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Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

THE LATEST NEws.s-The following general
officers have been mustered out Major Gene
rails Banks, Butterfeld, Casey, Doubleday
Heintzelman, Hartsuff and Peck Brevet Ma
jor- Generals Asboth, Andrews, Belknap, Craft,
Carr, Curtin, Chamberlain, L. A. Davis, Den
mis-, Ferrero, Grover, Granger, Graham, Ger
rard, L. A. Grant, Griffin. Gordon, Hayes,
jackson, Kimball, Kenly, Macarthur, Morgan,
Miller, Pierce, Robinson, Seymour, Solomon,
Ward and Whitaker; Brigadier- Generals Ar
mold, Buford, Brayman, II. Baxter, Birney,
Bushy, Cook, Darlington, Campbell, Clayton,
Dufie, Il. j. Davis, Fry, Graham, Hobson,
Hawlcy, Judah, Knipe, Lockwood. Lanman'
Mexican, S. A. Meredith, Morris, MGinnis'
Neil, Oliver, Pile, Rice, Sturgis, Stokes
Slough, Seaman, Slemmer, Sweeney, Schim.
melptenniig, Thomas, Ullman, Vaneleye, f. II
Warren, Wagner and Williamson. f'
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30
THE VOLUNTEER REFREsIIMENT SALOON

The VOLUNTEER REFREsIIMENT SALOON
The wc!-known Volunteer Refreshment Sa.
loon, of Philadelphia, closed on Monday, and
public demonstration in honor of the event
was held in the Academy of Music. We learn
from the report that twelve hundred thousand
soldiers, on their passage through that CITY,
during the last four years, have been enter
tanned and refreshed. No matter what State
they were from, they were welcome. No mat
ter at what hour of the day or night they ar
rived, they found the door open and the hot
coffee and cakes provided We doubt not
that hundreds of lives have been preserved.
as hundreds of thousands of brave men have
been strengthened, encouraged and checred bv
the warm and friendly treatment theyreeeived
at the Volunteer Refreshment Saloon. Even
though the individual benefactions were small
they were invaluable, and have caused the
greater part Of the Union army to entertain
kindly and grateful feeling for Philadelphia.
Much of the labor was done by noble-hearted
women, who never grew weary in we'll doing
While there was work to be done,
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

WHO'S RAISED TIE BIGGEST PEAcH.-Last
week we noticed that the GGzette had received
peach weighing ~ ounces, and measuring
ii inches in circumference The Gazette asser.
ted that it was the biggest peach on the Con.
tinent"
The De!ararean replies to the Gazette as
follows:
To offset the above we would state that
Mt u; ID. Dickson shipped for Mr.. Geo. Par
RS OF Dover Hundred, on Wednesday, twenty
Two baskets or peaches, of the Crawfor,i's late
variety; One basket taken from the lot con-
taineu Dut 9o peaches, weighing from 10 to II
rlS' Long Point farm, which is said to he the
best peach soil in the State. Dover Hundred
against tie Continent ~
Ire Denton, Nd, .Jownalreplics as follows;
While we agree with you that it is i'm
mense, we must inform you that one or two Mt
IedSt as large, nave been grown this season in
NaroIinc co. BY Mr.. ;. H. Anderson. Two Of
NJ NJ AnoerSOhs weighed together twenty ozs
Our informant dld not weigh them separately
but thought one OF the two somewhat larger
than the other, III which case one must have
weighed more than ten or. -
The journal also tries to stick big apple
INTO the question. 1t says the apple weighed
Is ozs and measured l44 inches; was raised
by Mr.. Jas. Swami, and was of the pumpkin
variety
The Gazette says We "modestly cayed in
evidently wishing Duck Creek had such n
peach. But now comes our turn. Cant
VIM. Dcnney brought to this town last week
a peach which he weighed and measured and
found it be | or and II in. It was grown hv
Mr.. Henry I. Hohecker, in Whitehall Noct
Again: Mr. Jacob Williams brought from b;s
larnl' few miles from this town, last week
a a load of peaches, and basket, taken from
tIle lot contained but 80 peaches, which com.
Pletely hlled it. We don't pretend to brap
any about Duck Greek, but the Continent has
not beat her as far as heard FROM"
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30
Deafness, Blindness & Catarrh

