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Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

Gov. Humphreys, of Mississippi, who was
pardOned, but ought not to have been, for the
express purpose of qualifying him for the posi-
ton of Governor of Mississippi, has done what
in him lies ever since his accession to office, to
keep alive the feeling of hostility to the Gov
ernment He is now engaged in promoting a
movement for the collection and preservation
of the records of the Confederate army-a per-
fectly harmless and even proper work in itself,
provided it be done In a proper spirit; but
when he calls for the preservation of documents
or details of r0bberies, confagration and van
dalism," "to be transmitted to pOsterity in
vindication of the truth of history and the rec
titude of our (the Confederate) cause, and all
this is in a letter signed by him as governor
and dated from the executive office, he is
guilty of abusing his Office and abusing the
confidence which has enabled him to fill it
Men like Humphreys, who were leaders of the
rebellion, ought to have been left in the back
ground for many year to come; and, what
ever plan of reconstruction be now adopted We
have no hesitation in saying that Mr.. John
sons qualifying him for the governorship wa
at least a great mistake The letter before u
is an insult to the Government, an insult to ou
army, an insult to the loyal men of the North
and to ask us to believe that Mississippi or an.
other State lately in rebellion can be really ant
truly restored to the Union under the auspice
and direction of men like Humphreys, is an Ill
suit to the common sense Of those who shet
their blood and spent their money in trying t
rob him of his powers of mischief. We are II
favor of magnanimity, of, oblivion, Of cOncilia
ton, Of forbearance, of everything that can II
reason be demanded of us; but we are not i
favor of putting rebels into high office to pas
their leisure hours in keeping alive the Spiri
of rebellion. Tile Nation.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

A case recently came up before the Georgia
Chattahoochie Superior Court, which is inter
esting on account of the peculiar nature of the
Judges charge The suit was that OF Bussey
rs. Wilson, to recover the value of the negro
girl hired by Bussey to Wilson for 1862. 1t
was alleged that the girl was burned through
the negligence of Wilson, from the effects OF
which She died The defendant claims that he
had paid the hired girl up to Jan. /, 1863
at which time the Presidents proclamation
lberating slaves went into effect, and the plain.
tiff had no further right of property in the
girl. The Court charged the Jury, first, that
If the accident occurred prior to Jan. /, 1868
when it was admitted by the parties that tn,
plaintiff could claim the right of property il
the slave, he had the right to maintain his &C
ton, and that the damages would depend upol
the negligence and carelessneSs of the defend
ant Second, that the proclamation of tn
President did not emancipate slaves in tina
State, but that the abolition of Slavery wa
only legally declared by the Convention he'll
in that State in November last.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02
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Smyrna times., 1866-05-02
Magazines.

The contents of the May number of the At
ldntic Monthly are of varied interest. " The
HarmOntSts," is an interesting sketch. "AbrG-
ham DdUenport" is a poem by Whittier
To-Morroto" is a sonnet by LOngfellow. The
" Passages from Hawthorne Note Book" are
of special interest. 1.-The Fenidit Idea, touches
upon the grievances, real and imagined, of Ire
land. Ticknor & Fields, Boston, 81.
Our YOUNG FoLKs-The May No. of this
ever-welcome Boys and Girls Magazine is at
hand. Its contents are of the most interesting
and pleasing nature among which are '"The
English Redbreast and the American Robin :"
May-Day;" Something about our baby"
etc., etc. AS Juvenile Magazine, it has no
equal Ticknor & Fields, Publishers, Boston,
Hours At Honpe-It is scarcely necessary for
us to speak at all of this popular Magazine.
Its contents speak for it. A new year begins
with the May number. The popular and dis
tinguished writers who have already contribut-
ed to Hours at Home are immense, and will be
increased the coming year. Price $500 pei
year Address Chas Scribner L. Co., New
York.
Frank Leslie s.-The May number of thi.
Magazine of fashion is received, and its fash
ion plates will be considered by the Ladies un
surprisingly beautiful. In a word it is a Mag
azne exclusively for them, and them only. an'
by them is sustained. Address Frank Leslie
537 Pearl St., New York.
Peterson's Magazine has also been received
1t is very fine number, containing a Stee
engraving entitled, " La Glycine, " and splen
did Fashion plate, containing four figures
The Literature is of the first order. Price s
q year. Address Chas j. Peterson, SOC
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The LADIES F,fend.-Among the embelIisl
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Y ''The Return of the Swallow = a snowy, pie
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cut, Cloverbobs," and "The Bird Lover.
Price 81 80 year. Address Deacon 4 Pete
f son, 3l9 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
: A man named White living near Delawar
. . while stepping on the down train at Laurel 9
= Wednesday evening last, after the cars had g
under way, missed his footing aud fell und
4 the wheels having his arms cut off and h
y head severely bruised. He died that nigl
y y from the effect Of his injuries.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

