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Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
Death Of Admiral F0ote.

The country has to mourn, in the death Of
Rear Admiral Andrew H. Foote, one of her
brsyest and noblest defenders. He expired in
New York, on Saturday last, after painful
illuess of some weeks He leaves behind him
an unblemished. reputation as an officer and
gentleman, and one which his surviving fellOx
officers would do well to emulate. His actions
were aways marked with energy and ability
and when in charge of the Mississippi squad
ron, 20 untiring was he in the discharge Of hi
duty. that his name and feet soon became I
terror to the enemy. A naval and christian
hero, a man of culture and refinement, th'
country has lost in him, one whose place viii
with difficulty, be supplied. '..s-s. =
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
Fourth Of July.

Owing to the present aspect of affairs in oul
c untry, it has been deemed more in keeping
with the feelings of our citizens, to substitute
religious exercises in place of the regular cele-
bration on the 4th of July next. There will
therefore be religious exercises in the Method
ist Episcopal Church, ON Saturday July 4th, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ. A union of the different
churches is anxiously solicited ON that day, by
their respective Pastors The exercises will be
purely spiritual, and will consist of short ad-
dresses, reading of the Scriptures, prayer, &c.
The various places of business in town will be
closed in accordance with the above arrange
ment All are cordially invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
Written for the Smyrna Times"
Swensy's Concert.
DOVER. June 2hth.

DONEk, June zOUn, 1000.
The Concert given in Dover by the popular
musical Director, John r. Sweeney, and his pu-
pills, assisted by several amateur vocaists, came
off Monday evening, June 18th. The house
was not crowded to sufocation, yet comfortably
filed. The audience was composed of the elite
of our town, as well as lovers Of fine music from
adjoining towns. Such an appreciative audi
ence seldom hear such music in the country
The pieces were well selected and performed
with ecJdt. The musical talent displayed on
the occasion is worthy of the highest encomi-
ums. One of the most popular pieces was the
" Fireman's Chorus, from the 'Haymakers, y
The musical talent displayed in it was rare.
King Alcohol" trio, sung by Messrs FOs-
ter, Sweeney, and brother, afforded much amuse-
ment Queen Mary's Escape" (solo) sung
by Miss j. Cooke, called forth much admira-
ton: such voice is seldom heard from one SO
young. "1'he Sacred Stream, qIlartette, with
obligato solo by Mrs. G. Stevenson, was sung
in superior style; also solos by Miss Har.
rington and Miss Goodwin, were worthy of the
highest cOmmendation Among the instru
mental performers were two of his pupils, Miss
+, Murphy and Miss Jennie Stuart; the for
mer executing the Carnival of Venice" (witl
variations) with superior skill, and the latte
played that never-to- be- forgotten tune, AUX
Lang Syne, with variations. The execution
was fine: it carried US back to our CHILDHOOD
days, and made us dream of the past. AL
credit to Mr. John II. Sweeney for his untirins
energy and the rapidity with which his pupil
! progress in the. beautiful art. Peter Gray
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Resisting the Enroisn e nc.

Robert d. Moore, of this Hundred, was, or
Tuesday last, examined before U. S. Commits
sioncr Leonard T. Wales, upon the charge o.
ebstructing the enrolling officer of Little Greek
and Duck Creek Hundreds, in the performance
of his duty. He was held to bail in the sum
of $1,000, to appear at the next September
term Of the U. s. District Court, to answer
James Z. Moore, surety. The penalty is $500
hne, or Imprisonment not exceeding two years,
or both, for resisting or obstructing an officer
IN the performance Of any duty connected with
he draft.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
The Invasion of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA IN DANGER--TIIE PEOPLE
AROUSED.

