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Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

JUDGE Fi>HER-Prcsidcnt Lincoln recently an.
pointed as Judge OF the Supreme Court of the Dis.
'Fci OF Columbia Hon. Geo. P Fisher, aud the Sen.
ale promptly confirmed the nomination. The Ptesi.
d"nt' We oPinc, will discover that he has found in the
pcrs"" OF Mr. Fisher an honest and upright Judge.
The appointment is lor life or good behaviour. Sal
airy, $1,000 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

OoNFI"MATIoN-rhe Senate, on Friday. Confirm.
&C the nomination Of Lieut.. John A wab... I.I-
Jr'' Henry B. Nones, John Faunce and
1"nH W. JONES' of this State, to be captains in the
revenue service, under the act of Feb. 4th inst
Frank Barr and c. Everett Webster to be Sd Lien.
tent in the same service.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

ADvESrISERS'-B Dcakyne gives notice that he
has taken store in Smyrna where he has f,e.b
ana iui assortment of cheap Dry Goods and Grocc.
rleS' &c Attention is called to the following Ewd.
Iatnall' H. b. Slaughter, Allen & Needles Henry
Harper H. Ward, J. $. Huntingdon, and W.C.&
IL. Spruance, and J. +. Black.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

ie" days ago an attempt was made by one ofthe
guard at the Wilmington depot 10 arrest a deserer
"a'''u samuel Wright, who lives near Smyrna, and
VINO was attempting to leave the city. His father
sno brother were in the ut the time, and dscov
ering that Samuel was in trouble, rushed forth and
attempted rescue. The father seized the guard.
VINO was alone at the time. while the brother ntim
dated MN by drawing revolver. The soldier made
MS escape but did not get away in the cars-Re
publican.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

lhE EXPENsE.-The cost of the cham Democratic
committee to investigate why sold iers were broupht
'''o delaware at tho State election, says the Penn
sular NeDs' is said to be $1,000; large portion of
which goes directly into the pocket of the salisbury
cqle for printing tine thing. 1t is thought by some
that this Is the chief object in getting it up.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

lHE "IlMINGr"N NorEs.-Thc city filling, on
friday to redeem its issue. the ReosbLican SAYS
The city tickets are payable twelve months at,er
date, and they should not be redeemed until the limo
s''ail have expired. Men who give notes to run
i'ur and six months are not expected to paw them in
Two or three. A demand of that kind would be can
Sidered preposterous. 1t is, however, 10 more 50
than this call upon our city.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

Mr.. EDWARD P. ALDRED who has been for obou,
four years connected with the PeninsuLar Ms,r. of
nee as torcnan' publisher and editor, has disposed
OF his interest in the paper and accepted commits
sion as Lieutenant in the United States service. He
is connected with Captain Wattson's Philadel,bio
Battery of Light Artillery now recruiting for act;v.
service Do. J. s. Prettyman again becomes ed,,o
and proprietor
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

AffoNTAENT-John J. Henry, Of Delaware Citv
has been appointed by the President as Csm,ois,;on
CT ana Censal General TO the Republic Of Liberia
l ne Nomination was confirmed by the Senate On
wednesday. Salary, $1,000 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

~' or slaVes-as they are not excluded by the afore
SAID bill-wOuld become cligable to all the privileges
a"u 'i'hunities OF citizenship. Now We are opposed
70 saves being excluded from this disabling clause
anu propose to insert the word saue in it then will
we DC forever safe from negro equality and the me-
gfo' and God grant soon be free from his nation.
al ally Locofoco SecessiOnism.
Yours F,c,r,s
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
THE MARK a
l. o S T.!

,,lnI Ia smyrna ON Monday afternoon, 6tha PORTE
.noN-'Alt'' containing AN amount OF moncy-and
ll .. no value 10 any one but the owHcr. Anv
pe"Soi n,"'"g IL wiiI be suitably rewarded ON l,aJ
ing 1t at jas. p. HofEckcr's Drug S,orr, cav
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

Absent soldiers in this State, without leave, arc
required TO report themselves to Major II. b. Judd
u d A., of Wilmington, on or before tho first 4, =
o April next, under the proclamation of the Pres;.
dent of the 10th inst.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

The Legislature intends adjourning on
Friday until sometime in the Fall, it is said,
hoping by that time something will turn
up" The Lord be praised for even a short
deliverance.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

UNION LEAGUEs.-Union Leagues are
being rapidly formed throughout the loyal
o;ate'' and are fast producing healthy
sentiment Many Democrats are Joining
them leaving as their chief opponents only
copperheads
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
gMYDNA9 lDNIL,
THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1868.