Treated with the utmost success, by Dr.. ISAACS,
Oculist and Auris,, (formerly Of Lcyden, Holland)
No. 5l9 PINE Street, Philadelphia. TESTIMONIALS
from the most reliable in the city aSd county
can be seen at his Office. The medical faculty are
invited to accompany their patients 80 he has no
ecrets in MS practice. ARTIFICIAL EYES in.
erled without pain. No charge made for examina-
ion. usvIU
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30
MARRIED,

On the 10th inst, by Rev. DR.. Cooke, Mr.
JAMES TAnBURTON to Miss MARY ANN CAR
RY, all of Kent Co., Del.
In Philadelphia, on the 10th inst, by Rev.
Charles Breck, SAMUEL FoRREsT and MARGA-
RET, daughter Of Charles Stewart, formerly Of
Christiana Hid.
In Brooklyn, on the 9th inst, by the Rev.
DR.: Waterbury, ID. &. ENos Esq, of Philadel-
phia, to Miss SUE ROULDEN, of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

THE BLACKBIRD CAMP-We learn that the
conversion ofbetween thirty and forty persons
were the fruits Of the camp at Blackbird, and
that the meetings are still continued at Union
NJ. +. Church, with good results. The order
on the ground after Sunday was excellent.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

REMITTED.-The President has ordered the
remission of sentence in the case of large
number Of citizens now imprisoned at Fort Del
aware for furnishing citizen clothing to sol
diers, aiding and abetting in deserting, &c.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

t. o. Ayres advertises full stock of harness
findings, sc. His manufacture of plain and
fancy harness is we'll known.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

Three steamers are to be built in Whining
ton, which are to run from Norfolk in connec-
ton with the Delaware Railroad
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

GONE NoRTH.-It is asserted that over
5000 Southerners, chiefly young MN, ha, @
settled in New York city, since the surrender
of the Southern armies
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

FoDDERING SEASON. The foddering season
is about commencing, and owing to the favor
able season the yield, should no injury befalI it
in curing, will be large.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

The numerous friends ofSurgcon c. A. Cow
gill, L. S. V. will be gratifed to learn that he
has been brevetted Lieutenant Colonel, for
mcrtorious services.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

Mr.. Edward Beck is the first of merchants
to lay in his Fall Stock of Goods. The ladies
will find this the place to buy the latest finery.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

BIBLE SOCIETY The adjourned annual
meeting of the Kent County Bible Society will
be held in the NJ. 4. Church of Dover, on
Thursday, Sept. 7, 1865, at II clock, A. NJ,
and be opened with sermon by Rev. DIR.
Cooke of Smyrna. BY order of the President.
c. HUNTINGTON, Recording Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

toNDuION OF THE SOUTHERN STATES --Wo
nave stated IN genera way, from time to time
the Character Of our information from different
parts OF the South, indicating a ready and de-
terlnlned acccptation of the war on the mart of
the people generally, with purpose to aiiust
lheir domestic affairs amidst the desolaiion
WGich surrounds them, as speedily as possihle
saegetO, and acqulesce in and abide bv All tho
Jaws OF the United States. This informat;on
ia; Oeeh IRON obseryant and reliable sources
anu we are glad that it is confirmed in oenorai
from ITT oIhclais arriving from that ouartnr Tbo
washington C!t1oaicle says that froro ~ .lr nne
cal provost marshal of the W. ln Da. tno spe-
VINO mas Just returned from brief trip tbroS,nS
some OF the Southern States, wbera Ipiough m uIi
on otnciai business, it has full conGrna1;Hw wcpS
tbe reports which have recently como en VI
tho localities Of the utter destitution 81 iIul m
south and OF the desire of the peonle ~ iIDc .nc
" submit chcerfully to the Government of ~
palted States. The Ghr0nicIe saws that frn,e r',e
al accounts 1t would appear that if a fair e~.
Ilesslon o. p4bllc opinion can be obtained ~
ilG rcohlng e. elections in the South. there will
DC nttle difficulty in the worE of
-
7, q young respectable married wo,,,o,, :, ".
her brn.,',,'f Sieosote to poison herself because
ca IeJ NV ba,. Vi husband, in the heat Of tomnrr
ber MT. ol %T T ugly name, implying infdelity on
mer IdftT Inc repentant husband ~ p pn
99" "NaE ms unreasonable anger IaG nen neil.le ne
ls@1S 40 3ilsclainled his beI;"f Gausea
charge ne had made, the wife rcora,. aea 40 The
act' but the poison did its work. inc
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30
L. O. Ayres
=
Sells Harness at $1S per Sett!

