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Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
Christmas,


This great worldwide Holiday. celebretAa II
every Christian land and by all civilized peo
pie on the face Of the earth--this dav Of al
others, the anniversary of the Christian. tbe
delight CT the children and the time for friend.
ship-oferings by all-has come and gone with
no particular incidents out Of the usual routine
worthy OF especial note The followers of the
Head OF the Church, whose birth made tbi,
oay so justly celebrated, assembled as usual and
ohered up thanks; the gormand INDUCED his
appetite to the extent of his stolnach-or his
poeket-book; the worshippers of Bacchus did
Iuli homage to their deceitful god. DRINK fill
'ney were tull-and some ran over; and the
children, who had been waiting with inpatient
but blisstul expectation the cominp ot tboir
mythical friend, Kriss Kingle. have realized
their brightest anticipations and enntied their
stockings by this time. Ofall the pleasures
which this day brings that of the children ;s
the greatest. All who have grown to the wears
of maturity look back to their childhood as the
period when Christmas brought its full decree
OF happiness, and in looking at the mirtb of
the young hOpcfuls almost wish g | were , bov
again. 1t is to be hoped that in maxine tbr
presents as little tokens of love, the Door wcrc
not uncared for, and that households where poy-
erty kept out the good cheer, were made clad
glad by the " cheerful giver."
The churches, notwithstanding the disagree
able weather and more disagreeabIe walking.
were well attended, and the congregations fully
compensated by able discourses.
On Saturday, (beng substituted for Christ
mas-eve) the town presented all animated and
crowded scene Rarely, if ever, were so many
persons on the streets, or more extensive pur-
chases made, especially at the confectoner's. 5.
Some parties indulged little foretastc Of the
holiday, and two or three street fights were
gotten up on whiskey basis. Up town the
1arkeys had jubilee, fell out, and had reg
lar ol-gathering in the afternoon. Would
hat it had been confined to them.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
The Centenary of Methohism

In the month of October, l7GG, the founda-
ton of the Methodist Church was laid in this
country, in fecbleness and little prospect of
greatness. This approaching year, 1866, marks
It's hundredth anniversary-the Centenary
of Mcthodism."
1t was proposed by the last General Confer
ence, held in Philadelphia in 1864, to celebrate
this centenary year, and the Bishops appointed
a number of clergymcn and laymen to assist
them In carrying the plans of the Conference
INTO effect. 1t is to be celebrated by special
religious services and liberal thank Offerings.
the offerings to be devoted to some great mon
umental purpose and for local objects Each
annual Conference is to have a memorial ser
mon delivered before its own body some time
preceding next October (at their sessions in
the spring, we suppose, and the Bishops ask
not less than S2,OO0,OO0 to carry out the great
purposes they have in view. Church debts
are to be paid off, Universities and colleges are
to be freed from embarrassment and endowed.
etc. n million Of dollars, in addition. is TO he
raised Tor the missionary cause.
From this small beginging in 1866 the Meth.
dist Church has grown to be the largest body
OF Christians in this country in 1866. Com
menclng worship in rigging-loft in London.
Its church and parsonage property is now esti-
mated at $4,000, 900; institutions of learning
over $1,000 900
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

The Ne,o York Doi7y News is irving tc
tnghten us with the bugbcar of a universal
Southern exodus. The chivalry, it SAYS. can
stand our nonsense much longer. and II we are
not nc careful they will all run away in body
Here is the warning:
There is rapidly increasing tendency on
the part of the Southern people to seek in f5r.
elgn lands refuge from the intolerable bur-
dens which the Republicans threaten to impose
upon those inhabitants of that section who
b1ravely and honorably fought for the indepen.
dence OF their States, and in defence of their
We can only say that the prospect is not a
very dismal one in our eyes IT," those inhabi-
tants who bravely and honoraby," &C., cannot
bear the burden of universal freedom and ius.
tce-whlch is the only burden the Republi-
cans want to lay on them-the sooner they take
passage for Dom Pedro's slave regions, or
Maxlmlllan bogus empire, the better for MS
and the worse for the European enemies Of
free institutions on this continent.
Baggs & Cotton make good all-wool Beaver
cloth Over-Coats for $50.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

