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The Cecil Whig., 1862-09-27
Eoiloch's Dandeiian Coffee.
KCILOCi<S t,ENIA'
y. n. WELLS

,
T'AkFS this method Of infurnin, his friends
and the public generally. tha. he is now locat.
ed at y" j%2 ARCH STREET. one door below
SlAih street south side. next door to the BAPTIST
Puhcati IN Society. fnIL,nELrnI,. where he
intends 10 give special attention to first class
MILITARY CLOTHING BUSINESS
for Officers of the Army and Navy There will bo
kept on hand well selected assortment of C.o'hs.
'a,>lucrrs. Beavers and snpcrfne Kcrscys nll of
which viii be OF the Regulation COlors for both
branches Of he y. ). Ser, leo
: has past experience in the above iustfrs him
III Warr"ht'nG every garn:ent turned out by him
shall be stiicrlr according to the Regulation for
the Amy and Navy
In addition to the above there will be kept on
hand full assortment Of Military Clothing.
CITIZENS CLOTHING.
There will also be kept constantly On hand
| tul assortment OF CLOTHS. CtSSlMERES
NfSTiNNS. &c. and strict attention will be given
to style and First Class Wol kmanship. in the
Citizens as well as Military branch Of his business
..y Patronage is respectfully solicited.
Mar -. l562--Gm
The Cecil Whig., 1862-09-27

C.f,. iNc,
| make it Il rule to propagate only those
Kinds "i trees and plants that experience has
proven to be the most profitable for general
misunderstanding regard to the quantity
and quality of tluit produced. In my sclcc-
ton Of varieties, aside from my own cXpcr-
ieace, | an governed by the opinions of the
most eminent writer's on the culture Of fruit
IN America, and of the most experienced
Fruit growers in all parts Of the country, and
OF the american Pathological Society.
PEACllES-30,0 600 trees. select varieties
and trees very larg9 and thrifty.
APPLES-A A large stock, choice varieties
Standard and Dwarf. Also, Red and Vel
low Siberian, Crab, Standard and Dwarf
PEARS.-A choice lot, large thrifty trees
leading varieties, Standard and Dwarf.
FLUMS.-AlI the choice varieties
CHERRIES Fine, thrifty trees, Standard
and Dwarf, all the choice varieties.
1prtcots, NcctorineS ind Qu,nces.
GOOSEBERRlES.-E and Ameri-
can varieties.
LCRRANTS.-W White and Red Cherry.
White and Red Grape. White and Red
Dutch. Black English, Black Naples, &c.
GRAPES.-Catawba, Isabella. Clinton.
Concord. Delaware, Diana. R"bccca, Taylor
or Bullet, Early Northern, Muscadnc, ( lsin-
hurEh, Hartford, Prolific, &c, &c.
BLACKBERRlES.- and Dorches-
tel, Ugh Bush.
RASPBERRIESi in variety. Largely of the
Allen and Red Prolific, which need no pro-
lection in winter, best for market gardeners.
and those who have not time to cover in fall
STRAWBERRIES in variety. Largely Of
the A lbanv Seeding.
Usage Orange.
The Cecil Whig., 1862-09-27
Delaware Home for the Insane.

This Institution will be conducted on the same
general principles as The Living Home, and man.
eyed by kind and experienced nurses. Ths baild-
ing has been arranged for the safety and comfort
OF its inmates while il is free from most of the
prson-like bolts and bars that have such an
ulpleasnnt appearance in other institutions.
The Proprietor will take the general superin-
tcEdcncc OF both the Living Home and the Home
for the Insane. and by combining ulcious sys-
TEN Of light labor. will be enabled to snake the
charges considerably less than any other iustita-
ton in the country
The Cecil Whig., 1862-09-27


