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Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

THE Town CHARTER CONTEST. This excit-
ing contest, which SO interested our townspeo-
pie last week, was brought to a close on Thurs
day last, in the State Senate, by being rejected
by the unanimous vote of that body, through
the opposition of ex-senator Bewley and few
other opponents of the bill.
When the proposition to have an improve
ment in our town government was first set on
foot, almost every voter in the town n'sanctoned
the movement without discussing the merits
or dcmerits of either the defeated or existing
ordinances, we state this as an evidence that a
more efficient government is needed. But
the originators ofthe bill, after they had got it
in the Legislature, learning that Mr.. Bewley
was determined to defeat it, found it necessary
to work for its passage. The question was,
whether Mr.. B., with his advantages as SEN
atOr and his representations to some of the old
tax payers, by which he secured their remon-
STRANGE to the passage of the bill, could defeat
it in spite of the efforts of these gentlemen,
with majority of the voters favoring their
efforts. While Mr.. b. asserts that it was a
scheme of the 'guerrillas," as he styles some
of his opponents, to /" kill him off, the friends
of the measure take it that he accordingly op-
posed them on personal grounds, and conse-
quently fought it as an individual instead of a
Senator representating constituency posi-
tion which he had no right to ignore.
The bill came up for final action on Thurs
day last, when a number of its friends again
visited the Capitol. But Mr.. B. fought it ably
and successfully, as above stated His -Deech
delivered on the occasion, has evidently raiseC
himself in his own estimation. 6 My speech
is as great to its author as my Policy" wa
to its author. 1t is feared that no one has appre
ciated it but the author, who evidently was o.
opinion that he had done such a great thing
that the people would rise up and call him
bessed. He said, why, gentlemen, when
90 home, the citizens of my town will hail me
as their Second Saviour!" The fact that the
citizens didn't do it must be attributed to the
u gratefulness of republics, lack of apprecia
tion or the rain storm. But perhaps the re
mark that he represented the taxpayers O
Smyrna, and none of your fifty cent men" IRE
terring to those who own no real estate bu
pay soc. poll tax) may have prevented some
from enjoyed the ex-Senator's millennial ad
vent. Those who are so unfortunate as to owr
nc real estate have no right to worship him
They are without the pale of the celestia
sphere. And even among the fortunate lane
owners, many felt that they We're not worthy
to enjoy the blessings in store for them, he
cause " deception and intrigue had beer
charged upon somebody by the ex-senator il
that sp, ech, and they feared they might hear thu
unwelcone intelligence, depart from me y,
workers of iniquity." They could not bare t.
be nipped in the bud' in the midst of thei
thank-Oferings. So it may have been com
binatlon of adverse circumstances rather thai
a lack of appreciation that doomed the ex-Sen
ator to disappointment. But we will leave tn
matter with our correspondents.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

The LEGIsLATURE.-The Legislature ad-
journed sine die on Friday evening last, after
session of twelve weeks. Unusual good feeling
seems to have prevailed among the members
throughout the session, and especially at the
close, when each branch resolved itself into
Committee of the Whole to be mutually com
plimentary and agreeable The follies pro-
duced in the two previous Legislatures by the
war was, on the whole, most effectually eradi-
Gated by the last one; almost all the political
asperity of the former sessions was laid aside.
the only exceptions being in the case of one or
two members, who, being astride dead hobbies.
which they could not see over, rode them
selves into the ground. Nearly all the pet
schemes of these influential (2) politicians were
voted into oblivion, where they properly be-
long Poor Elias As Fanny Fern says, he
went off like rocket and fzzed out stick. y
The rejection Of the Constitutional Amend
ment was the principal measure Of political
nature which 'howcd the old leaven, and which
they VII. .ay regret hereafter The bill
accepting the Agricultural College land grant
rejected by the previous Legislature from
sheer political prejudice, (for it was JUS
as desirable then as nOw) was a good measure
as was also the passage of the act equalizinl
the punishment of criminals regardless of col
or. Other steps in this line might have beer
taken, for the time must come when a whit
justice and black justice must be unknown ii
our ssae of laws Equal justice to all is wha
win be substituted. We also regret that tn,
Amendatory School Bill failed to become
iaS. Two more years, we think, will almcs
surely bring change in that respect.
iR e.inains no Legislature for number o
years has given saeh general satisfaction. o
the members FROM this town, we believe the,
looked generally to osr interests, though Mr.
Bewiey, by opposing-a measure which ma
jority OF our taxpayers favored, has rendere,
himself unpopular to many. We let him bloy
his own trumpet, however, the clarion blast q
which he sounded in the Senate chamber las
week. OF Mr.. Raymond we can oolv renaa
the popular expression of his constituents
"WeIl done thou good and faithful servant.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
STATE AND LOCALS.