He Sells Trunks.
He Sells Whips,
He Sells Horse BlaHksts.
He Sells Curry COnabs Gn6 Bruskss.
He Sells Curry Cards.
lie Sells Collars.
lie Makes Harness to Order,
lie Keeps them tnhsa done, if they dOnf suit,
He SsIls Cheap! 80. III. ::
He Wants You TO Call and See his Stock,
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

The Louisville Journal thinks that if John
Z. Breokinridge were to run for Governor Of
kentucky, ne would get nearly all the vote
cast for the antl-amendmept ticket.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30
DIE d.

InCamden, on Monday evening, the 81 inst,
after protracted illness, Mr.. JOHN R. Bos-
TIC, in the saith year Of his age.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

THE "TINES" is published erery Wednesday Gf-
tsrnoon, By Jos. IL. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Pro-
prietOr, at Smyrna, DsL.-. .....-..
TERMS-SrBscsrrrIoS,-One year, s2.OO in ad-
pance, or s3.50 if not paid tHend Of the ysaT. No
paper discontinued until aHdrreorsare Pard-onty
at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS oiu he Inserted at the rate Of Seoen
Cents line Gpr the first insertion subsequent in
ssrtioas 81 cents. 4 liberal discount made to
81 tsfLy, 81 a.; saa IL 4nI yearly Gdueriissrs.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

REVENUE COLLECTOR reference to no
tice in another column it will be seen that the
assessment list of y. S. Revenue for Kent co.
will be placed in the hands of Matthias Day,
Esq, Deputy Collector, on the llth of Sept,
who will visit this town on that and the follow
ing days to receive the taxes. 1t will be borne
in mind that on all taxes not paid in by the
22d of Sept ten per cent will be added.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

The stave mill of Messrs. Ray, gpies & Co.
In Brandywine village, was destroyed by fire
ON Thursday morning last. Loss from, sI2. .Ooo
to $4,000; insured for $4,000, 7@'i ~
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

WooD's MEErING-T There is now being held
in the grove adjoining Blackiston's NJ E.
Church. about six miles from this town, what is
caleda Wood Meeting" 1t differs from q
camp meeting in having no tents, and the con.
gregation, at the conclusion of the services
returning to their residences The meetings
which commenced ON Sunday, are under the
charge Of Rev. JAS. A. Massey, of Millington
They will continue the most of this week.
Smyrna times., 1865-08-30

NOMINATION ELECTION. The nomination
election of the Union party for municipal Off
GERS took place on Saturday afternoon, and re-
suited as follows:
Mayor-Joshua Mar;s, 757; Joshua S. Val.
entine, 564
Alderman-Francis Vincent, 934; William
Silver, Jr, 1884.
Treasurer-Wesley Talley, 659; William
Preston, 646
Assessor-Allen Smith, 494 Geo. Day, 352
Robert Galbreath, $40; John B. Lewis, l46.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
President y.Buarez's Prospects in
W. - Mexico.

New YORK, Sept -23,-Document con-
cernng the free government of Mexico are
published by Mr.. lJ. N. Navarro, Consul
General of the Republic of Mexico in the
United States, including communications
from President Juarez aud Mr.. Romero, his
Minister in Washington. and circulars from
his Secretary of State, Mr.. Leerdo de Tejay
Juarez left Chihuahua on the 9TH of Au-
gust, and arrived on the 10Th at FL Paso,
where he established his government, sur
rounded by his Cabinet, as we have hereto
fore announced; but notwithstanding that
he has found it eXpedient to thus temporari-
ly change his capital, he is not only hopeful
but confident of an ultimate and complete
triumph over the invaders. He has still
large bodies of troops at his disposal, who
have commenced attacking the various de-
tachments of Imperialists in detail, now
that the latter have so greatly weakened
their lines by extending them, and he an
ticipates decisive victories for his soldiers
very soon.
He does not think that Maximilian's forces
will be likely to attempt to drive him from
El Paso; but even should they Succeed in
doing so, he has no idea of abandoning his
country, but will remove to some other
point within Its limits, and there continue
the struggle, sanguine of ultimate success.
The officers of the Mexican Republic who
have arrived here, leaving Ell Paso, about
the beginning of the present month, say
that the people of that town were llnani-
nous In an enthusiastic reception of Presi-
dent Juarez. General Negrette, with one
hundred officers, had gone to the interior to
collect and discipline recruits, and expected
to be able to raise q large force in. a short
time. s. sfs,.Itis MI gt,s .ua. b, Z
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
The Burch FamiIy-lseasOns for
Refusing the Writ--A Mistake
(,Orrecled--TrinI Of .IefE DaYia.