METEORs.-On the 18th November there
was a regular hunt through the heavens for
metcors. Six observers were stationed at the
seem to have been amply rewarded. Indeed
it was the most exciting sport of the kind ever
witnessed there. About $50 were observed in
i'll an hour. They were of various hucs-red,
yellow and blue. Each observer marked the
direction of every meteor, and registered it,
with the portion of the heavens where first OBJ,
served and where it disappeared The rcsuI;
seems most satisfactory. The astronomers are
now satisfied that they have got on the track
of this wreck of worlds that we seem ANN.
ally to visit, and to know how to calculate the
time when to expect the meteors and the no;n. liz
from which they come across our orbit. ''
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

TURTLEs.-The Chinese gourmands have il
is recorded, a method Of cooking turtles thai
even London Alderman would esteem rare
a turtle is put into water at first only modcr.
rateIy warm, and covered over with I'D lust
sufficient to admit the animal all but the head
and neck; Within reach of his mouth is nlac.
ed ed bowl filled with highly Spiccd wine. \,
the water becomes warmer the turtle gets
thirsty, and is thus induced to drink the snicrd
WINE, and with more and cagerness, until he
becomes so completely satuatcd with il that
when cooked every part of his body is imprcg,
that is highly priced We outside barbarians
put in the spices afterwards, and make up in
quantity what We seem to lack in quality At
the last Lord Mayors dinner, in London, civ,
EN- by Mayor Phillips, more than one hundred
been consumed in dinner partakcn by more
than thousand guests.
Is. B. Allen is now selling off cheap to re-
ducc his stock. Give him a call.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

GoLD.-Soon after the late war broke out
the shipments of gold from California to the
ATLANTIC sea-ports dropped from about thirty.
iiye million annually to about twelve millions
All the rest was sent to foreign countries OF
cape capture by the English rebel priyateers
The tide has again turned, for we see, by a re.
cent table of shipments, that $50, 564 ,Sg5 have
been sent, by the California steamers to New
York, within, the present year. The whole
amount sent forward from San Francisco to the
Eastern States, from January l, 1854 to De-
cember 20, 1865, is S377 7,0S6,7 Of course % %
this is not the whole product for the time sne. r%
cliicd. Much ofthc gold is sent to foreign com
tries to pay for merchandise and to settle ex-
changes and vast deal more is sent East bv
other modes than regular shipment by the
Roman, at San Francisco, the whole roli nro.
duct OF the Pacific country since 1919 is set set
down at $75,0OO,0O0 ''V
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

y MISUNDERSTANDING The City Council of
Nllmlngton and the Phila. Vii. & Bait. r. r.
Co. seem to have a serious misunderstanding
1t appears that the Railroad Company prom
ised to build magnificent Depot and make
other improvements about its premises in that
city if the city would agree to vacate and closo
up parts of several streets along the line of the
road and allow it (the Co. the use of the pro-
perty so vacated. The City Council, while
doubling the propricty of thus legislating
away the property of the city, concluded to
waive that question in favor of Company, pro.
vlded something like an adequate return be
made to the city therefor. The Council made
several propositions: That the Co. make the
proposed improvements within three years
that passengers be allowed to lay over in vii
mlngton for reasonable time without addi-
tlonal fare; that 10 discrimination be made in
fare against Wilmington-that is, ifthe charge
from Washington to Philadelphia should be
81, and from Wilmington to Pha. 75c., then
from Washington to Wilmington it should be
1925, Or if the fare from Dover to Phila. be
*2. % 1t should be but $l.75 to Wilmington
the IL. *. Co to pave and make sufficient
water courses i'll several places; and in consid
Grafton OF this grant to the Co. by the city,
the former should pay the latter $50. 900. The
Co., considering this dictatorial, have request
ed the Council TO return their proposal and
all other papers, which was accordingly done.
The Co. now threaten to remove all their work
shops from the city. Each party thinks the
other unreasonable, and thus they stand
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