THE STORM. One of the greatest storms
that has even been known on this Peninsula
was that of Thursday and Friday last. The
rain, added to the large quantity of snow that
had previously fallen, created freshet the
equal of which has rarely been witnessed in
this locality. Every low-ground section was
Hooded, dykes were washed away, culverts and
bridges ia ken off by the current, mill des-
troyed and creeks overfowed. Seven or eight
mlll-dams have been injured within a radius
of twelve miles of Smyrna. CaspersOn's gave
way on Thursday night and Denney' race bank
had to be cut to vent the water; Daniel s, Ire
Gently Green's) was swept away, and Hotteck-
err through carelessness, was injured at the
race; Mallalieu's was also swept away, with
two others we have heard of. The wharves at
Smyrna Landing were overfOwed, and the
water was over the first floors of the granaries.
Nothing, or very little, was destroyed thereby.
On Bombay Hook the marsh banks were over
flowed or washed down; nearly the whole Is
land was covered with water. The muSkrats
were driven to fast land, and have been killed
by hund reds. The "dyke bridge" at Leipsic
was washed down the creek. The damage to
the bridges, culverts. etc., on the Delaware
Railroad was immense. Twelve of them were
more or less injured, among the number the
long bridge over the Nanticoke. at Seaford
destroyed, and ties were piled up to support
the track. AT one time ON Friday, we learn,
seven trains were halted at FELTON,, waiting for
the track to be reconstructed" " The Nor
folk boat, which started for Crisfeld on Friday
night at 2, was driven thirty miles above An.
namessic and did not arrive at Crisfeld till c
that evening. The train did not reach Viii
mington till Sunday night. Conductor Dun
can, says an exchange, reports that the road,
below Seaford, in many places was covered
with water for miles. The sand was washed
away from beneath the track, and it sunk and
bent under the weight of the train to such an
alarming extent that it was with great Difficult
the water was so high that it was feared il
The whole country for miles was flooded, and
drift wood and logs were floating about in ev
cry direction. He also states that the bridges
had to be repaired with rough trees felled fol
the purpose. One of them gave way again just
as the last car passed over it, and the whole
train made narrow escape. Thousands Of
feared that great damage will result also tt
many OF the large peach orchards that are als(
submerged" "
The lower part of the town of Milford, say
the Argus, was flooded to the depth of two o
! three feet; quantities of lumber have beef
tlOated from the wharves Several lots O
grain were injured. The mail between ou
junction and Chestertown was stopped for sew
eral days, and Mr.. Brown, the driver, gives
graphic account of the hair-bredth escape from
drowning of himself and his horses in attempt
ing to cross one OF the streams.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

He was keenly alive to our local as well as
State interests, and studied the wishes of his
constituents regardless of personal views OF IA
voriteism. He has fully justified our remarks
at the time of his nomination, viz: that he was
a live man, and he has proved as judicious as
actiye
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
MARRIED.

D In Niles, Michigan, Feb. l4th, 1867, by the
hey. a. Hall, JAS: II. BARBOUR, of Dover,
On the 10th inst, by the Rev. G. Washing
ton Jerman, at his residence, in Philadelphia,
Mr.. JoHN IL. BUTLER, of Knoxville, Tennes-
see, to Miss CHARLEsANNA BOYER, of Smyr-
ma, Delaware,
In Milford, Del, on Tuesday, March 5th,
by Rev. I. p. McColley, Mr.. john w. Hal
LET and Miss EMMA j. SMITH, all of the above
place.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

The interesting correspondence of Prog
ress" and also of Asst. Assessor Hoffecker had
to 60 over till next week. Other communica-
tions, (the names having been given) will also
appear next week.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

CONFERENGE.-We have devoted copsidera.
Bile space to the proceedings Of the Memoirs
Conference, and on the first page we give a cop'
rect list Of the appointments. Reys. Messrs
Gracey and Gregg are continued in their res. 3.
pectiye positions in this town, as was expected
and desired by their charges. O'''O
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

FOUND DROwNED.--On Saturday morning
the body of man was found washed up on the
land of Mr.. G. D. Townsend, ON the river shore
about halfway between Wilmington and New
Castle. The body was identified as that Of
Samuel Frame, who has been living at Kennel
Square. On Saturday week he was in that
city and intended to 60 to Kennel Square by
the stage, but got left. That was the last ever
seen of him alive. 1t is supposed that he fell
into the Christiana and drowned, but aoated
out into the Delaware
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

THE PRIsoN AT New CAsTLE.-By order of
the Levy Court six looms are to be mt mn in
the jail at New Castle, on which the prisoners RS
are to be put to work weaving. A portion of
them are completed, and the prisoners are At At
work on them. This is a good move. and we
in the State. WV pii'0h'
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

THE "7IuES'' is Published every Wednesday gf
ternoOnSby Jos. fl. HoFF1cKER, Editor and Pro-
prietOr, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SuBsoRrpr.oN gear, $500 in Gd-
vGmee, $3.50 if not paid till end Of the year. No
paper discontinued until atlGrredrs are Paid-Onty
at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS aoiH be inserted at herGte SeUen
Gents line for the first insertion; subsequent in
sertiOns 81 cents. A liberal discount made to
qnarteriy, semi.annual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

REMOVED TO DELAwARE.--Messrs. Al
bertson & Norris, the late popular proprietors
of the Easton Hotel in that place have removed
TO Delaware and taken the Brick Hotel, at
Georgetown
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

New PAPER.-We understand that Mrs
McConaghy, Postmistress at the Junction. will
soon commence the publication ofa paper TO be
called the Clayton Herald. A portion of the
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

BURGLARY.-Some scoundrels effected an
entrance into the office of John McLear & Son.
in Wilmington, last Friday night, by boring
through the back door, and removing the
bolts. They then drilled a hole in, the large
iron safe and placing a charge of powder in f,
blew open the door, damaging it quite badly
They secured about 800 in small notes. For
tunately the bonds and larger notes were not
kept in the safe overnight.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

MIDDIETowN, DEL.-The Rev. j. Patton,
writing to the editor of the An.erican PresJl,.
terian, says: We have had very precious
visitation in the First Church. On the first
Sabbath Of this month we added to our church
twenty-five members, all on profession of faith
in Christ. Others will unite at our next com
munion, as l fondly trust We have added
forty to our membership since l commenced
my labors here. In January the good people
Of the congregation visited the pastor at the
parsonage, bestowing plentifully of their tenn
p3ral gifts, and the Lord has rewarded their
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

DEATH OF A MIsER.-A short time since an
cid man died in Wilmington who was known
9ass miser. He was generally dressed in rags,
his clothes being mended with pack thread, or
anything else he could get. About three years
before his death he employed Mr.. Joseph
Flanagan to build in the Catholic Cemetry of
this city. an immense stone vault, several
feet in thickness, of solid granite-the stones
being dOvetaied into each other. We are in
formed thatit had secret drawers on the inside.
He was constantly having it altered, and it was
not finished at the time Of his death. He rep
resented that he had no wife or family and the
general impression is, that he intended to hide
his wealth which was some $4,000 in specie, and
be buried with it so that none would ever
know here his money was. But he died too
suddenly to carry out his purpose, and the
money was found in his house, and his wife
and family whom it is supposed he had de-
serted to save the expense of keeping them,
came on to claim his property. The huge
vault, monument of his folly and his avarice
remains in the Catholic Cemetery, an object o.
curiosity to all who visit it.-RepuJlicam.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

FIBE.-The stable of James Johns, ESQ.,,
Of New Castle, was destroyed by fire last
Thursday night. A horse worth about $lOO
psrished in the flames. The entire loss is
about $500.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
DI <. D,

At Dover, on the 9th of March, SAILIR f.,
daughter of James s. and Sallie Il. Hazxard,
aged two years.
In Wilmington, on the 9th, H. B. PEN
NINGTON, Esq, aged 81 years.
On the 9th inst, in Phila., Geo. w. Black
ston, formerly of this town, aged 81 years.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

Where can get nice Suit of Clothes made
to order? At Baggs & Cotton's.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

Gold, Silver, and Compound Interest Notes
wanted at highest rates by Jno. McLear & Son,
No. 6O7 Market st., Will, Del.
y. s. SOS converted into eos by John
MeLear M u Son, Bankers, Market St., VIII,
Del. State bonds, Del. railroad bonds, Del.
railroad stock, and New Castle county loan,
bot at highest rates by Jno. McLear & Son,
bankers, No. GOT Market st., Will, Del
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

NJ. P. CONFERENCE The Maryland Annu-
al Conference of the Methodist Protestant
Church was held in Baltimore last week.
Delaware is within the bounds of its jurisdic-
ton. We take the following statistics from
the proceedings:
Number of persons in full membership 1864
Practitioners, 1899
Unstationcd ministers, 80
Unstationed preachers, 20
Itinerant ministers and preachers, so
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Destitutien in the South.

The Norfolk Journal, in speaking OF the
restitution in the south, says truly:
The rigors of winter are upon us and the
pinchings of want, heretofore so generally un-
felt throughout our land, are more or less ex-
periepced by almost every class.
There are very few families whose worldly
condition has not undergone sad and unac-
customed change From comparative af1u-
ence and ease many have been reduced to
the necessity of struggling aggainstthe physical
forces opposed to them, and are learning that
dire lesson of accommodating themselves to
circumstances and the altered condition Of
things. The transition from comparative
plenty to state bordering closely on the con-
fines of wants severe ordeal. Distress may
be said, in its various degrees, to be universal
A large portion Of the negro population
will be sufferers, Many of them in their mis-
cradle novels no doubt miss the big log fires
to which they were accustomed in their snug
and comfortable plantation cabins, and do not
receive that kindand gratui Gus care in sick
ness which was bestowed upon them when
they we're regarded as of the family.
Pinching want drives them to commit de-
precautions, which, IN state OF servltuue,
were rare because necessity did not force them
tepilfer
Fences stand but little chance in this incle-
ment season. and share the fate of unpenned
as we'll as penned hogs, and the hen -rosts. -
Instead of having made some provision for
winter, they have lost much time and spent
much of their earnings in following upon the
heels ofpolitical elnissaries who have deluded
them into taking false position in reference
to their former, masters, against VII ON they
have arrayed themselves in political hostility
They must remember that the Freedmen S
Bureau cannot last forever, and that they,
like the white man, in order to escape want
and misery, must obey the law common to
both, and devote themselves to labor and in
dustry. 1905 M 81
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necessary to demonytrase, that he ykites moth
ling for popular effect, but that every word
The utters isethe dbpring pfaasincere convio-
ton. M #@ Fss TIT

IMpoRTANrro D1sT1LLEas - The Wash.
ngton4Express says THERE'S excellent au-
thority for stating that the Secretary of the
Treasury will, in very short time, abolish all
general bonded ware houses for spirits, or
such az IRE designated 'sClass B." In place
Of these more Of 'Class A" will be establish
ed, 50 chat each 1disti1iefy viii store the spir-
itsit manufacturesin place by itself, in care
of revenue storekeeper, where it will be
inspected and taxed according to the actual
quantity manufactured. The. storekeeper
alone will be authorised to discharge spirits
thus bonded. This plan, it is believed, is
far more equitable than the one proposed of
taxing all stills according to the capacity.
whereby honest dealers would be oyercharged
and an opening made for the dishonest ones
to perpetrate greater frauds than ever
While the Secretarys plan will necessitate
the employment Of an additional number Of
it is thought the additional reve-
nue. collected will much moro than compensate
for the increased expense. s
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TlHE ACCOM- isHMENT OF DANCING.