Two years ago, number of persons were
arrested for treason in affording aid and CON-
fort to the Rebel enemy, and, though the guilt
OF many of them was fragrant, there was a hide
ous clamor raised because they were sent for
trial to Courts Martial, and were not allowed
the benefit Of the writ of Habeas Corpus
Nowadays, the. War is over and peace off.
cially proclaimed yet sundry contractors to
furnish mules, &C.. to the Government, with
their official accomploes, are occasionally .'pull
cd for fraud and peculation and served just
dy howls much ~. ''OOO
All-wool Cassimeres for IS cents per yard al
Baggs' & Cotton's.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

It has been reported that the United States
Senate intended at an early day to take action
upon the House bill establishing negro suffrage
from the District of Columbia Committee, has
been instructed, however, to report new bill,
for qualified suffrage, which grants the right "a
vote to all colored men over 81 years Of age
who pay taxes on certain amount Of property,
who have served honorably in the army or ma
Wy, or who can read or write
Go to,J.hH. Primrose, if you want nice
suit Of Cloth or Cashmere at a low figure.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

CoURT.-The case of the peach men against
the Railroad Company was resumed at the
present session of the Court on Friday last.
that of John Truax, Esq, being under consid.
Grafton. 1t will probably occupy the attention
of the Court the most of the present week.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02
For sale by Druggists.

TO CONSERVATIVES. S.-The advertiser, having
been restored he allh q few weeks by a very SIM
pie remedy alter having suffered for several years
with severe lung affection, and that dread disease,
ConsumpOn-is anxious TO make known to his fellow
sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy OC the pre-
scrpton used Qree of chargel, with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will fnd
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CoUGHs. COLDS, and all Throat and Lung Affections
The only object Of the advertiser in sending the Pre-
sCrptiOn is TO benefit the afflicted and spread inlorma
ton which he conceives be invaluable and he hepes
every sufferer will try his remedy, II will cost them
nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription, FREE. by return
mail, will please address
- REy EDWARD A. WILSON
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

CRops.-Corn planting has commenced pret
ty generally among the farmers. The .whea
and 0at crops look well Animated nature
is rather more animated than usual at thi
season of the year.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

SABBATH SCHOOL AssoCIATIoN.-The first
semi meeting of the NJ. Il. Sabbath
School Association Of Easton district will be
held at Centreville, Md, on the second Tues
day, the 9Th day of May next.
III. w. DRAPER, Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

New Division. Division of Sons Of TEN
perance was organized in Camden on Wednes
day evening last by the officers of the Crane
Division. We understand that about fort,
charter members joined the order. Good fo
Camden
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

TRICHINA IN AMERICAN Pork The com
mittee of scientific gentlemen appointed by the
Chicago Academy of Science, have just made
very complete report on the r, origin, growth
show that as many as 10000 of these insects
are sometimes contained in one cubic inch Of
pork, and that an average in one in every 90
of the hogs of the Chicago market is more OIL
less affected, and the comparative immunity
| from the disease which our own people have
enjoyed, undoubtedly results from the habit Of
cooking meat before eating it, while in Germa
ny it is eaten raw by the poorer classes on ac
count of the high prices of fuel For its dos
truction the committee say" 1t is simply
necessary to cook it thoroughly so that every
portion of the meat shall u have experienced
We cannot insist too strongly on this point"
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

TIN -WEDDING.-Re 7. L. Poulson and
wife, of Delaware City, were complimented by
the congregation with tin-wedding ON the
10th ult.-the 18th anniversary of their we'd
vessels were filed with coffee, tea, sugar, &c.
together with some reenbacks for Mrs. p. =
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

APPOINTMENT. DR. Geo. s. Culbrcth, Of
this town, having passed an examination be-
fore the Naval Board in Philadelphia, has
been appointed an Assistant Surgeon in the
Navy by Secretary Welles. -
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02
SWTDNAs IDNM.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 2.

TIE "TIMES" is published euery Wednesday at
tsrnOOn, by Jos. H. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Pro
Pristor, at Smyrna, Dsl.
T2RHS-SpsscsIPTIox.-- year, $500 8" &C.
Sasee. $3.50 if not paid till end Of the year. NO
paper discontinued until allGrreGrsaTe Pd'a--0n'y
at the option Of the Publisher.
ADvRRTlsEnExrs aoiu be inserted at the rate 81 SfoeR
Csnss line for the first insertion; subsequent a.
ssrtioas 81 cents. A liberal discount made to
~qssrtsrls, sssui-s annual and yearly adpsrtissrs.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

Congress viii bring it up next week. We hope
it may meet the approval of two-thirds OF the
States, should they vote on it.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

CHoLERA.-Day after day, as we look over
our exchanges, we see articles concerning this
dreadful disease. Every paper has one or
more articles ON "The Cholera" And every
week adds to the interest manifested in the
matter. Already about one hundred cases are
reported on board the hospital ship in New
York harbor, brought to that port by two ships
(the England and the Uirginia) crowded with
emgrants from Europe. Every case reported
so far, we believe, has been among this class
of people, who have engendered the disease in
the filth of an over-crowded ship on long sea-
voyage. Many of the cases are said to be OF
the most virulent type. The great danger is
that these emigrants, in scattering through
different parts of the country, will carry the
disease with them and spread the epidemic to
an alarming extent.
We do not wish to create needless alarm,
but the advice TO put your house in Order"
cannot be out of place. We are in a compar-
atively healthy town, but no effort to keep
our premises and our streets decent and in or
der should be neglected Let every cellar be
thoroughly cleaned; every pig-pen relieved Of
it's filth, Tor torn down altogether); every back
yard cleared of it's rubbish and drained of its
soapsuds; every sink cleaned out, and every
street relieved of its dirt. Pay scavengers lib
orally in order that you may avoid running
up" your doctors and undertaker's bills. Use
disinfectants and whitewash- brushes freely
chloride of lime Tor lime of some kind in every
place from which q stencil arises, and white
wash wherever it can be applied. Disinfec
every unhealthy place.
The cholera may not, and we sincerely hope
will not, come among us under any circum
stances but we should be cleanly under al
circumstances. And it may visit us notwith
standing every effort to avoid it but let u
be sure that it was not invited by our filth an,
dirty living; let us know that we used ever
means in oar control to prevent it. Let u
keep clean and trust to Providence.
-~&-----
GREAT LAND SALE.-Our advertising col
umnS this week contain the announcement {
an important sale, also important informatio
to our business men generally. We refer t
the advertisement of Geo. w. Cummins, Esc
E These farms are known to be among the fine
In the county, and, taken as whole, they col
stitute one of the riches tracts of land on tt
: Peninsula. In the six farms first named the
, is an area Of nearly 1000 acres of land, for IL
most part under high state of cuItivatio
; and containing all the improvements and r
# quirements necessary to the working of fir,
class farm. Being an experienced agricult
! raiist, Mr.. Cummins has contributed eve
. means required to develop the full capacity
s his lands. Few men have exhibited great
:, pride in agricultural pursuits.
d The announcement by Mr.. Cummins that
has decided to embark in a Banking Assoc
I ton is important to those wishing increas
It monetary facilities. AS there seems to b,
r general desire for something of this kind
sn know of none better qualified for the busin
. than Mr.. G.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02


