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consumption Curabie~ by DR..
Schenck's Medicines.

TO CURE CONSUMPTION, the svs,em mrs, bs
prepared SO that the lungs will heal To accomplish
ths Inc ilyer and stomach must first be ceansed and
an appetite crealed for good wholesome fond which
oy these medicines will be dgesed properly. and Vood
healthy blood made; thus building D The consruI,op
CLENCK MANDRAKE PILLS cleanse tho s,o,n
Sch OF all bilious or mucous accumulatIons and bv
using the Sea Weed Tonic in connection the anne,i,o
is restored. -
SCHENCK'S PULMONIC SYRUP is nutritous no
well as medicinal, and by using the three remedies
all impurities are expelled from The system and good
wholesome blood made, which will repel all d,seasa
II patients will take these medicines according IN M
Tecons Consumption very frequently IN ts last sage
yields readily to its action Take The pills freouenIv
10 cleanse The liver asd stomach II does ne, C,Iov
that because the bowels are not cosiye lbev are nm,
required for sometimes in dIarrhoea they are necessa
ry' The stomach must be kept healthy and an anne.
he created to aOwIh Pulmonic Syrup to st.t ON the
respiratory organs properly and aay anv irritation
neh all thal Is required TO perform permanent cure
IS 10 prevent taking cold Exercise about The roorn as
nuch as possible. eat all The richest food meat
'ane' and IN fact anything The appetite Graves but
f"' al" mdsucuale we'll I'd W
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Now Vow Is THE TINE To INSURE your LIFE.-Tbe p.nn
O,ga";,od .1ie Insurance Company of PhiIadeIpbi,
any other Company rep esened in ,h's DR. TO
oe.urty Is ample; It's management econom;caI
S nearly Two million dollars, dividends so nor con
S"nuay' on iull premium, whether ON Lfe n, -.
do~ne"l policies Those who insure now Wi, 'n en-
cPs'e 20 The dividend Of January 1865 the sam.
NAV ,oy nad insured earlier. Persons insuri,g
10y give note ior one.half the premium wm ,'
assurance that the dividend will cancel ''' Tue
every ye'r' If full premium is paid in cas "o@ ,,
subsequent premiums after the third are .J dl,
o"e'h'h by the dividends. Persons d.si,,O SuuG"o
lSIornat'on can call on, or address DR. 7 I''.ne
SON. "' smyrna, the authorized age,t.-NnvoS A" q
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Educational Convention.

MR.. EDIToR;-In accordance with resolu.
tlon, passed by convention of the friends a
SuDhc schools in Kent Co., held in Dover
Wv -9th, 1867, the committee have circu,at.
eu papers Tor signatures in different Localities
throughout the State recommending n St,,to
educational convention to meet in Diver n"o
1ou' at clock, P. NJ. | herewith fnrnisI
you list OF such citizens as have signed tba
can Recommending such convention. tbe oh
JIo' ,6 VI "hlcn Is TO devise means for promoting
.L .hr cause OF pubic school education throurhont
o'a,E hoping every paper published in the
otate m VIII ald the movement by publishing the
Call with the names attached. From tbe ~, Um0
clerouS letters received from gentlemen in AZ
ierent parts OF the State, most cordially endors-
lng 'he movement, and from the readiness w;tb
WHICH almost every one who was called unon
SlEne9 the paper, 1t is believed that he me-.
sure 81 IS very oppOrtune, and that the action NJ
Sne proposed convention must result in nerma-
nent heneht to the cause of public educatinn in
Ue'aware: - 1t Is hoped that most who signed
.. aIe eau WIN attend the meeting, and that an
WHY '.im leel any interest in promoting the cause
", " No. oe present TO AID by their council There
6 80 10 pau or pet measure matured to be
,Msteu on the Convention that am aware ~
we are to meet together to confer with eaoh Oh
otner as 10 the defects Of our present school
system and the particulars in which 4 nav ba
improved. WINCH II may De
1T II Is respectfully suggested that each one
VINO mas given any attention to the subject
"ouI9 commit co in writing such suggestions as he
~ouiu YOU'D. IKE to make for the action of the Con.
'entlon' SO that there may be something def |
ne I9r the Convention to act upon.
Hucn movement, 1t seems, should re-
,h Jne the nearly cooperation of every parent
Vho has children to educate, and OF eyerv cir,
zen who has the welfare Of the rising genera.
lon, and the good OF his State at heart r i
xpested that several distinguished citizens and
xperienced educators Of this State will address
he meeting. BY resolution Of the Kent con9'
So cE%rventlon above reterredto, Prof L. CIark.
on on Taylor, Of Wilmington, was requested and
as af consented to address the convention on the
effects of our school system and the cbaness on
eslraole The Hon. J. 2. Wickersham' Ststs
1perlptendent, Of public schools Of PennsvI. :.
a4la' has also been invited and has consented
De present aud address the convention on
londay evening. The duration of the con. o
entlon will, OF course depend upon the infer. :
i manifested, and the wish of those who At. ;
VI E. 70. n
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THE LOAN FEATURE
OF THE
DELAWARE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

