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Smyrna times., 1865-11-08
End of The Recinrocitv Trso,v

Tclegraphic news from Washington give us
official information of notice to the British |
Government that the Reciprocity Treaty is to
be abrogated in twelve months from March |
Il, 1868. As this will effect radical change
III the commercial relations Of the people on
our lake shore and northern and eastern from
tiers it may be well to give some account of its
provisions. The treaty was negotiated at
Washington, in june 1854, by Secretary Mar
cy and the Earl of Elgin, and it was ratified
in the following September There is gene
raj impression that it relates eccluSiCely to the
rates OF duties on articles passing between the
United States and the British North American
colonies But this is not so, The treaty had
its origin in misunderstanding and troubles
between the fishermen of our Eastern States
| and those of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Ca
NADIA, and the other provinces, under the trea-
| ty of 1918, and these matters are covered by
its provisions, as well as the subject of free
trade. Liberty was thereby given to the fisher
men of the United States to take every kind
| Of fish Except shell fish, on the coasts and
shores, bays harbors and creeks of Canada
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Ed
wards Island, &c, without being restricted to
any distance from shore, and with permission
also to land to cure their fish and dry their
nets. Similar privileges were given to the
British fisherman to take and cure fish on the
eastern coasts Of the United States North of
the Both degree of North latitude. In both
cases the privileges were confined to the sea
fisheries only The treaty covered another
important matter i'll the rights that were given
to American citizens to navigate the Canadian
canals and the River ST. Lawrence OH the
same terms as British subjects, and the cor
RESPONDING right given to the Canadians to
navigate Lake Michigan
But the most generally known provisions OF
thn IL
most controversy, were those which admitted
into the United States and the British Provin-
ceS, INTERCHANGEABLE, a large number of arti-
cles duty free. The free articles are the follow
ing:
Grain, -four and brcadstuffs Of all kinds
animals of all kinds; fresh, smoked and Salted
meats; cotton, wool, seeds and vegetables
fruits, dried and undried; fish of all kinds
products of fish and all other animals living il
the water; poultry ana eggs hides, farS Skim
or tails, undresSed stone or marble in its un.
wrought state and slate; butter, cheese and
tallOw; lard, horns and manures ores of met
ais; coal, pitch, terpentine tar and ashes tim.
Der and lumber of all kinds and firewood
plants, shrubs and trees telts and wood; tisl
oil; rice, brOomcOrn and bark gypsum grind
stones; dye stuffs; fax hemp and tow um
manufactured; manufactured tobacco and
rags.
One article of the treaty stipulated that il
should remain in force for ten years, and after
that until one or other party should give twelve
months notice of its discOntinuance. The tc,
years expired on the ltli of September, 1864
and now the twelve months notice has beer
given by the United States.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