PHILADELPHIA IN DANGER--TIIE PEOPLE
AROUSED.
The latest news from PENNSYLVANIA represents
the whole rebel army, with the exception of
some detachment of cavalry in Maryland. in
that State. The people have at last aroused
to sense of their danger and are making ex-
tensive preparations to repel the invader. In
Philadelphia most of the stores and manufac-
tories are closed, the proprietors and employees
having enlisted for the defence of the city, and
gone to work on the entertainments. One mil
lion dollars hasbeen subscribed by the mer-
chants to raise and equip troops. The Union
League has raised two regiments and is now
attempting to make a brigade Gen. Dana
has the command Of the city and its defences
and should the rebels attack it they will meet
with warm reception. The following is the
latest from Harrisburg:
HARRIsBURG, June 3Oth-Noon. The city
is as quiet as though it was Sunday. There is
no excitement in the streets, and all the SOL
diers are at their posts.
Yesterday 500 cavalry belonging to Colonel
Pierce $ command, (ate Mlroysl had fight
with Imbodcn cavalry, at McConnrlsville, de
feating them and driving them through tn,
town.
The rebels had three killed, while on our
side two men were wounded. We touk thirty
three prisoners.
Lee is now concentrating his Army in the
Vallies between Shippensburg and Chambers
burg, evidently anticipating an attack from the
Army of the Potomac.
| Ewclls corps is still in front of Harrisburg
and may attack at any time.
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THE SIEGE OF vICKsBURa

MEMPHIS, june 26, via CAGRo, June 90
The advices from Gen. Grants army" which
are up to noon on the 22d, say that the siege
was progressing vigorously.
John Park (cOnservative), was elected May.
or of Memphis yesterday.
WALNUT HILLS NEAR, VICKSBURG June %
The rebels in front of Sherman, on our left
came out of their works on Monday night, and
temporarily drove our pickets faom the rife
pits. but were driven back from the batteries.
1t is thought that they are feeling their way
There has been considerable firing along the
lines to day. Siege guns are arriving in large
numbers.
The anbulances sent out for our wounded
towards Jackson on Sunday, have returned t.
Big Eiack bridges. having been turned bacL
at Edward Station. There are no rebel camp,
nearer than that point.
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nine O'Clock that night. We had scarcely
stacked arms before it commenced raining, and
we received a regular drencher We stood and
| took 1t in fact we were glad to receive it. Af-
\ ter 1t Stacked little we undOne our blankets
| and were soon asleep, forgetting all about the
| rain and mud You ought to have seen us
getting up out of our soft beds the next morn
ing. How did you rest last night?" some
one would ask. The answer would invariably
be, never rested better in my life" Such is
soldier life. The situation around Centre
vile is naturally very strong one, the heights
commanding the surrounding country fer sew
eral miles,
Yesterday afternoon we passed over the eel
eDrated battlefield of Bull Run, and the sight
was a sad one to behold All around us were
the almost fresh graves of our companions who
have given up their lives for the holiesr cause
man ever raised his arm to defend. The dead
were very Improperly buried; in some places
thelr bones were protruding through the groud
The bleached bones ofeur comrades only served
to give us a fresh impetus to go forward, and
determination to carry the war ON until our
enemies are subdued, no matter what it costs
IN blood and treasure.
The lst Delaware Regiment has been in the
service nearly two years; it came out with near
one thousand men, and now there is scarcely
TWO hundred present for duty Two hundred
of them lie under the sod in Virginia, several
hundred more are languishing in hospitals from
wounds received in action and sickness con-
tracted while ON duty, and to-day we scorn
those cowardly miscreants in our own State
who are continually crying peace, peace. when
they know that there can be no peace now
only byaa separation of the country. Sooner
than have peace-only on an unconditional sur
render of the rebels in arms-we would rather
serve our terms of enlistment, then volunteer
again, and, if needs be, die as our comrades
have, for justice, humanity and liberty. Can
we fail while such spirit animates the army?
UNION.
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DVOuac miles from Bull fun Battle
Field, June 2lst, 1863.
Dear Times:
Again the grand army of the
Potomac IS on the move. The long talked-of
invasion of the North by the rebels has at last
rebels is no one processes TO know; no doubt
Lee intends to give US battle with the hope of
defeating US, then pushing forward with all
possible speed to Pennsylvania. They 1.-THE
rebels) entertain strong hope that by throw
ing their entire army Of Virginia against us
they may be able to annihilate us, and then
they say, the subjugation of the North will be
but matter of time. Such is the belief of
the rank and file of the rebel army of northern
Virginia. Let them try it. The spirit of pa
trlOtlsm that reused peaceful nation from its
slumbers in April, '6l, still survives in the
North, despite the efforts Of the rebels there
| to crush it.
The I'd army corps, late COUGHS, but now
under command of Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott
Hancock, (of Williamsburg renown) left their
old camp, near Fredericksburg, on the night
of Sunday last. The march was pleasant
and beautiful. The night was hazy-no moon
and stars were shinging dimly, just enough
light TO see the lines-long lines Of infantry and
artillery, marching silently, orders having been
| given that no unnecessary noise should be
| made. We reached Stafford Court House at
1 sunrise and halted for breakfast, after prepar.
ing and eating which We again resumed the
march. The weather being very warm and the
roads dusty, Quilted number gave out from
heat and exhaustion. About noon we arrived
at Dumfries, a small village which, before the
war, contained population of about two hun
dred inhabitants. Dinner was soon cooked
and eaten, ratiOns drawn, and we were agair
i. on the march. We halted for the night nea
q branch of Acquia Creek having marchd,
distance of twenty EIGHT miles in twenty-on'
hours taking time to rest and cook our meals
Tuesday morning at four o clock we again com
menced marching .(crossing Occoquain Greek
, and bivouaced for the night within Gen. Heint
zleman' s pickets. Wednesday we reached Fair
: fax Station and joined our wagon train whicl
! had started before US. Thursday was spent II
resting the men. Whilst at the last mentiOne
place your correspondent had an opportunit
Of enjoying the hOspitalities of Virginia plan
3 ter. had charge of a picket post near hi
A house, aad towards evening he paid me visi
, and engaged in conversation, at the same tim
extending very cordial invitation to me :
sup with him, which thankfully accepted
, His house was large, old-fashioned building
| should say at least fifty years behind tn
times. His wife was a noble looking woman
, type of the true Virginia lady, and, to ca
the climax, he had avery pretty secesh daugi
D ter, who was very talkative. There were n
: other male (white) person on the farm but th
e owner, the work being carried on by negroes
The management of the farm seemed TO
| done in very good order-everything locke
q neat and tidy. ..
The line Of march was again taken up o
Friday afternoon, and reached CensFsville
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Port Hudson.

