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Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

The DEPENDENCE OF REBELS. Ls.-The Nashville
American of the llth Feb, says that the cry Of
the people of the South has all along been.
that, God and the British " are on our side {!
but the editor thinks the late battles ut the
West have been eye openers TO them, that" God
and The British are not TO be depended on, un.
less the people help themselves. AS for the
British the recent evidences Of change of feel.
Ing In Eng land, towards this country, especial
ly with the Ministry, shows the rebels that
they have to adopt an old maxim. not 10 put
their trust in Prices ''-as for their dependence
upon Providence, it is very plain that they
begin to believe that Bonaparte's doctrine is
their only salvation, that Providence is on the
side of those having the heaviest cannon.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

More DEFENcEs.--The great steamship Van
der6iH is being converted into an iron clad ship
and the Ocean Queen into a steam ram, at New
York. The Navy Department. it is said, has
ordered of the builders OF the Monitor, Messrs.
c. s. Bushnell & Co., six more iron.clad yes.
sells. similar in construction, but more formidu-
BILE. They are to be 204 or 205, instead OF ITO
feet long. and to carry two Is inch instead OF
ll-inch Dahlgren guns. The mail protection
will probably be good deal thicker than the
Monitors. 1t is intended that they shall be
able TO run ten knots an hour, and shall be
thoroughly sea. going.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
ISLAND NO. 10.

Western papers abound in long descriptions
Of the bombardment at Island No. 10. II seems
that our gunboats are not iron plated 10 the
rear, aud hence can only fight head on, so that
as they have to be above the rebel position.
with the current of the river running down
very strong, they have some trouble to keep in
fighting attitude. Were it not for this fact
they would run past the batteries, and getting
below them SIGHT with head up stream. The
strongest rebel batteries appear to be on the
Kentucky or Tennessee shere, and the estimate
of guns mounted there and on the island is
quite large The rebels have floating bat,
terry, iron-plated and mounting sixteen guns,
which has not yet opened FIRE. Il was built on
the old Pelican dry dock of New Orleans, and
is formidable looking object, not less than two
hundred feet long. The crew are protec ed
| by a large iron apartment in the centre. She
!, is, however, without propeling power, anC
Therefore not dangerous. The rebel batteriei
on the main land seem 70 have easements
! The garrison is estimated at from fifteen I,
1twenty thousand men. A dozen regiment
! have been seen On dress parade at one time
, Since the bombasdmeut began The rebel te nt
llsss sissarpeared. Some Vt their guns .sI
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

dsmounted or silenced, and the earthworks
knocked to pieces. A large shot struck the
U. ). gunboat Benton, tore of an iron plate,
aud penetrated the wood. No persons have
been killed on our side by the rebel fire, but
quite number of the crew of one of our gun
boats were killed or wounded by the bursting
of riaed gun.
General Pope at New Madrid has sufficient
force to cooperate with the gunboats and at.
tack the rebels in the rear on the Kentucky
shore, but has no transports to cross the river
in, and the river being SO high and swift, it is
impossible TO cross in ranks and sweeps.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
NEW OKLEANa.

New Orleans is believed to be now in pos
session of the National forces. II is the opin.
ion in naval and military circles that Com.
POrter's mortar fleet has passed through the
RigOlets, and reduced Fort Pike, commanding
the entrance to Lake Pontchartrain, and thus
secured an approach to the city in that direction
for the forces under Gen. Butler, who at once
extends the area, of his Department by move.
ment of the first importance. 1t is supposed
that the attack upon Fort Pike was made with
in two days after the departure from Ship
Island of the steamer bringing North the last
intelligence from that point.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

TIE statement that we made several weeks
since in regard to the death of Adam S. Fow-
ler seems not to be correct, though coming TO
Us from his friends. He reached Fortress Mon.
roe last week, where very large army is con.
centraiing, and was talked with by Phillip
Cabill. of the Regmental Band.
VIM. II. Carr. reported captured 90 board
the Congress by the Merrimac, made his es,
cape in a small boat to Newpor, News. and is
now, we believe. on board the Roanoke.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
A VICTORY IN VIRGINIA.

The new campaign in Eastern Virginia has
opened auspiciousy. The division of Brig.
adler. General Shield has met that of the rebels
near Winchester, and achieved victory There
was preliminary skrmish on Saturday, and
the next day the hostile forces appear to have
met, at point on the Strasburgh road, about
three miles beyond Winchester. The rebels
are said to have been under comma nd Of Major
General Jackson The Federal force, under
Brigadier General Shields. was only about 8,
900 men; the rebel force was much larger
Two pieces of artillery. with caissons, and q
large amount of small arms, etc were ca plured
the flying rebels throwing away their muskei.
and every other encumbrance that they car.
ried. In consequence of the forward move
ment of our forces the reports of the killed
wounded, and missing cannot be accurately
ascerlained, but it is estimated that our loss Wa
from eighty to one hundred killed, among
whom were one colonel and fourteen captains
and lieutenants.. Two hundred were wound
ded, among whom were ten officers. The enc.
my lost nearly five hundred killed and ounded
and eight hundred prisoners.
A dispatch from Winchester says: Our
forces to-day pursued the rebels with extraor
dinary courage towards SIrasburg. driving
them like frightened sheep"
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
Wendell Phillips Mobbed at Cincinnati.

Wendell Phillips MObbed at Cincinnati.
HE ANNOUNCES HIMSELF AN ABoLITIoNIsTs AND A
DISTINGUISHES.
Wendell Phillips attempted to lecture Mon
day night at Pixies Opera House. He CON-
menced by avowing himself an Aboiitionist md
disunionist. Persons in the galleries then
hissed, yelled, threw eggs and stones at him
many ofwhich hit him. Finally Phillips made
himself heard, and he proceeded until some.
thing again objectionable was said, when the
storm Of eggs was renewed. The aim iG many
cases was good. Still Phillips persevered, and
third time was heard, and third time egged
and stoned.
The crowd from the galleries then moved
dewn stairs crying "put him Quit" Tar and
feather him" With groans for the niger
Wendell Phillips" While proceeding down
the middle aisle towards the stage, they were
met by the friends of Phillips, when a fight
ensued.
A scene of indiscribable confusion occurred.
The ladies in the audience were screaming,
crying, jumping over chairs and falling in all
directions during the skirmish.
Finally Phillips was taken off the stage by
his friends and the audience moved out.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

Rev. John P. DuHsmel who has just with.
drawn from the nj z Church and connected
himself with the Episcopal Church. takes the
place of the Rev. Mr.. Gsiz, at Media, Del. CO
Pa, lbe latter having accepted call 70 81
Peser's Church, in this town.
John r. Meredith. formerly of Milford, ha
been appointed chaplain to tbs 52d Pennsyl
yaaia regt., now at Beaufort, .. q. he isl
lmemb-r ofahe PaiIsdeIpbia Conierence. II
laeayes next week. -.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
THE LATEST NEWS.

The bombardment at Island No. 10 still con-
tinued, the boats firing about once an hour, So
many tents are not visible and there is a suppo.
sitou that the enemy are leaving. =.
Strasburg nineteen miles beyond Winchesie OF
has been taken. A dispatch from Gen. Banks
dated Eve miles beyond Slrasburg has been T, .
ceived stating that the enemy are still in re
treat, aud our forces in hot pursuit. mo king
terrible havoc. A battle is daily expected
Fort Pike below New Orleans is reported cap
tured by Gen. Buller,
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

Al the recent session of the M. P. Confer-
ence, held at Chestertown, DR.. d. F. Ewell was
appointed TO Delaware Mssion-incIuding the
church at Smyrna Station. Salem. in Apo
quinimink Hundred, and Downs chapel. near
Kenton. He will reside in this town, in the
house recently occupied by s. c. Eaton.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
J. E. CLAWsOF, ChT.
Wm. Cummins, M. d., Prs. Philharmonic.

J. E. CIawson. M. D.-Dear Sir:-Yeur
communication 10 the form of request, on be-
half of the Smyrna Library Association, that
the " Phllha rmonia" should repeat the cobcert
given on Wednesday evening OF last week for
the benefit of the Library of our town, now lies
before me. On behalf of the " Philharmonic"
would say, in reply, that it will be their plea
sure to give another concert for the benefit of
the same laudable object, on Friday evening,
Proxlmo. With great respect,
/ remain yours, &C.,
WIN. CUMMINs, Pres.
To ]. E. Clawson, M. D., Chairman OF the CON-
mittee, &c.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
Photographs and Ambrotypes

Tue subscriber having been absent from town
for several weeks, hereby notifies the citizens
of Smyrna and vicinity that be has returned,
aud is prepared to take Photographs and Am
brotypes as we'll be had in the city
May be found at the Saloon, on the HIll," in
West Smyrna, where he will be pleased TO see
all pc SONS wanting pictures.
mh27 1t c. w. BURNTTE,
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

COMMITTED SUICIDE. --On Saturday evening
last, about o'clock, William F. O'DanieI, tor
many years merchant tailor in Wilmington
committed suicide with razor at his residence
He wac an estimaole man. and leaves q wife
aod Eve or six children. Anticipated fnancia
troubles is said to have been the cause Of th'
eh
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
THE MARKETS

Ia Smyrna, white wheat is selling at 81 20
Red, 81 30 yellow Corn so cts, white 50
Rye, 60, and Oats, 33 cts. per bushel. Round
potatoes, go cts. per bushel. Butter, 25 cts.
per ID. Eggs, 10 cts. per doz.
The prices in the Philadelphia market, are:
For White wheat, 81 so; Red. ST "a; Rye
20 cts; Corn. So; and Oats, 3j cents per bush
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
THE BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE.

The rebel reports of the great battle OF Pea
Ridge, Arkansas, claim it as victory for them.
Al the same time they admit that Generals
McCuloch and Mcintosh were both killed, that
their loss in officers was very great, and that
their killed and wounded amounted to about
two thousand. They pretend to think that the
Federal less was much heavier. But we have
General Curts's official statement that it
amounted to two hundred and twelve killed,
nine hundred and twenty-six wounded, and one
hundred and seventy.four missing. We also
know that he completely routed and dispersed
the rebel army, capturing artillery and other
valuable military property, and taking about
sixteen hundred prisoners. All things consid.
cred. the battle OF Pea Ridge was one of the
hardesl.foughl and most brliaat of the war.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
CorresnondenCe.
SMYRNA, March %

SMYRNA, March 22d, 1862.
Sir In behalf of the Managers of the
Smyrna Library Association, I am instructed
TO request of the Philharmonic. of Smyrna, TO
repeat, for the benefit OF the Library, the de-
lightful and entertaining concert given by your
Association on Wednesday evening last.
Should it suit your convenience TO comply
with our request, you will please name a time
to suit yourselves. With respect. sir,
Yours, &c.
J. E. CLAwsoN, Chr.
VIM Cummins M n Pre- philhaFmnnia
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
Notice 10 Creditors.

The undersigned, intending 10 leave the State, here
by gives notice that all persons whom he owes can
find him al Smyrna Station at the residence of Daniel
w. Thompson where settlement can be had
mh37-3t GEORGE COLi.XER.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

VIM. Graves, who was arrested by Cel Wal
lace 10 Wilmington, was discharged at Sails
bury. Md, on Friday last, aud has returned to
his home. John B. Pennington, of Dover, has
also been released and returned home.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

ZINE )" is published EVery Thursday. b.
R,sr. D. HJFFscKza. EIitOr and Proprietor, al
s~yaa, Del.
EktS -SJI4,StPrIJV- -Oae- gear. 81 so in adUance
" 1870 IF not paid TIL end Of the year No paper
Siseoniianed until all arrears iare paid-onty at The
option Of tis;PG6Iisher.
lssrsVi For eVery square Of 10 lines. less first
isssrim - cts; each subsequent insertion 25 cts
Lssrsi GrrraysHsHts made With yearly aud hal(
v..,sJ GIoertisers
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
War News.

Some additional particulars of the battle Of
Valverde, New Mexico, have reached US, which
do not alter the character of the first reports
Our loss was 60 killed and 140 wounded. The
Texans captured six of our field pieces-lhose
commanded by the gallant McCrea. The Tex.
ans are said to have advanced thir;y.eight miles
above Fort Craig, and communication with
that post was consequently cut off Rein.
fOrcements for our troops were entering New
Mexico from Colorado.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

The friends and admirers of the galant
Lieut.. Worden will be glad TO know that he is
imp owing rapidly, and that he will probably
completely recover his eyesight.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

NEW BAKElsy.-B adveruserpent 10 another
eolunn ifwiIl bs seen ihat-a new Bakery has
eesn opsnsd en Markei ST.. the place Of the old
oAkefys where bread, cakes, confectionery, &C.,
eau ee supplied. .
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

We learn, since the above was written. tha
the " Philharmonic" yielding to the request o
the Library committee and others, will repea
the concert, with a new programme, on Frida,
evening of this week. We hope there will b,
large attendance.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
Lvrr AND IMPORTANT FROM NEW MEXICO.

The passengers by the Santa Fe Stage fur
nish the following
Col. Slough, Of Colorado, had arrived at Fort
Union with $50 men, marching I60 miles in
four days. They intend forming a junction
with Col. Candy. who was still at Fort Craig
on the 7th inst. The advance guard of Texas
was at AlgederOs, As miles from Sante Fe, on
the 4th inst. Another battle was expected to
occur before the first of April.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
Dissolution of Co-Partnership

The Co.Parinership heretofore existing under the
firm OF Lewis q Brother this day dissolved by
tual consent. TiIOS. J. LEWIS,
March l2Ih, 1862. ALEX. L. LEWIS
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
The Guns Of the Military Companies of
W Wilmington.

Wilmington.
Dr. a. Ii. Grlmshaw. in long commuuica-
too IN The Republican on the takng of the
guss of companies A and B, Delaware Guard..
Wilmington, bias the following:
Ar. Tnoinas F. Bayard, we understand, pro.
Cured carte blanche from Governor Burton to
lake all the arms 10 New Castle county under
MS control al least, we know that he procured
sa sfder Tor certain portion Of them. DR.. J.
herrlit, Of View Castle, is appointed Commissa-
~ lgr New Castle county, and, although the
arms bad always been in the custody of the
Sheriff. ell were seiz d.
The reader will ask. from whom did the Del
aware Guards take their arms! We reply from
Col. Thos. T.. Hyatt, President of a Military
Academy, Incorporated By the State Of DeLa.
pdre. A few years since Col. Hyatt applied
}" The Governor of the State for arms for his
Academy the Governor applied TO the u. S.
hOverninont and procured certain rifles and
cannon Tor the use OF the Delaware Military
Acsdemy Mr.. I. F. Baysrd took these arms
i'r The use OF abe Delaware Guards. Under
The pressure Unpopular opinion Mr. Hyatt was
allowed to use these arms fer brief period.
seemed probable thai they would be needed
by ihe nep going into active service to defend
SSioSg "bCteupoH tue arms were removed
"om the srpoty of the Delaware Guards, and
scuered 10 the town and neighborbOod, some
even being carried by one of tbs most promr
neat opponents OF the Government TO Bridge
Piuss Susser co.
To whom did these arms beIonot To IN,
Uated States Goyernnent aud 10 no one else
de awars has never paid one cent of tex 70
h-se arms. They were manufactured by tn
United States, al she National shops The
were entrusted ~ the autherities oftLe Stat
Dilawsre ~ be used 10 defend the country
not 70 destroy IL
we come down further. passing over the re
pea'ed threats Of The members of the Guard,
purifying in oblivion their gssconsde, and fol
getting that the sound Of seUen secession ggr
Isverberaied thropgh the city--when the FIR
seven States teballed-which gins were Grs
s' the arnlary oflhe Delaware Guards!
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
NNfiCe.

All persons indebted 10 the firm Of LEWIS & BRO
THEIR by Bond, Note, Due Bill or Book Account are
respectfully requested 10 settle possible.
with ThOs J. Lewis al IIead-oi Sas-alras Kent 90 .
Md or with Alex l.. Lewis, To Nnsend Station Del.
Railroad.
March I2th 1862
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

A citizen of Memphis, who has arrived in
st. Louis, states that there are now but three
rebel regiments between New Madrid and
Memphis, stationed at Fort Pillow. Pixies
were being manufactured at memphis by the
rebel Government, iatended for the new levies
recently called for. Less than hundred men.
however, had responded to the call of Gov.
Harris. The railroads concentrating at Men,
phis were being connected, to enable the rebels
to send off the rolling stock down the New
Orleans Road when necessary. This looks
like preparations fer evacuatiDg the city.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

A dispatch from Richmond dated the 1lth
inst, is published in the Memphis Appeal
which states that Jeff. Davis is going West
soon, and urges " everybody to rally TO his
standard" 1t may be questioned whether in
going West JEFF. Davis is so anxious to orally
everybody" as he is to be in position conve-
nieEt for escape through Texas and Mexico,
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

The Washington correspondent of the Phil.
adelphia Press, " Occasional" states that Bal
lie Peyton has announced his adhesion to the
National Government, and that A. o. B. Mich.
olson, who has been quiet during all the trou.
bles, will probably follow the example.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27

A Sergeant of the Twenty.frst Massachu.
setts Regiment writes that emOng cannon cap.
tured by Gen. Burnside at Newbern were thir-
teen brass field pieces taken by the enemy at
Bull Run. This fact would seem to indicate
that the rebel troops in the battle of Newbern,
or at least part of them, were from Manassas.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
FROM TENNESSEE.

From correspondents with Gen. Smiths ad-
vance up the Tennessee River, we learn that
the rebels are concentrating at Corinth, Tishi-
mingo county, Mississippi. They propose there
TO dispute the advance OF our army upon Mem.
phis from the East. Cornth is a point that
commands, in this direction, all the railroads
running into Memphis from the Cult States and
from the Southeastern States. What its de-
fences may be, we are not yet aprrised !; but
the number Of rebel soldiers there lie stated at a
very high 6gure-One correspondent, with
good means OF information, putting it down al
10000. Gen. Smith Cor rather Gen. Grant } is
but a few miles north of the position at S4van
nah, and it seems, by the late skrmish at Pitts
burgh Landing, and the reconnaissance tow
ards Eastport and Purdy, that he is preparing
for speedy work. His force is a large one
probably capable alone TO cope with the rebels
but, before beginning operations, he will be
Joined by another body equally large, and these
together, will be sufficient to undertake at the
same time operations against Memphis, and
keep in check the rebels on the eastern section
of the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
Burnside 8 OPERATIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Intelligence from Hatteras informs US of the
progress Of Burnside since he captured New
bern. An expedition was ssnt down to Beau.
fort, which was defended on the water ap.
prouches by Fort Macon. Burnside got 10 be.
mind the town by his movement upon Newoern,
and marching down q column of men upon the
town, the rebels fled first, blowing up For
Macon aud burning the war-steamer Nashville
which lay in the harbor, having recently run
the blockade. The possession Of Beaufort will
prevent any more running the blockade in thai
quarter. Burnside is carrying out very sue
cessfully and very inteligently his plans il
North Carolina, showing him to be an excel
lent officer. and fully realizing the promise O
his performance, which was inferred from his
known energy and ability, The rebels will
soon have not town or fert on the sea coast il
their possession.
General Burnside does not let the gras
grow under his feet. A new arrival frou
North Carolina reports that besides sending
force to Beaufort, he has sent an expedition Il
ca pture the town of Washington oa the Ia
River
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
PROVISIONS.
The Horse Tom liver

VIII be al Smyrna Station on the Gath inst and will
remain there until the 5st; Dover the following
weeA, aud thus alternate between the tive
w FORD.
Smyrna times., 1862-03-27
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-04-10
WALLACE AND ELBRlNG So, 900
FRESH TROOPS.
THE ROUT OF THE ENEMY.
Buell. PQFsUes Wlta 12,OOO
% Troops.
REPORTED OCCUPIED.
The KILLED and Wounded /!

Especial Dispatches to Cleveland LeaderO
CAIRo, April 9.
Nothing official has as yet been received
from the bsttIs at Pittsburg. Passengers
who arrived late last night bring sad ddings
of loss and disaster, though the enemy was
in the end repulsed, and driven back with
grsat loss in killed, wounded and prisoners.
Our army was completely surprised on Sun
day, and driven back near the river, till pro-
tected by our gun boats. Camps were de-
strOyed and great damage done.
On Sunday night Gen. sueTs forces ar
rived, and crossed the river, and on Monday
morning attacked the enemy in flank, and
sfter desperate Rght BY all our tOrcea the
enemy Asd in inextrieable confusion.
Sherman and Prent'ss' Divisions were
6rst attacked. Gen. Prentiss, with two reg
iments were taken prisoners.
One of our batteries was taken and retaken
six times
The sharpshOOterS Of the enemy did terri
bic execution on our officers.
Gen. ". h. L. Wallace, Of Ottawa was
killed. Also Acting Col q. Garfield, Of the
72d Ohio. His body Is here on its way to
Medina. Carson, the Scout was killed early
in the engagement.
They are reported to have been one hun
dred and twenty thousand strong, under COM
mand of johnson and Beauregard.
All the cars at the eOmmsnd Of the rebels
are st COrinth. The provisions and stores
there ere immense, and our army were pur-
suing the enemy to take them and stores,
when the messenger left. Forty of the enc
my's fsld pieces have been taken. General
Strong is sending up every boat at command
to bring down the wounded.
He has telegraphed to the Governors OF
neighbOring States and to the Sanitary
Commissions for nurses and hospital supplies.
1t is thought Buell. would have COrinth by
yesterday noon.
The amount of ammunition and supplies
at Island No. 10 is immense. Naval officers
say it is the strongest fertilization they
have seen during the war.
Seventy cannon we're taken, three hun
dred and sixty.eight prisoners, seventeen
officers, one hundred sick, and one hundred
steamboat hands. The property taken ia
valued at three hundred thousand dollars.
Nine steamers we're captured.
No arrivals from below this morning.