:. INTERNAL REVENUE DECIsION.-A firm ir
New L ork was recently called on to pay a r.
cense as wholesale dealers, from May lst lS65
to May LIST, lSGG. The amount was S4Ol6 20
based ON the amount of sales in the preyiou,
year. The firm, however, went out of exist,
ence on the LIST Of October last, and the mem.
ns DcrS 9l II made claim that they should only be
months they remained in business, 70 tb;.
the Commissioner of Internal Revenue made
answer few days ago, deciding that the Act
OF March 0, 1864, requires that "the license
for wholesale dealer shall not be for a less
amount than his sales of the previous wear, y
and that the Bureau has no authority to grant
release OF any portion of the license charged.
as if the firm had continued to do business
through the whole year. The individual mem
bers OF the firm are now in business separately
and paying license
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
MARRIED,

In Philadelphia, on the 10Th inst. by the
Rev. 5. w. Thomas, Mr. JAMES IL. GEORGE
Of Delaware, to Miss AGNES c. POWELL. OF
Philadelphia, formerly of Delaware
On the 10Th inst, by Rev j. Humphreys
Mr. Edwin e. FAIRIES, formerly Of Smyrna
and Miss MARY NJ. HEARN, all of Salisbury
Md.
In Philadelphia, on the 18th inst, by the
Rev; Nm. Mulin, Mr. JAMES r. DERTcKsoN
to Miss MAGGIE BRAsnER, both Of Sussex
county, Delaware
In Philadelphia, on the 7th instant, by Rev.
VIM. Mullin, Mr.. JOHN B. MlzE to Miss JEN-
ME STEELE, both of Cecil county, Nd.
In Philadelphia, on the 18th Of October last.
by Rev. VIM. Mulln, Mr.. ANDREW r. TRU
TIT to Miss ANNIE VI. WILLIAMS, both of Sus
sex county, Delaware
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

p, The Richmond Enquirer asks the New Yorl
~ Tt,1'e to tell it what constitutes loyal press
ddto Inc 11mq""ers e. loyalty being Of very recent
aate, inc question is highly proper, and it ha,
to seek the necessary information. We vii
answer the question to the hest of our ability
\ thoroughly loyal American journal, then,
IN the view Of the Tribune, is one which hold,
that, IN the pending reconstruction or restora.
ton OF the Southern States, that portion OF
their people who were far the Union in ouT
late Strugg lie shall be accorded at least canal
rights and privileges with the portion who were
%,gat"St II, and fought for its overthrow and
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
The Organization of Colored Troons.

! One OF the most tardy, but as the result
showed about the most useful lesson of the
war, was the necessity of giving the negro a.
musket, breaking the chains from his feet and
placing him in the army. Wewere long time
learning 1t, just as We were long time learn
ing emancipation. When finally we accented
its necessity, We did it with the worst possible
grace, as though it were disagreeable. some
thing to be ashamed of, and not altogether res
pectable Dapper little gentleman from West
Point, who had fired real cannon balls at
imaginary fortifcations on the Hudson River
and studied French, came down to the
army IN all the glory Of buttons and spotless
swords, and swore at the "niggers,h and
threatened to resign unless none but white men
were placed under their intrepid leadership
That well-drlled martinez, Lord Raglan. whose
military greatness came with his marriage nor
tlon' never could believe that the BaShi-Ba-
zoukS had any military adaptability. We know
now now much the English service lost by this
Ioohsh prejudice OF Lord Raglan Ten years
iGte, we lllade the same mlstake-the mistake
OF allowing two hundred thousand men to hoe
corn and provide commissary stores for Rebels
might not like it
~, "hen, hnally, the lesson was learned, Gen.
Thomas, AdJutantGcneral Of the army. was
sent South by Secretary Stanton. to carry omt
Its provisions During the first year he re-
Grulted a6rnt ~ 900 men, in the face of West
folht ana liunkerlsm. West Point made thr
negro black boots and cook and dig, Thomas
made him fight. He went through the States
overseeing the work personally re-
cr9lts, wedding out Incompetent officers. an
pointing and promoting, speaking, organizing.
looking after the sick, and making it a peril,
Gus GU thing for West Point to utter any oath'H
kentucky perpetually stood in his way.
In the end Kentucky was ovcrruled, but not
until 1t had done great mischief. The rennrt
91 the chlef OF the Colored Bureau shows that
the army. WIZ p'''eU III
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

