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Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

When the PLANTATION BITTERs first made
known TO the American people, seven years ago,
il supposed they were an entirely new thing, and
had never before been used So far as their general
use in the United States IS concerned this may be
true Ii IS also true that the same Biers were made
and sold in the lsahd of ST. ThUmas forty years
ago. any old planter, merchant or sea captain doing
business with The West Indies will tell you, II is dis
incty within my recollection that on the return Oi
my father who was a sea captain. and doing an ex
lensiye trade in the tropcs1 he would invariably
have The Bnters among Ire ships stores, and Our
lamil y sldebOard was never without them For any
sickness il matters how iraing, the decanter O
these Blters, by different name, was always resort
ed 10 a sovereign remedy.
MAGNoLLA WATER.-SuperiOr 10 the best imported
German COIOgne. and sold al half The price. sep9y
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

TRorTING MATcH.--A match is to come off
over the Point Breeze course, Philadelphia,
on the l4th of October, between Mr.. Samuel
Brady's sorrel 6lly, and Mr.. Thomas Cochran's S
bay horse, Hop, for stake of $500 a side.-
At the Agricultural Fair at Wilmington, the
second premium was awarded to Hop. On the
George G. LobdelI stallion, 0sceola, and Hop.
The first heat was won by Hop, in 2 46; the
second by O.ceola. in 2.4l the third and
fourth, in 2.45s, aud 2.43a, Hop losing the
race. alas
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

If there thing honest farmer likes It'll
ing 1t is his of doing things, and he will do
business il he knows it, with who disposed
take advantage of him. When he is dealing in and wheat
he isn't afraid of mans getting ahead of him. when he
to town buy things with which he is familiar then
he wants first of all honest deal with. All visitors
Oak Hail. struck with the Instructions to Saesmen
ed the wall signed by the propnetOrs Wsnnamaker
Brown. This is
No mis-Statement shall be made about the material
quality value fit ANY the character of
article offered for sale The utmost fairness candOr honesty
and ruthfuness shall be exercised in transaction No
Overprasng putting thing bordering upon deception
shall be practiced in the sale OF goods
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

The vicinity of Marshall Texas, and Shreve-
port, La, is Overrun with robbers, one band
numbering $50 men. These robbers captured
a Government train of 40 wagons on Septem-
Der lst, and it has been found necessary to
reinforce the garrison at Marshall, to prevent
their slaughter by the treebooters.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

EXCELSIOR CLOTHING HALL.-Are there any readers
that have purchased Clothing both Ready Made Made
TO Order the EXCELSIOR CLOTHING HALL of Edwards
Lawrence M Market St Philadelphia? Doubtless there
may be that have not and those will give word of
advice When articles in the Clothing line
give E. L. call Their Fall Stock of Clothing is large and
well gotten and prices the most REASONABLE. PIECE
GOoDs, all Styles and Patterns made to order word to
the wise. &c. &C.
Stop in at Primrose and look at his New
Style Hats; you can't find them anywhere
else
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Little ElectiOn.-Next Tuesday (Oct.
g. is "Little Election" day. The campaign
is so quiet that the people hardly keep up with
the run of things. We fear some of our Re-
publican friends are not posted. Let's give
our candidates, Messrs Cosden and Dickson,
and all the others throughout the State, a
pnnd nnll
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

A canvass of the Auburn State Prison was
recently made as the convicts were marching
in single file to their daily work. The result
was as follows, according to the Auburn Ad-
vertiser: 666 for Seymour and Blair, and 81
for Grant and Colfax. 1t is fattering pic
ture for the Democracy.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

THE IRISH PRESS AND THE REPUBLICANS =
or the three Irish American papers now pub
lished in New York, two Of them, the Irish
have openly declared Tor Grant and Colfax,
and the Freemdn's journal, the unyielding
Democratic Irish Catholic organ, hints at the
remuneration of Seymour in the following sig
nlGcant Paragraph:
y J. aIc caned on to support candidate or
National grounds, that was himself avOwedly
10 favor OF another candidate, most antagOnis
tic TO all decent and proper ideas Of Fedora
government We acknowledge that this aifail
is "muddled." Our correspondence is of
character to excite our alarm. There is M
use of Disgusting the fact that there is DISCUS
and dissatisfaction among very many Demo
gratis.
Frank Biair's Missouri " Finnegan speecl
is causing the trouble in great measure, bu
these changes are becoming more apparent a
the election approaches. Large numbers @
prominent mea-and far larger numbers Q
men not prominent whom the Democrat
confidently regarded as supporters OF the
ticket, have lately declared themselves tC
Grant. We expect that still greater number
will come out in the same way before NOveu
Der. Passengers and crew desert sinkin
ship.
Already the influence of these papersis ha'
ing a Wholesome effect. Grant Clubs, with
large Irish American membership, have bee
established in New York and other cities. .
number OF prominent Irish-American pOlit
clans are working effectively on the Republic'
side, and great meeting of Irishmen
birth, Americans by adoption. will be held
the Cooper Institute New York this evenin
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