Mr.. George Plume b Co., have the pleasure Of
announcing to the citizens Of Staunton and its Vie
Icinity, that they will commence their first Ses-
sion in the above Accomplishment, on THURS
DAY, the 26th inst, commencing at u o'clock, at
1.-THE American Hotel. The fashionable Lancers,
ICalidonions and other Quadrills will be taught
during the Session. Terms sof Tuition. $l2,o0
for 18 lessons, one half Of which must be paid
bin advance. Mr.. R. F. Burke having associated
himself with me, will be pleasedto see his friends
land acqusintances. Joshua Motley, tho we'll
known Musician will have charge Of the Musical
Department Those wishing to join the class should
de so at once and, leave their names At the Office
|of the American Hotel $50
Respectfully, &C..
sAs ss3ssA '9aA GEORGE PLUME co.
P.aS.-An afternoon class for young Ladies,
Misses. and Masters will be taught il desired.
dec 25-2t s.6f
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Our Christmas Greeting.

We extend to our numerous subscribers and
friends the compliments Of the season and
cordially wish them q merry Christmas and
happy New Year. = = : =. r. 7, T.
Though our sky is still darkened by angry
clouds the light that beams from the North
ern and Western horizons shows that these
clouds are drifting off, and gives abundant
promise that this long day Of travail and sor-
row shall give place to morrow Of rest and
Joy The Christmas and New Year of 1867
furnish to us more cheerful reflections thar
did those of 1866, and with well filed store
houses and cheering prospects we are sure
that the people of the Great Valley Of Vir
GINA can heartily enjoy the festivities o
this cheering season. Let none be for otter
in the circle of joy, let him that hath abun
dance give to him that lacketh. So that al
may be in the proper frame to be joyous ane
thankful at the return Of this ever welcome
time Of holiday. PSI gf
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WHITE LABOR Look up, ye friends of
white labor, one Of whom we are not much.
We happen to know that movements are afoot
BY which the whole power Of the German
press in the Atlantic States will be brought
to bear in favor Of immigration to the South
fern States, and Virginia especially Matte
Varqinian
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KEPA1RING, y !. 3.
w Main ST., opposits NJ 8. Ceases Store
Having recovered from my late illness. am
now prepared to attend to herepairing Of Watch
es, Clocks and Jewelry All work done by my
self, guaranteed to please Thankful for the lib
oral patronage heretofore bestowed, earnestly
request o continuance Of the Same. lass
dec 25-3t, 8aa sE4tt A. A. CONE.
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/ MoREIMMIaRANTs- - Another lot Of immi-
grants have arrived at the Office Of the Immi-
grafton Society in this city, direct from Eng
land. -LyneAburg Vsiryinian.
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Gen. Hancock has iss ued orders for an
election for or against convention in Texas
from February 10th to. 18th Inclusive
Ninety delegates are to be chosen by 1o4,-
259 registered voters. The regulations are
the same as those adopted heretofore in other
States with some exceptions. Each ballot
presented by colored voter will be marked
"colored" by the judge Of election. l
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The arrival in Charleston, South Carolina
Of aship loadof German emigrants has nat
urally given riss 70 the hops and expectation
thatit 10 but the beginning ef q tide which
xiH steadily Aow into our Epathern ports,
until thu great want Of the South, white T.
Dor, shall have been supplied. ...r.e.,.i.l 3ag
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FNO OWNERS OF REAL ESTATE.
II We are preparing a new catalogue Of lsnds
for sale, which we shall issue early in January,
1858. Parties desiring us to sell their lands ara
requested to furnish us full descriptions ct onoe.
We make no charge for advertising.
EeHQtA, BELL CATLETF &4co.,
dec 1S--stf etsunts4, VI.
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An Indiana paper progresses Gen, Frank p.
Blair for next President. asi
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-01-04
ds since the war commenced

ANOTHER REvoLUTIoNARY SOLDIER =
The Eteniag Post publishes letter stating
that while it may be true there is but one
surviving pensioner who served in the war
of the revolution, there is at least one
other soldier of that war living. 1t says:
Mr.. Alexander Stewart, of Prince Ed
ward Island, now living, one hundred and
nine years Of age, and in vigorous health of
mind and body, formerly Of Massachusetts,
was soldier in the Revolution and also in
the war of 1872 Some thirty years since
he removed TO Prince Edward Island. He
lost his sight when about ninety years of
age, but recovered it when one hundred and
three years old, and since then has been
able to read without glasses His grand
son. Lieutenant Richard j. Cullen, of Com
pany +, Ninth New Hampshire volunteers,
a most exemplary and worthy officer and
soldier, lost his right arm at the battle of
Spottsylvania, May II, 1864