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Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

A JoKE.-The Delaware Gazette of Friday
last, in speaking of the elections held in Penn
sylvania, Ohio, etc., gets off the following
hyperbolcal article by way of whistle to keep
its courage up:
"The Democratic Party should be proud Of
its position. Its adversaries have repeatedly
said it was dead and one Of the things of the
past. But it has just come within few thou
sand votes Of defeating the very partisans who
had so recently pronounced its decease A
party that withstood the combined attacks for
four years of the whole Army and Navy of the
United States, and the concentration of all the
factions of the country against it, aided as they
were by the servile of the pulpit, and the We
nal of the press, may well be said to be uncon-
querable.
If this extract were published in a Union
paper, without accrediting it, the Democrats
would think it burlesqe on the party. If the
party feel proud of its achievements in the re-
cent elections, we are sure all other parties
ought to. In the elections in four States the
Democracy is outnumbered by nearly one hun
dred thousand uotes. If there is any comfort
in that let them enjoy it. They will have more
Of the same sort in November
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DIsCoNTINUED.-Th steamer "Swan" dis
continued her trips to this place on Saturday
last. The Company needed her ON the Salem
route. Owing to the lateness of the season Il
is not probable that another will be put ON.
APPOINTMENT. Gov. Salisbury has an.
pointed Benjamin Donoho, ESQ, of this town.
Prothonotary for Kent Co., vice VIM. SharD'
time expired. This heals up the Sherifalty
sore. Mr. d. will make a good officer.
PEAT.-We understand some attention is
being directed in Delaware City, to the use of
Peat as an article of fuel. Large quantities of
that wonderful vegetable composition are
known to exist in the marshes Immediately ad-
jacent to that place.
DECEASED. Mr.. VIM. H. Talley, discount
clerk in the Farmers Bank of Wilmington,
ON Friday morning last. Mr.. Talley was a
young man of promise, of superior qualihca-
tions and excellent character
"SnOw Powder" is the name of new and
cheap article for cleansing clothes and other
articles, lately patented, and manufactured by
Howe x Stevens, Boston. Read the adVer-
tisement in apOther column.
SNUFF that snuff snuffed by the snuffers Of
Ralph's Oriental Snuff and you will have a
good snuff, and snuff no other
The Rosin Soap manufactured by Harris &
Co., is a superior article for scrubbing, and is
sold at very low figure don't fail to try it
Sold by all grocers.
Both Republicans and Democrats hold meet
ings in this town on Saturday evening next
This is bad policy. The Republican meeting
was advertised first.
LAND SALEs.1.We advertise three impor
tant land sales this week. Two are by Trustee
Read the advertisement of Primrose & Jer
man. They have fine stock of goods.
Mrs. VI. \. Roberts has opened her fall stock
of trimmings and notions Ladies would dc
well to call
Your clothes require no boiling when wash
ed with Neotoric Soap manufactured by liar.
ris 4 Co., sold by all grocers.
All kinds Of Goods sold at small profits by
BaggG d Cotton.
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SPEECH OF GEN. ii. +. PAINE.-Gen. Hall
bert E. Paine, in a speech at Kenosha, Oct.
4, after searching review of Senator Doolit-
ties cause, showing how opposite were his
opinions up to 1865, to those he holds now,
concluded with the following apt illustrations!
1t has been said that MOhammed and the
mountain would come together, the mountain
will not come to Mohalamed, but Mohammed
must 90 to the mountain, All this has been
reversed by the genius of our illustrious Sena-
tor. He commences political life Democrat
in New York. This is his first known posi-
ton. In the days of the Barnburners MOham-
med stands up, and the mountain of Democra-
cy walks away from him, and 10 he is Barn
burner But he has not changed. In 1852
the Democratic mountain moves up to him
again. Behold he is Democrat once more
But he has not changed. In 1856 the Demo
cratic mountain marches off again. Behold,
MOhammed is Republican But he has not
changed. And now in 1866 the Republican
party has struggled away from the great magi-
clan, and Democracy under a new name is at
his side again, and Mohammed is-what shall
[ say? A National Union Democratic Rrpub-
| lican Bread and-Butter johnson man. Now,
is all this fact or is it a mere fantasy of the
honorable Senator? We have seen him a
Barnburner once, a Republican once, Demo-
craC Twice, anu now ne Is johnson man.
Have the mountains really danced back and
forth in his presence? or has he danced back
and forth between the mountains? When he
tells US that the great Union party has drifted
away from him. has he not made the same
mistake which the oystcrman made when bend
ing his eyes down to the stern of his little craft
he fancied the rock bound coast was reeing
past him. Lifting up his eyes upon the lofty
spires and cloud-capped mountains, he was
happy to lind that it was his little oysterhoat
that had changed position and not the solid
earth. God grant that the distinguished Sena-
tor may change once more, and only once
more, and that he may struggle with as much
zeal and ability to save the Republic as he now
shows in his efforts for its ruin.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