ROSES IN VARIETY.
DAULIAS.-l30 select varieties, for
which was awarded Il special premium by
the Agricultural Society Of New Castle
County, Del, in the fall Of 1861. Also, 4
premium for the best collection Of Choice
Peals.
For Prices and description Of fruits, send
for Descriptive Catalogue gratis.
DyAll kinds Of trees aud plants can be
ordered by mail.
DAll trees and plants warranted true to
name.
y-Orders received at The Wing Office,
ElKton.
RANDOLPH PETERS,
Feb Is, lSG2-ly. NEWARK, DEL.
The Cecil Whig., 1862-09-27

Boarding and nursing
VA be- from Three 10 IUeire Dollars per Week.
including Medical attendance or not, as may be
agreed upon.
DIR, j. A. BROWN,
PROPRIETOR, WILMINGTON.
We. the Subscribers, Physicians in the City Of
Wilmington. Del, believe that the Proprietor of
the Living Home, and Home for tho Insane, will
endeavor to make them useful and popular insti
tutions and that we will attend on persons who
visit them. at the customary city charges.
II. +. Askow, NJ. d., Geo ". CluytOr, NJ. D.,
l.. p Bush. VI D.. James 7. Wilson. NJ D.,
Il. Il. r.Itcr NJ. D., W. X. Bullock, VI. b.,
Il. +. luhIsull, NJ. D., A. II. tirmsinw. Vi. D.,
Mm. II. Wh!tr, VI. D.. Geo Pepper Norris, NJ. D.,
Geo. Richard Baker, NJ. n. Edward Neazcy, NJ. D.,
.9NopatLic.
F.. Harlan, ". D.,
Wm. W. Thomas. NJ. D., Homcopha.hic
A. Negeuiank, NJ d.,
j. Smms, NJ. D.. | p,.
j. H. Simnls. NJ. D., ''t''etc'
J. b. Craig, NJ D., Ilydropathic.
Feb l6, lS6l--3m
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
The Campaign in Missouri
2oO0 Prisoners Captured-Ten Bridge Bur-
ners Shot-Repairs ofthe Railroads.

ST LOUIS. Dec THE following is re-
sumo OF the recent military operations in Mis-.
sour, obtained from a reliable source:
Within the last two weeks the Federal army
mas captured 250O rebels. including about 20
commissioned officers, 1900 horses and mules,
1loo stand OF arms, two tons of powder, 100
wagons, an immense amount of commissary
stores, camp equiPage, the large foundry at
Lexington used by the rebels for casting eau.
nov. shot and she'll burned; most of the rebel
craft on the Missouri river, including the ferry
boats, have been either destroyed or captured
and pretty clean sweep has been made of the
whole country between the Missouri nd Osare
rivers. and Gen. Price cut off from all supplies
and recruits from North Missouri, and is in full
re'reat for Arkansas with his whole army, hav
ing passed through Springfield on Monday last
Our loss in accomplishing these important
results has not exceeded 100 in killed and
wounded. These are the fruits of the brilliant
stratagetical combinations Of Gen. Halleck,
which have been so ably executed by Generals
Pope, Prentiss nd Mclean, Coils. jeff. C. Davis.
(of Fort Sumter fame, Fred. Steele, Of the / lth
regular infantry, and the brave officers and
soldiers Of our army, regulars and volunteers
Prices emissa ries sent out to stir up rebel
lion in nsrth Missouri and Simultaneously burn
all the railroads bridges, stations and rolling
stock on the 20ih of this menth, in accordance
with the plan promulgated fran the rebel camp,
have been fOiled to great extent in their pla aas
by the energy of Gen. Haleck and the activity
OF our forces. which are kept in constant opera
ton. Notwithstanding the severity of the weath.
er. The damage done to the North Missouri
ana Hannibal and St. Joseph sireads have bee a
much exaggerated. The repairs are rapidly
being made, and both railroads and telegra phs
will soon be in working order.
Ten bridge burners have already been shot,
and fifty ethersars in close confinement to be
summary dealt with uAder Gen. Hallack's
stringent srders
! In a few days it is confidently expected that
our moving columns will as effectually brea
bridge burnHg north of the Missouri as the
rebellion has been crushed south of i1e river
! Ne mercy will be shown t. g scoundrels. Gen,
Halleek's emphatic orders with reference tc
oil bridge burners are to shoot down every one
making thu attempt.
Major Clover has just returned from scout
in Camdea county, with ten wagon loads o.
subsistence. rebel captain. and lhirieea ner
who lett Prices army sinee his retreat wal
cemmenee&.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
A Peninsula State.

