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Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
Smyrna, Dec !

. Smyrna Dec. Tth, 1853.
Mr. EnIroR;-In last issue notice an article boda
Fight School which, contains very plain truths
cernng very important topic sure that no one who
reads PebeanS arguments in the Importance o
acquaintance with the essentials common Envl,.h
tion will deny what he Very many worthy and int
gent men have obtained the basis education in night
IN our Otisa ana towns scores Of master in
the different arts and handcrats whose Abors pracd -
attendance at school during the day have at night schools
eeVed th" knowledge which thon what they are II
needs no argument to that evening hours 80
utterly wasted would IL properly spent soon suce IN nL
"ehnIorned men and women, trust you will pardon mi.
intrusion upon Mr. Editor and whatevsr
aluSIOn called II forth. ~ ''"A'
In conclusion let me say. that although have many d.
mandS upon my time and attention, can be of nnv ~
~, " oS IN whose welfare Plebeans sympathics are en-.
Hsted' shall be Elad TO render that service W
Perhaps the best to ascertain the feeling Of tha
ny In regard to the matter will be to call meeting h
iore ahnouncea meeting for that purpose IN tho snn
Building on Friday evening nth inst at O'Clock
Yours, J. H. BEcHrEI.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

a New York paper has a report, which
seems to be authentic, that the seat of the Hon
John Morrissey member of Congress from New
York city, in the next House will be contested
in spite OF his large majority The ground of
contest mentioned is that Ae has not been long
enough citizen to entitle him to seat. He
Is fighting lrShman. The v. Y. Tribune is
OF opinion that like objection will be made to
any colored Representative or Senator who has
been emancipated since 1862. If so, the de-
Tense OF the right to sit of either of the Mem
bers whose seats are thus disputed, will doubt
less be able and exhaustive.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

The JEFF DAVIS TRIAL.-The trial Of tbo
motion to quaSh the Indictment against Jeff
Ilavls began before Chief Justice Chase. at
Richmond, on Thursday. Messrs. Ould and
u Conor, counsel for the prisoner. argued that
the motion should be granted because Davis
was already punished by the adoption of tho
fourteenth amendment, under which he was
oistranchised. This being conceded, of course
no other punishment can be inflicted. as no
nrn can be legally punished twice for the same
offence.
Mr.. Dana counsel for the Government re-
pted to this strong point with the striking ar.
gnment that to admit this plea would he 70
place premium on perjury, by leaving the
Old constitutional punishment of treason in
flll force on those who never held office. while
ehose who had taken the official oath to SUD-
port the Constitution Of the United States. and
had broken it, would be relieved from apy pen-
atty save disability to hold office again.
The Court was divided on the motion %
quash the Indictment. The ChiefJustice was
disposed to grant it; Judge Underwood dis.
sentsd. Now, on the certificate of Disagree
ment, the whole case comes up to full bench
Of the Supreme Court in Washington. When
will Jeff's case be settled?
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
PHYSICAL REGULATION

ihe human body only healthy when is parts sound
tunttonS The Of disease often lie sight
and learn their nature only nv the symptoms Hence are
ahe 10 discover the nnIm defective
change in the body or its functions indicates the
Disease ow easily detect inactive physical organism
ho% readily We mark alteration in the standard of
vital forces Thus we hnd out physical deprvty 1t may
sprig from torpid liver, inactive kiinpvS
stomach. impure blood Now, MISIILER'S HERB BIT
fERS is standard remedy for working norbhc
and purifying the blood and secretOns for nvgoatIng the
stomach forcing with healthy the liver spleen
healing and strengthening the Kidneys mparting elasticity to
e muscles and calm force to the svStrm The
htated Of both all It the only true
safe and satisfactory SOmachic and Bttprs in
and under ts vtaZng operation perfect health splendid
spirlts insIred. Sold eNnrxNhern.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