DEMOCRATIC DESPAIR-The Democrats in
this State seem to have lost heart since they
learned the result Of the election last week
They appear to have feeling that they are
iOredO0med to defeat in November as in Octo-
ber They do not, as a party, display the ener-
gy and assurance which the crisis demands of
them, if they would succeed 1t is true some
of the Democratic papers have assurance
enough, and figure out victory as positively tor
New York as they did fortnight ago for the
States which had just gone against them
But that is very shallow expedient, and the
rank and file of the party cannot now be much
deceived by it. The Republicans will carry the
Empire State and we shall be disappointed if
in all the Fall elections that are to come they
do not make as clean a sweep as they have
made in those that have already taken place
The Democrats, in making up their minds to
this in advance, display a very cOmmendablc
sagacity and discretion.-N T. Times.
The N. Y. Times protests against the course
of the Administration in removing Union men
from office, and filling their places with Cop
perheads" and men distinguished tor their
sympathy with secession" Such changes, it
tells the authorities at Washington, are mel
ther unselish or judicious," and do their
cause great harm"
The cheapest Goods Of every description for
Ladies and gentemens wear can be had Of
Baggs L. Cotton.
A splendid line of Ladies fall and winter
Dress Goods at Bags & COttOn's
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17


The Congressional delegation stands II Re-
publicans to 2 Copperheads.
Indiana gives Union majority of over l0,-
OOo The Congressional delegation will stand
eight Republicans to three Democrats-a gain
of one for the latter, The Legislature will
elect Republican q. S. Senator in place of
Hon. II. 3. Lane, who declines reelection.
In Iowa, as in Ohio, the election was so one
sided that Copperheads were nearly forgotten
The majority in this State is near co. 900. The
Republicans elect all their Congressman, of
course.
Pennsylvania gives q greater majority for
Geary than for Curtin, the present Governor.
Ohio has an increased Union majority over
last year of about 10000; so also has Iowa.
In Indiana the majority is less than in "a, but
far greater than i'll any previous year. These
States send sixty Representatives to Congress,
as follows: Republican, 4S; Democrat, IL.
The Republicans have gained one member in
the House and one in the Senate.
The issue in all these States was fairly put
whether the people desired the Congressional
or the JOhnsonian policy applied to the South
ern States. The answers unmistakable The
Constitutional Amendment-theC Congressional
plan-is what the loyal people want, and what
they will have nothing less, nothing more.
The South sees the result, and has commen-
ced to recommend the Endorsement of Congress.
Several Southern newspapers have urged the
ratification of the Amendmentment within the
last few days.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

We told the Delawdredn on one occasion
that the rebellion was inaugurated and parti-
cipated in by the head and front of the Dem
ocratic party. The Delaware Gazette thinks
as we do. 1t says the party withstood the
combined attacks for four years of the rhole
army and nary Of the United States" The
war was waged against rebels and traitors, and
we must infer that the Gazette accepts these
words as synonymous with Democracy.
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Tne Electi0ns-Their Lesson

ne elections held last Tuesday resulted in
40 Overwhelming triumph for the Union party.
10 fennsyiyania the Republican candidate
ior governor, Gen. John w. Geary, is elected
by about 1900. The Unionists have elected
Is out Of the "a Congressmep~a cain of twe
members J; The Legislature being strongly Re.
publican, will insure the election Of Union
U. S. Senator in place Of Edgar cowan Jobn-
son Democrat
10 Ohio the Republican majority ID 10 ooo
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
WONDERFUL BIT TRur, n

