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Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

A GRAssHoPPER PLAGUE IN KANSAS
They hide the San dnd.Sto Railroad Trains.
Our western exchanges are all more or less
excited on the subject of grasshoppers, which
are represented as numerous as locu>ts in Egypt
during the reign of Pharob, some time ago.
The Wyandott Gazette Says that on Cross
creek, between Topeka and Wamego, they fill
they fill the air like snow fakes in a winter
storm. In Marshall county they have made
their appearance in myriads, doing immense
injury to the crop and grass The insects are
said to semble somewhat our common prairie
grasshopper, with some characteristics Of the
locust. They are travelling east, and destroy
ing everything vegetable along the route.
The Kearney Herald says the whole coun-
try, four miles around, is filled with grasshop-
pers. They are destroying the crops-staIk
and branch-with alarming brevity. By the
last of this week they will have destroyed the
last vestige Of cultivated vegetation, and will
then commence on prairie grass and sod pro-
duction.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

A timid gentleman some days ago met a
bluff burly doctor, more noted for the force
than the polish Of his language, when the fol-
lowing coloquy ensued:
Doctor, what shall take for the cholera?"
" The cholera! Have you got the cholera?'
"No."
"Wel, take the cholera first.
The gentleman, not having taken the first
prescription, has not inquired for the second
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

CHIcAGo.-Chicago-which in 1912, at the
commencement Of hostilities with England,
contained only one rude fort for its protection
against the Indian tribes--now boasts of seven
daily newspapers. Population over $50, 600.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
JIG SAW, IRON AND WOOD planners,
Carpenters &c Builders

Can be supplied with Frame Work for Building pur-
poses; Flooring Boards worked to order; Boards
pIsned to any thickness from 3S of an inch 10 inches
and from to "a inches width. Boards tongued
from three inches to twelve inches in width. All
kinds of Circular. Scroll. and Jig Saving Also
Spokes turned sizes from one inch TO three inches
Wood turning at short notice.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
Notions ofeverv Variety,

Hosiery, Gents Foreign and Domestic Neck Ties,
Paper Collars, best and cheapest in town, and GU
Gierous other articles HATS and CAPS.
BOOTS AND SHOES,
For Gents, Ladies, Boys, Youth and Children. A
nice line Of Ladies' Black Caters, whish will be
offered at greatly reduced prices. Splendid line Of
GROCERIES,, all kinds
NACKEREL AND HERRING
very ew- Splendid Herring at $3.50 per barreL
half sarreis No. 2 Macketel at $3.50 which ar
prime. The above goods will! all be ssld for Cash
or exchanged for Country Produce at cash prices.
J. H. PRIMROSE,
Opposite Bearne's Bakery, Commerce Street,
Smyrna, Del
1000 lbs. Carpet Rags wanted. my2 81
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

There is a girl in Jersey whose lips are 50
sweet that they stick together every morning
by the honey they disti, and she cannot omen
her mouth until she has parted her lins With
a silver knife. She will be a treasure to her
husband, not only on account of her sweetness.
but because she can occasionally keep her mouth
shut.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

1t seems BY John Trapp's Scriptural COM
mentary, published in 1861, that the word
"jolly" is an old word and was not disdained
even by. commentator. He says, "All was
jolly quiet at Ephesus before St. Paul came
thither." :.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

ANOTHER EUROPEAN WAR FEARED. De
spatches from Vienna have been received
through the Atlantic Gable, announcing that
Europe was on the verge of another war; be-
cause Austria had shown bad faith in her ne
gotiations with Italy, and was making unrea-
sonable demands, to which the latter would
not submit. Among other things, Austria has
stated the Venetian debt as larger than it really
is, and has refused to deliver up Venetian
property, which she was bound to transfer to
Italy. In view of this, Prussia has notified
Austria that she will not permit her ally Italy,
to be defrauded, and that if Austria persists
war must follow. The homeward march ofthe
PrusSian army from Bohemia has been stopp-
ed rehabilitation which was rapidly progress
ing has been arrested, and it was anticipated
| that the Prussian army would be again put in
motion for Vienna There can be little doubt
that this bad faith on the part of Austria has
beeu at the instigation Of Napoleon. for he is
dissatisfied with the result of the late war, and
hopes by renewal of hostilities to have a
chance Of extending his frontiers on the Rhine,
whilst Austria, weak and unaided, would not
dare again to provoke Prussia. Although war
is threatened, it canRot be regarded as newt
able, however, and the public will await with
some anxiety further intelligence upon the
subject.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
A NEW STORE
AND NEW GOODS!