THE " TINES" is PUblishe@ suery Thursday, By
RsBr. D.. HoFrEcKEn, Editor and Proprietor, al
sayrna, Del.
TERKS-SuRscsrPT1Ox,--O year, Sl.50 in Gd,
ssHee, $500 If not paid till end Of the year. No
Paper discontinued until alIGrredrs are paid-Only
at the sPsiOA Of The Publisher.
AsssRIasENENTs-F every square Of treIre lines
or lsss first insertion, fifty cents; each subsequent
issertiOn Twenty-Five cents. Liberal arrangements
sHsds Nth yearly and half yearly advertisers. Ad
ssrfisements sent toithOut stating the number Of
tisass to be inserted 1iH be continued until forbid
ds", and charged according to the abOue rates.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

FRESH herring are becoming quite plcntiful in our
market and sell readily at 25 cents Der doze,.-
ChtstertOwa (Md3 Ners.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
SETTLE Up.

nc subscriber takes tins method of inInrm;n,, hi.
oid customers that he intends to leave Smvrna nv
e ISL oi April next and therefore will insist upon
Their coming forward to settle uD at once.
mh1S JAMES E. RTACK
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

Far and near the papers are speaking in
the highest commendable terms of the posi-
ton taken by our chief executive, and send
congratulatory greetings to our noble Gov
erpoF,
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
NOTICE 70

NOTICE 10 ~
Farmers and Fruit Growers.
C,a ne subscriber. wishing TO clear his Nursery
VIII close the stock out at very low prc.s
mar ipuo 5Ses line size and selections good az $40
pot STU per 100; less quantities. u cts each
f,o, fees from 1000 to 10000 S25; less than 1000
.a standard and Dwarf Pears Cherries and o,h.,
Siaii iruiIs at very low rates Orders sniicIaS O'
mbioo IL. B. SLAUGHTER
CrumptOn. Nd,
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
Ahe iOllOwlng
PER RSONAE PROPERTY

TO Wit: Horses. Cows, yoke ofOxen. l no,r oc
Steers; head OF Young CaiIle, Carriage and hay
] Revolving Rake, COnshellers | Grain E n
flows narrow CulIivators. and snndrv o,b.r
inrm'ng uenss-Iogether with IA lot of C;Ioyor nnt
Timothy llay. "'O'oI uhu
TERMS Suns under S2J cash six mon,b. o,o,:.
sums over $50. 10 be secured by note bearng ,,n' o
from date, with approved security. '''''iea'
w. CoRBIT SPRUANCE
Smyrna, March 10th 1863 T.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

The copperheads in the Legislature have
1t in contemplation if they can, legally,
Ito ascertain which two lawyers have been
engaged to investigate the mattcr) to pass
resolution instructing the State Treasurer
to withhold the pay of Gov. Cannon. This
Is in revenge for his proclamation. Won
der if they have read the Constitution
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
PUBLIC SAIE,

Inc subscribers will offer at public vendue. in
Smy rna' Del upon the premises lately occNn,rd hx
Presley Spruancc deceased, ny
q" Thursday, tie 2G inst, at IOa m.
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19
o. q "a ~ mm

@& e Va %A &D-
pe,n,,,, 'nN-No l0oNI received direct from the
from The Island. '''e ''0elNeu direct
s+5 PER 2GCU LES.
,'FII O'EAN-A small cargo Of I'D G,,5io,,3
S''"'''' paced IN 3: gs, rery 4ry AID strong
$50 PER 2OUo LBS.
PhASTER-Ground pI..ta, = .
packed good barrels sU!'e'lOr aFhcle'
n ~ Bn't"n Makers Bone Dust and Ground
b. nef Wrranred pure ""u "f"u"0
article. 4'''S o" me 0eore
~. ALLEN " NEEDLES
Hou'h Nharves and IL South WuIerr
F'Sl Hlore above ChestnuU PIIILDEIpHIA
we $cl no articles but such as ,re coD scfsJ,,
W Gu" SaJety re-
Smyrna times., 1863-03-19