THE CosT-They have commenced the or
ganization of Fire Brigade in New York city.
The entire force consists of 35 steam fire engine
companies and II hook and ladder companies.
Each engine is manned bya foreman, assistant
privates-twelve men in ALL The hook and
ladder companies have the same number; but
of course do not require engineers and stokers.
The whole number of men employed in the
brigade is five hundred and seventy-six, inclu-
ding the chief engineer and his assistants. The
engines, trucks and tenders are to be drawn to
the fires by l29 horses. The expenses for the
salaries of officers and pay of privates is $426,
$50, divided as follows chief engineer, $4,000;
eleven engineers each 81 200; three suburban
enginees, each $400 forty-seven foremen. each
$500; forty-seven assistant foremen, each $3.50
seven drivers, each 800; thirty-fve stokers
each 500; three hundred and fifty-three nri
Yates, each 800. pa
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conduct. even to themselves, I have no ma,
thence with that class of men. and believe tba
people of the South have more resnect for nc
Tno tt oelapored them soundly, more than for
the Copperheads, who, nominally their friends,
leao tnem Deeper and deeper into trouble.
w L. SHERMAN, Major General,
WIN thus letter one was also read, signed
6y JohRB. Haskin, a prominent New York
democratic politician, addressed to Gen. Sher-
man. begging from him good word for the
Den.ocratic party" Copies of this begging
letter were sent to Gems Fitzpatrick and Lo.
gan, who were stumpjng the State for the
Union ticket. Such are the tricks Of the Cop.
perhead party, Having been driven from ev
cry political doctrine advocated during the wal
and forced to abandon them to prevent uttel
annlhllatiOn, they resort to deception and soph
istry to hide their b:unders and strengthen
their party and their prospects for obtaining
the Offices, Knowing that they dare not con
denn the course of the President and the two
leading Generals of the war; who did such sig
nal service to the country, these politician
pretend that they have approved their work
and received in turn their cooperation. Bu
the position Of the President, as published
week Or two since, this letter of Gen. Shel
man and the well-known scntiln"n.s of Gel
Grant are sufficient to show up the deceptio
OF these political place-hun.ers.
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John Minor Bolts was the leading pust ~ .
dinner party given in Richmond on the 27tf
instant. ~
Henry W. Hilliard, a member of the late
repel congress is about to publish novel en-
ltis; stated that not over one-halfofthe Nom
oers elected to the Virginia Senate will be abIe
to qualify by taking the oath. "'''
!, A company of foreign emigrants nassed
through Richmond last Friday, en- ronte pte'fC y
( CloakiRg Cloths, Sack Flannels and R,Ino
raj Skirts for sale cheap at Aliens.
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Death of Lord PalmerstOn.

lhe London papers announce the death Of
the great English premier on the 18th of Octo-
Der, from the effects of a severe cold. Lord
Palmerston. Niscount, Henry John Temple
was born III England, October 2Oth 1884, and
had he lived two days longer, would have at
tanned the advanced age Of 81. He was a peer
OF Ireland, and succeeded to the title on the
death OF his father, in 1905. He first entered
Parliament in 1907, and continued in public;
HE, with intervals of a few years only, until
the day of his DEATH a period of ffty-eigh
years. From 1909 to 1928, he was Secretary
OF War, when he went out of Office with the
wings. On their return, in 1916, Ire resumed
the Seals of the foreign office, which he held
until 1854. In 1851, Lord Palmerston, then
Home Secretary, in the list year OF his age,
became prime minister. His administration
iell IN March, 1858, but in 1859, he was again
called to the position of First Lord of the
Treasury and head of the Cabinet, which he
tllIed until death ended his distinguished and
remarkable career.
Lord PamerstOn married in 1889, the widow
or the fifth Earl of Cowper, daughter of the
first Eiscount Melbourne. AS he is without
children, and his brother died unmarried. the
title becomes extinct. Lord PalmerSton was
SAID to be skillful tactician, and often bril-
Ilant debater, but his efforts as an orator were
less dintlnguished for eloquence than for prac-
tlcal good sense. 1t is stated, even by his DO
lItlcal opponents, that he has held office with
more general acceptance than any English min
lister since the time Of the great Lord Chat
ham. The views entertained by Lord Pal
merSt0n IN connection with the great civil war
III our country are sufficiently indicated by the
policy which was adopted by the British Gov
ernment, Of which he was the leading Cabinet
minister
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The Generals Labeled Democrats

The political campaign in New York, lust
brought to a close, has been one of the most
exciting held for number of years consider
ing it. nHDortance. The Democrats adonted
g l.."t.o,A similar to the Republicans. and
throughout the campain claimed President
johnson and most Of the leading Union Gen.
erals, who were not actually stumping -
against them, as Democrats. In speech de.
'ivered by John Van Buren at Kingston. he
got OF the following spicy sentence:
Congress passed law creating the offc,
OF Lieutenant General, and assigned the Dem
ocranc General, Grant, to take possession O
tno army loud applause. Then it wa
Wnen the army was weelcd Of these Republi
can partlSans' ana military operations werc
handed over to such Democrats us SLarna,
and Slocum that the war was practicalIv end
ed" 0'''aiiy emu
This is certainly funny talk and if his audi
ence did Mt think he was tun.aEg they wor
certainly very credulous people.
About the time Van Buren, was makinr thi
speech, Gen. Fitzpatrick was making one il
New York City, during which he read the fol
loving letter from Gen. Sherman:
Gen. Jadsoa Fitzpatrick Dear Sir.
.,aa; = nave observed with interest your politico
i1isa p1ntO' ~ re" Jersey. 1t is really provoking
hardy worthy q y serious Thought but ratbeo
pf satire and rdicule, the sa1,;rn,n, of Laplle
jiticlans called Copperheads Svh, e,,s~ :. sliJ ~
war from every conceivable mos;,o sp'' pposeu In
sheer cowardiee, Others to- snrs,ss, sue iron
party, some because they thoneht We dII y.
whip the South and now that Is re- ednoag no
demonstration, hsVe bard york 70 c1pla;u he;
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DIE O.,