STABBED.-On Saturday last, at Kcnton, a
young man named Guessford, in quarrel,
stabbed Mr.. Alex. Pleasanton in the left breast
severlng an artery. The wound blcd profuse.
ly' and the sufferer, it is thought, would have
expired had not the artery been held by a
yonpg man until the arrival of physician. II
seems that MIR. ?. was trying to separate dis.
putants when be received the stab. lie is still
prostrate at the hotel there. Guessford ba,
made his escape. Whisky caused it.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
ACKNOWLEDGMENT II

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. = The UNDERSIGNED
would return her most humble thanks 10 TO tbo abo
community 20" for the gift of one of Singers Sew s
upon aSabTss esob ." bs and pray the blessing of God
lasting when s9Gtod ,vo IN this world and life ever
rIws' l am now prepared to do ali t;ndo Sol =,
pam sewing and tailoring, and will trv and S 2l
Dec 26, 1865 49, . START
Baggs & Cotton. 'Ui"''"eu TO order by
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

OUR INTERNAL REvENrEs s.-No little aston
lShmcnt IS expressed at the continued marni.
fnde OF the receipts Of the Internal Revenue
bureau Not the least amazed individuals are
the officers of the bureau and the Secretary ot
the Treasury himself. The experiences are 50
Tar beyond the previous estimates, and the
steadlness Is SO different from the anticipated
variations, that the whole can only be account.
Gd for by the great maxim that we are a won
derful people. "O'''
The excellent working of the system will we
trust, make Congress careful of tinkering at it.
IL IS matter OF course that it should be found
fault with, and the numerous interests should
consider themselves more or less injured by il,
Any system of taxation would be found fault
with IN the same way. But taking the whole
community and the general interests, it certain
ly does not bear hard upon them and its hard
est bearings are assuredly not upon the poor.
Seeing that the results to the public revenue
arc so favorable 1t would, theref ore, be as well
70 have as few alterations in the law as possi-
ble.-N T. Times. ~ -" - P0''i-
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
MARYLAND Affairs

Theft OF A WATCH AND ARREST OF ONF
OF THE THIEvEs.-On Tuesday evening last
party of four entered the shop of Mr. George
Whlteoak, matchmaker, located on North
street, Elkton. The party appeared to be un,
der the influence of liquor After they left a
silver watch, valued at $50, was missing and
constable Lowman went In pnrsuit of the rob.
6ers, who had gone into Delaware. Thomas
McG was arrested, and the watch recov-
cred from another party who alleged that he
had bought 1t of McGunegal for q dollar. He
was SRmitted to Jail in default of $500 bail.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
The disposition that has boon n,.,

The disposition that has been made of some
oi the rebel Il generals n is curious and significant
Atlanta and then auctioneer at Au9ustn cner a.
began by cutting things up and tbsn al ne H
knocking them down. General Forree. ,ooA 70
qulred considerable reputation for "T' rvnn; ac
during the war, and now runs saw.na;m riiI"g
Tennessee. Gen. Gardner who surrendard1 %,tLa y
ms columns to Banks, at Port Hudson no,.
NE ngaus JUS column IN country newspaper, as 10.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
THE MARKETS,

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS-New Red
Wheat 81. lj(@2 80, Old 81. .25@2. 35; White
Wheat $2CO(@S2.75. Yellow Corn, $50 9Oc.
Rye is quoted at $I0O@l.O2. Oats Soc
Cotton 52c. per ID.
Cold closed Yesterday TUESDAY at 81. .451.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
TIE New YonK TRIpuNE-TDono.hor