NEW YORK, Sept. 23.-The Herald's spe-
cial says: The Burch family, arrested by
order of General Baker for stealing and
boarding Government horses, and in whose
behalf Judge Wylie issued writ of habeas
corpus, have not yet been disposed of before
military court. The President set aside
Judge Wylie's writ, not so much to take
these men out of civil courts as to deny a
precedent which would, if established, open
the prison doors to Wirtz, or any other
criminal who might choose to avail himself
of the writ.
The statement in the Washington col
umns of the New York Tribune that Col.
VIM. Thorpe is entitled to the credit of fer
reting out the rebel incendiaries and steam
boat burners on the Mississippi river, does
great injustice to the late Col. Anderson, of
Philadelphia, to whom it was really due
Col. Anderson was at the head Of the detec-
tive service in the Department of Missouri,
and died at his post from excessive applica-
ton to business. Col Thorpe was only
Photographic reporter to Col. Anderson.
and was never chief of the secret service
there, as stated in the Tribune. This cor
rection is due to the memory of faithful
officer who literally sacrificed his life in the
service of his country. .E- .J
The Worlds special says: 1t may be
safely asserted that nothing definite has
been determined relative to the trial of
JEFF. Davis. The new rumor that it is to
take place in Richmond about the middle
of October is merely gratuitous. The Pres
ident has only gone so far, it is believed as
to declare that when it does come off, ii
shall be before civil tribunal. There is
very good authority for declaring that two,
if not three members of the Cabinet are OPP
posed to giving jeff. Davis any trial what
ever. They prefer, it is intmated, that he
should leave the country forever.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
The Sanitary Commission = Dis
hOnOrabiy Observation-Disclosures
Colleges and the Lee Family
IDnymaster Holt Released.

New YORK, Sept. 23.-The Tribune's
special says: The active operation of the u.
S. Sanitary Commission, which, during the
war, was of such incalculable value to our
soldiers in the field and in hospital, will
cease altogether by the 1stprox, with the
exception of the business of collecting SOL
diers' claims, which will continue as long
as the necessity of its continuance exists.
The Commission will, on closing its busi-
ness of disbursing, turn over to the Freed
mems Bureau large amounto of its remain
ing stores for distribution among the des-
titute colored people of the SOUTH !. z Z.
The Secretary of War has ordered the
dishonorable dismissal of 1st Lieut.. o. Van
Dcrmort, 1921 New York Volunteers, for
making, or allowing false entries over his
own signature, on the muster rolls of his
company. l,lS I 45I At[u!G,ts
/ The Virginia Colleges are now in the
hands of the Lee family. r. Z. is Pres
ident of Washington, College, and his son
George w. W.Curtis has been appoint
ed Professor of Engineering of the LeXing-
ton Institute. The Board of Visitors ap-
pointed by Gov. Pierpont are, with two eX-
ceptions, original rebels.
l Paymaster Holt, arrested and held upon
charges of flmalfeasance in office, has been
released, investigation proving his entire
integrity. ~ T '-,A ~
! Nearly 150 rebels were pardoned today.
The East Tennessee 81 Virginia railroad
will be in trimming order from Knoxville to
Lynchburg in few days.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
tDommunicated.l

The HACKMEN's sSTRIKE-Under this cap
tion, some very weak or interested "CiLl-
zen" has undertaken,. in last Saturdays
Journal to give an account of what he
terms the "notorious geXtOrtion" of the
city hackmen, which is q tissue of misrep-
resentations and falsehoods from beginning
to end. s'Citizen" states. that the hackmen
'haveI brought the utmost odium and dis
creditupon our city and its fair name, "and
cites, among other things, that, owing to
having been carriers OF public prostitutes,
it is discreditable Tor a decent woman TO be
seen in one of their hacks. would ask if
il 10 not much more discreditable for a de-
cent woman to be thrust into one of our
street cars, where it is notorious that
public prostitutes are often indscrimi-
1iately1 mixed with other passengers p
I acknowledge that some of the hackmen
may hayecarried prostitutes in their hacks;
but / will defy any one to say. that hack
men have taken Into the same carriage la
dies OF good report. ac,oo vi agt.sHla u
THE hackmen of the city do not desire to
practice extortion on the citizens of Colum-
bus; they only ask the City Council to pass
an act which will justly remunerate them
for their labor and capital employed The
limits of the city have been extended so
that drive can be had of three miles In
nearly straight line, and If "a larger price
than, % cents is. asked, subjects the driver
to fine and forfeiture. All that the hack
menfof the city ask Is simple JUSTICE.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
CITY ITEMS.
The Haclkmen.


