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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-12-07
The Presidents Message.
EsELop CNi,cna ofiAe &cnrte

and Horse Of Representatives:
Tue continued dis ,rGanizatSan of the Union,
TO which the President has so oflen called the
attention of Congress, is yet subject Of pro-
found and patriotic concern. We may how
ever, tind some relief from that aH2iety in the
reflection that the painful political situation, al
though before usiricd by ourselves. is not new
n The experience Of nations. Political science,
perfected in our OWN time and country as in any
other. h.s not yet disclosed any means by which
civil war can be, absolutely prevented. An en-
llyhtened nation, however with wise and ben
eficent Constitution of. free Government, may
diminish their frequency and mitigate their
severity by directing alDils> proceedings in ae-
cord1nce with its fundamental law. When
civil war has been brought tO.@close. it is man
ifsty the first interest and duty of the State to
re ,si injuries which war has Inflicted and to Sc
cure the benefit of the lessons Il teaches as fully
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

C. johnson, one to be supplied; Media, II. F. Hurn;
Crozerville, Wilmer COffman; Chatham, to be sup.
piled.
EGstOn District-T. ]. Thompson, P. E. smyr.
ma, S. L. Gracey; Smyrna Circuit w. B. Gregg, G.
A. Sinclair; Middletown, WIN. Uric; Odessa, George
A. Phebus; Dover, Henry Colcazer; Camden, s. T.
GardLer; Frederick and Barrett's Chapel, Henry S.
Thompson; FELTON,, Thomas ]. Quigley; Willow
CIRQUE. A. D. Davis; Milford, B. F. Price; Harring-
ton, J. S. Willis; Denton, John Hough Greensboro,
w. ONeill; Hillsboro', J. w. Hammersley; Talbot,
James H. Lightburn; Easton, Wesley Kenney; Cen.
treville ]. B. Merritt Trappe Circuit, t. s. Williams;
Queenstown, d. C. Ridgway; Kent Island, N. NJ.
Brown; Sudlersyille, E. Miller, L. d. M'Clntock;
Kent, ]. B. Quigg, E. Stubs; Still Pond, A. How
ard; Cecilton and st Pau's, j. Humphries; Milling
ton, ]. E. Bryan.
SnOW Hill District-vaughan Smith, P. E. Sea-
ford, G. r. Thomas BridgeVle, w. Rink, one to be
supplied; Laurel, J.Carro; Dorchester, E. G. Irwin
E. f. Watson; fredericksburg, J. w. Weston; Church
Creek, w. T. Toll, to be supplied; Vienna A. A
Fisher; Cambridge, C. P. Masden; Cambridge Cir
cult, John Brandreth; Salisbury, J. Cook A. Ewing
Worcester, TO be supplied; Quantico, Dare; Sharp
town, to be supplied; Princess Anne, w. B. Walton
one to be supplied; Fairmount, Thomas F. Plummer
Annamessex, t. L. Tempkinson, James Esgate; At
lantie, J. T. Van Buckalow; Accomac, ]. NJ. Turner
Northampton, J. L. Taft; Newtown, T. Martindale
one of the supplied; Snow Hill, ]. E. Elliott, one
to be supplied; Berlin, to be supplied Frank ford
G. w. Burke ; Millsboro', Henry Sanderson Lewes
Thomas b. Kilam; VIM. w. Redman George
town, Wm. Merrill, one to be supplied; Lincoln
City, to be supplied.
At the conclusion of the reading of the ap-
pointments, Bishop Scott arose and read the
hymn commencing
"And let our bodies part
which was sung, and the benediction pronounc-
ed by the Bishop, and precisely at the midnight
hour, Philadelphia Conference adjourned final
\ l.,
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