A \ D \ E W O . . D >
r H. PRIMROSE has just received direct from
ID the Philadelphia and New York markets an al
,nost entirely stock of goods Of every variety.
His cid stock greatly reduced in srder that nc
might repIensh it with styles at the reduced
prices, which reduction is very great. He has
seautlul line Of goods both Domestic and Foreign
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

The last number of the Westminster Rerie,o
pays the following high compliment to the ora
tiOn Of President Lincoln at the conservation
of the burial ground at Gettysburg: ut has
but one equal; in that pronounced upon those
who fell during the first year of the Peopone-
sian war, and in one respect it is superior to
that great speech. 1t is not only more touch
ing and pathetic but we know with absolute
certainty that it was really delivered. Nature
here fairly takes precedence of art, even though
it be the art of Thucydides.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
Ladies' Dress Goods,

Such as Poplins, Atwood DeaiRes, Ginghams, and
al kHds OF W hite Goods, etc.
CAssIHERE DEPARTMENT large and complete, aad
offers great Inducements in style, and especially in
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

We have seen in coppersmiths workshop
thin cushions of India-rubber cuttings placed
under the legs of the benches, with remarkable
effect. The workmen in the shop below had
long been annoyed and deatened by the noise
of the hammering; but when the cushions were
placed, as above described, the noise was SO
much deadened that scarcely sound passed
through the floor. At the same time, there
was no loss of solidity in the benches
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

MEMORY Memories of some kind we all
have-it is the one thing which makes the
man himself fit be true that every particle
of our bodies is changed once in seven years,
memory is the surest guardian of personal iden-
tity. Cocero, after long thinking about it, con-
cluded that it was the strongest proof that the
soul was immatcrial and immortal Destroy
it, and the chief value of life would be taken
away. What would an existence be worth that
had not, could never have any yesterday-to
ing land of youth no words whose echo thrills
steady going old age with indcfnable bliss? p
To forget is indeed to be annihilated
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

ADVICE TO CONGRESsMAN.-The CONNER
cidl Bulietin reminds a correspondent of the
old story of Tom Benton advice to a young
Congressman. a representative, in his mai
den speech upon the floor of Congress, in reply
to an opponent by his telling hits, witty
speeches and puns, kept the House in a roar
of laughter for nearly half an hour, closing amid
quite a demonstration of appreciation, and,
he thought, with great success. What was
his astonishment after having received the con-
gratulations of several friends at the close of
the days proceedings, to be greeted by Mr.
Benton, who, taking him aside, said
Sir, heard your speech. | have been
here many years. This is your first season.
Will you permit me to give you a bit of ad-
vice?
Certainly, sir, was the reply; 81 shall
feel honored by your courtesy. ="
"Well, sir, said Benton, your speech was
exceedingly brilliant, it sparkled with wit, it
was funny, they laughed most heartily at it,
but never do such a thing again, if you wish
to advance as a statesman or politician"
"WhatY' said the astonished debutant,
never make speech !"
No, sir, not that, but don't make people
laugh"
| Why, 1t requires some genius to make witty
speech.
True, sir, but the public has poor appre-
cation Tor genius; you must gain reputation
| tor wisdom, not wit-yOu can gain a reputa-
ton for wisdom in Congress by not speaking a
single word during the session"
=" a reputation for wisdom"
| Certainly, sit still and look wise mankind
as prone to reverence the solemn uSS. J."
There was u deal of truth in old Tom S asser-
ton.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26


RUsKIN ON JUDAS.-John Ruskin, in the
Crown of Wild Olives, characterizes in his
trenchant style those who live to make money
as imitators of Judas: We do great injustice
to lscariot, in thinking him wicked above all
common wickedness. lie was only common
money-lover, like all money-lovers, didn't ul-
derstand Christ /; couldn't make out the worth
Of Him, or meaning of Him. He didn' twan
Him to be killed. He was horror-struck When
he found that Christ would be killed thre%
his money away instantly, and hanged himself lal
How many Of our present money-seeikers'
think you, would have the grace 70 hang tnem-
selves, whoever was killed? But Judas was 81
common, selfish, muddle- headed pilfering fel-
low his hand always in the bag of the poor,
not caring for them. He didn't understand
Christ. vet believed in him, much more than
most Of us do had seen Him do miracles,
tbomobt He was quite strong enough to
sb;ft for Himself, and he, Judas, might as
we'll make his own little by-perquisites out of
the affair. Christ would come out of it well
enough, enc and he have the thirty pieces. Now,
that Is the money-seeker's idea, all over the
world.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26