CoNGRsss.-The FOrtieth Congress convened
for its third session at noon on Monday. The
Presidents message will he handed in to-day.
Afther prayer the Senate was called to order
by Senator Wade. The credentials of Senator
Hill' OF Georgia, were presented. Mr.. Drake
moved to refer them to the Judiciary Commit
tee, arguing that Georgia was not properlv re-
constructed, and consequently should not he
represented in Congress. After considerable
debate the credentials were laid on the table
temporarily.
The House was also called to order at MON
by Speaker Colfax, Vice President elect, who
previous to taking his seat, was warmly con-
graduated on his election by gentleman from
both sides of the House. The credentials Of
several new members were received. A num-
Der of bills were introduced, among them one
offered BY Mr.. Pike, declaring that Justice to
the public creditors demands the immediate
payment of greenbacks in gold.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

The SHAKY BANK Last week we copied
an article from an exchange about shaky
Bank IN the lower part of this State A wri-
ter to the Commercial, supposiug that the Sea
t94rd Bank was referred to, says: We presume
the report originated from a disclosure of a
deficiency in their legal tender reserve, on ex-
animation by an agent of the Comptroller in
the ear " part of November, at which particu.
lar period, we happen to know that some of
the oldest and most trusted Banks in the coun-
try were deficient in their reserve Its officers
are Lewis n. Wright, President, Isaac NJ. Fish
er, Cashier, N. Fl. Brown, Teller Directors
Lewis n. Wright. Jacob Kinder, John F. FL
lott, Henry L. Hopkins, Daniel Hearn and
James w. Morgan, and it would be hard to
persuade any intelligent man in Sussex county
to believe that Bank organized by these gen
tiemen' with capital of $4,000, can be a
"Shaky Bank, for their private means du.
I,licate many times the capital employed in
their Bank
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

COUGHs AND COLDS During the change
able seasons of Fall and Winter, when coughs
and colds are so prevalent, no person should
be without some reliable preparation for their
cure, They should recoliect that neglected
cough or cold frequently terminates in Con.
sumption. HGsson's Compound Syrup of Tar
Is Is the best and most reliable article known for
the cure of coughs, colds, hoarseness chron;c
catarrh, sore throat, asthma. and ali d;soase,
of the throat and lungs. No person should he
without it. Price 80 cents. Sold bv j w
Denny. Druggist, Smyrna, and at Drug stores
everywhere RUSSELL & LANDS.
dec9-5m PrOprietOrs Phila.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

IMPORTANT NOTICE.-Persons desirous of
iInsuring their lives should do so now in the
Penn Mutual Life, of Phila., and thus secure
the benefits of the dividend to be struck in
June next The profits of this Company are re-
all divided among the policy holders, anil not
a part among stock holders as is the case in
maMy Companies represented in this State,
toh'ch pay from. I5 to 25 per cent to their stock
holders, dividing the balance AMONG DoIic1,
holders: The Penn Mutual averages 50 per
cent dividend annually, to all its members,
whether on the life, ten year or endowment
plans. For any information respecting the
Company, call ON or address the authorized
agent for Smyrna and vicinity
DR.. j. +. CLAwsON,
SMYRNA. Del
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

ANOTHER PENINSCLAR RAILROAD. For
several years there was talk of building n rail.
road from Middletown or Massey's TO Elkton
'" put the city Of Baltimore in close railroad
Connection With the Eastern Shore counties
WITHOUT going round the horn" via Whining
ton The project died n natural death we
thought, but it has been revived again. Now
the plan Is to run it from Halltown (MarydelN
TO Elkton. This is wild scheme; one that is
not practicable, and would not be profitable ;f
1t were. The idea of constructing a railroad
parallel with, and but few miles from. the
Delaware road, with only the small TERRITORY
comprised between the two Bays to sunnort
both, Is prepOsterOus The inducements for
constructing 1t are, speedy communication with
Baltimore and the fanking of the Delaware
monopoly With regard to the first it is only
necessary 20 state that the interests of Baltimore
h'"r" ~ -uihcient to sustain the road. even
II 1t had no rival; and at best. it could NOT
compete with the cheap water communication
so long and SO strongly established. With re.
gard to the last-the managers of the Delaware
road would have to charter it to keen il poino
1t would not have a single feeder" while tho
DEL road has, or will have, dozen or more
and yet, with this great advantage even it did
not pay till last year.
The necessary funds are thus enumerated bv
the Eastern Star, strong advocate of the
enterprise:
" We understand that Cecil county has 500
0D in cash all ready to be put into the road.
and that responsible parties in Cecil have
nladVQu tlpm6pVaa "a thu
100000. Batimorears have also signiied
their willingness TO contribute 800, 900 towards
its constructions The branch is % miles long
and will cost only about 100000. When
built it will be paying road, as it will run
through a very fine country, and will afford |
fsoIlitisa for freighting the lumber, coal, lime,
6e. from Port Deposit, so much required on
che Eastern Shore
all of which looks very we'll ON paper.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