bridge over the Christiana River at or near
Third street, in Wilmington.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson, the House bill
to prevent the improper distribution of the
School Fund of this State, was indefinitely
postponed.
Bill read: an act to incorporate a State Den
tai Society.
Mr. Hall submitted the report of the com
mittee on the part of the Governors message
relating to the defences of the State. Read
and adopted
HoUsE.-An act to incorporate the Delaware
Mutual Life Insurance company.
Bills passed with amendments: An act to
amend chapter 68 of the revised statutes con-
cerning retailers of goods and of pedlars an
act to raise revenue and provide for the cur
rent expenses of the State Government.
Mr.. Reed offered joint resolution to COM
pensate Edward Ridgely, Esq, Chancellor al
Item. Read and adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Corbit, the Senate
amendment to the House bill authorizing the
construction of draw bridge over the Christi
ana river at Third street, in Wilmington, was
concurred in.
| Mr.. Jones from the majority of the commit
tee on the petition of the Pastors of st. Pc
ter's and st. Mary's churches in Wilmington,
and St. Joseph's, in Christiana Hundred, sub
mitted a report. Read and adopted.
! Bills passed: an act to authorize the Chan'
cellor to appoint Trustee to Ethen A. Dick
son; an act to divide Murderkill Hundred
into two Hundreds, to be called North Muir
derkill Hundred and South Murderkill Hun
dred
Mr. NAPLES presented the accounts of Alex
L. Lewis and James Kirk Read and referr
ed.
On motion of Mr.. Houston, the House bill
to incorporate the Pocomoke River Improve
ment Company, was read third time and pass
ed with amendments.
The House bill for the relief Of c. NJ. All
mond was read third time and lost.
Mr.. Pratt offered a joint resolution directing
the State Treasurer to pay the members of thi
General Assembly in gold or it's equivalent il
currency. Read and adopted.
On motion of Mr.. Raymond, the Senat
joint resolution in regard to the office of Secre
tary of State was read and concurred in.
On motion of Mr. Bradford the Senat
amendments to the House bill authorizing tn
Levy Court of New Castle to construct draw
bridge over the Brandywine Greek betweel
Seventh and Thirteenth Sts., in Wilmington
was concurred in.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

FUNNY IN ITS WAY.-On the steamer Indi-
ana, on one Of her trips down the Mississippi,
there happened to be on board Hoosier from
the Wabash, who was going to New Orleans,
and had provided himself with an old fiddle,
fancying he could fiddle as we'll as the next
man, and, planting himself where he could at
tract notice, scraped away. The fellow couldn't
fiddle any more than a setting hen, and the
horrible noise disturbed his fellow passengers.
A Frenchman with very delicate nerves and
musical ear was especially annoyed. The pas
scngers tried various expedients to rid them
selves of the Hoosier and his fiddle, but it was
no go; he swore he d musick just rs long as he
pleased" At last big Kentuckian sprang
from his seat saying, "pll fix him" Placing
himself by the fiddler, he commenced braying
with all his might. The effect of this move
was beyond description.
Old Kentucky brayed so loud that he drown
ed the screeching Of the fiddle, and amid the
shouts of the passengers the discounted Hoo
sier retreated, leaving the victory with the
Kentuckian, and his imitation Of Balaam' 3
friend The delight of the Frenchman knew
no bounds, and quiet was restored. During
the night the Kentuckian left the boat. The
next morning, before breakfast, the passengers
were startled by the discordant sounds of the
tormenter Hoosier had discovered that the
coast was clear and was bound to revenge him
! self on the passengers. Louder and worse
than ever screamed the fiddle. The French
man. Just seated to read his paper, on the first
sound rose and looked anxiously around, shrug.
! ged his shoulders, and then shouted, "Vare
is he? Ware is he? Quick quick Ware is
Monsieur Kentuck, de man vat play on de
! iackass?'
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
POET r Y .
The Widow.

The old trite story-ever new
To those who finds its fate their own,
Had been that woman's lott she loved
Was wooed-was left-and now was lone.
And, in the burst of her despair,
She would have yielded up her breath,
But that a rosy cherub stood
Ever between her soul and death,
Saying, Forsake me not, dear life,
That art the better part of mine;
Have pity on the feeble grasp
Which baby fingers round thee twine:
Have pity on the dumb bright eyes
Whose sole expression is of love.
Still answering with a ready smile
The mothers smile that bends above;
Have pity on the tender limbs
Now Graded on thy rocking knee
If even friends thy prayers have spurned,
Oh, what will strangers prove to me-"
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
WHOLE NO. 651l

boots2 Are all those boards and moustaches
cultivation without though and is there no ex-
ultatiod when these appendages are abundant
and of the desired color and texture? What
pains must be taken that the line which di.
Double glasses and pairs of brushes, contor-
tions Of body and much agony of mind, must
all be broug hit into requisition before the de-
sired effect is accomplished.
But why need We! multiply instances? From
her experience, every woman of our readers.
we are certain, could supply many in which
vanity of men is evident. Men are vain, not
only as women are, of dress and personal ap-
pearance, but their vanity shows itself in 9th.
er ways equally striking and perhaps less ex
cusable.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