On Tuesday, November 7th, in this town,
FRAZER, youngest son of Thomas E, and El-
mira jefferson, aged years. l month and 4
days.
The Friends and relatives are respectfully
requested to attend the funeral, tomorrow at
ternoon Thursday at , o clock, at the Episco-
pal Cemetery.
At FELTON, Delaware on the 3lst ult., SALLTF
s., wife Of Dr. b. s. Hopkins, and daughter
of the late Prof Thos +. Sudler, in the 3Otl
year of her age.
On the 3lst of October, at the Drawbridge,
in Sussex county, GREENSBURY WILEY, il
the 4Sth year of his age, aftora severe illness o
the Pneumonia on the lungs.
All kinds of Clothing furnished to order by
Baggs & Cotton.
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The Rebel War Debt,

President johnson insists that the rcb-
el war debt must be repudiated before the
Southern States can be admitted to their old
position in the Union, He has sent the follow
ing dispatch to Provisional Governor johnson.
Of Georgia. His views are as decided as his
reasons are conclusive. 1t is dated Execu-
tive Mansion, Washington, D. G., Oct. 2Sth.
1858, and reads as follows:
70 James Johnson. IhroyiSjonaI G'oreruor,
NHc'igerWc, G";--Iour dispatch has been
received. The people of Georgia should not
hesitate one moment in repudiating every sin
gle dollar OF debt created for the purpose o1
aiding the rebellion against the Government Of
the United States. 1t will not do to levy
and collect taxes from State and people thai
are loyal aud in the Union, to pay a debt thai
was created to aid III taking them out, and sub
vertlng the Constitution OF the United States
! DO not believe the great mass Of the peo
pie OF the State oi tTeOrgia, when left unintu
enced, will ever submit to the payment of ;
! debt which was the main cause Of bringing OF
thclr past aud present suffering, the result o
| the rebellion.
Those who invested their capital in the ere
alton OF this debt must meet their fate, anC
take It as one of the inevitable results of tn
rebellion, though it may seem hard to them.
1t should at once be made known at hom
and abroad, that, no debt contracted for tn
purpose of dissolving the Union, can or eve
Will be paid by taxes levied on the people fc
such purpose: ANDREW JouNsoN,
President Of the United States.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

IMPROVEMENTS Mr.. William Wordcn is
erecting on the vacant lot on Commerce street.
on :" the Hill, large steam saw mill and ma,
chine shop. The building is to be frame, with
brick basement, three stories high, and to oc.
cupy forty feet front by seventy deep. This
is an enterprise in which Mr. w. has the we'll
wishes of every business man in the town.
FAIRIES & Ayres have great improved the
harness shop recently occupied by VIM. FAIRIES,
by raising the front, adding large show win.
dow and painting.
Mr.. John Mustard has made some improve.
mcnts to his residence, on Methodist st.
MIR. John Anthony, who recently purchased
the Budd farm, near town, is erecting thereon
large frame dwelling, which we understand
is to be a splendid residence.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF
Valuable Real Estate,
Situated IN Duck Creek Hundred, Kent Cora
tn, Del