NEW YORK, june pa letter from New
Orleans, of the 18th, to the Tribune, says
" Yesterday General Banks issued an order for
one thousand volunteers to make final charge
on the enemys works The 4th and 9Th Wis
consin regiments volunteered and were repulsed
They were afterwards taken prisoners OF
nearly all. :"
ALBANY, June 27,-A letter received in thi,
city to-day, from Col. Lewis Benedict, of the
quarters, June Is, (being the same date as the
New York Tribune's letter., says that two
Wisconsin regiments were captured at Port
Hudson, but makes no meation of any fight
as stated in said letter Colonel Benedict saws
that all was quiet, and it was quite certain thai
there would be no renewal Of the attack fol
several days.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
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a company from Dover Hundred, not con-
nected with any regiment, requested the accept
ance Of their services by Col. Wilmer upon
hearing that the 9th Del. Regiment had been
ordered off. We understand the circumstances
were such that this high privilege could not be
granted them.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

The latest news from Pennsylvania repre-
sents the rebels falling back from their advanced
position in that State. 1t may be rus,,, only
on the part of Lee to draw our men from
their entrenchmcnt5, or he may fear a heavy
fire in the rear from Meade We await calmly
the progress of events in that locality, and
with all confidence that they will terminate
tavorably to the Union cluse.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

NoTtcE.-The call of the 9th Regiment has
taken from this Office the editor and two COM
positors, leaving but one man capable of setting
type. In consequence of this, We shall not be
able, without the return of some of them, to
issue more than half sheet next week. We
hope we shall not be compelled to do this long,
but by the return of our fellow typos be able to
give our readers q whole sheet
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
WAR NEWS.
GENERAL HOOKER RELIEVED.