lHe directors of The Delaware Mutual Life Insn,
'o0paHy, believing that lis membe RS are mn, ,, -
e"'ied !" receIve all the excess of ,rem,um. mud ~
assumed ny lhein IA the shape aud under ILe mama Of
u''"thn'' bn Ihey are entitled To all The nenaG =
""Hh lhe large accumulaii0s of Life (,,m,anv ,a,
oieF' nave determined 10 IncOrpOraIe the
feature mic It's plan, VIZ:
w men lhe accunnI aII0u of funds from nre,o;um ,e
ceIWs' shall be sufficient meet oyIjuaru lusse,
e excess Sh Ill be loaned he hIg hest bidder ON lLc
'OllOWI ing Terms. VIZ: ~
tIRsr.-M Money shall be loaned 10 Policy holders
only. ' "
SECoND.-No member shall borrow more Ibsn The
amount OF his Policy Wv
THIRD The Policy will he taken as Secur,,v h,
only lis actual value G. IIs .'SurrenIer vo,,. H.
balance must be amply secured bv sa1,sfartorv e.,
Mortgages on Real EsnIe. The Board nj D,ra.'n. ~
sha he tue Jd ges O The snflicency i such srcur,Iv
F0URTIl-In the event of The tleaIh ut th. n,.,ni,y
10 whom such loan Ide. il siIaiI he annlied A. ,h
payment of hIs Policy. Fr ~ '''e
FIFTH - Money SO loaned shall be called in oo, -
cases o. exiraprdinary lUs>es. an then sIxIv do,
NC" shail be gwen, aud the lgesI our shall no
the Irsl cIiied IN. and not more Than one tur az ~
use iohn Shai! be called IN at one povtnpul ,,Ios.
larger prop0rlIon shall he lnIIs lesa Div n4casar
] nus giving The moreover IN. urubahIa No "a, ~
ohet u"rlIs his iIIe II he chuuses To Retain II
SIATH -lu case The member Iu "a hmm ,nnno, :.
'oaed' shall tat 10 pay The interest agreed unno - !
s"a" ai'ow MS Policy Ia lapse for non payment nt |
premiums then The loan shall be wiln,lraIy, -
HEFENTH Every member OF the Cnnusrv shall bo |
ho"heh when funds are TO be disposed N IN tbr. NO.,
'er ana bds snail be receIvrd by senIed prunnsaI "
iN0a" advertisement OF Company IN an Iiher coIumn |
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