The Cecil Whig, in speaking Of the Penin-
suId NeDs which found objections TO iha make
ing Of a State cut Of Delaware and the Eastern
Shores Of Maryland and Virgiaia because there
would be the controlling element Of 1000
slaves, aud the Cssil Democrat, which objected
to the union because Of the anti slavery sonti.
ment in Delaware, says:
The above named journals are types Of two
classes which always discuss the everlasting
ngger first. White men must stand back till
"cufy" is provided for. For our part, we
prefer to see waite men provide for first, and
the niggers pu; in the rear.
Now these two reasons, the one because an.
nexatioR would favor Abolitioo, and the other
because it weuldR't favor it, are not the points
t issue, but the question is, how would the
capital aud labor Of the Peninsula be affected
by such aa arrangement! How many millions
Of public debt would we get clear of, which the
Eastern Shore has been so long burthened
with, that was not contracted for her benefit
Notwi,hsta nding the present debt. the tax
srIslsg from which she pays her portion, hare
will be an addition added TO the present isdebt
edhess of the State to pay for the public prop
erly destroyed by the Secession emissarlss oi
the Western Shors, who indsstriously burned
the bridges, on the Northern Central and Phil
sdelphia and Wilmington railroads, besideB the
damage inflicted by the sane parties on the B.
g. o. R. r., and the Chesapeaks aud Ohio
Canal. The Eastern Shore had nothing TO do
with this wsnton destruction Of property, and
caa derive no profit from the repair OF those
works. Then why should her substance be sent
away to pay for the folly and wickedDess, and
add 10 the profit Of othoTsl
| Lot Us take The 10 cent Of direct tax on the
husdred dollars that is paid By the Easteru
Shore for the benefit of others, added TO the
additional tax they will be required to pay fol
the destruction created by the Baltimore Sc.
cessionists last spring. and expend il in i'm
provements at home. and what would be ths
result in a few years How many millisn,
more of value would be added 10 this peninsula
We of the Eastern Shore might, with the same
prospect of future advantage, apd the samI
show Of justice, be required to pay for the de
strneiion wrought by the Baltimore and othe
| Western Shere secessioAists.
The real question at issue ia this matter is
not what will become Of" cuGy," but 10 wha
manner would change Of State lines effec
the future prospects Of white mea! And th,
answer is-benefcislly. $500 @. a.t. ...s
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
ChrIstmaa IN the Gamma

Ag3neral determination was manifest among
the soldlels to enJcJ merry day in eaulp On
Chrlstmst. Every pTsparsttJn VAS made TO
favor the purpose, and subscriptions were
readily obtained - defray he expenses of diL
ner, deeoretio the construction @! .ancing
floor, &C., &c. The rash ior passes was new
er so great, and ia view OF the occasion, y TIC
the presence of SO many friends of the &C !diers
desiring to visit ths az in camp, the usuat strlot
ness was i9r the time being departed from, aud
among the visitors were many ladies.
Il would es impossible TO eHamera,s in detail
all the Christmas festivals hat transpited
Perhaps those in Gen. Sedgwck's Brigade
were the most extanslve-a splendid ba reoRl
having been erected by the regiments 9. 4 cos,
OF $4,000, the expense being betrayed by the
men. 1t was Ornamented by evergresns. ln the
most tasteful manner, aud the night passed
amid scenes of Joy and mIrlh.
Al the camp of the New. York Seventeenth,
Col. Lansing, a Jete chan etre was held, aud Il
splendid effect was produced by the display III
! four hundred Chinese lanterns.
Christmas day in the camps will never be
forgotten by those who participated in III.
festivities. Nearly every tent along the whole
line of the army of the Potomac was hand
somey fesooned and decorated with ever.
greens. On Christmas Eve the teals were
illuminated with particOlored lanterns, and as
viewed frnm MuasOn's Hill, presented most
sublimely grand effect. The express wagons
were busy all day in delivering to the different
camps packages Of roast turkeys and mnce
| pies from the dear ones at home. These who
did not receive presents got liberal share from
their more fortunate companions No matter
which way you would turn in passing through
the encanpmsnts, you would see merry
dinner party. The absence in intoxicat G
drinks added to the enjoyment Of the feast,
makink, as it did, everything passed off pleas
aaIly. Friends at home were not forgotIen
and at times when alusion was made to them
the unbidden tear would start ia the eyes ol
many a brave and rugged soldier.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
A Ten Strike.