FAcIrus.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

We alluded in our last to change of schedule,
by which the Central cars left the depot, in this
City, so soon after the arrival of the Castor train
as to afford insufficient time for the transfer of pas
sengers and baggage. We have since conversed
with Mr.. Sumner, the Superintendent of the Central
Road, on the subject who informs us that the
change in his schedule is as follows: The Eastern
train formerly reached here fifty five minutes after
fourP. NJ, and left twenty-five minutes after five.
Now it reaches here thirty minutes after four and
leaves twenty minutes after FIVE; being twenty five
minutes earlier than formerly, and leaving five min
utes sooner than formerly. The CASTOR traln We
believe, is due five minutes before five. If up to
time, this would leave twenty-five minutes for
changing from train to train. This would seem to
be ample time. Mr.. Sumner informs us that he d.
rected the trains to pass each other at Camp Man.
gum, in order, among other things to avoid the
confusion and crowd Of trains at the Raleigh depot
We trust the two roads will SO act as to afford the
greatest accommodation possible to the travelling
public.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

The WONDER OF THE WoRLD-On Monday last,
there was an exhibition in our town of too headed
colored girl She forms one of the greatest wonders
of the age and has excited the wonder of the med
ical world, both in Europe and America. The Sis-
mese Twins have been regarded as most wonderful
production of nature, but in no respect are they
comparable to this dual and yet single existence Of
this black girl. She has two distinct heads and
marked individuality above the waist and in the
lower extremitics. Instead Of lateral connection
as in the case Of the Smese Twins, there is posi-
tive spinal junction, in part by which one body is
formed the other parts being free and unrestrained
She seems to be vssy intelligent girl, and has
rather fine musical Talent While talking or sing.
ing you have before you two distinct persons, and
yet there stands in inexplicable reality but one
corporeal existence. At this mysterious union,
science rccoils. She, however, is worthy of per-
sonal observation and We anticipate if she is car
red through the South, that the student of nature
and the curious must make her the subject Of
close scrutiny, and return amazed at the works of
nature In Europe in some Of the States If the old
Union, and 10 some of our glorious Confederacy,
they have been exhibited. We hope that they will
be carried through the Southern States so that all
may have an opportunity Of inspecting this wonder.
full of all wonders.
We learn that this girl will be again exhibited in
the Court House on Friday next.
49, Carolina Spartan.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

THE TWO SrArs REGlxEsrs. Confederate
Union Of Friday last says it is informed that three
companies fully organized have been rendered and
accepted for State service in the two regiments au-
horized to be raised by the Legislature at its late
session. and that several others have been rendered
but not yet accepted, because not fully organized
according to the General Orders Of the Ajutsnt and
Inspector General, and that number Of other COM
panies are being formed That paper also expresses
the opinion that the two regiments viii be COM
pleted in short time.
The" Union" also publishes correspondence,
which will be found in our paper today, which
shows that the question raised whether /" militia
officers Of the State are subject to conscription,"
has been settled 10 the negstive-the War Depart.
ment having decided that all militia officers of the
State " In eomnission' are exempt from couscsip-
ton. Col Weems has therefore so instructed the
enrolling officers Of his command. {Go.)
lntelligencer. :
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21
A Glaring Counterfeit.

We received by a late mail from the Northwestern
art Of this State two bills. purporting to be three
Pillar Treasury notes Of this State, which are the
Post glaring coun terfeits we have seen They are
retcbedly printed, on blush bad paper, and are
gned on the left of the bill in imitation of O. H.
erry. They are dated Raleigh, May 1, 1862
! ny person at all judge of money, would at once
|ronounce these bills counterfeit.
Let the people in the Northwestern part of the
late be on their guard against such bills. The
a'e, he it remembered, has thus far issued no
'ts dollar Treasury notes. These counterfeits
uuaely orig mattel in the neighborhood Of the Vir-
MA salt-works.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21


FooD FOR RErLEcrIoN.--The Richmond Eaquirer
says portion of our people dsloyal on account
Of their advocacy of the Ten Regiment Bill for
State defence, recommended by Gov. Vance in his
Message. We deny this and will continue to deny
it. because the devotion Of our people to the cause
Of Southern independence gives the lie to it and If
We wanted further proof we could refer to the fact
that Lincoln exceps part of our territory in his
emancipation proclamation, Notwithstanding con-
siderable part Of the soil Of the State is temporarily
under his doninion Thus we see that even the
enemy considers tho whole of the State Of North,
Carolina in rebellion" while considerable Wr,.
ton of Virginia is not included in the proo4nati6a
on account Of the supposed loyalty" Of the people
thereof to the Federal government.
Here then, is distinct issue: While the Rich
mond Enquirer libels large portion Of our people,
including the Governor Of the State as disloyal,
Lincoln frees the slaves of the entire State because
our whole people are in rebellion" and at the
same time excepts large portion of Virginia, con-
siderng the citizens thereof "loyaP to his govern
ment.
We make no charges against the; people Of Vir-
ginia or any part thereof but simply ask the Ea-
quirer to lift the cloud that obscures its own house,
hold before attempting to regulate matters IA this
State, where, according to Lncoln's proclamation,
We are all rebels "-Daily Progrsss IA :.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21
For the Stsndasd-
For the Standard
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
CAMP l4rH N. C. TRoops, J
NEAR FREDERIcKsBURa, VA, :
ESI 4