GENERAL HOOKER RELIEVED.
Gen. Hooker. upon his own request, has been
relieved of the command of the Army of the
Potomac, and Maj. Gen. George G. Meade ap-
pointed in his place. Gen Hooker was induced
to make this request because satisfied that his
efficiency as commander of that army had been
impaired. His successor assumes command at
a trying moment, and we sincerely hope he may
soon strike blow of telling effect upon the
rebels.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

The Del. Cavalry have had an engagement
with the enemy i'll superior numbers, and it is
reported. have had some Of their number cap
tured. We await with some anxiety further
news relative to it, and think the first ccounts
much exaggerated.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

Il win no doubt please the families and
friends of our absent ones, to learn that upon
their arrival at Wilmington they were hand
somely entertained by the patriotic ladies Of
that city. The many acts of kindness Of these
ladies during the war has won for them high
place in the esteem Of thousands Of our Soun-
try defenders '"
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

TIE . TINES" SO PUbIisAsd sssry 1Asr'6oy. By
Rop,. D. HoYyEckEa. ESitsr DAD Proprietor. al
SmyrDa. DoL
rERMS-SuBscRIPri year, sl.50 in od-
ssass, or s2-OO if not paid tiil END Of che year No
apae dsseOnfia iausd saiil oil arrears paid-Only
ct Gke optiOs Of tie PsbksAss.
sosry sqssse Of tUssrs !ias'
sr less. srss Insertions. fty es~s; sseh subsequent
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sasde vitA yearly ss& Astf yearly Gdos'sissrs Ad-
ssrssssssts ssSt vsikOut s<0ti~g the asmbsr Of
tsn.s 90 BE- isssrt.d, uiH be continued unsi forbid
den, cad sAsrgsI sscsrSs.g to tAe sSece sGtss-
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
NOTICE

To he Stockholders Of tht Maryland Z DeIa'raTs
Railroad Company
A. meeting Of the BOARD Of Dseecisrs held a. the
Office Of the Company. in Eastea. May 5th 1868. ihs
folio wing resointsOn passed.
Ordered Thai the Treasurer notify the deIinquertt
Stockhoders By that unless they settle
their stock accounts on OF before the fret Of July nes
that their accounts will be put in suit. egehes wIte
the penalty Of per centum per msnsh. &c auresi-
zcd by the charter.
VIM v Hawkins is authorized to settle oil accounts
due on Stock by persons in Delaware.
G. W. GCLDSB0ROUGH,
jnIl-4t Treasurer Nd. n SeI. a. ~ 70.
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Comic solo and quartette) was sung by request
by Mr.. Benz. Sweeney, with great applause !:
humor was marked in his whole countenance,
and his voice was one that we like to listen at
especially when accompanied by the cultivated
bass voice of Mr.. Foster. May they live to visit
Dover many times, and assist in giving variety
A SPECTATOR.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

We learn with much pleasure, that Dr. Dai-
ley, who has been quite sick at Washington,
for some days past, is improving. He is ex-
pected home soon, where We doubt not, among
his numerous friends, he will soon regain his
former health and strength.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND.

