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Smyrna times., 1862-11-27

was exclusively in rebel hands To-day,
the Union flag floats over every mile of it
but league or SO opposite Vicksburg ;
while New Orleans, the chief mart of the
rebel empire, the emporium of the Great
Valley, has been undisputably ours for more
than half year.
One gear ago we held no part of North
Carolina but Fort Hatteras. Now we hold
Newbern, Washington, and twO-thirds of
her coast, and control the waters Of Abe
mari Sound.
One gear ago we held no part of Georgia,
save it may be some little sea island. Since
then we have captured, and firmly hold,
Fort Pulaski, shutting the port of Savan-
nah against Observation-Disclosures and priya-
teers.
One gear ago we held not foot of Texas
Now, Galveston Sabine Pass and other
ports, repose peacefully under the folds of
the Federal flag.
One ycdr ajo rebel expedition from Tex
as had oyerrun the greater part of New
Mexico, worsted our little army there in a
pitched battle, and threatened to annex the
whole vast Territory to Jeff'lom. Arizona
was already in the possession of the rebels.
Since then they have been whipped, routed,
chased home, (where but disorganized
remnant arrived.) and New Mexico with
Arizona is now completely restored to the
Union.
One yelr ago the rebels held Pensacola
and nearly all the ports of Florida, threat
ening to capture Fort Pickens. Now those
ports are nearly all in Union hands.
Our blockade of the rebel coast is far
more effective than one year ago, mainly
because the ports to be closed have been re-
duced fully One-haf.
Such are the auspices under which oul
! strong ly-reinforced and reorganized armies
are about to advance for final struggle
with the half-clad, half shod, ill-fed, shiver-
ing, poor whites" who are forced by re-
lentless conscription to fight the battles OF
aristocracy and Slavery-the battles of q
privileged bullying caste-against their OWL
rights and those of mankind. If the slave
holding villains who concocted this mos
atrocions rebellion were alone to suffer it.
unutterable woes, there would be little
Z
manders will take care to bear heavily upoI
item, and let off the duped misled, deludet
poor whites, who form the rank and file o
the rebel forces, as easily as possible.
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27

table as circumstances would allow Our .ncar,n
n1ent is in an elevated position, with tolerable d
water We are situated between FITS. ALBANY and
Richardson. Several other forts are visible slso
many encamPments, which give the surrounding
country a lively appearance From the tops of thu
hills we have delightful view Of Washington and
vicinity The effects of are visible here all IN.
iences and many buildings destroyed, and nearly
all farming business is suspended But for the mill
tary operations around here, it would be drearv
place. still the country is that might and ought
to be one OF great beauty. We are in small canvas.
tenls which, where it not for the ingenuity of soma
OF the boys, would be uncomfortable these fro.,v
nights. But some of the more inginious put in
heaters to make the tents more comfortable. Tn.
ldea1was soon caught, and most all have now soma
way OF warming their tents. There is but LITTLE
sickness in the regment all appear in good surits
ready and willing to do all in their power TO mid in
putting down the rebellion.
Yours, &C.,
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27
How to Break a Church Oown

TEXT" The breaker is eOme."-Meah 2:I3
10 break Church down, you must
l. Discourage the Pastor.
:. Discourage your feliow-members.
How to discourage your Pastor:
l. Absent yourself from one service every Sabbath.
= Neglect the prayer meeting
d. Cntclse your Minister freely, and pray for him
little none.
i. Give yourself no concern whether his salary is
paid or not.
D. Never allow him to think that his comfort. or
that of his family is matter of any importsncs
whatever in your eyes.
How to discourage your fellow-msmbers:
l. Observe all the directions given below:
Z Complain of everything they do, and don't do.
D. ContriVc to make yourself the head of a clious
and by their assistance and your own industry. keen
the Church IN hot water generally.
d. While doing this, lose no opportunity to COM.
PLAIN ct the bad treatment you are receiving.
s. Be as much like Diotrephes, and as little like
Paul, as you can.
o. Discard charity and candor, take distrust 20
your bosom, and scheaming your speciality.
II these directions, well inforced, dent break xoxp
Church, nothing will, and you may give up in des.
pair.-N y. EgGageGSL
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27
Lessons of the Elections.