The Ohio delegates to the Cleveland Con-
vention have done a cool thing in requesting
the withdrawal of the entire Democratic ticket
in their State, and the nomination of Conser-
vative Republicans instead After the con-
temptuOus treatment Gen. Dix received at AL
bany, and the general dissatisfaction of the
Democrats with the meager reinforcement of
Republican deserters, this application is auda-
cious, The Democrats hold the whip and in
tend to use it, and in every State the Conser-
vatives must be at the tail of the ticket. A
good General usually places in the rear the de-
serters who join his army.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
SMYRNA MACHINE WORKS
AND
S A w MILL!

'lNhE Subscriber having completed his commodious
= building on Commerce ST., ION the HlD, 40 by 70
iset three stories high, and placed therein large
glne of so horse power, with an immense
JIG SAW, IRON AND WOOD planners,
Lathes, Large and Small Circular and Jig
Saws, Boreing Machines, Spoke Machine,
and everything else
necessary to make his establishment CON plete
~ department, gives notice to Builders Farmers and
7he public generally that he is ready to meet
their wants.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
500 ACRES OF LAND

high state of cultivation, with new and suhstan-
ual ualImprOvements. The residence on one OF the
farms, occupied by one Of the prOPrletOrsi large
magnificent brick edfce, built within the last three
years in the most substantial manner and IN modern
style 1t is one of the finest country seats in the
county. 5000 PEACH TREES in full bearing
with choice assortment of other Fruits.
These farms are situated on the Delaware Kail-
road at MOorton Station, miles below Smyrna ana
within hours of Philadelphia. The soil is Pecull:
A'ly sdapted to the growth of Peaches, and would
snake as fine Peach farms as any in the State; they
are well watered with running streams, and within
one mile Of navigable water. The nelghborhood is
very healthy. the country high and rolling.
rheaand could be divided into or farms IT de-
sred, sith good proportion of timber for fencing
ana osher purposes on each. Convenient to church
es. schools, aud mills.
For further particulars apply to D. McDANIELS
near Wilmington, Del, or s. E. corner of Eleventh
street and Mashington Avenne, Philadelphia; or tC
GEO. L. SlMfsOh, on the premises.
ID. McDANIELS.
GEO. G. SIMPSON.
gmvtua. Jan. 81, 1866.
Smyrna times., 1866-09-26
VALUABLE
And Beautifully Located
EA - NE %S
Near Smyrna, Del,
At PRIVATE SALE.

The undersigned offer at Private Sale their tw
valuable and Beautifully Located Farms IN Aen
County, Delaware. containing together about
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1866-12-19
q 49, 4 -s-1F-
4 GOOD EX-A NpLE

The despotic sovereign Of Russia has just set an
example which the Jacobins Of the United States
might follow with credit to themselves and advan-
tage TO the nation. For six years past the great
Circassian chieftain, scHAMYL, has been prison
er IN the hancs Of the Russian Government. He
had fought the Russians heroically with but limit
ed resources, for twenty years, and won many
brilliant victories. overpowered by numbers, he
was at last compelled to succumb. After his sur
render ne was treated with great consideration bv
his captors and he recently yielded to The kindnass
OF which he has been the object and notified the
Car that he was entirely subdued, and asked per-
mission to take the oath Of allegiance. Tie Car
eagerly seized upon the opportunity Of convertine
go powerful an enemy into friend, and after thg 8
administration Of the oath released him uncon-
Ghonally. By this act Of magrlanirnitv he hasa
secured the friendship Of people Who for nearlv
quarter Of 9 century, have been to Russia con-
stant source Of trouble and ALARM.
The same policy here would win the friendship
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SUFFRAGE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUM
. BIA.