WHILE smypathze with friends of Oak in the loss
OF one OF their firm appreciate the opportunity
for few days offered readers securing bargain in
clothing which will tenfOd visit the city We the
editor of this will certainly chance but will
either Go or send for something from wanamaker Browns
advise all to do the thing sure are we that
you don't you wild regret it all winter.
1t would not be bad idea for to and get
he whole county dressed for Oncecheap cash. and if
any cannot possibly let them send orders along with
u.s. ana by getting such big lot doubt our deeRa
ton could secure better terms be current Whether
we 20 sn2y or together for nrst come s
served and We all know what rush will be as soon
as this announcement is made public.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

'a"uS there, about l 100 acres, are under exc
cution and will shortly be sold By the Sheriff.
The Joumal SAYS:
GnerlH Wln has taken charge of this thrift
" httle town, and will offer it for sale shortly.
lsee shcritf's sale) we trust some ono will Inv
1t and change the name for Sussex county has
10 reason to honor or perpctuato that name.
No wonder men with such narrow contract
cd, prejudiced minds are frightened at our
ghost stories 1t is to be hoped their influence
Is as weak as their prejudice is strong; if such
Is not the case, Lord have mercy on Sussex
county. Such men sell their lands-if thew
nave any-to these men at immense prices
prices they know they are not worth, and then
rejoice in the downfall of the purchasers-es-
peoially if their politics or their names don't
SUIT. A stranger boaripg the name of Wen
dell Philips Smith or Horace Greeley Jones
would not be tolerated in the society of such
people, we suppose, and they would not be de-
prlved OF great privilege if they were not.
we are not defending Colonel Small, nor do
We know that he needs any defence but merely
wish to condemn the dninlus evinced in the
above extract. If the Colonel has failed in
legitimate business enterprise he deserves and
should receive tho sympathy of the people; if
he is "skunk'' he should be exposed. We
know nothing about him--his plans, his politics
Or anything else
The article above certainly does not reflect
me sentiments of the people of Sussex; be-
sides, it's injurious. Even among Northern
Democrats it is lily received They do not
'are to emigrate to section where they NAV
continually hear their own State abused: for
Ill men love the place of their nativity. Prais-
ng their political sentiments will hardly COM
'ensate for abusing their homes. Could all
he Northern men see the article in the paper
rom which it originated they would not be
urpriSed, but when it is copied in journals of
haracter they attach Importance TO it.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
DIR. JacksOn'S AnaIeDtica.

A NEW REMEDY IN CONSUMPTION p.
slclan who had Consumption for several years, arA
frequent bleedlngS OF the lungs, cured himself win
mehlcIne unknown 10 the profession when b
case appeared hopeless. He IS the on!v nbyse,'
who has used IL in his own person. or who bs, an,
knowledge OF Its vlrtues and he can ascrIbe tho [
gree OF health he now enjoys to poihing bu, ler,.
OF his medicine; and nothing hut utter despa,sr5
with want Of confidence in all Others n,lrceJ b
to hazard the experiment. 70 those suffering uI's
any disease of the Lungs he proffers a ,rean,enIts
confidently believes Will eradicate the drra,e~
Medicine sent by express. Send for crcnIaro otr,i
on DR.. Z. BOYLsTON JACKSON
may6- 6S-ly No $50 North 10Th 81. PnlIada
For sale by W. f. .WILLIAM AIS Druggist, Wlm.n,,
ion' nel' and by Druggists throughout the coaulry
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