A party of Western politicians had occasion
to call on President johnson last week. Their
mission was to seek Government patronage for
election purposes. One of the number has
since let out the fact that the President did
not receive them kindly, but rather discourag-
ed them. He spoke dolefully of the prospects
of the Democratic party, saying that he firmly
believed that Seymour would no carry more
than four States.-N Y Iribatne
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Banking House Of John McLear & Son. No. GOT
Market st., Wilmington, Delaware. Stocks, Bonds,
Government Securities and Gold bought and sold at
market rates. Advances made on approved securi-
ties. We have on hand, for immediate delivery
5-2Os. Delaware State Bonds Union Pacific Railroad
Bonds. Delaware Railroad Bonds and Del. Railroad
Stock, ia sums 10 suit purchasers and at desirable
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

The GAs.-Ar the adjourned gas meeting
on Monday evening no decisive action was ar
rived at but from call to the stockholders,
in our advertising columns, we infer that a
plan is being consummated. We can state
facts more fully next week-after the adjourn
ed meeting.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Our Democrat exchanges say the sole ar
gument of the Radicals is that the election of
Seymour and Blair means revolution" That s
all. They seem to think that this is a very
insignificant argument. Revolution is small
matter with them. Press.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

THE MAILs.-The irregularity in our mails
still continutes Some days almost half the
matter intended for our post Office is carried
by in the train and has to be returned through
the southern mail. This delay is subject of
universal complaint on the Eastern Shore.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Big Flock OF SHEEp.-A flock of 1850
sheep was driven through Middetown on We'd
nesday. They were from Ohio, and have been
driven all the way, starting on the 5th of Au-
gust, having been forty-nine days on the route.
They were in charge of two men, with a shep-
herds dog. They were destined for the neigh
borhood of Beaver Dams, in Queen Anne
county, Md. and were for sale among the farm
ers in that region MidtlLetoUn Transcript
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

We have the report, that jeff Davis will be
brought to trial at the next term of the United
States Court in Richmond. Attorney Gener-
al Evarts is said to be actively pushing the
matter
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

The brig Sunny touth, which left Philadel-
phia for Brennan with petroleum, was struck
by lightning on Thursday night near Marcus
Hook, and the vessel and go were destroyed.
The pilot was killed, and several of the men
were injured BY the explosion of the oil.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

PENINsULAR FRUIT GROWERS AssoCIA-
TON The next stated meeting of the AssO-
citation will be held in the State House, at Do
yer, on Tuesday, the 10th of October 1868, at
o clock@P. NJ. At this meeting the annual
election Of officers will take place, and it is
hoped there will be full attendance of the
mCmbers and those who design becoming such.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30
THE scouRGE OF OUR RACE.

Tennyson describes six hundred strong
ward TO destruction regardless of its certainty hundreds
multiplied into millions scarcely te the
Fastening along life pathway huggng misery
death q the form OF that terrible scougeFeyer and Ague
be- eoipbated aud conquered with MISHLERS HERB BIT
TEhS which prepared both protective medication for
warding of dseasa arising malaFous
potent remedy orcurn such diseases where already
effected odgment in the system. IL makes difference
long the victim has suffered how violent the
result OF using this Bers must be successful and satisfactory
Sold everywhere jeel-iy.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Try Primrose s Button Shoes, such as Patent
Leather, Calf, Kid, Turkey Morocco, Lasting,
and Plain Morocco; they are very handsome
and cheap.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

I see Primrose is ready to supply the ladies
with all the different kinds of Furs, such as
Sable, Fitch, Mink, Squirrel, Coney, and
Children sets of all kinds.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

The Boston Post says the negroes in New
York are organizing Seymour and Blair clubs.
Are We to understand that the Nv hite man 8
party" Of that State permit such things2
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Drafts on Germany France, Switzerland, and all
other principal points in Europe, issued at lowest
rBtes also England and Ireland for El and upward,
by John McLear & Son. Market street.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Gents if you want to keep your feet dry
buy your boots from Primrose's. The best
boots in town.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Don't forget to write for Wyatt & Garrett s
Circular Of Measurement, No. 62l Market ST.
Wilmington, Del. apl5-lyl
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Have you seen Primrose Double and Single
Sole Calf Boots? Their equal is not in any
shop in town.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Remember Wyatt & Garrett shirt manufac-
ture, when you want white shirts No. 62l
Market Street, Wilmington Del. [apl51y]
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

1t is no use to have boots made at the shop
any more when you can do so much better at
Primrose's.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Now, ladies, if you want to be in style 20 60
Primroses, the ladies' Shoe Store.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30
COAL OIL! COAL OIL!