A CONSERVATIVES SIGN.-Senator Salisbury,
of Delaware, one of the most conspicuous Con
servatives, recently said, at a meeting of the
National DemOcre tic Association in Washing
ton, that he believed "that when Jefferson
Davis left the Senate he was o better Union
man than Abraham Lincoln. Senator Sauls.
bury thinks that the war and emancipation and
the rest of it are not much OF a shower after
ALL He shakes his incredulous head, and is Of
the sage opinion that rain is not so wet as you
suppose Gettysburg, and Vicksburg, and
Port Hudson, and the march to the sea, and
the sinking of the ALdJdnta, and the crowning
mercy at Appomattox Court House, all dis
tinctly thunder that Abraham Lincoln 1cds q
better Union man than Jefferson Davis, but
Senator salisbury does not hear or see. lie
! is persuaded that Cornwallis received the sur
render of the American armies, and that the
republican patriot George III. incontinently
hung up the arbitrary despot George Washing
ton He is quite sure that the Pope burned
Martin Luther, and that this is the year o
grace 1866.
The TRIAL OF THE MURDERER OF TIL
DEERING FAMILY.-Probst, the murderer 0
eight members of the Deering family, is nov
on trial in Philadelphia. The main facts in
vOlvirg the prisoner in the terrible crime ar
well known, and of the verdict of the jury ther
can De nLlle uOuOI, dS lie OuereU W pledu gun
ty to having committed one of the murders. :
! The trial excites intense interest in Philade
E phia, and the court room was thronged Ion
before the prisoner was arraigned on Wednes
day.
) Among the witnesses in attendance was Mr.
Dolan, the mother of Miss Dolan, Mr.. Thee
) dore Mitchell, owner of the farm, several {
) the occupants of farms adjoining that wher
the murder was committed, and two or thre
of the persons to whom Probst sold, or offere
to sell, articles that he had carried off.
Probst says that he wants to die; that ha
i an hour at a time is the longest he has slel
since his arrest. He sees the murdered bab
before him day and night, and there al
! muffled sounds in his ears, uttered by the chi
dren while the massacre was in progress, tn,
J. he cannot exclude He is ironed to the foo
and at night, that he may not commit suicid
n his arms are so fastened behind him that h
L cannot use them.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

REy EDWARD A. WILSON.
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Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

OBJECT OF THE PROPOSED New PARTY
A recent southern journal, formerly an inhu-
ental organ of the Wings in Georgia, in the
course of a long article urging the necessity for
the formation of third party, has very much
to say Of the war Democrats and the moderate
Republicans who are looked to as the basis of
this new organization. But the true secret of
the movement appears towards the close ofthe
article, where the writer remarks that the
Democratic party of the North is all right, but
that without the aid of those who are now
called conservative Republicans, they are dcs-
tined to meet with disaster and defeat" How
is this aid to be afforded? In preceding part
of the same article the writer speaks Of the
hostility of these classes to any fusion with the
Democratic party. 1t is apparent, then, that
the aid referred to is to be afforded in this
manner-these War Democrats and conserva-
tive Republicans are to organize third party,
which being all taken from the Republicans,
will so weaken the latter as to enable the Demo
Gratis to become the plurality party, and so re-
gain power.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

COURT OF GENERAL SESSION OF THE PEACE
AND JAIL DELIvERY.-At the present term
of this Court the cases named were disposed Of
as follows
Daniel jackson, assault and battery; con-
tinued. Francis Watkins, larceny; continu-
ed. VIM. III. ScottOn, assault and battery {;
continued. Sarah Purcell, (n,) larceny; con-
tinued. Sarah Jack and Matilda A. johnson,
assault and battery; 2 indictments; nOlle
prOsequi entered. Louisa Wansley, larceny;
continued. John H. Benson, larceny; contin-
ued Garrett L. Patent, telling trees contin-
ued. Ann Foster, selling liquor without Ii
cense; ,,oUe pros VIM. McKenney, selling IL
quor without license settled. VIM. McAfee,
selling liquor without license; nolLe pros
Samuel Bryant, assault and battery; continued.
Michael Riley, selling liquor without license
aOlle pros. entered on paying fine and COSTS
Ann Foster, selling liquor without license
nolle pros. VIM. Bedwell, larceny; continued.
Emily Purnell, (n,) larceny; continued Sam
uel Perigaan, larceny continued: John Ber,
ry, assault and battery; continued. David
Watson, larceny of clothing from Bernard
Hirsch, of Milford, found guilty sentenced tC
pay fine of $24, to pay the costs, be whipped
with fifteen lashes, be imprisoned six months
and to wear a convlct's jacket six months after
being released from jail Hezekiah Scott, lar
ceny of clothing from Jonathan Hamilton, Of
Misspilion; found guilty, and sentenced to pay
$40 restitution money and costs, receive ftteer
lashes be imprisoned three months, and wea1
a convict jacket six months Retta jackson
assault and battery; found guilty, and sentenc
ed to pay fine of one dollar and costs of suit
David Hennis, selling liquor without license
There are large number of indictments fo
this offence against the defendant, some o
which have been continued and others not We
called up. Evan J. Talbot, indicted for burn
ing hay and barn; continued. John Barcus
larceny; noUe pross. Jacob Craig, cuttin.
trees continued. Henry Pratt, assault AM
battery continued. Jane jackson, In, larce
ny; found guilty; sentence deferred. Johl
Barcus, larceny; not guilty
There are a large number of indictments fo
selling liquor without license awaiting the al
tention of the Court
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

".
Middletown.
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE the adVer.
tisement of Prof Morton.
+. McMonagle, picture frame maker, Will
mington, has moved to Odd Fellows Hall
! The National Publishing Company, 507 Mi
nor ST., Phiada., advertise for agents to sell a
new book which is represented to be one of
the most interesting ever published.
Three young ladies in town want some OF
the young men to write to them.
Jno. Fl. Hofecker, u s. Asst. Assessor
publishes an important announcement.
If you want cheap Mackere and Herring,
you can find them at J. H. Primroses s.
Another new lot of Ladies' fine Dress Goods
Spring styles, new and elegant patterns, at tn,
new Dry Goods Store of Baggs & Cotton.
If the ladies want tape or IL tape Paris
: Trail Hoop Skirts, they can find them at Prim
roses. The THING.
, If you want good Carpet, go to Aliens, a
he has Rag, Hemp and Ingram at low prices
Hoop Skirts all sizes, from the smallest tt
l the largest, very cheap, at Baggs & Cotton
a Gold Coupons due May lst yesterday
o bought at highest rates by John McLear
Son, No. 607 Market ST., Wilmington, Del
j. H. Primrose is the place to buy the low
est priced Cotton Warp and Knitting Cotton i
town. Try him This is the place to buy tn
y cuedpeSC goouS III Oulyrna. UO anu SIC IL
is yourself.
i Important to Fdrn,ers. price
i Whann's Raw Bone Superphosphate has bee
) = reduced to $55 per ton. Standard guaranteed
Is Walton, Whann & Co., No. Front ST., Wi
"a mington, Del. st
e U. S. per cent. Compound Interest Note
!. dated June, July, August, October and D
cember OF 1864, and May. August, Septemb
le and October of 1865, wanted by John McLe
y 4 Son, at highest market rates, at No. 81
< Market Street, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

STRANGE, BUT TRUE.--Every young lady aud
gentleman in the Uniteu States ean hear something
very much 10 their ad by return mail Cirec Of
eharge) by ressing the undersigned Those having
fears Of being humbuGged will oblige by not noticing
this card. Ali others will please address helr oD1d-
| ami servant TIIOS. F. CHAPMAN
ianIOv S3I Broadway, New York,
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

Nathan Smith, of Mispilion hundred, near
Whiteleysburg, had three horses and one mule
killed by lightning ON Monday, 22d inst.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE-James II. Heve
rim was admitted to practice as an attorneys at
law in the Courts of this State, on last Mon
day.
Smyrna times., 1866-05-02

Rev. John Wesley Brown, of Baltimore, has
received and accepted call to St. Ann Church
Middletown.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-04-23
pointrnent.

Much is said about Radicalism and
Conservatism. Many use the terms
without clearly comprehending their
meaning. In order that all may fully
understand what those words mean
as applied to the politics and parties
of our country at the present time, we
copy on our second page an able arti-
Gle from Harper's Weekly. Let all
our subscribers read it and mediate
upOn its truths.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-04-23

Mr.. SUMNER has given notice of
his intention to offer bill prohibit
ing any officer from receiving a salary
whose appointment had not been con
frmed by the Senate, but who still
continued in office by permission of
the President. 1t is intended to COW
er the case of the St. Louis Post
master, who retains the Office after
the Senate refused to confirm his APP
pointment.