han E,li,,r
Delaware. '"''
ShwLs.-A large assortment of Winter Sba,v:s
na '"o ladies' at B'ggs Il Cotton's, Dry Goods
Dealers, smyrna, Del.
Inc Furniture Rooms of James Mcdowell. Com.
S''' near lhe Depot Smyrna, Del. is the place
:" get centre Tables, Bedsieads and Bureans or in
'act' anything in the Furniture line.
The DELAWARE TRIBUNE nav he had of,ho Noc,u.
Boys on the Delaware Railroad
Why do so many ladies wear short dresscs7 r.
S"o" ''e pretty shoes they get from Primrose's.
u, Cloths Cassmeres and vestings.-New Fail and
"lnter styles ot Cloths, Ct>,lmeres ard veins
of RS y ~. herchtht Iail"ring establishment
o' D1ggs y Cotton, Smyrna, Delaware.
:. Inc best place and only place Won can find f,r
| W IPtS ana Ol Cloths, is at Primro<e's HIS
Carpets are Cheap. He hes beautiful ro,,n 6,,.t
up over his store to show them. The ,h,,,, 80" g.
Smyrna A"o '"'"g 10
Go to rFimrOses and huy your Buffalo Robes
Who keep the largest and hest stock of c,,.,,,.
C",,",' aI ana 'teStlngs, in Smyrna? Bagos g.
Cotton Merchant Tailors, SMYRNA.
IF yon want TO find beautiful asso,,o,or, oc
L"o'es' FLrs' got J. H. Primrpse's. - %
me place to get Extension tables, at CITY pr;oos
- - at me urn'ture rooms of James McDnw.ll 49,
the Depot, Smyrna, Del '"e''' near
rRiNrs'-Ihe newest cheapest, and mos, v.,;oI
r S'~orLnent OF Prints in + .wn at Bags & C,',.',
Dry Goods Dealers. Smyrna, Del. 0O''O" s.
floor NEIRTs.-1The largest and cheaoos, s,oo,
loop Skrls IN Smyrna, at the Dry Goods srs 81
Baggs g. Cotton. 'OS store OF
refs'"s wanting to buy good comc,rtabIe ro,r
ges' should call at McDowelrs Fn,ni,,e D '''
commerce. ST. near the Depot, Smyrna, Del.
r, Where can I buy the latest srvle and Cb..
l"t l Up at PrImrO-e's; he keeps the Io,oas, .
" S "SS'1''"ent OF Hats and Caps that ever saw
-, "cDnweFs Furnitur: Rooms is the DI,oo .,
O"'aP Mattresses, near the Depot Smvrna nj oUy
= DRESS GooDs.-The finest assorfS,oD, e =, g,
I,rcss Quo in Smyrna. at the nry Good.
Baggs 8 Cotton. 'y "'Oos store OF
u. we are glad that Primrose is again in,o h,s;,
nc Is not ex'orllonote in our prices.
, l want good set of Furs. vbo,o 5
o";' ne only successful place know nf - ~
rom peddlers. 'ac'urers' and not
o;,,i - HW,"eaPest Printing establishment for 81
T r ~ ~ !" 'l"lington, is the Delaware Tr;hrno M
Delaware. i'rmers paper of 9
LISTERS FOR sale. by the Quart or Coun, =, a., =
restaurant OF G. w. Standlsh' on Cn,D,n.' a. t"e
antilles supplied. "'efce street. 7
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