Among the many instances where the brave.
ry of our officers and men have shown con-
sp;cuOus. the one related below is almost un.
equaled:
Capt. Spencer, aid to Gen. Wool, received
information from two ladies' who went from
Norfolk to Fortress Monroe with flag of truce,
that near midnight q six-oared boat was to
leave Norfolk for RiOhmond, with money for
the payment of the rebel so!diers. He request
ed permission of Gen. Wool to attempt their
capture, and was told not to place too much con-
hdence in the information received. Never.
theiess, permission was given, and selecting
two good oarsnen. on whom he could rely,
with their oars muffled, he started at dark, and
awaited the coming of the enemy's boat. He
had previously given direction to his men to
pull directly for the boat, and on the momeat
Of striking 10 " back water" instantly. About
mldnight the boat was heard approaching, and
taking his station in the bow, with nine h
she'll in his hands he gave the order to " give
way" The moment bis bows struck the rebel
boat, he threw the she'll into the middle Of il,
and was himself drawn back, luckily receiving
no injury from the explosion. Not so the boat
and occupants, however, the former of which
was in two, and the latter were scattered in all
directions IN the water, not however, before
discharging their pistols at him, two balls gsing
through his cap and three perforating his coat.
! The men were then told that if they submitted
! quietly they would be sa we'd, oths wise he would
leave them to their fate. They preferred the
former; aud arming himself with pistol in one
hand and dirk Cake" by him at the battle of
Bull Run from 4" Secesh " in the other, he
took them in his boat one by one. handcufling
! them as they were pulled in. In addition to
j which. from the stern of the enemys boat
which lioated, be took 81 100 10 rod and g..
QUO ia their worthless paper n.uoey. 1t va.
with some difficulty that he reached the Fort
the gunwale of the boat being almost level with
the water from it's increased freight
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
War with England.
Harper's Weekly says:

AAof PcI rcchty
"lf England is bent upon seizing this our
hour Of trouble to force war upsn US for the
destruction of the Union, we must accept the
decree manfully. We are already engaged in
a war of such magnitude, that our outlay of
money ahd men would not be greatly increased
if we had to contend against England simulta-
neously with the South. Telegraphs and steam
protect us against any landing of foreign troops
on our soil; vigorous exertions will soon pro-
vide US with a feet Of war vessels and priva.
teers which will render it much more difficult
than John Bull imagiues either to raise our
Southern blockade tr blockade our Northern
ports, or to protect British commerce on the
ocean. 1t was the combination of all the Eu-
ropean Powers against French democracy, at
the close OF the last ceaIury, which developed
the strength of the French nation to such a
pitch that 10 less than ten years it ruled the
whole European conlinent; a similar combina.
tion against democracy in America would rouse
our people to such pitch of energy and self.
sacrificing patriotism that would be much more
likely to shake European thrones than Ameri
can Institutions"
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