The safest, best and cheapest OIL for illumlna. u"
purposes in the market. We guarantee 1t to Oe an On
that is represented. and at less cost to dealers ""
can be purchased in this, or the Philadet hia '"'
ket Give us a call.
THOMPSON & CO,
Wholesale and retail dealers in Goa Oil, Lard,
Whale and Lubrcating Oils. S. W. cor sES IN ISi
and MARKET Sls., Wilmington, Del laP@Z-I21!
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

The Democracy of Tennessee have issued a
proclamation pledging themselves TO negro
suffrage if the negroes will vote their ticket.
An active canvass for negro votes has already
eommenced.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

THE TIMES" is published Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH H. HoFFECKBR. Editor Proprietor at Smyrna,
Delaware.
TERMSSCBsc RPTIONOne year $500 advance or If
paid till the end of the year. No paper discontinued until
all arrears pnidony at he option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will inserted at the rate of Seven
aine for the rt nsertion subsequent insertions Threeand
aha cents. liberal discount made to quarterly semian-
nual and yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

Union Republican County Convention
The Union Republicans Kent County will assemble in
County Meeting Dover on
THURSDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
OCTOBER NEXT,
hafpast clock to nominate a county ticket
The Convention will be composed ofoy delegates be select
ed by the several Hundreds the proportions established
Duck Creek Hd., Seven.
Little Greek HID, Four.
East Dover Hd. Four,
West Dover HID, Three.
South Murderkill Hd., Five.
North Murderkill, Hi. Five.
Mispillion Hd, Six.
Milford Hd. Six.
BY order
WILSON L. CANNON,
Chairman Kent Co. Union Executive Com.
Rant
Smyrna times., 1868-09-30

disturbance took place at Wilmington on
Monday evening during the parade Of large
Republican tOrchlleht procession. A lot OF
Democrats on the sidewalk tantaized the Re
drove the Democrats to then headquarters.
Here quite melee ensncd which was soon
quietcd ~ the police making number of ar.
rests.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-24
FINANCE AND TRADE.
OFFICE OF THE DAILY APPFALl
MEMPHIS, September %, 1883,

MEMPHIS. September %, 1855.
The money market was exceedingly quiet
yesterday Our dscount houses had nothing
70 report worthy OF mention. Exchange has
bsen very scarce fcr some dsys, while the de-
mand is very fair in a small way. Bankers Buy
cotton bills az par, with an occasional xcap-
ton pom points outside OF New York-PrOvi-
dence, for instance, at &c discount New Or
leans sight is taken al &c OF 10 par. Selling
on all points at ASssc p-eminm.
Gold openedin New York at 1879 and closed
at l47So. Dealers in this market buy at ls0S
l9L Selling at l4Ac.
We have 40 sales OF stocks OF bonds to re
port The market is bare and quotations nom-
inal.
City Bonds ave IN some demand at SOC, but
holders are not disposed to sell.
City Scrip is hrm. Dealers buy at 72S74c,
Selling at 7e97Sc.
COunty warrants are Grm. The demand is In
Rsms1l way and small pieces are the only ones
that sre salsable. For them brokers would pay
64s65c, while vely desirable pieces, running,
say, nom S. 70 so, would realize crosse. Sell
ing, as 10 size or LOT, at 66@70e.
We heard OF a sale OF school Scrip to-day.
This scrip his been issued for the purpose OF
paying sohoo tax, and has but recently been
put upon the market. The demand for 1t IS In
small sums. The sale alluded TO above en-
braced $3.50 ct Soc. We quote at Sc buying by
dealers. Selling st Sc.
Police Scrip is in demand. Bcokers bay az
S0dS2c AID sell at S5c.
With our oppressive taxation and vast reve-
nues, 1t seems, a. drst glance, inexpicable that
the public debt should be increasing. But it is
not inexpicabIe. MisInansgsmsnt and swim
ding, in az possible shapes and forms, explain
the whole matter.
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Year ending Sept
Manufactured South, not in
clud5d IN abOve-.................. 65,O)O No

Receipts at he shipping ports 2,24J2S2 1854
Add shipments nom Eennes-
see, etc, direct 10 manufactu-
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4ttenttr>ss, AEtIftS0 :

w 1T 81 CoLoRED members of the
nessee vFii 1870 Militia District OF West Ten
fs s them s !, ~ 90 ayenience, at his ofsce. a. he
a mail s9orI . - one more (and, be believes a
LLs Ohlted Sftes Government wifbout ILL
cost Whatever to the members. ~ w
Madam Va, Cspt: KELSEY BOND.
sepB lw |
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WELL BORING.
WATER! WATER +!
L BORING.