GA young lady of my acquaintance, says
friend, in recent note to the editor, married
recently, and the mother Of her husband being
in very poor health, she was taken immediate
ly home by her iege lord to nurse and take
care of the old folks In the course of few
months the mother was removed by death.
The dutiful and sympathizing daughter-in-law
thus expressed her grief at this event to a COM
pany of her neighbors, who called in to take
tea with her on an afternoon soon after her sad
bereavement % dear' said she, how much
miss my poor, dear mother! Why, it seems
to me | can see her now just as she used to sit
at the breakfast table, reaching out her fork for
the best potatol This reminds us OF q man
without tear, Missouri husband at the grave
of his wife L have lost COWS, he said to
neighbor, as the coffin was lowered into the
grave, i've lost sheep, I've lost houses, and
I've lost calves, but this is the wust of the
whole iot.' "
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
TAYLOR & MESSICK,
MANUFACTURERS OF
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

~ Having employed ex-SSA
perienced workmen,
xzazA we are now prepared ssessSzzsssssa
to make up to otder everything in our line. such as
Carts, Wagons, Plows, Harrows, Cultiva-
tors, Ground Rollers, Horse Rakes,
Hand Rakes, Double and Single
Trees, &C., &C., &c. a
REPAIRING of All articles connected with the
WheeI Iwrghting business.
Also, BLACKSMIrHING in all Of the different
branches.
All OF the above will be done with neaIness anC
despatch.
Old IRON taken in exchange for cork.
On Main Street. at the Shop formerly occupied b.
J. Miiiaway, Smyrna, Del. JanS ON
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
Insure Your Homes & Property
IN THE
KENT COUNTY
Mutual Insurance Company,
LII nOKER nELAKARE.
AT DOVER, DELAWARE.


This Company continues to Insure property on rea
sonabe terms and for several years past has paid Its
POLICY Holders an annual dividend OF and 10 per
cent The dividends are paid on the lst day oil jan
uarv or allowed in the payment OF the annual pre-
mIums due on that day.
II s The bounden duty Of every man, not only 10 MS
family but his creditors to keep HIS property insured
and no man has any to complain OF his neigh
hors and friends if they should refuse TO contrbHte
towards the loss of his property being bcnno ior he
smule reason that insurance is cheap, and agents O.
she caronanv reside in almost every town throughout
the State nd for trIhing cost can be made secure
from loss Of his property by fire. If man Will not
use the precautiOn secure his property against loss
by FIRE. If il lnsurabie, ne mas no rghI W ca upon
his neighbors TO assist him. .o
The Kent County Mutual has Capital OF SZOO,
900. and pays promptly It's losses =.
Parties desTous Of insuring IN this Company VIII
call upon the following agents:
AGENTS
w. c. Robinson. And'w J. Wright, FeltoI
Delaware City, Geo. NJ Davis, Bird dgevill
Jesse s. Huntington. So Irna James Ponder. Milton,
c. B. Dickson, Dcvar Paul A. Davis. Lewes,
Jas Cowgirl. ! Or. A. Nauck. Laurel,
AIex jackson, Camden, - Georgetown
n. Cowgirl. Willow Grove. Wesley Stack,
JY Foulk, Milford, Greensboro, MD
ELIJAH Crouch. Dover. General Agent.
st DIRECTORS.
Or s. M. FISHER. Smyrna, IFhos B Bradford, Dove
Geo. w. Cummins, Z" Dr: Henry hldgciy,
James X. Gle nentss Wnlam waker, "
William Denney. =. James Pre'tymsn: ..,,,.
Jacob Deakyne, y "se'i'e'
SAMUEL M. FISLER, President Smyrna.
- JAS. COWGILL, Trea'r. Dover.
GEO. B. DICKSON. Sec'y.
s>rBusiness communications promptly attended
5000 Groaar u. DICKSON, Secretary, Dover
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

BRING1NG Down HER MANA gentleman
in California having made lady pressent; ;;S1 Of
thew + eIy concluded to go through the form of
duel They took their positions, fred at the
word. and, to the terror of the lady, the gen.
tleman fell. She threw herself frantically upon
the corpse, embracing and kissing it with
every emotion of endearment. Under, such
magical influence the gentleman revived, and
rose unhurt from the ground, and-they are to
he married
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

A PosrscRIpT. I'll love to look upon a
Young man. There is hidden potency con-
cealed which charms and pains me"
The daughter of clergyman, happening to
er s manuscript as he had left it in his study,
sat down, and added:
"Them's my sentiments exactly, papa, ex-
cspting tho pains z"
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
ISAAC SHORTMAN'S
Popular Clothing House,