TIE New YoRK TRIBUNE. In another col
umn will be found an advertisement of this
Well-known Journal, one Of the Oldest, most in
tuential yet most hated, most esteemed vet
most villifed papers in this country Ita,.ircu-
lation In this State would greatly benefit the
prejudiced minds Of the people. 1t issues a
large double-sheet weekly for s2-fve copies
for 50; semi-weekly, 81, and daily, $40. Read
the adv and subscribe.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

A WARNING TO YoUNG MEN.-The Jack.
son (Mlch.) Citizen tells a GOOD story of q
young man IN that city who had been in the
habit OF visiting the residence of a widowed la
dy, who had daughter passing fair" The
young man was asSiduous in his attentions.
and was constant visitor This notice awokc
IN the young lady 5 heart the tender passion,
and IN her dreams she imagined that she
should become the wife of her Adonis, Mat
terS kept on in the same old way. The younr
man continued his marked attentions, and
people began to whisper among themselves
\ match, sure y while knowing ones, with
a solemn toss of the head, would remark
" " hat did tell you? The Young man went
out To- his supposed charmer's house the other
evening, tor the purpose of taking tea. Dur
lng the meal, the mother of the girl asked
-, - W hen are you and - to be marricdY'i
The young man leaned back in the chair and
coolIy remarked that he had no idea of marry
ing anybody, and that he and the daughter
were only friends. lie said he supposed She
understood 1t so all the time The Young lady
said not word, but rose up and seized the
teapot which was filled with hot tea, took off
the Id, and threw its boiling contents into hi,
face, scalding him severely and leaving am ugIy
mark: She then furiously ordered him ont Of
her sight; " Hell hath no fury like a woman
scorned, is an old saying, and this Young man
can attest to its truth
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

II n;onnern :; Congressman who can tsLo ,bo
a,1 20 - y called protest. and others are snnnn
Ihe Diets say they won't stand r0r0,,
OF the Emperor Francis Jossnb'. naucn no"l more
Sensible people change their diets "Usensg, wS@n si
don't agree with them, ''' "nen they
1t cost Hecker 100000 to be . soc,,
candidate for Mayor of New Yora ugteated
doesn't always make the mayor 20. 1o"ey
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

DEcEAsED.-Wm. FAIRIES, Esq, died at his
residence in this town on Thursday last. Mr.
T. was highly respected for integrity. strcngtb
ofpurposc and frankness of expression. lie
was for many years engaged in the manufacture
of harness, and acquired some property. His
characteristic frankncss also brought him
| friends.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

CoNcERT.-A grand vocal and instrumental
concert was held at Middletown on Thursday
evening last, for tho benefit Of the Prosbyte.
rian Church. Prof. Grobe, NJ. l.. Lchten-
stien, Ii. 4, Pickels, and members of the Han.
del & Haydn Society of Wilmington took part.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
Annual Election.

meeting Ofthe Stockholders of the Smyrna Libra.
ry Asson cation will be held
On Thursday Eren'ng, January 4th, 1866,
at O'Clock. r. NJ at the Library Room tor tho ,,,
pose OF elecng President and Board OF Manpee,s
Tor The ensuing year. full and prompt attendant "a
desired. BY order of the Board
JOHN e. SrOCKLY, Sec pro tenn
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

DEcEAsED.-Major Benz Ricketts, died Of
consumption at his residence, near Elkton, on
the 18th, He was Captain in the ID Del,
was promoted to Major, and was badly wound
cd at Frederickshnrn
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