The bill enfranchising the negroes in the Dis
trict Of Columbia has passed the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States, and only
awaits the signature Of the President to become q
law. It was first supposed that q bill making a
certain mark OF intelligence a voting basis, would
be the one introduced; but it seems, from what we
learn from Washington that that qualification was
rejected by both Houses, because it was believed
that it concurred with the Presidents views Thus
it seems THAT Congress was unwilling to throw down
any door leading to concert of action with the
Executive. On what other theory their refusal to
put into the bill SO sound and saving principle
was based, after having all these years preached
it, and some # them lived under it, it would
puzzle conjurer to guess. They act consistently
in ono respect only, and that in their opposition
to the President. He appears, after all, to be the
sole principle Of their cohesion and they woull II
apart at once if he were not there to hold them
together il 4he bonds of common hatred Of him.
This is ndah pretty party to pirate of tho eleva-
ton Of doWn-trodden race, while refusing to pro
vide the first condition for its improvement.
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CH A r ES u ON
WEDNESDAY, MORNING, DECEMBER 1s, 1851
ga HOUSE DIVIDED

Wolves and other beasts Of prey are known to
be capable Of acting in combination-of accom-
pGshing, to considerable degree, concert Of ac-
ton-as long as there is q common danger threat
oning, or good, fat victim in prospect promising
to molsten their exsiccated fauces but the mo-
ment the danger is over, or the victim is secured
and hoTs de combat, then commences the howl ~
then the wolves commence to quarrel among them
selves. It matters otwhat is the Immediate oc-
casion OF the falling out, but battle there must
and will be.
Bearing IN mind this principle in nature, we
have; for some time been looking for the pro
drome Of the coming storm. The Radicals have
too much power not to abuse it; and, on the other
hand, there are too many Of them, and, in the very
nature Of things, cannot all have fat places
Nothing more natural, therefore, than a quarrel
about the spos and for this we have been watching
The indications Of the approach of this storm arc
multiplying, and ere long it must break forth in
full blast. Some Of our readers, perhaps, were
surprised few days ago, on reading, in our tele-
graphic columns, of the spicy debate between
Mossrs- SUMNER and WADE in the United States
Senate. 4 I, q ,. :.: :4::+:.,- 81. ...
It seems that the immediate cause Of the quar-
rel between these two Radical Senators was Gre
ated from melton Of WADE to take up the Bill to
admit Nebraska as q State. SUMNER, in his usual
dlctator1al manner, opposed the motion, and in
staggering terms denounced the Constitution of
the proposed State unmeasuredly as founding q
white mans government charging WADE, after
the manner Of Penelope, Of undoing one day what
he had done the day (referring to the passage Of
the Negro Suffrage Billy before. WADE retorted
that SUMNER was not (what he appeared to as
sume) ssthe Senate, and proceeded in bitter words
to repudiate his dictation, charging him with
voting for the Constitutional Amendment, which
paved the way for the admission of Tennessee,
and consequently with gross Inconsistency in op-
posing the present measure as if the Constitution,
with respect to suffrage, we're the same in the
matter of excluding negroes. Both Senators were
greatly excited-SUHlNEE SO much SO that (always
diffuse and bunghng speaker when he does not
read his speeches) he could scarcely utter an IN
teligent sentence, but stammered and prevaricat-
ed as to his precise status, that is doubt whether
the most expert stenographer caught enough Of
his utterances, between his awkard gesticulations
to give anything like correct account of his ex-
planation.
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Of the South ern zebple and attach theid tosthe
Goverhment by ties which could not be ruptured or
destroyed. Their weapons have been stricken
from their hands, and further persecution can
have no other effect than to exasperate and rcpel
them. The friendship of eight millions Of people
cannot safely be exchanged for their hate, for,
Whlie their friendship would be tower of
strength to the Government, their hate would be
an element Of weakness, which might some day
crumble the whole fabric into ruins Is our Gov
ernment less wise and magnanimous than that Of
the Russian Gar? We shall see. .,5=:-
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THE SOUTHERN STATES TO BE TERRI
/: q TORIES