SauuoIy 0tH 1919. J
At meeting of the Oak City Guards" held this sih
day Of January, 1863 William r. Nichols calIedto the
chair and JOS B. Martin requested to act Secretary
The chairman explained the object Of the meeting to be
to give expression feelings Of caused by the
death of SIMEON D.. BfRRELI formerly member Of this
company. Whsreupon the following COMMITTEES was ap-
pointed draft suitable preamble and resolutions Messs
+. s. Lemay James H. Hicks. James N. Woods and Will
liam q. H. Shaw. They reported the following:
WHEREAS we have received the sad intelligence of the
death of friend and feowsolder Simeon H. Ferrell
which occurred in Fort Delaware sshort time since
While we submissvey bow to the will of Him who doeh
all things well and kiss the rod that a u.s.
that stirs our bosoms. Be it, therefore,
Resoloed That in the death Of Simeon D. Ferrel this
company has lost Of its best membes the army
of its faithful soldiers the country Of its most
promising young men, and the Church Of God bright
ample of piety and devotion.
Resotved, That while may be unable to prtrure an
outward badge of mourning deeply feel his hss will
cherish bis memory in hearts, and will edeavor
initiate his many Christian virtues
Reotued That the sympathies of the company be ten.
dered to the bereaved family and other relatives Of the de-
ceased
Resored That this preamble and resolutions be publish.
ed in the Raleigh Standard and other newspe, Of the
City. .-.. WILLIAM H. NIlHOLS, Ch'n.
JOSEPH B. MAnru, sec'y.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21
Confederate Congress.

This body met at Richmond on Monday last
Only nine Senators and SO Representatives were
present. Mr.. Dortch of the Senate, and Mess-s.
Arlington, Bridgers, Mcdowell and Mclean of the
House from this State, were among the number
There not being quorum, both Houses adjourned.
On the 18th there was no quorum in the Senate.
The House having quorum proceeded to business
and elected j. L. NJ. Curry, of Ala, Speaker pro
tenn. in the absence of Mr.. Bocock. Several i'm.
portant bills and resolutions were presented. Mr..
Curry, of Ala, bill to repeal the existing cxemp-
ton law, also to increase the pay Of the rank and
file in the Confederate army. Mr.. GartrelL, Of Ga,
bill to authorize the suspension of the writ of
haJeas corpus. Mr.. Barksdale, of Miss, to repeal
the twenty negro clause in the exemption BILL
Mr. Crockett of Ky., resolution calling for official
reports of Gen. Bragg's campaign in Kentucky,
which was agreed to. Resolutions of Mr.. Foote,
expressive of the favorable policy Of the Confederate
government towards all the Northern States except
New England.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

NARROW EscAPE.-We learn that on Monday
morning last, about five o'clock. Miss Elizabeth A.
ones residing with Mr.. W. q. Ellen, of this city,
left the house in fit of temporary arrangement,
nd jumped into well on the premises some forty
feet in depth. She was discovered in the well by
N attempt to draw water, and was taken out with
broken ankle and very much exhausted, having
been in the water from five until eight o'clock. She
/ improving and will, in all probability, recover
rom her injuries
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