Main Street, Sd door above Commerce Street,
SMYRNA, DEL.
Mems Fine Cloth Coats,
Mens' Sack Coats,
Mems English Walking Goats,
Mems French Sack Goats,
Mems HeaUy OOUereOats,
MEMS BLACK PANTS,
MEMS FANCY PANTS.
His stock Of
MEMS AND BOYS CLOTHING
ameng the finest in the town, and for cheapness and
quality cannot be surpassed. If you want nice cloth
Jug, be sure to call ON SHORTMAN.
noyal'66 Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
IT" Nc
TRIMMING STORE
OF SMYRNA.
MRS. ELIZA CARR

Has In store line assortment of Winter Goods,
consisting of a complete stock of Worsted Goods,
such as Breakfast Shawls, Sontags, Twights,
Hoods, Caps, Capes, Jackets, Armlets and Leggins
for Children, and an excellent stock of Balmorals-
Also Dress Trimmings, such as Edgings, Flutings,
Magic Rutiings Insertion, Buttons in great variety,
Ribbons &c.
FASHIONABLE HOOP SKIRTS,
Corsets. Skirt Braids, Spool and Knitting Cotton,
Hosiery, ,Handkerchies, Collars and Cuffs for Ladies
aud Gents Gloves, Hair Pins, Hair and Tooth
Brushes, Betting; Fancy Soaps and a general as
sortment of Fancy and Toilet Articles.
u Agent for Singers Sewing Machines. the best
Family Sewing Machine in
Cloak and Dress Making done to order.
Ali kinds Of Machine Stitching, Pinking, Stamp
ing, &c. mrl5
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

REpARrEE. a recent election constable
was IS, stat;oncJ toned At the door of the hustings to
prevent re- the crowd from forcing their way
among the candidates. A gentleman R; came p up
to him and putting shIl4g n g 4I" tho nly smaness
Oh IN tn9 take it for granted there is little cor
Yes sir, replied the constable, looking at
.bo shilling, but this is too little.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27
GEORGE 3. DICKSON,
81 DOVER DELAWARE.

THE GLORY or MAN rs sTRENGrH.-Thers
fore the and debiliisted shosid nmeoiaso'y
use HKLssoLp's ExTRAcT BUcHu.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

Two young ladies in San Francisco the other
day, in crossing street in opposite directions,
happened to meet face to face, and as it was
very muddy on both sides of the crossing, nei-
at each other for about a quarter of an hour
During that time a crowd of about three or
or four hundred people assembled, the street
was blocked up, and traffic had to come TO a
stand still. The females were young and we'll
dressed, and looked as if they ought to have
had better ideas of propriety than they exhibi-
ted. The crowd hooted and jeered, and ap-
peared to enjoy the scene amazingly. AT length
a policeman came along and compelled one of
The look of concentrated hate given by the
party who had to step off the walk is said to
have been indescribable 'Hell hath no fury
like woman who can't have her own way.
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

soap-stous dust is used in the sdulteTatiOu
Of pepper
Smyrna times., 1867-03-27

Once upon time, says the narrator, Lyman
Beechor and Hosea Ballou met to compare
Calvinism and Universalism. Both were BIZ
ble-men, and each came well armed with tex
tual missiles. After several Apostolic blows
from each, shrewdly parried by the other, DR..
''The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all
the nations that forget God"
There, sir, the wicked are in hell; get them
out if you can -
Hosea Ballou, calm as a summer morning,
pointing to the twentieth chapter of John
Revelation, read death and hell delivered
up the dead which were in them. ,
There" said Father Ballou, they are
out; get them to go in again if you canl
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

LODGED IN JAIL.-Three- negroes, one
named Gus. Butler, one Field BaIlentine,
and youth whose name we did not learn,
were arrested IN the country Wednesday
evening and lodged in Jail, being found in
the passion Of goods that were stolen from
the gun shop of DayY Speer and black
smith shop in town last Sunday night
Butler was playing a pretty steep game.
He stole his own gun, which was left in
the shop for repairs, and returning next day
required Mr.. Speer to give him his due bill
for the value of the gun. Many articles of
value, including guns, valuable tools, new
side-saddle, keg of tar, DC, were found
at their retreat and recovered.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

WIFE WHIPPMG.-Ralph Rose, gentleman
of color, being little under the influence
of evil spirits last Sunday evening, conclu-
ded that be would castigate his wife little
for some of her shortcomings, which he
proceeded to do after the most approved
style. His frow, not relishinng the joke,
called for the protection of the police
Ralph made an effort to resist the enforce
ment of law and order, and got tap on the
head for his temerity, and a bunk in the
little brick palace on 1st Main street. known
as the county jail, until Tuesday, when he
had an audience before his worsip, Esquire
Alternately, and was released by securing a
fine of S25.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08
The Militia