The Nashville Union of the 28th ut., reports
that one division of the Federal army captured
three thousand rebels on Saturday, when going
through Hoover's Gap. No further particu-
lars are known.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

In order to relieve the minds of many who
have friends and relations in the 9Th, we would
state that the term of service Of each company
expires nine monts from the date of their be-
ing sworn is- all eopperhead stories to the een-
trary notwithstanding. - ~
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

Touching prayers were offered in ourchurch-
es on Sunday, for those away in the service of
our country, and for their families during their
absence.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
RIDING HORSE FOR SALE

A GOOD SADDLE HORSE, one oi the very
best. will bo sold very low if applied for so.n; will
make splendid Cavalry Horse. Parted with only
for want Of use
Also, TwO-Wheeed Buggy will be sold low.
Apply TO J. r. WILLIAMSON,
jn25-3t On the Hill, Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

The question Of rank, il is said, will be deci-
dsd ssainst General Butler by the special board.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
PEACH sKETs!
Peach Raakefa.

The subscribers are now having put up so oOO Peach
Baskets. They superior any OF the kinds ever
offered in this market. (nOt Yankee but HOME Manu-.
facture)
There shall be no dissppontment-all orders taken
shall be filled per contract Call and examine them
HILL & READY.
Corner Of Main and Commerce SIreeta-
Smyrna, June "a, le63-2m
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
Letter from the lst Delaware u.

HEAD QUARTERS lsr DEL. Vols.
ID Brigade, Sd Division, ID Corps,
Bivouac miles from Bull Run Battle
Field, June 2lst, 1863.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02

Chests,.Own. Mo, June q, ls6a-ts.
Smyrna times., 1863-07-02
URIE VILE
MILL PROPERTY,
NN[D IPIEIENIISESo
A Two. Story Frame DweIIin,

A DWELLING and STORE HOUSE attach
cd, occupied by Mr.. Cutler.
Also, a number of TENANT and other
HOUSES, with Lands, Waters, Ponds, Races
&e., containing upwards Of
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1863-12-24
For the Telegraph
The Holidays Have Come.


The holidays again are here, .
Who would have thought they were so near!
So swiftly thou hast sped, oh, time,
We start to hea thy sudden chime.
All, yes that merry time has come
Whan old St. Nicholas doth roam
Abroad, and silently doth creep
Down the broad chimney, while we sleep.
With noisless step, without . sound
He walks the chimney, round and round;
Bestowing gifts with liberal hand,
The best and richest of the land.
With curious look, and visags grim,
He fills each stocking to the brim;
Tnen leaves as Silent as he comes,
To spread his gifts through other homes.
The morning sun hath scarcely risen,
To light the feecy clouds Of heaven.
E reforth from many little beds
Doth peer enquirlng little heads.
With eager looks their eyes cast round,
Then reach tue floor with sudden boundi
And on bare tip-toes gently creep
For older folks are still asleep.)
Dat where The sunlight gently throws
It's morning light upon the rows
OF well filed stockings. Up they creep,
To take one little anguish peep.
Their tiny fingers gent press,
To see if they could only guess.
But bless me! This could meier be done,
SO out they pull them one by one.
Just see that laughing little sprite,
What is it makes her eyes SO bright?
Shaking her bright curs round and round,
What can it be that she has found?
Her lap is filed with sugar pluns,
And with her chubby little thumbs,
She holds them while their sweets she sips,
And smacks her little cherry lips.
But oh most wonderful of all,
Here is a splendid China doll,
With dress and wardrobe, all complete,
And tiny slippers for her feet.
With cheeks all flashed, and eyes so blue,
She holds the treasures up to view.
Then speaking plainly as She can,
Says, "santy Tause a dood ole man"
But see that darling little boy
His little face is filled with joy.
His laughing eyes are black as jet;
OF couse he is his fathers pet.
He holds te view a painte d drum,
A ratte.box and little gun.
A snow white rabbit and a dove,
And other toys that children love.
~ clasps his little c hubby hands,
a with his treasures, there he stands;
His dark eyeS glistening in the sun,
So full Of joySsweet little ne.
Oh happy childhood, may the thought
Of Christmas time be ever wrought
With scencsdatbfeasure, and of myrth,
In the h5me circle round the hearth.
ANNIE.