By virtue Of an order of the Orphans Conrl of The
Stale of Delaware in and for Kent County. viii be or
posed Public Auction or Nendue TO The high ant.
best bidders tOr the same,
ON TXURSDA y, NOVEMBER 23d, %,
At o o'clock p. NJ, al the Hotel of Chas. r. Fo1weU
i'm the Town Of Smyrna, Kent county aiOro s:Id Ir,
following described lands and ienementa
farm or ira 1 of land situated lii Duck Creek H4,
dred Kent County and State Of Delaware, about oT-~
and a half miles from the Town OF Smyrna, and ing
the south side oi the road leading from s@Id low"
10 the village of KenIOn adjoining lands lae oi I"aac
Budd, lands Of James w. Spruance, lands "i Joseph
FAIRIES and others, and described on the plot ac'UnP0
nying the Of the ireeh0lders Tor parhio Or
luatiOn with the letters and b, and containing $Oo
Acres and las square perches Ot land, be. .lhe same
Inore or less the being the whole 0l me l'e"'
Estate OF John McWhOrter, late OF Ne" Castle couh'y.
deceased and sold free and discharged o. any ssA "
dover.
And il ordered by the Court that the purchaser or
purchasers thereof be and appear at the neXl haA
t,ouFt Ia he held al Dover in and for Kent Comfy
aforesaid that the said court may assign TO ihe Purcha
purchasers the premises sold to h hsr or lhe,
pursuant this orders he hhe, or they, paying 10 Tho
parties entitled their Just and prOpOriOnahlc shores OF
The purchase money respectively, or with surety or
sureties be approved by the Court entering into
cupnza ce TO he laken and said Court
10 the Slate j.. a penal 10 be determined by III
| Court with condition 10 pay 10 the parties seVeray
entitled or their RESPECTIVE executors administrators
or their and each of their propOrOnabe shares
of said purchase money respectively with interest
from such Time the said Court shall determine, in
such manner aud time may hy the direction of tie
said Court be prescribed and al pointed in said cOmdi
lion.
| Attendance will be given and terms made Ennwn bv
FRANCIS 5. MCWHORTER, ESQ, The Trustee ap,
pointed 10 eflrcl The said sale. or hIs Attorney.
| By Order of the Court.
| Attest: VIM K. CAHOON, Clsrk
| Dover, Oct. 9th, 1865.
| TERMs.-Ten per cent of the pm chase money wilt
be required to be paid on The day OF sale which Will
I've forfeited If the purchasers fail 10 comply with The
above c0ndltlonS prescribed by the COnt; uher" lss
10 be treated p,rt Of The purchase m"ney The neA
term OF the Orphans COur wall he held al Dov'r. "n
ruesdny, ih< 27lh day March 1866 a piut ut .hs
! land will G exhibited al said sale
The ab0v" farm Is good stale n cultivation. tho
soil being Kind aud easily Inn roVrd. The huIldiug.
are good and substantial fhe teuring prlnr
pay Of fine you lg O,aIn Orange hedges, hriT Lg
condition. The remainder under good fencing -
There Peach Or, hard of 40 acres years old ueA
Spring, healthy and luurIshing; also very line A D.
pie Orchard OF about So Altogether ihis faTn
very attractive and valuable place, aud we'll wOr
thy the attention OF purchasers and will be shown by
the Trustee residing il.
novl FRANCIS 5. McWhORTER, Trustee
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A New Bedford lady, who was in Boston
last Saturday, astounded female pick pocket;
who in a crowd had thrust her hand into the
lady's pocket, by turning and coolly inquiring,
= Why do you put your hand in my pocket,
whea have my purse in my hand?''
A-temus Ward says, when he hears the
song, 8. Come where my love lies dreaming, y
Ehe don't go. He don't think its right!
I B. B. Allen is selling superior Groceries very
cheap.
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FESTIVALS. The ladies connected with the
Presbyterian Church in this town expect to
have festival and concert in about three weeks
for the purpose Of furnishing a parsonage
We understand that preparations are being
made on a grand scale.
Since the above was in type, we learn that it
has been postponed indefinitely.
The fair, festival and proposed concert to be
held by the ladies of the Methodist church is
also progressing, and great efforts will he put
forth This festival is to raise funds to pur,
chase carpet for the church. The time fol
holding it has not been fixed.
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Deafness. Blindness & Catarrf