ARREsTED.-A negro man named Samuel
Perlgan was arrested and taken to Dover on
Christmas Day for stealing three sets of bar.
ness from his employer, Mr.. JOS. Reynolds,
near town. The harness were recovered in ].
H. Nllllamson's stable-lolt, and the negro ae-
cuscs him Of inducing the theft
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

u We clip the following from one of the Phila-
delpha Daily Papers.-Our people visiting or send
ing up 10 the City, would do we'll to make note OF
it,
WANAMAKER & BROWNS FINE CLOTHING
This establishment, located at the Cor. of sixth
and MARKET street, Philadelphia, familiarly known
as "oAk HALL" is probably the largest and best
conducted "Ready Made" Clothing and Merchant
Tailoring House in the State. Their superior styles,
excellent workmanship and moderation in prices,
have made their house deservedly popular.
In their Custom DEPARTMENT, where elegant Gar
mcnts are Made to Order, none but the very best
Artists are employed and the fine assortment of Ma
terials to select from enables every to be well
suited.
Samples will be sent by mail, and instructions for
measuring, when written for. novl5 81
SELLING OFP.--Cal at Tschudy's if you
want bargains in Dry Goods he is closing out
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

SOLD Mr.. Jos. FAIRIES has sold his farm,
- miles from town, to Isaac S. Lapham of
New York, for $lS,OOO-lUS acres.
Mr. Ihos. Cavender has purchased lot of
IL acres III Mill Creek lId., for 81, 800.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICE.

MeSsrs Griffith & Bro are selling their entire
stock OF Fashionable Goods at greatly reduced prices
Call and see for yourselves, and be convinced that
their goods being sold for less than they be
bought for in the largest cities, even at the whole
sale stores They have large stock and are deter
mined to sell cheap. They offering their goods
at 25 per cent. cheaper than prices for the same
goods one month ago. Every branch of their Stock
is well filled with the best of articles and will be sold
as above stated for Cash.
nov29 GRIFFITH & BRO.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

John Hood was drowned on the 18th inst
oy the Ice giving away on a mill pond in Indian
River Hundred, Sussex CO., while he was EN-.
gagged in sliding.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
Letters RemaimimgVucIoiue

N the fost OIhce at Smyrna. State of Delaware
Dec. 81, 1865.
Barkes, Cabe Hamilton M. usDn.
~ DDlchaiu, Mrs mary NJ. POstles. Mrs. Rachel
Nampoeil' MISE Sarah }. PreItyman. A. W.
Riggs, James r.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

ISehudy is selling English Prints, nearly a
Cloaking Cloths Sack Flannels and Balmo.
raj Skirts for sale cheap at Aliens
Ioplam Il Co., 500 Seventh st., Washing.
toh has 1909 sets government harness for sale
at about half price.
BOOTS SHoEs.-The cheapest and best
assortment a. in town to be closed out, at W. w.
Tschuly's.
r baggS X Cotton make fine Black Doeskin
Cashmere Pants for 50. So -''o'A' !"
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
ntn,,A l..lI-I

Nick's stout landlady apologized for the
meagrcness of the breakfast by saying that
when her butcher failed her she always fell
Madam, said Nick, consolingly, "you
could not fall back on anything more substan.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

b, B. Allen is selling Delaines, Merinos,
Shawls and Cloaking Cloths very low. Give
hima call,
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27
DIE .,

On the 25th, in this town, MARY A.. wife of
VIM. Cahoon, in the 2Sth year of her age.
;, On the 2lst,. in this town, WM. FAIRIES,
Esq. in his 6jth year
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

@HE TIMES" is published ssery Wednesday At.
'''"''"' BY JOS. H. HoFFRcKER, Editor and Pro.
SristOr, at Smyrna. Del.
E@6 E@6aS-SUsscRirrIoH,--Ons gear. $500 in ad
os"es, or $3.50 i not paid till end of the yeGr. Nc
paper discontinued until Gllarrrars0rs patd--Onls
at 'hs oPiion Of the Publisher.
ADvSATisE4syi1 ,oiH be inserted at the rate fSeren
ssGFs iiae for the first insertion; subsequent in
ssrtoaS 81 rsnts. 4 liberal discount made 10
7ssftsr!y, ssni-GnnsGI and yearly adpertisers.
Smyrna times., 1865-12-27

For SALE.-One pair of good Mules new
lron-axle Wagon and Harness, ~"
H. II ArrrS