RELIGToUs.-Rev. Willard Richardson. of
Houston, near Milford, will preach next Sun-
day in the Presbyterian Church.
The extra meetings at Bethel, Smyrna Cir
cuit closed last week, with about 90 conver-
slons; at Serversons from 30 to 40 conversions
were recorded Extra meetings commence at
Friendship next Sunday.
A series of meetings have been held at the
Presbyterian Church, Milford, for two weeks
past.
The Methodist Church in this town is max :
ing preparations for a Christmas entertainment
for its Sunday School.
We suppose tho usual entertainment will he
given to the Episcopal School.
The great revival at Grace Church. Will
mington, is still going on with unabated inter.
est. Seventyfve conversions are reported.
Rev. Mr. Gracey, of this town, will oficiate
there tomorrow and Friday evenings.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-John II. Bewlev bo .
sold his sidence in this town to Thomas Da' a'
VII, Wis, now living in the Alley" for Sc. 600 -
ihe stables &c. are included. We understand
Mr.; Is. Is going to build.
~, Ex-Sheriff Collins sold, in this town. On
Thursday last: the following real estate The
farm OF y. Ii. COverdale, near Kenton 2ao
acres, to ). IL. y N. Shoemaker, of Phila,. for
S3,I In explanation we will state that this
tract was sold last March for $lI 900 to the the
same parties, subject to dover of AZ, OO0 now
1t Is sold on the dover Add the two nr;cas
and and we have the real price of the farm-sI4'.
'U. lie also sold the store houses of Snrn-
ance u Megear, corner of Commerce and Main
sts.' to Ezekiel V. Cooper, for IS, ,875: also
the II farm OF Henry G. Spruance advertised as
u. ia. Spruance' 81 in the ALLEY" three miles
for $6,ljO. 'p'u""'e'
BENZ. Caulk, Esq, has sold his two farms
In Appoquinimlnk lid. containing about 3I0
acres, to Wm. f. Riley, Esq, for $25, 900.
MIR. w. j. Brittingham, trustee. sold last
week 700 acres of the Essex Farm living On
the. Pocomoke river, to Messrs. j. G. Matthews
and William Polk, of Odessa, Delaware, for
the sum Of SI8,OOO -''
The property lato Of Abraham SAWYER. (eol
d, on Main ST., in this town, adjoining
property of VIM. Stubbs, was sold by trustee
on Saturday to JnO. A. Cavender, for 1902
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

1HE LATE DEFALCATION.-The Gazette cav,
taat SO tar as it can hear, the liabilities q,
Joseph W. Day, late cashier Of the Nationoi
| Unlon Bank OF Wilmington are UPWARDS M
80. 600 tie enjoyed the implicit confidence
OF the entire community, and held considera.
bic sums OF money in trust for various indv;J.
uals or institutions. He held over SIOO0 of
the funds Of the new Presbyterian church ~ ~
which he was an elder; $4,5OU of the finds
TOR the benefit of the widow of Gen. Smvtb :
$i2,OoO for the heirs Of the late VIM. Rice ,
Sl.2O0 OF the funds of the society for the cd
ucatlon of colOred children, aud yarious
amounts for different individuals. Il is said
the creditors will force the case into Bankrnnt.
cy IN which case the judgments given will not
stand. His assets are said to amount to sIo
600. W wv
The Directors of the Bank have eIectsd
place Of Day. "A'nier' ID
The latest development about the affair 10
T4ls; =; f. Marchand made complaint before
y. >. Commissioner Herman, on TbnrsJav
last, charging Joseph w. Day with embezZ@I,
llnIg' oabStractlng and unllwfully misannlvin,,
the funds OF the Union National RAM anS
thereupon warrant for the arrest of MIR Dav
was placed in the hands of Marshal Seal III.
punishment for the above offence is not IasU
than hve years imprisonment and not more
lhan ten. 1t is reported that Mr.. Dav has Inf,
this State for Iowa. ""' iei'
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