MILITARY MATRIMoNY.-It is a very curious
fact that scarce a day passes without an an
noSncement from Washington Of some we'd
ding in the army. Generals, ma jors. lieUlen-
ants, captains, ccrporals and high privates, all
seem to be busy marrying and giving in mar
riags. The only difference appears to be that
the privates wed not singiy but in battaliOns.
AT least there was, the other day, an account
of the marriage of forty soldiers in the grand
army Of the Potomac. IL the matrimonial
mania goes on at this rate, it is more than
likely that the chaplains will find it eeeno-
my of labor to perform the interesting ceremS-
ny-say, by patoons! And on this point, if
we are not able to cite an exact precedent,
there is, at least, on record an account Of bap.
tism having been performed in this wholesa lie
style. The story is told of Polish Bishop,
who, being called upon to perform the ceremO-
ny on a heathenish and uDchrieteued army.
summoned them by battalons, and, waveing a
huge bes0m over them. baptised the first as
collective Peter; second, Paul, etc. Why
should not some such plan be inauguraled in
what is. IN more senses than one, cur grand
Union army!
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

The DHFERENcE-Everym man at the North
Is free to chOo'e whether he will go ipto this
war or stay at home. Every man in the Soutb
Is compelled TO go into the ranks, whether 6a
will or not.
No man at the North lives under snv sppfs.
henslon as to the safety Of hls honr, his person
or his property there. No man at tho S5uth ia
exempt from constan Mt fear that, sooner or
later, the wakwlll come, with all it's horrors, T.
his very door.
The Northern soldier, if he succeeds, NAV.
talns great Government; if he fails is a pstri-
ct, dying at his post of duty. The Sel hern
soldier II be succeeds, consigns a r .iea to
'narchy; If he fails, is disgtacef,.. trsilcr.
iho one carries the fig in his hand. IL. other
hrit-r about hle neck.
Il word, the South fights with Desperation.
and becaHse il il Ir= crate tu. forth em ..s
strength al the s'ar;. Hence lts vctor;es must
- ""n than. :. 81 all. lie North, an!y hv
cc9f"as brings set lis vast resources. I'd viii
rave Strength u resalVs when the @oalb is
exhausted. Hence 10 victories may te slow
IN coming. but they ars inevtptle al last, SID
will be permanent.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
WHOLE NO. 9t7

IRISH WIT ALWAYS READY.-I, g kao,yn
'"a' The surrender of Lexington was rendered
necessity by the want of amncnitien. 60 ,vsll
40 ny tue want OF water. A few Of TIE com.
Pdules mad but one or two rounds left. bo, ,ha
majority had fired their last bullet. After tbe
surrender an officer was detailed bv Pries "a
co'ieet The ammunition ana pace it in safe
charge. The officer, addressing Adiutant Ces.
grove OF the Brigade asked him Ia caye tha
ammunition surrendered. Cosgrove called I'D
oozen men, one after the other, End exbhit.
ing 'he empty cartridge boxes, ga 10 r.. "a.
toni'hed rebel officer. i" telievc -ir, we pave
you all the ammuRtion we had before we s,ou.
pea hgAtlng. Had there been and more. upsu
my WORD, you should have had it, sir. Bat I
VIII inquire, and if by accident :..ere is car.
trioge left, will let you know.
Inc rebel officer turned sway, refectisg
upon the glorious victory ofhagine captured
men who had fired their last shot.
An Irlshman from Battle Creek Micbipar
was at Bull Run battle, and was some Sbat
startled when the head of his compa MON or the
lett hand was kEocked ohfby canpsr hall
is" motHents after, however, a spent bs II
oro"e The fingers on his conrad on the o,bey
eiue, Ihe later threw down his gun and
yehed with pain, when toe Irishmaa rushed "a
hun excaming:
Blast yer soul, you ovid woman. sion vev
eFyn! you make more noise about il than ibe
man that lost his head.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02
ONDENCE.
Written for the Smyrna Times e
st. Peters s. s. Festival.