COLUMBUS, o., September 2lst, 1865.
In an article in the Ohio State Journal of
this day, comm inication appeared from A
Citizen, In regard to the backmen and hacks.
l confess there is too much truth in his as
sertion, but he makes too broad. know
and stand ready to prove that there are car
riages that are used for public purposes, that
have not, and will not carry that class of
persons knowingly. He thinks, perhaps,
the hackmen, may be, will attend their own
funerals. | agree with him on this point.
If they still continue to take the present
rate of fare, this is sure. just look at the
consistency of the matter, Mr.. Journal
man, or any other quarter man that
comes along with his big boots, and
tells a hackman to 90 and bring his
lady to the depot; say, for instance, he
resides east of the Blind Asylum; he then
awaits the lady's pleasure, and takes her to
the depot, making a distance of five miles
travelled for twenty-five cents. Now, every
quarter man, look on this picture, and If
you think twill pay, go and take stock in
the new Association about to be formed. |
think, perhaps, our City Fathers will aid
you to complete your company, and, as in
the case OF the Street railroad, will soon
raise your fare. JOHN DONLEY.
! sept23 DIT
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25
, A Railroad Accident.

Troy, Sept. pa raiload accident oc-
Cured on the Rensselaer, and Saratoga
Company's Long Bridge, crossing the
Hudson river at this place, about z o'clock
this evening. A train was backing TO-
wards the city for the purpose of starting
ont at 8 o'clock. The engine was running
tender foremost, followed by two passenger
cars and a baggage car. The swing draw
was open at the time, and the usual lights
were displayed, but the Engineer misun-
derstood them and did not notice the open
draw until close upon it. The locomotive,
Jay Could, plunged 40 teet into the deep
water of the channel, and was followed by
one of the passenger cars, which was near
ly submerged. The other passenger
car was suspended over the abut-
ment. Oar citizens were startled by
the escaping steam from the engine and the
light of the wood work, which caught fire.
Ladders were soon procured to reach the
wreck. A raft had lodged against it and
the men upon it, and the steamboat towing
1t, for which the draw was opened, had a
narrow escape. Fortunately the only pas
sengers in the car were three persons, who
were riding over to the city, one being the
master mechanic of the road. They made
their escape from the submerged car. The
engineer, Mr.. Boughton, and the fireman,
~ nlCooCl, hdu Julnpcu anu ClunS w Ine
bridge. They were not much hurt. 1t is
almost miraculous that none of the dozen
or more on the train was seriously injured,
as the burning locomotive threatened to set
fire to the bridge. The firemen carried hose
over the wreck and across The channel, and
they were at once taken to relieve the over
hanging car and repair the draw The
bridge is used both by the Saratoga and
Central railroads. This is the first acci-
dent of the kind that ever happened
thereon.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-09-25

OPERA HoUsE-There was fine audience
at the Opera House on Saturday night. The
amusing comedy of the "Pet of the Petit
coats" was presented with degree of spirit
and danimation that kept the audience atten-
tive and in great good humor. The man
ner of its production was highly creditable
to the managers and the company. The
"Pet" was personated by Miss Kitty Blan-
chard with sprightly and natural simplic-
ity that delighted all who witnessed her
rendition of the character. Shew equal
ly successful in her transformations Of char
acter as "Our Gal" .
The singing of Miss Rosalie D'Ancri was a
real musical treat. She was loudly applauded
and enthusiastically encored. Rarely has
avocalist appeared before Columbus au-
dience with SO charming, SO clear and SO
melodiousa voice. 1t is one of rare COM
pass, power and harmony. ' , 'gH
Tonight Miss Blanchard appears in her
favorite character of Capitola Black in the
play from the popular Ledger story of the
''Hidden Hand" We have no doubt from
the specimens of her dramatic talent already
afforded at the Opera House, that Miss
Blanchard will give to the sprightly, ro-
guish and daring Capitola those fine touches
that will make errendition of the charac-
ter at once novel, interesting and amusing.