WYOMING SEMINARY.-The Fall term Of
wyoming Seminary closed Thursday evening,
the Sd inst, by grand literary entertainment
given by the students. The performance was
on all who took part in it.
The examination of the different classes had
been rigidly conducted by the Professors of the
institution for two previous days and exhibited
very great proficiency both in the classical and
scientific course of study.
This institution offers TO students the usual
collegiate course of study. The next term will
commence December Sth and continue l6
weeks. For further particulars &C., see ad-
vertisement elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

There was a report in Paris thar ,lo -
Queen Of Spain would take up her ~. r..; ;"1E.'!
in New fork-as she believe, jjf.. w,,IInro rgS'I1Tno
uncomfortable in Rome under The a,,,,1. "'"l ,:
Pope, and in Paris under the eve of i " n
lice, and in London under the .v,. y. ~ :, r.
tirundy. We are not able to >p,,t " Hr>
of Isabella H., either as a wifi. or y Go.2 q, D2l:
we would like to do But if She Viii ,g'n' .
to behave herself. and dismiss Srn"r 'M.:
and Sister Patrocinio, we have no 6,ni. ,i.F' =:
could find nice quarters here. ar1 rn:",,i ,''' H..
better than anywhere else. Both IaG5;I "II,. II !
ippe and Louis Napoleon found New N"'\ Y I4.'
very enjoyable place in other days-V: :A !.
7intts. ~ /,
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

A LIVELY TINE OVER THrEF.-Last Fri
day morning Kendall Batson, alias Hunk
who is just out Of Georgetown Jail stole a
yallse of clothes from man in Milford. The
Mtadt Friend says he was pursued down
Front Street by large crowd crying Stop
thief" and was captured just below town and
committed to jail While constable Thomas
was preparing to take him to Dover, he escap.
ed' some twenty or thirty persons started in
pursuit again and after an exciting chase
Hunk" was taken prisoner, and conveyed to
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

AN INSANE MAN IN JAIL.-A crazv man
giving, the name of VIM. Pagan has been
around Dover for week or more. He pre-
tends to own all the property of the town
ne pays his hotel bills by giving due bill on
,r 1.-THE State of Delaware and the other States. +"
II Inc r. hotel Keeper at Camden had him arrest
trying TO pay his bill in such manner. He
keeps record of the names and occupation of
all the men he meets with, and his list contains
thousands of names He ought to be sent to
his friends, (if he has any or the aims house.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
RUPTURE CORRECTLY TREATED pv
&. III. NEEDLES u

at his Office, corner of TWELFTH and RAcr 9.
Philadelphia. az
Professional experience in the adjustments Of s.,
chanlcal Remedies and Supports i0r l6 wear, S'.
gwen him extensive opportunities for 'acee IN ~
important hut neglected branch. To ali s, TED w."
lEkNIA or RUPTURE, he can guarantee The .,.. m.
ceS5,ul cess aPPllcaton OF Trusses. specially adapted n
cure. ''''''s Iuultas
Ladies requiring Trusses, Braces, Supporter, r.,
TIC Belts i'andages, Syringes, Pessare, Go Ia. a'
hhh Department adjoining his office, conduc,.t ID
competent and intelligent FEMALES oy
W Bannlng's. Braces, Fitch's Sunoo,,.,,
lndeSructable Trusses, Elastic STOCKINGS ShonI"a
6TSces' Spinal instruments, Clutches, &c, &c,
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

NEW ENGINE AND A MONSTER Bella
new engine has just been put into Jessup &
Moores Kockland paper mills in the upper
horse power engine, but its capacity can, with
out risk, be increased to 700 horse power. The
fly wheel is 20 feet in diameter and weighs 81
tons. The belt is made of gutta- percha, six
ply thick, ITO feet long and four feet wide. It
weighs 5000 pounds and cost $I,75O. 1t is
said to be the largest belt in the United States.
= Commercial
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
THE ELECTORAL CorIEoEs-Tbe pro.i.