In conformity with the use and custom of
this church, the teachers and scholars of the
Of tho Sunday School convened at Wards Hall
on the 26Ih inst, at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, 10 partake
of a great variety of confectionery, cakes, &c,
which had been literally supplied. On enter.
ing the Hall we observed but one move in the
panoramma-all vending their way to a prox-
unity of the centre of attraction, the table,
which was handsomely decorated with ever
green's, flowers and flags, and most bountifully
spread.
After all had assembled the school was called
to order and the Librarian appointed Chair.
man. The Superintendent then commenced
the exercises of the afternoon by requesting
the scholars to sing the Sunday School
Army" which was done with hearty good
will, as if every one was glad 10 be in such an
army. An address then followed, by the Su.
perintendent, suitable and in harmony with the
occasion. The President then requested the
teachers to wait on the classes in charge, and
help them to the good things which appeared
burden TO the festal table. This being over
tho President called for orier, when all ioined
in singing the beautiful hymn called The
Sunday School" after whch they quietly left
the Hall, no doubt feeling that 1t was good to
be there.
Although without regular pastor for eleven
months, this school has been increasing and
fourishng; aow numbering one hundred and
IhirtY-f'e scholars and twenty-one teachers
1t is prOVerbial for system, discipline and tho
rough instruction in the Holy Scriptures, anC
has for it's library collection of valuable anG
we'll assorted books, from which the ncholart
delight to select, every Sabbath, tor home read
ing. May the School continue to increase
and every scholar be trained in the way il
which he should 60, and ,hus grow up in tht
nurture and admonition of the LORD.
SPECTATOR.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

THE DEAD LETTER. .OFFIcE-Tbe bill which
passed the House for improyeing the efficiency
of the Dead Letter.Office, provides for twenty
five additional clerks, at $500 each salary, in
GccOrdaGce with the Recommendation of the
Postmaster General to return all dead letters
to their writer's, and not valuable lie, ,ers alone
ss now. BY the estimates Of 'he Department
at present of tho postage rates. the receipts en-
these returned letters would exceed the cost of
the required clerks $4,000 ycaT The bill
reported from tho Post-Vtfice Committee is.
ereases the postage on returned money letters
to treble, and on all other dead letters returned
to double the ordinary rates, still further in.
creasng The surplus.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

YANKEE TRICE.-UucIe rs, as we uses %
call him, among lots OF good qualities Rad q
!p;ling.
ds Gii love good liquor. bu, such was the
state Of his credit that no one would ust him.
be therefore, one day, rssoriad to ? ;.ick 10
answer the great desire ofts app ,ite. He
took two case bottles, put quart of water into
one OF them. put one ii eac3 pocket, and START
ed for the store.
"Ill take quart of rVm," said Uncle Eb.
as he placed an empty bottle on the Counter.
The rum was up, sn3 - lie p!:~Ac in his
pocket, when Urcjc Eb pulled from his purse
what might seem quarter Of DOLE
"This is nothing but TIN, saic me trader.
"Eh, now 1t is a quarter" said our Uncle
Eb.
. Its tia," said the trader, and sh,a'. lake
it."
"Ir's oil I've got"
Every well, then you can't have this rum"
Uncle Eb, without much murmerng pulled
from bis pocket the quart of watcG. The
trader took it and poured it into his rum barrel,
and eff walked Uncle Eb.
Smyrna times., 1862-01-02

NOVEL CoNTRIVAEcEs IN THE CHURCHES OF
BosToN.-In the new Methodist Episcopal
Church, On fremont street, Boston. the organ
blowing is performed by water power; small
stream Of Cochi'uaIe being introduced, which
does tbs werk admirably, without getting the
"sulks and quarreling with the organisl.
All that the latter has to do, 10 to turn on stop
cock, which let's ON the water, and the ergan
bellows are put 10 motion, and supply all the
wind desired. Ia the new church spire of
Rev. Dr.. Gannelt, also IN the city of netions,
there is o fine chime Of bells, which is TO be
played upon by means of e eclricily, so that the
performer may cause them all to sound exactly
in the respective order, he may desire, while
seated at keyboard similar to that Of an
ergan.