The autumn elections have taken place,
and the result, as a whole, has been favor
able to the opposition. In the great States
Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and Illinois,
the opposition has elected such of the State
officers as were to be chosen this year, and
a majority of the members of Congress:
Other elections are yet to take place, some
of them, however, not until next year, so
that it is impossible to say what will be the
complexion of the next House of Represen-
tatives. The changes that have taken place
will not effect the Senate, which will re-
main as heretofore favorable to the Admin
istratlon. 1t is a singular fact that for five
successive Administrations, running over a
period of 20 years, every second Congress
has been in opposition to the Adminstra-
ton. 1t was so under Harrison and Tyler,
under Polk, under Taylor and Fillmore,
under Pierce, under Buchanan, and is like
ly to be SO under Lincoln. The philosophy
OF this coincidence may be indicated gener-
ally in the superior energy of the Outs over
the lns, in the sad discrepancy between
Profession and Practice, and the failure Of
all men III power to satisfy their friends,
who, IN consequence, lapse into opposition.
In the case Of Mr.. Lincoln there are prob
ably other causes, which we may indicate as
we proceed.
Our readers will observe that in alludino
to the result of the fall elections we have
discarded the old nomenclature, and desig
mated the successful party as Opposition
instead Of "Democrat." We do so with
deliberation. The result of the election il
not the triumph of the Democratic party
which died violent death at Charleston OF
the Both of April, 1860. The pillars of the
Democratic party stood on Southern soil
and when that sunk beneath them the Dem
ocratic fabric tumbled to the ground, chao,
of ruins, never to rise again. Wemay have
indeed rs long as human nature remain,
what it is, we shall have parties. 1t is wei
that they should exist, as wholesom,
chech on power, and an excitative to poIiti
cal reflection on the part. of the people
But although the old Democratic party, tn,
tool of Southern aggrandisement, holdins
n place as the price of subserviency to th,
South, is as much an extinct monstrosity il
this age, and viii continue to be in the flu
ture, as would be the ancient Saurians
those monsters with the head off horse, tn
body of an alligator, the wings of an eagle
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The Proclamation and the Non.slaveboIa.r.
Yours, &c.,

The Proclamation and the Observation-Disclosures
A correspondent in North Carolina writes az sol.
lows
The free-labor feeling can affirm deliher,tsIx
from wide and careful observation is a Dyeval.n.
one III all that portion Of the State which ;s now
"l'h'n the Inlon lines. As to the Union men. who
are cmehy hol-sdfeholdcrS, they are pretty nearly
unanimous III their hatred of an insttution 10 $3.50
ana PcrPcuate which, 10 the utter ruin of all other
interests they believe 10 have been the prime cous
OF the rcbelliun." ~
All accounts from the eastern part of the .ld
North Sta'e' where our army lies, are to tbe sams
effect There can be no mistake that a genu;n.
Ah'i-SlaVery, tree-abor spirit has become ouit.
general among the poor white men of that reg;on
who are protected by our arms. Their sufEerinos hv
'he war; and their associations with our intelligent
s'dIcrs' have opened their eyes to the vile use To
which they have been put by the slave power. They
nave come TO see how it is that slavery entails vno.
rance and poverty upon them and their children.
and how they have been made the actual white he.
lots OF the institution. The new ideas which have
entered their sonls manifest themselves in appro.
pirate action. No soldiers in the whole National
army hight with more deadly earnestness than the
Ohion regiments OF North Carolina, and no people
nave more urgently demanded pledges from their
candidates for Congress to support the Presiden,,s
PROCLAMATION in its full scope and force than thou.
SanuS OF Union voters in these North Carolina dis
tricts 30 far as this region is concerned. il is
settled thing that anti,sayery henceforth nust be
the ruling political policy.
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27