Our readers cannot nave failed to have noticed
in our telegraphic columns OF late, Of the persis-
tent efforts Of certain members Of Congress to
make the Southern States Territories. And though
they cannot get the whole secret Of the idea,
they may reasonably infer that the invention Of
the Radicals is equal to all the demands that may
arise. st+ Nj
Congress, Of COURSE is well aware Of the uncon-
of the proposition, and cannot but
dread, if moments Of reflection ever come over that
body, the consequences to arise from such
scheme, If peace and tranquility ever are to come
to the country A grave question would arise, it
seems to Us, to. the appointment Of the Gov,
ernors and other officials, and what process should
be followed in breaking down the State Govern.
ments which are SO far established. In discussing
this question, even Boston paper has the boldness
to say that :..!s S- S.s 5-y zf!!:ias. N: "a
Every department. Of the Government has all
ready recognized the existing State Governments
OF the South They were appealed to by Congress-
itself to adept the Constitutional Amendment
abolishing slavery; and when the institution was
swept away by their act it's destruction was OH
cialy proclaimed by the Executive. Here. then. l1
are the Legislative and executive branches openly
recognizing the: Governments of the Southern
States. The Supreme Court Of the United States
Is regularly hearing cases from the South, which
have been continued from a period just previous
i
to the rebellion; WHICH recognition By the iu-
dicial branch Of the GeYeInaaaitt also. More than
this, if these State aoverfnneu are worthless,
they were SO when set mp; but not hay.
ing then.been disturbed is q r6axim in jjurispru
dence that they may become established by mere
custom and consent. At any rate, they have ac-
CURED an authority by the lapse Of time which, in
discussing matter of the kind, would have to be
allowed much additional weight and force"
1- AS THADDEUs STEVENS is the father of this reyo
lutonary government, it is safe to say that ho viii
push it through Congress-, and more particularly
since many prominent members Of that BODY who
are deemed Conservatives, say that the Radical
resolution is strung up to q much higher pitch
since the elections than before, we are prepared
to see the plan become law $....8t
We see, also, in the general stagnation Of bnsi
ness at the North, and the unquietness which per
vades the commercial circles Of that section. that
the sensible men are asking ssWhere VIII this dif-
fculty end ?"
With States levelled to Territories. and theit.
Governments parcelled OUT among party retainers
the land abandoned Of industry, the social state q
melancholy wreck, and universal gloom clouding
the prospect, what will the South bc worth to The
Union How is it to be expected to do it's part in
raising the needed revenues, in supplying com
merce with it's resources, in answering the d.
mands Of manufacturers, and in giving a new i'm
pulse to the aspirations Of labor and enterprise?
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GIRLS HIGH AND NORMAL SCHOOL.

CHARLEBTON, s.. G. II.....
AHE COMMISSIONERS OF FREE SCHOOLS TAKE
pleasure IN announcing to the public that the Exer-
cases OF ths institution will be on Wsd7esddv
tae "a danuar 1857 The services Of the Rev HENRY HI
MOOD late President of the Columbia Female COL
ege haye been secured and competent corps Of in
q: IN consequence Of the failure of the Legislature
g make any for the support of this School
Ihe Board VII be compelled to charge for tuion an
amount gMc1ent cover the actual expenses Of the
School The terms win be fifty dollars Der annum IN
payable quarterly ddcace This charge covers ali
branches formerly pursued the Institution Including
French, Vocal Music and Drawing. . -S-.' II 15
IN addition to the regular Classes there win be Pre-
paratory Class for less advanced Scholars. ,>
Pup1!s desiring admission must signify their intention
TO the Secretary Of the Board at his Office
IN the Norman School Building: 4: - III. -.
tupas rom the country desiring information in regard
Box No. 8. c. g. MFMMNGEP % Cs,a;o.. %., ,,oy
=. MoNrAaUR GRn1KE, Secretary.
NoveInoerl9: :s.:z., t.s 1nwf19
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A y PRIvATE %SALE-A FINE FARM, I'm
~; GOOSE CREEK PARISH, containing 62 acres Of
and 81 OF which cleared and under fence; the bar
ance well wooded This place is situated 16 miles from
on the State Road and within quarter Of
qle OF the Northeastern Railroad. There Is hne or
chard on the place. - - -
For Information apply to si' :.
DR.. IA. BAER,
Decenoer Il No. 131 Meeting street.
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.:::s;:'l ,,s.iFOUND.

SH.K1R PLATE FOUND.--A PIECE f1yr
- ,alLvER PLATE Belonging to some offhs Ta1lor
sakens nom ~ negro some time encs which
esn oe property and paSan 0r advea.
tseraelat as thf6 EToveiubas "a
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TO RENT. &c

ITO r e TIME STORE TO RENT.
~ Northeast corner QUEEN AND CHURCH STREETS
unoer Commerclat house. WINS December 10
ENoR RENT, THE UPPER FLOOR OF A
IL HOUSE, consisting OF two square rooms and
dressing ROOM IN desirable portion OF the city. Ap
ply at No. LAT CALHOUN-STREET. -,
December 10
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tennvs servants be obtained at the southeast corer