HAV1NG purchased the right for Tennessee,
Ii Of Heath q Co.'S Patent Well Rorer, we
bore wells on the shortest notice. This inven-
ton is pronounced by all practical men who
seen II, and those who have used IL as
unriValled for the purpose designed. The Well
20 little space; Is so sale from any null
sanee and accident; 20 neat and durable, that
1t may be located anywhere desired. We srs
whole apparatus to parties desiring 70 see them.
We have ~ndi-putable testimonials Of the Eupe-
riority and c6eapness of these Wells over all
known. From fifteen to twenty dollars
per day can be made by any intelligent work
ing man in the use Of this invention. A club
OF i've OF SIX srsons wanting Wells can buy 3
Right for what a well would cost them.
and work Il 10 great profit for Others For such.
Opportunities are ever offered Tor investing
few hundred dollars to advantage.
ADDRESS T. fLETCAER e CO.,
ses No, 2ee seeend Esxsst, Memphis, Tenn,
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RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS, OKALONA AND SELMA
RAILROAD.

DY direction of the corporations Of the o
II named company, a meeting will be held on
Eaptember 25, 1858, at the Cham Der or Com
meree. Memphis. for the purpose OF perDa-
nent organization. The stockholders and ell
Citizens friendly to the ROad, and all csnvass
ers for Stock, are requested TO be present with
Sspis n. !, FORREST, Prss't pro ten.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-24
AUCTIoHEERs.
TRUST SALTS.
Trust Sale.

on THURSDAY, OCTOBER l, 1875, AT TIE
" hail Of the Ch2mber Of Commerce. in Odd
Fellows Hail, Memphis, at Il O'Clock. / VIII sell
TO the hignest bidder fol cash, lot II, in the
haglaod subdivision, situated on est side OF
Ragland avenue, % feet fIont by 49, feet depth,
on which Is erected = comfortable Cottage. The
sale is made by virtue Of 8 Trust Iced to me
from j. W. Moore and Lesnder slaughter.
Redemption waived. lille perfect, but I sea
and convey only ss Trustee
aus JOHN P. IRRELEVANT, Trustee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-24

The crop OF sea Island the past year has been
as follows: FiOTi "a, lO.3l4 baies Georgia, ga
bales; South Carolina, Az bale. Total, H,z70
bales, against 81 rs in 1867, and "a, $40 IN
lSs-00. Toe total exports for the past year
were l.bzOl5 bales, against l,55S,7s7 last year
and 3,U4.T73 in 1861.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-24
EDUCATIONAL.
PRIVATE spI,ECT scuo.T
College of the Christian BrOthers
ST LOUIS, MO.

TIE object OF this Institution is to afford
students the means 81 acquiring a tborough
department offers rare advantar yes 10 vonNS
men desirouB OF entering on mercantile puTs
suits.
The next Session win commence -ben,zt
MONDAY in August
Applicants for admission win do wei IL ha
in tme. For particulars address
auf2 Pm BROTHER EDWARD pras5aaot
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First Monday Of January, An. 1860,