We have heard the question asked repeat
eddy, who is to be captain of the militia in
this county? Several names have been
mentioned, and the report is in circulation
that Mr.. MALONE has been commissioned to
raise a company. That gentleman informs
US that the report is altogether without
foundation. The position has not been ten
dered him, nor would he accept it under
any circumstance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

THE Columbia South COrOLinian gives
its readers the following good advice ::
Plant no more cotton than you need to sup
ply personal expenses. Cultivate corn,
and improve your stock. Lay in plenty of
provisions. Wear no luxuries, dress in
homespun, patronize your own people, and
live as you did during the war-within
yourselves Every dollar spent at the
North strengthens your enemy. Upon
dollars depends the solution Of our troub-
les. Be satisfied simply to exist, indePen-
dent of Yankeedom. We have been de-
clared to be out of the Union, and let US
quietly act accordingly.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

One cold night recently married man,
who resides no matter where, was disrobing
preparatory to retiring for the night; while
removing the garment usually upheld by
suspenders, his foot slipped and he fell
backward, seating himself squarely on the
hot stove. He was not slow in rising, and
knowing that his wife, who was asleep in
the adjoining room, would know some rem
edy for burns, he called to her, "Wife,
wife! I have burned me' His wife, par
tally awakened, and not knowing the ex-
tent of his injury, replied, "Spit on i'll
Why don't you spit on it?' "Spit hill
Wife, you're a fool y was the emphatic,
though not very polite reply.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08
First Monday,

Last Monday, although quite sloppy and
disagreeabe, brought a large crowd to
town, and the usual amount of business was
transacted at the court house and on the
streets. Being busily engaged in doors all
day, this reporter did not see much to re-
port. There were few cases Of drunken
ness and one or two fights, but the crowd
generally was quiet and dispersed early in
the afternoon to dry and warm themselves
at their own hear th-stones.
New CARPETS &c.-We notice that the
Presbyterian church has recently been fur
nished with new carpets, chairs, DC, and
is much more comfortable than it has been
heretofore. We are glad to see this and
hope to see the other churches follow the
example 1t is very annoying to the con-
gregahon, aud certainly much more to the
Minister. to be disturbed by the clatter o.
feet on the necked floor while service is 60
ing on.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

RAIN.--An immense amount Of rain has
fallen at this point within the past few days
OVERLOOKING Richland creek and its tributa-
ries, and throwidg damper over the feel
ings Of the whole community.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

PERsoNAL.-R. P. BRowN, of the n &
d. R. r., one Of the cleverest men and best
conductors living, stopped over with US last
Monday and remained until Tuesday eve
ming. Come again, PIrrs, Pulaski will al
ways give you hearty welcome.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

RENcoUNTER.-A gentleman from the
country called Honey making JOE BRowE,
1--WE suppose this sweet distinction is made
between him and the illustrious ex- Gov. of
Georgia, } and WALTER MOFF1r had slight
difficulty on the street Monday evening, in
which the latter received one or two rather
severe cuts on the head from heavy cane.
We did not learn the origin of the row.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08
HYMENIAL RERORT.

MARRIED.-At Cornersville, Tenn, on
Friday the list inst, by Rev. NJ. Hensley,
Mr. g. r. SUaIERHILL, of Lauderdale Coun-
ty,' Ala, to Miss MADoRA A. WILKINSON,
Of this county
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

HORSE B1LLs.--We have just received a
new and splendid horse cut at this Office,
and are now getting up as neat and elegant
horse bills as any establishment in the
country. Bring in your orders early.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

RAILROAD AocIDENT.-There was an ac-
cident to the down train on the N. d D.
road Wednesday morning al Dodson's Gap,
near the Maury county line, and the regu-
lar passenger train, due here at 1885, did
not arrive until nearly night. We under
stand that the engine and one ear were
thrown from the track and considerably
damaged.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

'THE OLD LETTER. 20 Our esteemed cor
respondent, NJ. F., is assured that her com
munication is quite acceptable, and is only
deferred by an oversight on the part OF the
editor, and is not omitted because the 'lo-
cal'' could or would object to gathering her
offspring"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

LosT-On Monday last, somewhere with
in the limits of Pulaski, pair Of gold
framed spectacles, in the case. The finder
will confer favor on the looser by leaving
them at this office.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-08

No CoURT.-Last Monday was the day
for the regular term of the Cbaucery Court
70 commence at this place, but up to this
writing no Chancellor has arrived. He
will probably be in his seat today.