Treated with the utmost success, by Dr.J. lSAACS,
Oeulist and Aurist, (formerly of Leyden, HOllandO
No, 5l9 PINE Street, Philadelphia. Testimonials
from the most reliable sources in the city ard county
can be seen at his Office. The medical faculty are
invited to accompany their patients, as he has no
ecrets in his practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES in
ered without pain. No charge made for examna-
ion. novlO
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

RECOVERED DAMAGEs.-The case of S.
Reed and r. Walter VS.. the Philada. vii. &
Bait. Railroad Company, before the Superior
Court at Dover, was brought to a close yester-
day, after trial of over eleven days, and re-
suited in favor of the plaintiffs, who recover
damages in the sum of 81, 400 against the r..
K. Co. They entered suit for $4,000 As
soon as this trial was concluded another suit
was entered by Geo. B. Dickson, of Dover,
which is to be followed by one from j John Tru-
AK, of this Hd., and one other. Should the
plaintiffs recover damages in every case the
peach shipping business will prove anything
but lucrative to the Il. r. Co.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

"Don't be Foolish. You can make Six
Dollars from Fifty Cents. Call and examine
an invention urgently needed bv everybody.
Or a sample sent free by mail for soc. that re-
tails easily for Sc, hv r. l.. WoEcott, ITO Chat.
nam square, New York. ocl1-lyn
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08
THE, MARKETS,

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS-New Red
Wheat s.. 2O(G2.3 35, Old So. 35(a2. 45; White
Wheat S2.G0(G$3.OO. Yellow Corn, S0CG87c.
Rye is quoted at $1.IO@I.1S. Oats SIC.
Cotton SIC per tb.
Gold closed yesterday Tuesday at 81 Al.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

Col. WILMER.-W are informed that Col.
Wilmer has been rendered the position of In
dian Agent by Gov. Cummings, of Colorado
Territory, and has its acceptance under consid-
eratiun.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08
Elections.

Elections were held yesterday in New York,
New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island,
Illinois, Wisconsin and Maryland, The Re-
publicans are successful everywhere-even in
New Jersey. The Democrats lose heavily.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

PROPERTY SALE Thos Carrow, real estate
agent, of this town, has sold the property of j.
". Spruance, corner Main and South sts., fol-
So, 100. 0'o'' -0-
Andrew Louderbough, of this town, has
purchased farm of $50 acres, near Harring-
ton for $4,000.
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MARRIED.,

In Wilmington, Oct. 25th, by Rev. Mr.,
Kellogg, JAMES KErTI.EwooD to JENNIE MAR
TIN, both of New Castle County, DEL
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

Baggs & Cotton make good all-wool Beaver
cloth Over Coats for $50.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

AccIrENT.-Gardiner, little son of Jos. w.
Mariner, Of this town, was thrown from horse
and had his arm broken last Thursday, at Rer-
iln' Md, where he, with his parents, are visit.
ing relative named Wise. He is doing we'll
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

ADVERTISERS "A. FAIRIES, jr,, and T. o.
Ayres are new firm in the saddlery and har-
ness business, under the title of FAIRIES & Ayres.
They have the old stand of Vim. FAIRIES.
F. S. McWhorter, us trustee, offers the farm
on which he resides, near this town, at public
sale on the 23d inst. This is one OF the most
desirable properties in this county,
Mrs Roberts advertises splendid stock Of
goods at her fine trimming store on Commerce
st. She knows what suits the people,
I. B. FinnemOre has sold out his restaurant
to j. A. Klein, who intends to open a first
class saloon.
j, r. Williamson has stock wagons, &C., a
private sale.
A, Elton has a fine bay mare for sale.
3. B. Allen has lot of very cheap Boot
and Shoes.
TOpham & Co., 500 Seventh ST., Washing
ton, has 1000 sets government harness for sal
at about half price,
Bags 4 Cotton make Fine Black Frencl
Cloth Frock Goats for $27.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