| A"FEACHMENT.-The i'm peachment ouest;or
came up In regular order in the House of Rem.
resentatlves on Saturday, the pending question
oelpg Mr.. Wilson's motion to lay the whole
sunlectson the table, After some "flibuster.
ing Mr.: Wilson agreed to withdraw his mo.
'ion a lnsorder that the members might vote
square on the question, which was "Tb,t
ANDREW johnson, President of the United
States be impeached for high crimes and mis-
demeanors " There was therefore a trial Of
strength on the direct issue, free from all in
cum6erances, the vote standing yeas 81 novs
lug. Ofthe nays, 66 were Renubl;con. .Sd
~ Democrats. It will thus be seen that Tho
republicans would have defeated the mAa snte
without the aid ofa single Democrat. Most
Vi tue impeachers were from the West. while
very large majority of the Republicans of
the Eastern and Middle States were anti.im.
peachers Thus, Massachusetts voted sovon
TO TWO against it, while Missouri gave seven to
one in favor. ..i = :
1ne whole country will feel relieved now
mat the subject has been disposed Of Even
nad the majority favored impeachment. the
democrats, by " filibustering" and almost ond
ess debate could have STAYED the matter OFF
,"u !, t'uS Kept the President in the chair till
ne close OF his term, perhaps. The proposi.
ION OF Gen Butler, to suspend johnson du-
ing MS trial, is generally repudated, even bv
many "t the impeachers. 1t would establish
dangerous precedent. If the next Conoross
we're Democratic and the next President Re-
he might be brought to trial under
ONE pretense, and be suspended from his Of
ce' and the Democrats thus have control of
he Presidential chair as long as they choose 70
ztend said trial. .- =. ~ ;
1t Is admitted by all Republicans that tbe t
resident has been sensurabIe that bo Loa;
Favored to thwart Congress in every possible
ny; that he has appointed rebels to office
c. still hecannot be said to have violated anv v
ause OF the Constitution fagrantly. Its the
heraily expressed opinion that the evidence .
ls not sufficient to convict him. -
Unless the existence of the nation ,voro :, h
niger there IS too much to loose and foo liz. a
70 gain by the experiment. During the 7
iole tlme the trial Was going on the country =
'u'd DC IN an unsettled condition, while our
ances' revenue, ETC., would be entirely neg. W
led' Congress holds the reins any how. and at
Johnson were impeached it is not certain d,
1t we would be much better off; and if the m
ort Tailed the rebels would be restored to to
"er Upon the whole we believe that
later evils would have been brought upon co
country by the trial than those we seek 70 Ii
bid. ~ he
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"A Town HALL.-Smyrna can't have ..v
more shows! We've got no hall! The little
haii We had IL to be converted into fnrn;turo
s'ore. Fifteen or twenty years ago our school.
houses were the only places to hold publie ex.
nioitlons. We have therefore gone back To
Smyrna as it was"
we are glad that we have been deprived of
the little affair we have heretofore had bo
cause we could no get better one while we
nad TINS. A hall of some kind is an absolute
necessity. The idea of town of 3OO0 ;nb.b.
ltants having no public hall is preposterous
VIII the citizens look to the churches 70 snr.
ply the deficiency? and will the churches do
1.-THE Methodist, for instance? 1t has two
or three times during the past year. but wp
understand the officers thereof have determined
70 prohibit everything Of the kind in tho f.
ture. The other churches very propertv rro
nioit It, While ever church can be obtaine 4
the people will look in that direction and mo
cannot have the hall.
We now have good opening for a nr;v.to
enterprise for it is not probable that tho c;t;
seps or the town authorities will take the mot.
ter IN hand. A large hall is frequently need.
ed. Many frst.class entertainments wouIa
VISIT US that have heretofore been kent awav
Inc Library Association would have h ID sey.
er"l lecturers, such as Cough, this winter. had
we hall large enough. Who will take hold |
OF the matter?
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

zTHE GRANT MEETING immense mee,;nn
q was held in New York city on Wednesday even.
ing last to endorse Gen. Grant for the Presi-
d'ncy. A T. Stewart, the merchant prince.
presided, and Commodore Vanderbuilt, VIM. B
.Astor, Moses H. Grinncll, Moses Taylor, and
number of ether heavy men, of that citv
oetter kuo~n as business men than as politi.
elans' were among the vice presidents. Gen
Slckies was the principal speaker. The main
resolution reads as follows:
rhat IN the judgement of this meeting represon,
IR Al the great interests of national industry the pubi
sut ol the country unmistakably indicates its choice
Ciie' M"siStrate and that in accordance ther0h
PerSsan energy and unfalteng patriotism so stris
@ .nroGEn"ut his whole civil and military career W., r
sa.-efeneral Ulysses s. Grant candidate of +b 1
United States. ~ 'FSS'uehl OF tho
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DELAwARE-As
we have heretofore announced, the Historical
Society of this State will hold its montblv moot.
ing IN our town tomorrow (Thursday). This
Society has been in existence over three ,oars
ana Is duly Incorporated. It's object being the
eiueldatlon OF the history of Delaware. and os
fhe history of our State has been sadly peplec-
ted' It is to be commended in its endeavor 10
preserve the permanent form, historical intor.
nation, which is fast passing away-the which
II not not rescued, will be lost. The Society ba,
spacious and well furnished room in the citv of
"iinIngton-has good library and cabinent,
considering the time of its. organization. We
would request the readers if they have any his.
toricai n material that they present the same 10
'"e society at its meeting tomorrow. Il K
proposed, we understand, to hold an evening
'neeurg at "a o clock in Wards Hall, at which
iine several very Interesting papers will be
feac' Vaiuabie historical relics presented to tbe
SOCIETY," and addresses may be expected from
'eysral gentlemen As tine proceedings will be
open 70 the public, we bespeak for our soc;stv
%s s0ssdsSes cf our cstixsns.
sAkeNf~- IaVifs Tui. a -stt,. ffs ~
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Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