AAA " hA4CA a. oAEL u rs AuuEI"
sisned. commissioner appointed % said Count,
will sell. on The
First Monday of January, AID, 1860,
1t being the 4IA day Of January, 1859, on
the premises, In Eaid county Of ChicoJ, st
public auction, 10 the highesI bidder, for eash
in hand, al the land in said decree mentioned
and described a. follows, to-Wit: Beginning
" chains aud sixty-dvV links west OF the
southsaAt corner OF section 50 IN township IS
8 2 west, AZ q stake, bearing trees maple,
marked with a cross q inches in dlaInster;
bears south lie co. west 40 links blackberry
bears south 90. eakt IS links thence west On
township line u natns and IS links to the
southwest corner Of section % and the south
east corner Of section 81 corner red oak lS
inches in diame'er, bearing north AZ, west .
inks tnence north on section line 10 chains
to stake in Fed thence west 40 CHAINS to stalks
center of section IS; thence north 40 chains ~
half mile csTner Of sections IS and . gum d
inches in diameter, bearing north 81, vest -
mulberry post on bank OF Cid River Lake ;
thence meandering lake south 50, east 5 chains
Il chains So links to sake thence south Sc,
east IA chains and % links to stake; thencs
south g., west QeaviDg stskel IS chains snd
links 20 stake thence south 4S' 9zN east 49
chains to stake thence south 80 80, east IS
chains and 50 links to point OF beginning, c0n-
tanning nine hundred 800 acres OF land, being
situate and lying in 0wnshi %, south, range
2 wegt. Also the following lands t0-wit: West
part OF W 4 OF section 5 W Of bayou pk.
3on g; \ " q 5 " section 3; 7
Y, w VIZ section p E4 section ST
Also W 4 section 3; NE frl.A OF same section
Sc same section and 9 " III. 4 sectioa "A, 7
Is S < 2 west, contsiniGg, with the 500 sres
above described, twenty-ssven hundred t2-O0
acres, more or less All OF tbs above described
land fronts on Lake Chfcot, shout ~ miles
from LAKE Village. IN said county Of Chic0t
and State Of Arkansas, and the same will be
sold In block or In Quantities to suit pur-
ehassrx in order 10 carry ont said declee dhss
10 one OF tbs most valuaole tracts OF land in
the South, about HC0 acres OF which are in =
higd state OF cultivation. The improvements
are q hne Steam Gin in good order, two good
Dwelling Houses aud brick quarters, SUFFICIENT
TO Accommodate 100 banda.
Sale viii Jake place at u o'clock m. on said
day. L. II. SPRINGER,
Commissioner.
nS-Cneinnad Weekly Enquirer e0py eight
weeks and send bill to This Ofica. aux
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Tuesday, the 2slh day Of September, lsss,

atu s'clOck am. on Second street, at the South
east corner OF Court Square, il the city OF Mem
PMS, Stale OF tennessee Oner for sale, at puD-
lie auction, and sell to the highest bidder for
cash. the following described real estate, situa-
ted N shelby county, Tennessee. deslgnstsd
6nd described as fOuOWs, 10 wit: Being parts OF
Lots Nos. 80 and "a, On John s. Clay brt Ok's
plan or piOt Of subdivfsioa Of a one hundred
acre tract of land near AIemphfs, beginning on
the north side Of Henry treet, At a stake one
hundred and seventy five ts75l feet est from
the southeast corner OF BeloN1ew L No. %;
themes nortn Parallel with tde ea1 boundary
line OF Eeld Lot No. 50, seven chainr 70 a stake,
south eighty-rtne degrees east one hundred
and seYenty-fve (1S) fe-t from The northeast
corner Of said lot No. %, thence south eighty
nine deSres east, eight 51-lGC Is % lG) chainS,
QeSs IT'S ieeti 10 the west side or Post and Rail
avenue; thence south Aevsn "a chains with
west 5ios Of Pot sud Rail avenue, 10 sOuthesst
corner or sald loJ No IS; Themes north So vest
with north aide or Henry street eight % La
Is 52-l0l chains less l5 fe-I TO the bsgInnfuZ
corner. Containing abou1 four acres
l viii sell said land TO pay the balance due on
the notes mentioned Ia the coed OF trust, a.
directed by the Beneficiary.
The equity OF Iedemp tiOn "a waived. and the
title Is believed to be good, but I shall sell and
convey only as trustee.
suSo DIES "a B. ). wADDELL. Trustee.
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ATWOOD. W. F. ANDERSON
Notice Of RensOUGI.


A TrwooD & ANDERSON, Cation Factors,
"A General Produce and Commission Aer-
Chants, have NJ their business to No. $50
Main street, between Union and GayoSo streets.
Memphis, September !, 1865 ssp5 Ina
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-09-24

Total cotton crop for the year 2. 495. S9j 20.9.T4
The result efthEse fgaTes is a total Of2,59S,S9j
bales "a the crop OF the United states IUr the
year ending August 81, lSUS. Neare aware that
with some II has been customary, in past year,,
TO call the aggregate Of the receipts at the At
lsntic aud Gulf shipping ports (W6ich Is 2li0.-
81 bales this year the total crop, AID therefore
in making up the product OF Tennessee. etc,
ufacturers were deducted. Our custom has
always been different, nsver being able 10 see
any good reason Tor the OF so de-
fectiye a plan. II may be very convenient for
the purpose Of deciding bets, but tits a misEtate-
ment 10 call g total which Omits q third OF the
product OF one section of the country, the crop
Of cotton Of the United Slater. Below we give
the details II the production OF each State
which may be e~pitOnized as follows: