lor It's supplies, Congress has been trifing away
Its precious time, either in listening to treason
aOIe harrangues by the ValIanding g ham tribe cf
u'S'0yais's' or the rantIng Of the abolitlon.s,s.
instead OF passing the money and tax bills. to
re'eVe the Treasury, which Mr.. Chase says is
now empty.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
War News.
THE WAR IN KANSAS AND NEW MEXICO.

ny general order No. II Gen. Hunter de.
sIafss martial law throughout The State oi
hsnsas, and declares that the crime of isy.
having shall be Pnt down with strong hand
a"u summary process. James H. Holmes, the
secretary of New Mexico, has arrived from
oa"'4 re- bringing important dispatches 10
Gen. Hunter, and information regarding affairs
IN 'he territory. The rebel Brigader-General
0Ioley was within thirty miles Of Fort Craig
WIN 25OO Texans, with artillery, and had is.
s"eo buncombe proclamation. Col. Canbv
"ad taken active measures 10 oppose n.rn, and
Ielt able 10 make a successful resistance.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

RELIerous.-The meeting at Frederick NJ
Church-iR charge of Rev J. Dickerson
conlinaes TO grew in interest. For five weaL
the da'ly prayer meeting has been sustained
with unsba'ed interest and profit. NutwiIb
standing. the unpleasant weather which hp,
prevailed through nearly the whole OF the time
the congregations have been as large az could
DC eomIof'aoly accommodated Between fort,
ana nhy persons nave been converted, ana
thirty eight have slready joined on orobs,ion
Let the COED work GO on.
The meetings St The N. e Church. Of MI,
ford, ars still protfoe.sd. and attended wuh in,
creased interest and success. News.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
THE LATEST NEMS

The news BY the last papers say that Gen
Grant has surrounded Fort Donelson on the
Cumberland Rivtr, 10 miles from Fort Henry
aad b0mbardment is expected daily.
There are 5000 rebels in and around the Fort,
aad are being reinforced 10 make determined
stand.
The Conestoga went up the Tennessee
River TO Fisrenee. Alabama, capturing nex
rebel gunbost, and destroying tho others
ReintOrcements have gone 10 snppsrl Gen
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
FROM FORT HENRY,

Two hundred of the Illinois cavalry, while
out on a recommending expedlt.an Monday. me,
WIN company of the enemy's horse end
charged OPon them, killing four and taking
'"eN 'y'h"e prisoners, including the captain.
only o0e OF our men was wounded. General
urdnt and Staff made reconnaissance in the
vc'nh" Of Fort Donelsor. The steamer w
II: D. mas returned from the railroad brilea
~''n lot OF horses, wagons, commssary stores.
&c. From Western Tennessee, We learn that
the troops are still near Fort Henry. but prs2-
arat'oas for -, ther movements were Vigorously
going =. There was a pans in Tennessee.
Inc rebel garrison of Fc,, Henry have fed to
Fort D"nelson. A rebel steamer, on be,tp
chssed' had been fred bv it's crew nd aba udeo.
ed Two OF our gunboats had gone up the
tennessee River. and it was expected would
penetrate as far as Alabama.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

AN IMPORTANT LAw.-The Legislature. a,
It's recent session, passed an important dos
law that will do much towards the encourso..
nent OF farmers in the raising of sheep. for
Their wool, now, lowing to it's high price. such an
important source of revenue 10 the farmer. bu,
which ne has hesitated to engage in, owing 10
the depradaIions of dogs. The new law nro.
V'de' tax Of so cts. for every single dog in
every family, and 81 for every additional one
The tax golag to a common fund to pa fer the
loss OF all sheep killed by dogs. Unfortunately.
however, the law only applies TO New Castle
county and Duck Creek Hundred, in Kent.
'heFe being no petitions tor it below The latter
Hundred. 1t will. no doubt. be a great ;pcen.
tive to sheep culture-a curtailment of worth.
less euFs-aOd measure desired by the lower
part OF the State, and pressed upon the Lepis.
lature al It's next session.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

GAs.--The Gas Company of this town have
at last suspended operations and lef f. the Oeopl.
IN darkness. as far as that Iuminsry is concerned.
Fortunately, however, the introduction OF ker
osene lamps, which are nearly as brigh, and
less expensive, will 60 far to make up the lass
OF the gas, ssve the additional outlay of oro
curing The kinds Of lamps that are irted on the
gas fixture whicA s small. The suspension is
caused by the scarcity and high price OF rosin.
eccssiones by the blockadge sfths North Caso.
Ina coust. They have been experimenting Cor
several weeks upon the crude carbon oil, as a
substitute for rosin. but II waa found to smoke
terribly and prove unsatisfactory in every way.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

lhomas in his movement on Knoxville, Ten
nessee.
Inc tenor of the foreign news, added to the
N'0S' encouraging accounts we have of the
progress OF Gen. Burnside, causes the greatest
rejoicing in Congress and among loyal citizeps.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

fIs 'Ff 4 =; =" is published EUery Thursday. D,
t,sr. D. HIFsScksa, Editor .aad Proprietor, a
sAyras, Del.
fkt; -;J's:uPri1V. One. year, 81 so in adUanct
y s!JJ If aai pad I'LL cad Of the year No paper
G.s,Osiiatei until all srrears are pGid-Oniy at Tie
s,:ios Of "a: Publisher.
I,rssusIV For eUery sTsure Of S lines or less, first
i.ssriIa, - cts; each Ss5Seiae insertion 25 cts-
IIssrIl dr-tIIs sea,s lie with yearly and hGif
v...tsIs:rtisers
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

The attention Of farmers is called n the .5.
vertIsement of the Loci Maouf.c,uring CO ;.
ouotette' Nothing is Of more Importance
Than to know where to obtain the bes, fa,,iI;,a,
at 'he lowest price. This company maoufac.
,1re oil the night sell from the CITY of New
to'k into dry,InodOrous powder, and at a price
,1 "a. oelow any other fertilizer in the marke,-
Iney have been in successful operation fer %
ysars' with a constantly increasing demand
~"IcA Is suficiehi test Of the valse of the,r
Poudrette. y" '"e''
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

hsn. Elisha ID. Cullen died at his residence
IN Georgetown, on Monday last, at an advanced
sge' he was considered ons of the soundes,
J"rI''' la the State, and represented Delaware
ia Congress IN $50.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
THE MARKETS.

In smyrna white wheat is selling at 81 81
Red' 81 30 yellow Corn SO cts.,-white 53
Rye, 60, and Oats, 33 cts per bushel. Round
potatoes, 60 cts. per busbel. Butter, ls CTS,
per lb. Eggs, IL cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelpba market, are:
For White wheat, 81 45; Red. 81 81; Rye
70 cts; Corn, Sc; and Oats, 80 cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

lcE'-Ihe past week has been most of the
time clear and colder. aking ice the thickness
OF Two inches. Nc ice had been previously
gathered, but one or two of our citizens fearing
IN consequence of the advanced season, that this
Is the only chance, have commenced TO house il
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
FOP SALE.

CI,nt, S'insc:Iher vii sell HOUSE and LOT OF
6rI i > situated at Smyrna %;atio. Doi. R.
I,n l!"lnred' al Priva safe. Tins house -
suan.e Tor Eating Saloon The upper nar IHuef a
o'i i"f Grorery Sore, with fixtures oil was
o,Ie Is Duii 'the hest material and puI nm ;n
So SUBSTANTIAL manGsr-slze 81 by 20 teer & p it "a
L1'' 80 oy 50 feet TINS house viii Ia sofa =" SIZE OF
no' al private by The 18th orFeh For r,ha,
iisnds ""eI' dt biackl' ton 5 Cross
jan. 29.b 1870 JAS. p. LAMB
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

The new Telegraph line 10 Fortress Monroe
running down the State and through ths
Eastern shores of Maryland aud virginia 10
Cherrystoae, and thence by Submarine Cable
acrosa the Chesapeake, 81 miles is we learn
completed and in operation.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
POSltivn Nnfioo

a j persor2 ''deb"d 10 tle subscriber m ~.
cont cont Q; 8"cH'n'rL 0c, are requested to o. COM.
onward ,","af0' SETTLE tra pay up, W ,hout forIbe,
i.rl6 LOIIA A C,vr.,
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
For Sale.

! Several BUILDING LOTS on Rail street b.,w..0
MaHisNksd East streets. A lso LOT in the old Gem
eiry aswngng 10 the M h. Church. For terms apply
/" ANN PATTERSON
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
Look Here and See the
EAZ IA G p "a uREa5-

ne W subscriber has ,ened TIN STORE onDo-
rs,', e aware llou 3. smyrna, Del where he in.
ware ~ 'he best ma 'er can be done and hone.
sic' attention TO bas ne,s 10 secure his share n
.iu pa,Vage ~ A.! kinds of caring done at Tho
shortest hOllce and IN the best manner 0'e a. 'h'
J'"V4N EDWARD SWANTON
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
FROM KENTUCKY.

Gen. Thomas advance, at last previons &C.
counts was at Monticello, where he was de.
tanned by the bad condition of The roads, Now
we have advlces that he has made a further
movement, the intention being to invade East
tennessee at three different points simulta.
neousIy. Gen Carter, it is stated, will %
through Cumberland Gap, Gen. Schoepf
through Wheeler's Gap, and Gen. Thomas
himself will cross over from Mill Spring.
K"OxvIlle is The point aimed at, and the rail.
road through Eastern Tennessee will be taken
possession of immediately.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
hlar4NY8TC Store.

-. uc l'ufr'ig ed, sIrce aJr 20 Vim Wilde ,,,.,,
. ihi"rm ihe public that lie h. ann',o moud
"a az cor. 9e ass rtE.en Of HarJwo re ol
Com,e., use rec rec MY 'cuped by l. D. HumipoS
GUNNER st. sH'YRl A. 'onssring Of ''''"'''O"'
'}ulldlnS Hardware.
I':.a. ing IN ar' i"cks, i.agcaes, Bolts Sc,ou.
,iinges' Sa,L :..sv!e Augers. VIZ Weiat" screws.
3'& &c H-FtS 3TPs gst;NrCS
suGh sn,i as 'hovel'' SPECS. Br.. bits Drawn
y, I'heS' vii ali Or Tools hia niii'es' e
CT ,LEnY.
.,,, :, - i!ste ass -ment Of Gallery. srcb 10
steels Penknlyes, SCISSOR, H'Rs' Rs
m ne : 'e &c.. Of H., i..,..ss IS also callod T., 4;
M -. d ing Neo lie. citing Needioo "iS as
''nni'S NiI'iT fe"sp0o and Tablet,oano' - ms !
''' - Hual' irUhin; - par: rs, &c VI '"o
$50, ~ 'fS"fl'' - 4 Fire Arms, Skates nin..
S' A"nS ''iv' and r, gs Coffee mil Sac
rs r ing Pans, " lie IRONS d ''l'''S' OH
, Al 'he ip1ve riicI-s Will be sod Mt nr,ooo ,.-
''.fn n he 0"r2hi e.-eNh here Please raIJ onJs eF
ioi v"ufsrlte es, " here you Will i,yavs GnI L!
best ierIms. '"e P"eilc on tho
.rb3 -
j. +. WILLIAMS
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

Dor army is moving forward as fast as the
roads Will permit to attack Price in Missouri.
and that arch rebel ia prepared for battle.
having received large renforcements. Our
troops have captured 81 prisoners, Including
five captains Nine hundred rebel prisoners
have been sent to Alton frsm Missouri.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

According TO ths representations Of the eff.
GERS of the sleoP'of-war SauannGh, which ar
rived on FRIDAY night from Port Rya, the ex.
PedItlon from that point southwark was int ended
tor nothing more than reconnaissance of the
Savannah River. 1t consisted Of only a few
eunboais and a brigude-about two Ihousand
men. portion of the boats entered Savannah
River by creek on the north, and the others
by another creek on the south, but found The
channel obstructed, and csuld not proceed
They had an exchange of shots with Tatnalrs
Mosquito Fleet" which ran the gauntlet of
their fire, but whether any damage was done
was not ascerisiRed. A portion of the sxped.
tiOn had returned to Port Royal. II under.
stood that Capt. Dupont, in consequence of the
disclosure of his plans TO the rebels, through
the correspondence Of the Northern Press, has
inlerdIcted all such communication for the
present.
Eorr hundred and ninety Unien prisoners
have left New Orleans to be exchanged.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
tfuIldlnC Hardware
FA EeNErr't. gupr 4...,.~,

It'ns.s ing IN ar chs, i.a;caes, Bolts Sc,.v
:i.%ees' 4sta - SAT- asoe Augers, ' Wesb" 1e'sv a.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13
CT . / I'd V

suIn s;n,i as 'hovea' Spa"es Br. bits Dr,u,n,
% ythes, vii. ali o. = Toois ~ s HHIVes
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

The evacuation of Romney by the rebels is
now explained. It appears that Gen. Lander.
having received reiniorcemen,s, marched on
Thursday, at the head of between seven and
eight thousand men, against the enemy there
They declined fighting, however, although the
forces were about equal, and retrea,ed across
river, destroying the bridge in their rear.
Smyrna times., 1862-02-13

The value Of the munitions of war a nd stock
captured in ZOllicOtfer'e camp is es,ima I'D as
follows: Horses aud mules, 100000; wagons.
100000; ordnance, $35,OOO; muskets, S25,.
200 boats, $4,000; stores, SIC, 900. Total.
$25O,000.
The rebels acknowledge at last that their
experiment with the steamer Mcrrimac at the
N"rfoik Navy-yard has proved a total failure
The Norfolk Day Book gives a fol statement
OF The difficulties encountered, chief of which
10 On error IN the calculation Of displacement
aneunti25 TO over tive hundred tons. Ii was
found necessary to place her in the dry.dock
again Immediately, to prevent her sinking bv
her 0wa weight, and in doing this she was bs 1
ly strained. The Day Book Consoles itself
with the idea that she will do fcr floating
battery.
Three vessels of the Butler Expedition left
Boston Saturday forenoon for Ship Islaud-,he
ships Ocean PearL, Idaho and North American
with troops and stores. The Great Rgpub.
lac has been chartered by the Government. and
will soeD sail from this port for The same d ssti.
nation, with five thousand troops and number
Of hSrses on board.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-17
FROM THE WEST.

A gentleman informs us that there was gun
boat fight near Memphis recently, and that our
gun boats were defeated. The Federals claim to
have taken 100 prisoners. A large force of Fed
erals was IN the vicinity of Memphis.
The reporter of the Memphis Appeal, who sue
ceeded iu getting through, gives an account Of
desperate fight between the Confederate feet OF
gun boats, commanded by Com. Montgomery, and
the Yankee feet of gun-boats and rams, which
took place opposite the city of Memphis on Fri
day which was witnessed by thousands of men,
women and children
The feet dropped down to Memphis on Thurs
day, and was coaing Up. The Yankee feet ap-
peared in sight on Friday morning, when the Con
federates made preparations for fight, which
lasted two hours, and was the most desperate OF
the war; aud ended in the total destruction OF our
feet.
@Three Of our boats were sunk by the shots OF
the .suemy The Van Dorm was disabled and run
aground, and was set fire to by her crew and
blown ap, the crew escaping. The Beauregard
was run ashore by one of the ensmy's rams, and
surrendered with three other boats
The loss OF life to the Confederates was small,
considering the desperate character of the fight,
which WAY hand to hand.-4uyusta Constitutions
alist
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-17
For the Western Democrat.
SODA.

Mr., EDITOR: I send you the following d;..
tions for making what they call In the coan nec
homemade "Soda" 1t is more nearly SAFETY
than Soda and is tolerable substitute for n'I
The use of all these drugs in the preparation I y,
bread is generally condemned by the msd;, VI
faculty, but people will continue to use tS"S
and as the so-called Soda" is very imnn m,
article, prepared by the soda-loving housew;~.'s
| have thought it would be service to them w.
to breadeaters generally to give simple me,Sna
of making comparatively pure article. Il is "
follows: After making strong lyo from ash.
and boiling down to dryness, and burning 11'
white, take the residue and add its own WEIGH, ~
cold water, and set in cool place for several da,'
say a week, stirring frequently; then str,;hn
through fine cloth aud boil down again to div
ness, stirring frequently, and fnally cork up Il.
powder so obtained in a bottle. These operations
should all be conducted in an iron vessel moi -
glass or stoneware. ". G. KERR
Davidson College n c.