Rev. VIM. H. Reed, formerly of the Pres
byterian church, was ordained for holv orders er
at st. Andrews Episcopal church, Winling-
ton, last Friday. The services were conducted
by Right Rev. Alfred Lee, D. d.. Bi.Lon of
the diocese, assisted by Rev. Drs. Clemson and ri
M11orSel' and Rev. Messrs. Breck, Newbold
Brown and Spencer. '''A'
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

. OUR STATE ATLAs.-We have received the
following note from Messrs Pomeroy & Beers
publishers qi9 of our State Atlas, which is dated
Wilmington, Dec. 10th 0'''0N
d. ii. HoFFECKER, ESQ.,, Dear Sr:-We
now take pleasure in informing you that our
new new Atlas OF the State of Delaware is compile
1 rcu aug ready for d livery and we have com.
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

BUSINESS CHANGES. VIM S. Green is co-
ing to remoMe his tin and stove establishment
by Pratt & Evans. ' 0e'upieu
Misses 'iiriffin & Smith are selling out their
stock of trimmings, &C., at cost ''''''
III Alex FAIRIES has rented Wards Hall, and
Will occupy it as furniture room. "'0'
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11
BUSINESS LOCALS
HARD TgMES in,

mas mas discovered remedy for hard times. Tie
mas mas purchased his Christmas Goods, and in
order that persons may not be prevented l~
!he tightnesS OF the money market from eninv,
lns every luxury in his line, he has re luc,d his
prices 10 nearly what they were seven wears
ago; "hen everything was so low. We are
Mr.. F.. iberality Read his aJverti,em""t m q So"|S
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11
CHEAPEST CARPETS in PHIL dDELpJyJ 4
AND MIIERE 10 RIIY ,EuEAi

Almost PTerV one h1s ffeard Of EVANS CHEAP C.s
PET STORE where yon ran bIy ynut goods low er rhan
al any oiher establishment. and make yOnr seecliop,
from one OF The largest and finest sinrks of
HRUNsELs THRER PIY. iNGR.IN. STAIR and Rae Ca,.
pets; hIL CL"THs MATTIvGs. WINDOW SHADES &c
We are selling Crrpr~ Two yards WIDE ,Hrlv a. 90
D"n buy without examining our tOw priceS BEd ty,
certain that YOU get INTO me right STORE
JOIN NJ. EVANS
mr6 Pm No. 3I7 N. I'd ST abuve Vine
and directly 0pp0sile WOoI ST.. PhIlada
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11
STATE AND LOCALS.

oPoRK;,-The has been pretty pood snrnIr
OF pork during the last week, but tbe dempappG aUppf
mas been equal to the supply and the nr;ca
has not declined. The pork butchers are ,lrv Uary
TT Tnsy' The largest hog slaughtered so far was
mos g. Megear' 504 lbs w. T. Camn.
99ell, OF Smyrna Hotel, slaughtered nine on
ihs imhonday, the heaviest of which weighed 400
U.s. rrs con to'ai weight 30OS; average 333s. A
and much interest was evinced ON WonJsn
evening when they were weighed. A box was
prepared and every one who made n gnass
now much the aggregate weight would be- mt
i on piece OF paper and deposited It in the
oox' with 25 cents. There were lO9 guessesM So s
81. $50: Mr.. Alex; Humphries guessed the
eAaGt weight BOB lbs, and therefore received
Sne 0eo Oox. Inc guessing was remarkably close.
One s'ne guess was 1902, another 3OOl3 another
3OOOt another 3O05, and so on. There Terne. were
number at 1000. 'o "eie d
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

DEAFNESS Blindness mad C,,.rr, -. =
'ne utmost snrces~, by Dr. J. ISAAcs OcmIis, or,
Anfsl !"rmerly "f Levden Holland No Sl5 A,,,
ntIa rmlladelPh'a Testimonials IRON The most r
us once. The medIcat faculty are Iu,IIed r' %
conpahV tneir patients. he has me secrets in -;
Parctice' Artificial eyes n,eried wIthonl nam ~
charges made for exa nInalion in ra'i !"
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

NJ. TERRIBLE ACCIDENT On Monday evening
us MrS, Andrew Webster, living near Salem
torE' HnG[cn' In Appoquinimink HID, met with a
rerrtoIe Uort accident which caused her death the
other h uuy witb In passing from, one room to an
the do"r "r'I Lanp lamp she struck her arm against
which broke spilfng the oil upon the e' carna, nrna
and Ignting it. In attempting to eT,in@n"b UarPge
the iiames her dress caught fire. BENZ Eabt aISn
ened she ran into the yard. Her bmsIsnd E r.,.,
20 her assistance, but could not cxtino,;SL ,In
names. A bucket of water was thronn own" ovnr tmr
l1a neT opt 1t did no good She died about 10
CLOCK yesterday morning. Her entire nersdC ~
was crIsped and charred mass of flesh Sbn 2b,
drep. >. ~ go ,"es0' enc left no chill
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

GRAND LODGE, 10. org. ia ousrterlv
session OF this order was held on w Wfdnesday
IN IN the village of ChriStiana. G. w q r.
!. L. Poulson presided; large number 81
delegates from all parts of the State We ro
present. and represented the order as being in
gooa condition. Arrangements were made for
;iaaslng lecture fund for the purpose of keep
Arrangements were also made 70 st,r+
MAINTAIN temperance paper in the Stme anJ
committee appointed to make all necessary
preparations for holding large Mass Temnar, Tp
ance meeting. at Milford, in Kent county as
soon as practicable. do
a, "A resolution was adopted setting forth that
tne order of Good Templars of Delaware was
puiey temperance organization having no
t;onnectlon whatever with political organize.
tlonS and refusing to entertain anv S;nn, af
polltlcal character in the Councils of ,bo 20
order Commercial. "'''S Vi the
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

SOUTHERN CoNvENTIONs.-A number n
the Southern States are holding their Convon.
tlonS to form State Constitutions. The Alab,.
ma Convention has framed a constitution. and
nave resolved 20 submit it to the peorle II
1t should be acceptible to the people and Con.
gress the State will probably be admitted hack
INTO the Union in February.
The Louisiana Convention has nearly com.
pleted a constitution, also. It is said 70 con.
tain some radical measures, however, which
may make 1T unpopular with the people.
The Virginia Convention met on Friday last
n majority OF its members are Radicals.
The Georgia Convention met on Monday
at Atlanta 1t is comprised of lSO white and
p cIlored delegates.
The election in North Carolina shows dc.
clded majority for convention. More than
one half Of those registered voted, therefore
the Convention will be called.
ln Florida, also. sufficient number voted
to entitle the State to Convention. which
will soon be called.
Keconstruction is thus progressing favorable
under the Congressional plan, and several of
tne nnconstructed States will probably ba od.
mltted before the adjournment of the nresan.
Congress.
Smyrna times., 1867-12-11

IHE CoLERED PEOPLES CHURcu.-Tbe
Golored e., people have their church rooted in
! hey are unable to proceed with the work
however, for want Of funds. Unless thew rn
celve additional subscriptions they will have
10 To- HStop work work upon it, We hope our citizens
Will aid them liberav. "'