Really things have come to pretty pass when such
man as the Editor Of the Stanlrd appeals to North
Carolina to redress his wrongs real imaginary and
slider her pride State identified with his individual
quarreis or Ontroversies.-Register.
Things have come to no such "pass," and never
will. We have made no such appeal We have
simply defended our State against the hbels, SLAM
ders, and insults of tho Richmond Enquirer; and
while we have been doing this, the Editor of the
Register has been copying and endorsing these bels
and slanders.
The Editor Of the Register has been INDUCED long
enough in bis contemptuous illusions to the Editor
of this paper. When he speaks contemptuousy of
us, and makes illusions which are intended to NOR
tify us, simply because We differ from him in po-
Etcal opinion, it is time for us to retort and tell
the people in plain terms who he is. He came to
this City from Petersburg to edit venerable and
respectable newspaper; and under his management,
that paper has decreased in circulation as hardly
ever to be seen Its old friends are ashamed of it
and its new ones use it only to crafty their mag-
nant ends The Editor left no friends in Peters
burg, and he has made none here. His influence is
as contemplate as his Editorials are weak and ilog
ical. The more he writes the more be writes him.
self down. The people hear him, and then vote
against him. If we should ever be candidate for
any office before the people, We should esteem our
self unfortunate not to have hin, against u.s. In
deed, we incline to think should positively de-
cline to run, unless were assured in advance that
he would oppose lis.
Such is our estimate of "such man" as the
Editor of the Rcgister; and, what is better. the
people agree with us, as is shown by his constantly
decreasing and our constantly increasing circula-
ton. We will venture to say that we receive more
subscribers in one day than the Register does in
ten. This shows who it is the people are endorsing
and supporting in this trying time.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

The EXEMPTION LAw.-The Hon. E. Barksdale,
the Representative in Congress of the jackson Ms-
sissipp) District has written letter to the Merid-
ian journal, in which he says he concurs with the
Editor of that paper that the exemption or twenty
negro law, ought to be repealed The Aississippian
is of the same opinion. Mr.. Barksdale says:
Experience has satisfactorily demonstrated that there
arc sufficient number of persons exempt by age By dis.
ease aud by wounds received in batte u act managers
and oyersecrs plantations and to perform police duty
and therefore, responding to my convictions of duty shall
favor an early repeal material Modification, of the
empton law will be strengthened in this purpose should
the Legislature its wisdom deem fit to repeal the State
law with which it nccords, and to which have above
ferred 1t is proper to remark that steps having been
taken enforce The late conscpt act in this State the
smpton law of Congress has not been put into practical
service, it was done by of the State law"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-01-21

At very early period after Gov Vances inau-
guration, he became fully impressed with the
absolute necessity Of providing at once for Wig
orous defence Of Eastern North Carolina The
information which he derived from various sources,
pointed to most formidable effort which the enemy
would make at an early day to overrun and subdue
at least our Eastern Counties He at once turned
his attention to the best of preparation and
lost no time in endeaSoring to impress President
Davis with the magnitude of the danger, and the
Importance of thorough defence His message to
the Legislature indicates the success with which
he met -.
The present formidable preparations of the enemy
on our coast, plainly show that his fears were well
founded, and that his zeal in laboring to be pre-
pared for the danger, was not misplaced. The
shock of battle is evidently near our doors, and It
becomes the authorities of both the State and Con-
federate government our army and our people, to
meet it coolly, manfully, and withthe purpose to
defeat the invader and drive him from our soil.
We have seen no account of the enemys forces
on our coast sufficiently reliable to form an opinion
of the real numbers and preparation already there
We have no doubt the movement will be on
large SCALE Weeks ago We learned that Lincoln
had declared his purpose to send 100000 men to
carry forward the work of devastation and the
subiugation of this State. We cannot, therefore,
suppose that he will employ less force than this,
in his present undertaking.
Wilmington, Goldsboro', Tar5oro' and Weldon
seem to be fixed in the public mind as points of
simultaneous attack. This may be so, yet we are
inclined to the opinion that the two former points
will first demand the enemys attention, leaving the
two latter for subsequent movement Our rea-
| sons for this opinion need not be given, but they
| are sufficient to satisfy US of its correctness.
What preparations are being made by the author
tiles to meet successfully this large force, it does not
become us to speak definitely. We believe from
what we hear, that President Davis and the Secre-
tary of War begin to feel the magnitude of the
crisis, and the jeopardy in which Richmond must
be placed should the enemy gain secure possession
of Wilmington and Goldsboro'. We will not allow
ourselves to fear that this is within the range of
possibility yet stung by his late defeat at Frcde-
ricksburg, we cannot doubt that he will put forth ex-
traordinary efforts to rehstate himself in the conf
dence of the North and Of Europe.
We hope therefore, that the preparations to resist
him successfully will be fully adequate to its ac-
complishment An opportunity, we trust will be
afforded the intrepid of the Old North State if
the shock should come to repeat the deeds of dar.
ing which have sgnalized them every battle field
in Virginia, on their own SOIL and that they will
forever hush the lmpertinent and. lying vaporings
Of upstart Virginia and South Carolina scribblers,
questioning their prowess and courage.