The ELECTORAL COILEGEs.-The Presi
Dental Electors voted forat the recent election.
assembled at their respective State Capitals
last Wednesday and cast the vote for President
ana Vice President. Those of this State,
Messrs Gray, Wild and Scribner, met at Do.
ver cast their votes for Seymour and Blair
and appointed Jos. g. o. Harrington messen-
ger to take the vote to Washington.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

TIT For TAT.-Mr. Editor. We have beon
informed that the Trustees of the NJ Il
Church of this town have refused to allow the
Good Templars to hold temperance meetinrs
IN said Church. How will it do for ali friends
OF Temperance to withhold their support from
the Church until said Trustees conclude to be
htte more liberal, TEMPERANCE.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
To COnSunlnfiYes.

we advert?er having been tore health il few sv,
Oy very simple remedy, after having Su.r,! ,rr, ..
with severe lung affection and that dread d,.r IN
the means of - -' ''''" '"A''''
all who desire ii, he will send copy of The preg;,
He Tree OF Charge with the directions for preparing
us the same which they will find SURE CVKE Fne y,
tloS ASTHMA BRONCHITIS DC. The only ohrc; Of ;l, adv,
user IN sending the prescription benefit the afflicted m
spread Information which lac concrives TO l. uyauahr s
ne hopes every sufferer will try his remedy As il Mi B
MOI hlng, and may prove a blessing.
rartieT wishing the prescription will please aiirrsS
!noS4Is . REV. EDWARD 4. WILSON.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
OIL! COAL OIL

The safest, best and cheapest oil, for illum.b he oil
purposes in the market. We guarantee II ~. " ,bsn
that is represented. and at less cost to deaFi Ni.
can be purchased in this, or the PhiladelFD''
ket. Give us a call.
Wholesale and retail dealers in CoalOIl, LSlGI;C0SD
Whale and Lubricating Oils, S. w. cor SlnSq.h
and MARKET Sts., Wilmington, ilei. !"P-
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

@T DEAFNESS, Blindness and CATARRu
ed with the utmost success by J. JsI1rs ~ d "tai,
PrOtessor OF Diseases of the Eye and Far S'A
cal College OF Pennsylvania u wears ,,no. 'I'''
dOrmeriy of LeydOn, HOlland) No 6ui Az tUe9re,
Phfla. Testimonials can be seen a, m, n"a "Hsti
medical faculty are invited to accompany Ihs, lie
tienis as he has no secrets in his practlce "rr
eyes inserted without pain. No charge io, Hn1'p
tlOu. wi "a "a
!el1ly
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

LEcTURE,-As will be seen by ADVERTISE
ture on India in the NJ 4. Church. in this
town, on the 18th and 29th. Mr.. G. has de-
livered these lectures in Phila, and other large
cities recently, and they have always rendered
great satisfaction. We may make further re-.
ference next week
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09
sS1~}7W0, DEL,
wednesday Afternoon. Deceuho a

i'MES Is published every "Wednesday afternoon bv
HoS"fH H. h1FFEcKER Editor and Proprietor Mt smyrna
Delaware. T'0A' at SinTFhS'
TERMS-SrSscRIPrIox- One year g. m IN .d.Doo
Oo' PAT" till the end Of the No paper discontinued
~'''t'S are na'-only st the option of the Publisher
ADvERTIsENENrs will beinserted at the Of se. ..
hTSt inserton subsequent insertions Threeand
~"a contS liberal discount to quarterly
nual and yearly advertiser
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

IMPROVEMENTS IN MIDDLETowN.-Tb
have been erected in Middletown, during this
year, twenty-five dwelling houses, one brick
and two frame store houses, one steam sash
factory, one large brick Town Hall, seventy
feet square, and one large ware-room, besides
stables and other Outbuildings Transcript
Smyrna times., 1868-12-09

EDUCATIoNAL-An adjourned meeting of
of the Teachers Institute will be held in Brick
School House, No 5, on South st. Smyrna,
next Saturday afternoon at clock. Teach
ers, School Commissioners and friends of edu-
cation are cordially invited to be present.
SEVERAL TEACHERS.