ed them. Let it be known that the Nation
must not fail, and that every head, however
high, must bow to the stern behest-" DO
thou succeed"
The rebels in the South and their sympa-
thizers in Europe may derive momentary
satisfaction from the results of the recent
elections. Granting that the new Congress
may be more in sympaty with them than
the present, 1t will be year before it is
likely to meet, and meanwhile the question
of rebel existence or its sufocaton will
have been finally and forever settled
FIrtnk LeslicS Newspaper.
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27
One Year Ago.

1t is quite usual for superficial speakers
and careless writers to assert that the rebel
hon is at the present time much nearear a
perfect success than it was in November,
1861. 1t is also frequently stated that the
Union armies have made but little, if any,
progress, during the last twelve months
Let us see how the case stands:
Oae gar ago the rebels held the southern
shore of the Potomac from point not far
below Washington, with Norfolk, York
town, and that portion of Virginia which
lies on the eastern shore of chesapeake
Bay. Now. all this is in the undisputed
possession of the Cnonists
One ycar ago they held Centreville, Man
asses Junction, Leesburg, Harpers Ferry,
and the south bank of the Potomac aJore
Washington for fifty or sixty miles; whence
they inflicted on us the sad disaster of Balls
Bluff. Now, these are all'in Union hands
and our main army threatens theirs across
the upper Rappahannock and renders their
possession of the Shenandoah Valley pre-
cariOus and unsafe.
One year ago we stood on the defensive in
EeasterR Virginia, holding only diminu-
tive crescent over against Washington, and
like patch under the guns Now, we
hold at least a third of the area of the Old
Dominion, and are likely soon to hold still
more.
One year ago Kentuck was more than half
in rebel possession Their main Western
army under Sidney Johnson lay strongly
entrenched ut Bowling Green, while Bishop
General Polk barred the Mississippi against
uS from his strong and well-manned fortif.
cations at Columbus Humphrey Marshal
aud ZolhcOffer threatened us from point,
further east, and kept down East Tennessee
IN their rear. Now, Kentucky, though re-
peatedly trayersed and ravaged by the rebels
is virtually deserted by them.
One year ago Southwestern Missouri wa,
given up to rebel marauders, with most O
the southern part ofthe State. Now, scarce
9y q guerrilla band and no formidable fore
of rebels remain within the State.
One year ago Arkansas had not seen tn
Federal flag waving since Treason expelle,
h from her SOIL Since then, several blood
battles have been fought within her limits
every one resulting in a Union victory. am
a Union army has traversed the State from
the Boston Mountains to the Mississinni
without serious opposition. Arkansas ba
had very nearly her fill of rebellion.
One year ago no Federal FLAG waved !;
Tennessee, though One-third of her neon,
were loyal to the Union cause. To-day W
nola her capital, Nashville, her onlv cor
siderable port, Memphis, a LARGE nart;op :
her territory, and all ofher nayigable ,votar,
Alas for the fatality, the imbecil;tv nh
have thus far precluded our penetra,;re, =,
ilberating that home Of persecuted, butcbe, : m
ed, but unfaltering Unionism, gallant q,
rious East Tennessee
Ora s~1r s3o the Mississippi belcv Csi,
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27
Written for the "Smyrna Times"
Letter from the 4th Delaware.
En crunn VI NJ IO,L 1880


TO the Editor Of the Smyrna 7Ymes-,Dear Sir:
Knowing that many OF your subscribers have
friends and thinking that all have interest in the
Fourth Del. Regt, perhaps few lines would be in
tcresting
We left Camp Dupont last Sunday, marched to
Wilmington, where remained until Monday at-
lernoon, when got board the cars Tor Wash
ingion. We arrived in Baltimore about nine in the
evening. Notwithstanding the laencss Of the hour,
the good people cf Baltimore had excellent sup
per in readiness for US, which thankfully receiv
ed and heartily partaken of We lett Baltimore for
Washington the next morning at O'Clock, where
we arrived at -. We stayed there till o'clock,
when we slung our knapsacks and started for the
other side of the Potomac; or the boys say, for
Dixie" We crossed the Long Bridge arriving on
the soil OF Virginia about sunset. Three cheers
were given we stepped from the bridge. We ar
rincd at the place where now encampcd about
O'clock we soon pitched our tents and lay our
selves down TO rest. The next morning Dur encamp.
kment presented lively appearance all were engsg-
I'd 10 rspitehing and sxng ap their tcnts as cemfor
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27

Love AND THE DRAFr.-A Harrisburg contemporary
furnishes the following story:
Two young men both attached to the lady, and
strange to relate, knew of each others falling and
respected it like men. Que was drafted and the
other escaped They both met ut the house Of their
lady love. who offered to arrange the difficulty Of
ther loSc, If they pledged themselves mutually to
abde by the decision An arrangement was prompt.
Iy aud honestly made, when the young lady srrang-
ed TO marry the who had been drafted, provided
the other would offer himself as a substitute. Tha
arrangement was accepted. The substitute offered.
and the marriage celebrated within twentyfour hours
Gr0m the time the lady made the proposition. The
parties TO this affair will not object to this notice
while those who not cognzlnt of the romance.
may at once commence inquiry for the names Of the
heroes aud heroine. This incident is not the stran.
gest which has been produced BY the force Of wax.
and yet we mast call II a freak of love.
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27
POETR RY.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
FRIENDSHIP.
BY J. p. II.

We wander down the path Of life,
From childhoOd's early morn;
We press the summers sunny hours,
Aud breast the wintry storm.
The world seems bright and beautiful
Where youthful fancies blend,
But oh how dark and drear 'twould be
With none to call friend.
Friend Gentle wore and doubly dear
In prosecutions hour
What fragrance is to summers breath,
Or perfume to the flower
Distance may separate afar;
FAlse tongues malign our name
The heart, bound by true Friendships ties,
Will still remain the same.
No doubt obscures its azure sky,
No storms disturb its rest,
To vex the busnn of its ioy,
Where dwclls the angel guest.
RepOse, serene as sun.lit lake,
When Ieplyr's softly sleep,
Hides in Friendships hallowed breast
Her holy charge u keep.
No jealous fear, no lingering doubt,
That time or worldly change
Can Gauss the one true heart to beat
Without affections range;
Hope guilds the star of sacred trust,
Like autumn's mellow beam;
Forgotten is a word unknown
Where Friendship reigns supreme.
The beauty, grace and loveliuess
That charm the gazer's eye,
Are favor'd gifts Of outward bloom
Th't quickly fade and die;
But Friendship, deep within the soul,
Has To our nature given
DevotiOn's heartfelt eloqucnce
To raise our thoughts to Heaven.
nyrHa, Del. Nor. 22d, 1862.
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NorTcE BY CoNrRADASD.-The following zotics
has been posted by loyal Kentucky dArksy:
Fifty Csts ReUGrd.-Ran away frsm dis chile
an left him ali alone to take care Of himself after
had done worked twenty six years faithfully for aim,
my NJ rssa, Bill Duncan. Massa Bill is supposed 70
to have gone off wild dc Scceshers for to Aunt for his
rights, and spect be done got lost. A.y person,
turning to me-as he alters said Nigga" cOuIdn.f
take care of himsef-will be obliged tu dis chile.
N. B.-Pcrsons hunGn' for him will please look
in all de "last ditcheS," l often heard him talk
about goin into the ditchn business. .sis
'Scctfully submitted, JIM.
This poster created great deal of merrimsnt in
camp. while the Kentucky residents who came
acro>s it thought jim a naughty sassy nigger"
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27

the people around them. The pillory of
pIDlic scorn is far better suited to such
cases than the casemates of Fort Lafayette.
~ I. Times
Smyrna times., 1862-11-27

Gov. MOrt'n. of Indiana, has published appeal
to the people of that State ts organize relief ssosia
tiOns to provide for The wants Of lhs soldiers whon
hoy kass have put IN the aefa
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-04-22

FROM THE GUY Goa, OF FLoRIpA-Comman.
der Steliwagen, of u. steamer Merclda, off Ap-
alachicola, under date OF March z5th, makes re-
port TO flag orieer Mexican, who has forwarded
IL to the Navy Department. He states that two
conhablnds brought the intelligence that The
town had been Abandoned two DAYS after our
coming, by all the rebel soldiers numbering some
eoo, followed by nearly all the inhabitants The
report which wnsmsdU to him proved 10 be strict
ly correct, there not being Il soldier, cannon or
weapon Of any kind, apparently, remaining In
TIC town. Certain persons stated that everybody
had bean ordered peremptorily away by Gov Mii-
ton, OF Florida. The city, Commander Stellwa-
gen reports, was entinly at our mercy, the few
remaining Inhabitants having no means OF de.
feDse whatever He RETAINED ffom hoIstilg the
American nag because his vessel did not lie ncs r
enough To protect the Union citizens In the place
nom thsinhuman assaults Of the rebels who had
Threatened to return and burn the town in case tbs
cltizens held any intercourse with us. The negtoes
represent the exodus Of the women and children
as being truly heaTtrending. They were aken
away at the shortest notice and IN storm, gath
ekpg together what little clothes and household
Behiture they could take with them He also
tfass that the batteries at the town 10 be
entirely Of sand. The soldiers, Il 10 stated. are
dissatisfied and disheartened, and some 300 will
leave az soon % their ume IL up.
n Later report from c. mmander Stellwapen eff
Apalachicola, under date Of April 4tb states that
the town was captured without resi- stance as well
as all the vessels In the Vicinity by an expedition
Of eight armed boats from his ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-04-22
LATE NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
Latest from Fortress Monroe.
The Rebel Senate Wont Adjourn.
A Confed Whopper.
Latest from Yorktown.
tprt Telegraph from Baltimore I


BAtfrMoRB, April -, (from Fortress Monroe
April 81 IA flag Of Truce came down from Nor
folk to- day. $3.50 ----.-,--.--,-.
The Petersburg paper Of this morning says that
the rebel Senate has refused to concur In the House
resolution for adjournment. -.-----..-.-.
1T also contains report Of repulse Of the Fed.
eral force under Burnside at Elizabeth City. I!
Is stated that the Federal force, 5000 strong, at
tempted TO land there, but were repulsed with a
loss Of 500 by Confederate force Of coo, C) In.
Guiding Georgia regiment.
The Confederate loss In killed 10 stated at Is,
including Capt. McCoums and Lieut.. Wilson,
both Of the Georgia regiment.
A report to the same effect Of the same 20 t,
was current in Norfolk last night.
There II nothing new from Yorktown, except
that matters progressing satisfactorily, though
the weathe, IL still bad. .
The following items are obtained from late
Southern papers:
General GLADDEN. Of South Carolina, wounded
in the battle of Shiloh, (Pittsburg Landing } is
dead Of his wounds.
Msjor General Bragg has been promoted to be
q "full general"
telegram to the Petersburg Express Of Tues.
day last, says:
'On Monday last, (yesterday,) below PolIocks.
willie, near kinston, N. G a skirmish took Ilace
between a detachment OF the ID North Carolina
Cavalry Regiment ard the enemy's pickets.
Lieut.. Colonel Robinson, who commanded, is
probably prisoner. Captain Turner was hurt
seriously injured and Ave wounded with gun
shots -