Mr.. IIirsh, of Milford, had his store broken
open and robbed OF 500 worth of clothing on
Monday night week
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

DELAWARE Cry MATTERS FATAL Acc,.
denr wOn the 28th ult,, James Robinson. SON
OF lllam Il. Bright. of Delaware CITY was
accidentally shot dead by gun in tho h."ds I
OF another youth, named Robert StoctIein
with whom he was cunning for came in thn
vicinity of said place. The lad who w,s Lila
was aged about fourteen years. A''''O
Anothr.-As the wife and daughter Of Geo
Is. Money, Esl., Of Delaware City were r;d;no
out one day last week, the horse took frigbt
dashed the carriage against a tree, throwine
both ladies to the ground and badly iniurine
plrs Money. She is recovering,
on the 10th ulr., Mr.. VIM r. Japison's
horse and carriage being on the wharf, the
htrse took fright, backed into the river and
was drowned. The carriage was got ashore
DEAD,--Littlc Frazer Jefferson. burned SC
badly from the ubsetfin, oe :. Lo~o.ana Law, !
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FOR SALE

A Fine RAY MARE s years old. warranted sound.
Fail ol and very genIe will be sold reasonably
or exchanged for good mule. Apply TO
nov8 q ANTHONY ELTON.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

If you want cheap Merinos or DeI4aincs 90
to Aliens, as he has full line, and they are
sold chean for cash.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

FIRE.-The Georgetown Union says quite a
destructive fire occurred on Friday week near
Humhoro', which resulted in the loss Of the
residence and some outLuidings of Mr.. Ebe-
nezer Gray, The fire originated from sparks
from smoke-house. Loss $500 no insurance.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08
n NOTICE.

Goods to he forwarded by Adams Express or Express
to Eastern Shore Of Maryland, will be forwarded daily
If LEFT al the stores OF WIN. f. Spruance, Spruance &
Megear, or VIM. w. Tschudy.
nOvS I'm f. SPRUANCE, Agent.
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AT PRIVATE SALE

Will he sold at Private SaIe good Driving or Work
House. years old Very Superior Cclt years old
Colt. Ii years old York Carriage and Harness, |
Yoke of good Work Oxen and Ox-Carls
Having quit farming. ! have no use for the above
articles, and will sell cheap if applied for soon
nOTo 81 j. X VILLA MS0N.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

Baggs & Cotton make fine Black Doeskin
Cashmere Pants for So so.
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" va va T~N E~ Nc LED

An intelligent youth seventeen years Of age to learn
the Drug and Chemical Business. None but an in
dustrious youth need apply. Best reference required.
For further information address
JOHN 5. r. TOLSON,
No. 800 South 10th Street. Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

Go to Baggs & Cotton's if you want cheap
suits Of Clothing
Letters Remaining Unclaimed d
n the Post Office at Smyrna, State of Delaware,
Nov. 8, 1865.
Adams. Hester Maxwell, Mr.. A.
Brine, Mis- Pool, Sallie f..
Bryan, Air. Hardy Peters, Mrs Margaret Ann
Bennett, Jacob Rage, Perry
BidJle, Wm II. Riggs, Nathaniel
biocsslon, Sarah Riggs, James
Davis, iirnry Savins, William
Ford James Truitt, John W.
Hickey, George r. TOmblInsOn. James
J,s ssJP, Mr.F Williams, Miss l..
White, Josiah w.
J. EMERSON, P. N.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08

DEAD, D,-Littlc Frazer Jefferson, burned so
badly from the upsetting ofa keroseue lamp
last week, died last evening
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Income Returns.

The following is list of the returns of in
comes over .SC00in Division No. 6, Kent Co.
Smyrna times., 1865-11-08
Boots and Shoes

|. d. HAMILTON has on hand a full line Of
Boots and Shoes, heavy and fine, for Mems and
Boys wear. Store on Main ST., above Aliens nol