MoNDEhtUL BUT TRUE!-MADAxE RKnIse.
tn 1,o,, e WoIu renowned AslrOOgisI and Somnambu
lnc Clalrvoyant. while in clarvoyant ,I,,. dsIin.
oes ne very features of the person you are 10
anu oe AID OF an instrument of intense power Known
D tH I;I ssyonomoIrOpe guarantees produce perfect
the applicant with date Of marriage occmo.om Is.S
ing araa o. character &C. This Is no imposition, as
IesnmonIals without number can assert By s,atlng
aIe nd ., oln age disposition color of eyes and hair
dressed !" my cenis' and stamped enveops sd.
ou ~ yourself you will receive the picture oy
'eIuLI maii. together with desired information.
n nuu'ess NJ Us IN confidence, MADAME GERrRuDE RrMIse.
FoN, r. Box 291, West Troy N V .ea Am
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MARYLAND Affairs.

TIE P0RT DEPOSIT BRANCH RAILROAD
The T. w. & B. r. r. Company are now
landing cross ties and rails at Port Deposit,
preparatory to laying the track OF the branch
road, connecting that town with Perryvllle.-
1t is understood that the Company intend lay
ing the track forthwith.
Addison Jenkins of Salisbury, has been ar
rested and confined in jail for bigamy. lie has
a wife and four children in Salisbury, but be-
ing at work on the r. r. in the lower part the
country, he lately married young woman in
that locality His defence is that ne had dp-
piled for a divorce.
NOMINATIONS. The Democrats and
Conservative" met in convention in Centre
Vile on Tuesday last, and nominated Hon.
James T. Earle for the Senate, and Hon. r.
r. Carmichael and Willard II. Neal, Esq, for
the House of Delegates. These gentlemen all
belong to the straightest sect of the States
rights Democracy, and we understand some
few of the Conservatives" feel little sore at
having representative upon the ticket, but
of course will submit. The nominees suit Us
6rst-rate, and should the Conservatives"
wish to try their strength, we shall only stand
off and shout, go it husband; go it bear. u
Centreriilc Citizen.
HORSE STOLEN.-John D. Boyd resid;n,
near Spry's Landing in Kent county. had o
fine chestnut sorrel mare stolen from his stabla
on the night of the 5th inst. '''
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

IiCH! ITCH! ITCH! !!-ScRArcH NO MoRr.-
ng'ands Celebrated Golden Itch Ointment will
sure tne worst cases of Army Itch. II contains no
% %nIrcury or other ingredients in any way dangerous
:" nosan. Those suffering from this terrible dis.
Isnd,s GoIS procure box at once. Ask for Eng.
p.;s. en- aeh @ Itch Ointment, and take ne other
Ai''' % c's' box. BY mail, so cts. Prepared bv
L. M. ENGLAND,
Fos saie By Druggists. '''g sy. W ,ssnsv. 81
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

CHEAP CARPETINGS WHERE TO BUY rHENm
Every who wishes TO save money in buying thsir
CARPETS. should go TO EVANS CHEAP CARPET STORE
We have now plendd stock ofnew styles and pledge
ourselves to sell lower than any other dealer in the
city, Brussels. Three.Ply, Ingram. Stair and Rag Car
pets; the celebrated Novelty Carpets, tpo yds eide
only VI per yd Window Shades, 81 5O-wor.h az SO.
Don't buy without calling on
JOHN M. EVANS,
No, Sl7 North SECOND Street,
saee sSarpet store above Vine. opposite Wood SA,
~o ~m Philadelphia.
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G. 5OO PER YEAR! We wan.

$1,000 rEk YEAE ISa,. % Sc. We w; want
ED $50 Sewing Machines. Three new kinds Under
and upper feed. Sent on trial. Warranted yssr,
Above salary or large commissions. The ONLY NJ,
chimes sold in United SaIes for less than $40 wbich
are fully licensed by Howe Wheeler 4 Wilson Gro
yer d Baker, Singer Co., and Bache lder All oho,
cheap mashines InirngemeHls aud the seller W.
user are liable to arrest, fine aninprisonnent Iuus
lraled circulars sent free Addre,s or cali upon Sbav
& Clark al Bddelord, Name or Chicago, lllAUl..
NYl6 &c IN
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DIE: = :: .

Near Clayton, on Sept 29th, after short
illness, J"nN SHAW, Jr., son Of John Shaw,
formerly Of Delaware City, aged Is years aud
6 months.
Near Smyrna, sept 10Th, after short ILL.,
ness, SARAH MARGARET NANGEZEII, aged IL
years aud months, daughter Of John y. Van
gezcl deceased
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

Esquimaux, Castor, Chanchilla, and Mos
COW Beaver Over Coatings, Black French
Cloths, Doesklns and Fancy Cassimeres in al
most endless variety, which we propose to make
to order at low prices with perfect satisfaction
guaranteed, by Baggs & Cotton.
All persons desiring to make money by max.
ing small investment, would do well to call
ON Baggs & Cotton.
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$50 REM WAISDl

Stolen from the stable of the Subscriber in Cedar
Creek Hundred, SUSSEX County Del, about s miles
below Milford, on TuestAy night Oct. 9th. light
gray MARE, + years old of medium size, very c!o,s
built, in good order. The abuy2 reward will be psId
to any person delivering the said mare to the sub.
scrber, giving inlorma sion that will lead to h.r
recovery.
octl7-2t. WILLIAM WARREN.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

THE TIMES" is published suery Wsdns'ddy gf
tsrHOOH, BY Jos. H. HoFFEckER, Editor saS Pro
PrietOr, at Smyrna, Del.
TERNS-sUpsORrrrIoS,--oas year. $500 in Gd
sanss, or $3.50 if not paid till end Of the year No
paper discontinued xntit allarrsar'0rs Pa'a-S"ss
at the option Of the Pablishsr.
ADVERTISEMENTS toiH be inserted at Their Of SeUsn
Cents line for the first insertion; subsequent $"
ssrtiOas 81 cents. A liberal discount made TO
quarterly, semi.annugl and yearly adrsrtissrs.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

STRANGE, BUT TRUE.-Every young lady aaG
gentleman in the United States can hear something
very much 10 their al vantage by return mail tiree Of
charge) by addressing the undersigned. Those having
fears of being hupbugged will Oblige by not noticing
this card. Ali CtheJs will please address their Obedi
en servant, TII0S. +. CHAPMAN
JanlOy 93I Broadway, New York
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STATE AND LOCALS.

PoLITICAL MEETING.-A large concourse of
people assembled in front of Campbell 8 Hotel
on Saturday evening to hear an address by
Hon. n. B. Smithers on the political issues in
volved in the present canvass. The meeting
was held under the auspices of the Riddle
Union Club Of this town. Mr. s. commenced
his speech by drawing comparison between
his first Republican speech in this town in 1860,
and the present occasion. Then there were
but few to agree with him, and stones and
abuse were the answers to his arguments; war
was threatened if the doctrines he advocated
were carried out by the election Of Abe Lincoln
to the Presidency; he told the people what
would follow if the South rebelled against the
GoVer1ment because majority of the nation
should elect man to occupy the Presidential
chair whom it disliked. The man was Consti-
tutlonally elected the rebellion came and was
crushed as was predicted all his predictions
to the threats made by men in this town in go
were verifed-and to day the party Of which
was member and the principles he represent
ed, challenged the approval of the civilized
world. He showed what the South had Tossed
by the rebellion; slavery, which was strongly
intrenched by the whole power of the Govern
ment, could not have been abolished but for
this rebellion-they abolished ii. He was clad
OF 1t; and his political opponents said thev
we're, too, as they professed to be glad of other
things brought about by the war, which they
did all IN their power to prevent so long as
their efforts were of any avail. He reviewed,
IN IN most sarcastic manner, the predictions of
tne opposition party made during the war, and
now, after events have been ACCOMPLISHED in
spite OF them have come around to their en-
1orsement He next revied and explained the
CionssCltutonal Amendment, which was the
platform OF the Union party in the present can.
Vass he took up the articles seridtin1 giving
fui, clear explanation of each, and showed
the Importance and certainty OF its ratification
oy the States. The result of the recent elec.
tlons all showed the earnestness of the neonIe
70 % have this Amendment made one If the fln.
aamental laws of the land. He spoke for for near. ear
tsnto rwo hourS holding the audience TO strict at
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

Executive Committee Of Kent Couny:-Wil-
son L. Cannon, Chairman; Richard Harring-
ton, Secretary; Thomas L. Sutton, Henry
Pratt, John Moore, Powell Aaron, John I.
Jakes, James Needless DR.. VIM. c. Davidson,
William I. Shaw.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

It is stated that the President will soon ap-
point commissioners for Delaware, MARYLAND.
Kentucky and Missouri, under recent. act of
Congress, to make awards, in sums not exceed
ing three hundred dollars each, to loyal owners
of slaves in cases where the latter enlisted in
the United States army. The awards are to
be paid out of what is known as the draft com
mutation fund, especially set apart for that
nurDOse,
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MPs. WI. a. Roberts
Trimming and Variety Store.
A Fine and Complete assortment Of
'dTT AND IVTNTED HnnDCJI

a Fine and Complete assortment Of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS!i
Her stock of Ladies and Children's Dress Good. {.
is very desirable, comprising number Of beautiful
patterns. Also fine stock of
CLOAKING CLOTHS, CIRCULARS, NUBIAS,
Caps. and other fancy Woollen Goods in general
variety.
Her assortment of Trimmings is large, comprising
all articles in that line. She invites attention to her
new stock.
TOYS and CONFEC TIONERI for ChiIdrsH
This is a tirst-class Lady's Store, and the und,f.
signed desires a liberal share Of patronage.
NJ A. ROBERTS.
octl7. Commerce ST., Smyrna, Del.
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Primrose & Jerman.
NEW FIRM
AND NEW GOODS!
Having formed eo-partnership, under the title
of Primrose & Jerman, the subscribers
hereby give notice that they have
NEW FIRM

Having formed co-partnersnIp, under the title
Of Primrose & Jerman, the subscribers
hereby give notice that they have
received very large
STOCK or GOODS,
Which they exercised great pains in buying at low
figures in order that they may also sell them at low
figures, Their line OF Goods is complete, and will
compare with any store south Of Wilmington, both
in quality, style and cheapness. Their line of
Cloths and Cassimeres
III large, (bOught principally in New York;, and
will be sold low.
FINE STOCK OF KERSEYS, ETC.
Ladies' Dress Goods in every variety. such ss
Silks, PoPns, Merinos, All.wool Deaines, AtPacas.
Reps, &c.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
In every Size and at low fguresthe best lot IN tow
for quality and cheapness. Come and examine ior
yourself, and we think you will conclude 'na'
This is the Place TO Spend your Money!
The Firm hope to receive full share of public
natronape. The old stand of j. ii. fIlmrose' nearly
onno.;te Bearne's Bakery, Smyrna, Del
y-Their terms are CASH. or exchange for Coun..
try Produce. IN
Oct. Ilth, 1s66.-OclI.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

John McLear & Son, Bankers, No so7 M.
ket street, have for sale Del. State Bonds dat S
VII. & B1It. T. Road Bonds, VII. City Loan. arl'
Farmers Bank Stock, Nat. Blk ofWi + Rpa,,' Rran
dywine Nat Bank of Del. Stocks. II : N[Sr,' Eon,
pound Interest Notes wanted. - o. 0Om'
John McLear & Son, Bankers, buv and .o,,
at best market rates 5-2O's, lS8I's ~ Sn iu selI
a-S9s = They exchange the new SOS % for oIS aHp
and allow the market difference. : ~ iOr o'u'
LA Ladies, go to B. B. Aliens for the best and
not surpassed by any in town: '' 0'O'A ''
The best flour, meal and feed is made at the
bblley bdy Mills, by Murphey & Parry, proprietors.
Persons in Smyrna can have ho1rr or meal left
d az thelr residences, by leaving orders with the
= The best selected Stock of Ladies' Dress
4 Cotton's.
The largest stock of Goods in Kent County
can be found % Bsggs " Cotten's.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

Rev. s. ". Thompson, of Phila., Agent of
the Phila; Conference Tract Society, will d.
W preach in St; Paul's NJ. E. Church, Odes.
sa, Del, on Sunday, 2lst inst at lO3 A. NJ.
The Centenary anniversary will be held by
Bishop Scott, d. D., and others, on the 2sth,
in the same church.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

The storehOuse on Commerce Street. known az
the " Eaton Store" on the Hill. A good stand for
business. Apply TO
MRS. E. II. WALLACE
octl1.3t. al the residence.
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ID E. Nj O C Il A L | c
nj z ETIN C.

A meetinS of the Democracy Of Duck Creek and
adjoining Hundreds will be held at the Hotel Of
VIM. Il. Campbell,
IN SMYRNA,
On TURDAY E TENING, October 2otk,
At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and O'clock in the
evening. The meeting will be addressed by Cover.
nor SALISBURY, Hon. JOHS A. NICHOLSON, n.jrr
BENZ. r. BIGGs, ELIAS $. REED, Esq, and othe ,.
The Verdi Brass Band of Odessa will be in aIten.
dance.
All voters, without reference to former polite !
connection, who support the Democratic numi-
nees in opposition to the candidates of the Radical
Dlsunion Negro Voting and Negro Equality faction
of this State and County, cordially invited 10 I've
present. RALLY, PATRIOTS, RALLY! Rally
for the Union, Rally for the Constitution, Rally for
Liberty and Lar, and manifest by your presence
your determination to stand by the President in h.
efforts to restore the Union on constitutional prnci-
pies, and by the Democratic party in sustaining tbs
Constitution in its purity, the Union in its integrity,
and the just rights of all people in all sections Of our
common country.
By order of the Dcmscratic County Committee,
Oct l6, &c. GEO. B. DICKSON, Chairman.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

The J4bildte I'VE have received COPY of
"The Jublate, "a collection of Sacred Mu-
sic for Choirs, Singing Schools, Musical con-
ventions, &c. By L. 0. Emerson, Author of
the Harp of Judah" Golden Wreath"
Merry Chimes" &c. Boston: Published bv
Oliver Ditson & Co. Price $l.SS; per dozen,
S120O
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

DIsCUssIoN.-John G. Jackson and DR..
Swithen Chandler opposing candidates for the
office of State Senator from Mill Creek Hun
dred, will debate the political issues of the day
at the Mermaid Tavern, on Thursday, the 18th
inst, at 2 o clock, P. M.
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS g. CATARRH. treated
ant ne utmost success, by JISAACS, Nj D, ,Oculst
PINE nnIsis t0rmerly Of Leyden, Holland) No. SIS
MY, nME street, Philadelphia. TesilmonuIs fron the
.aon sources IN The City and Country can be
oon. a. hs ONCE The medical faculty invited 10
accompany their pa,enIs as he has no secrets in his
Peacuce; ARTIFICIAL EYES inserted without
PAIN. No charge for examination. my2T66 ly
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

WHISPERS! WHISPERS DIR. l.. o. MOS7Ez'
COrrOliG the greatest slimulstor in The world viii
orce Whskers or Mustaches to grow the smOOlhest
Iace or chm; never known to fail; sample for trial
sent iree " any desirOas Of testing its merits
Smyrna times., 1866-10-17

ERRORS OF YOUTH-A Gentleman who suffer
90 iOr years from Nervous Debility, Premature Decay,
ana all the effects Ofyouhu indiscrenon, will for the
ake OF suffering humanity send free to all who nees
medy by which he was cured Sufferers wishing to
Proht by the advertisers experience, can do SO by ad
dressing JOHN b. OGDEN
janl0y No. I3 Chambers ST., New York.