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Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

DR.. PANCosT of Philadelphia, so celebrat-
ed in the Medical Fraternity, and who has
travelled extensively in Europe within the last
year or two, has been on recent visit to Sus-
sex CO., in our State, and said to friend that
among all the beautiful natural scenery to be
seen there he witnessed nothing to Surpass the
inlet of Indian river in the lower part of the
county. By the way, the Docter is a capital
shot" He and his host, Charles StOckly,
ESQ, of Georgetown, in one days sport, on
hundred ducks and five or six wild geese. In
speaking of cunning, we will add that Heborn
Benson, Esq. proprietor of the National Ho
tel, Washington, formerly of this town. fur
ther down the coast-White S Island, off Ber-
lin, Md.-kled l2O ducks in one day-al-
most cart-lOad.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

A MAN ROASTED TO DEATH-A man nam
ed John Britt, an Irishman employed in j. v.
Rice & Co. S Phoenix Iron Works, Wilmington,
came to his death on Saturday night under the
most horrible circumstances.
The Commercial says he had been employed
later than usual that night in hauling some
castings to rolling mill. He returned and
went to restaurant. About mid night he said
he saw light in the toundery and would go
and Sc what it was. That was the last that
was seen OF him until his children went in the
foundery on Sunday morning to hunt him and
found his burning body they ran for the fore
man, Mr.. Harry, who went down to the foun-
derry Immediately and found Britt body lying
in the trench. and against a red hot casting,
the LUdv IN a blaze, and one leg partly burned
off This trench had been dug the night be-
fore around the rim of large fy-wheel, just
cast, so as to expose it to the air and let it cool
fast Deceased knew the wheel was there, and
saw the trench being dug, and how he ever got
into the trench with one side pressed up against
the red hot iron is mystery. Though he had
been drinking, he does not appear to have
been so drunk as to be unable to control his
own movements, while he was so familiar with
the foundery that he could go about it at night
without lamp. The affair is as mysterious as
it is horrible. His wife and seven children are
left in INDECENT circumstances.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM!

TIE hEMEU1 FUh CT hINW
COnsumDtion, Asthma, Group Diseases OF the Thra b
tls Pains and OppressOnsrOf thei Chest or Lungs p
Breathing, and all Diseases OF the Pulmonary Organ"
rs action is expecOrAnt Alternative, sudOrfe seda =
horetc, and duretc, which renders it OF the NOS
able remedies known for curing diseases Of the nnG' W.
cites exDectOration, and the lungs to throw " =
phlegm CHANGES TIE SECRETIONS ami PURif'E :
BLOOD heals the irritated parts; gives strength to m
tive organs brings the liver its proper acCnsRa |
strength to the whole system. 1t is warranted 70 give
satisfaction in the confirmed diseases ' COZ
ton, and produce costiveness las do NEST RENE
effect the head as it contains no opium in any form
FECTLV HARMLESS to the most delicate child, a.shus
tive and powerful remedy for restoring The system W
necessity for many deaths by consumption Whsn -
LuSG BALsAM will prevent it. il only taken in time
Sold by all Druggists Price 81 per bottle en-
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

IMPORTANT NOTICE desirous Of
insuring 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
Jan. next. The profits of this Company are
all divided among the policy holders, and not
a part among stock holders as Is the case IN
ng Co"pGn'f. rerese~tea ,S I'd, !" this Stats
holders, dividing the balance among policy
holders. The Penn Mutual averages 50 per
cent. dividend annually, to all It's 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. E. Claw
SON. Smyrna, Del. dec9
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

"BoUNCrNG PETE"-A correspondent Of
the Mutual Friend gives an account Of a negro
character living about 81 miles from Milford,
named Peter Hudson, or " Bouncing Pete,
as he is generally called. He is about 80 years
of age. He was raised in good family, Ia
slave, we suppose) but the members thereof
all died or moved away and left Pete to shift
for himself in his old age a gentleman Dy
the name of Motion r. Daniel gave him life
time right in one acre of ground. The land
was located in an old pine field. The old dar
| kew cleared it up, fenced it around with brush
and built little shanty on it out of brush,
logs, &c, and lived in it for year or two,
when unfortunately it was burned down. Tie
then went to work and built him little place,
4 hy 6 feet, and feet from the ground to the
ridge pole aud in that he has lived for the last
two wears working about the neighbOrhOod -
On Friday, the 4tE inst. some gentlemen from
Milford were out rabbit hunting, and came
upon his shanty very Unexpectedly, not know
, ing that such place was in the neighborhOod
In fact the most Of them had never seen hin
before, but had frequently heard tell of him
They sat down and while in conversation ht
related the facts of his lite, and among othe
things he informed his auditors that there wa
cOored woman waiting to marry him at any
! time if he could get place to keep her in
i He had never been married, and expressed
desire to have a wife, who could assist anC
r comfort him in his old age He enlisted tn
= sympathes of the rabbit hunters TO such al
extent that they came home and determines
l. to put their heads and hands to work and tr
= and build Peter house before Christmas
d without informing him of their resolution.
On Wednesday morning, the 9th inst, the
9 drew up q petition and went around MitOr
and obtained enough lumber, nails, &C., frOl
various citizens to build the house. When a
l. the materials were obtained three or four wal
: ons were furnished to haul them to the ol
= mans plantation. A large party went wit
s. the teams, and house. was built 8 by 10,
~ foot pitch; shingle roof all weather boarde
II completely, door, window, and foOr laid an
re chimney run, and everything completed, az
possession given to Peter in 5 hours after Il
re arrival A photograph of the old shanty WI
Or taken with Pete setting be side it. 1t was son
re time before he could be induced to submit
to the operation, he fearing the instrument wou
shoot When the party arrived he asked, Wi
r. evident CONSERVATION "what on airth thu
IN were gwine to do with him."
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

There is no mistake about 1t. PLANTATION BITrERs
will ward off Fever and Ague and all kindred disens-
es if used in time No family need suffer from this
distressing complaint they will keep Plantation Bit
ters in the house. and il according to directions.
Tne most important ingredient OF this medicine IS
Calsaya or Peruvian Bark which is known 10 be The
finest and purest tome IN the vegetable kingdom.
The extract Of this Bark is the active principle OF all
the good Fever and Ague Medicines prescribed by
intelligent doctors. Casaya Bark is used extensive
Iy in the manufacture OF Plantation Bters, well at
quinine. and we dare say they owe their popularity
mostly TO that fact. We can recOmmen nd them
| MAGNOLIA WATER.-SuperOr 10 the best imported
German Cologne, and sold al half The price. sep9ly
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
PAIN KILLER
A Cure for DiphtherIa

All interested. please read the following extract m
from Mrs, Ellen D. Mason, wife OF Rev. Francis Ma
hoo, Birmah:- >.
- Ny was taken violently sick with dipn'"'
ohills burning fever, and throat. counted on
ten little vescles in his throat very white and his tong
wards the root, just like watermelon. full Of se
mAinder coated thick knife blade. 50 n'p r
have died around here. afraid to call pH b ,
thought would try your Pain Killer for SarET
doses Ipwardly. did SO, and found the garS'e ~ v
of the vescIes, and he raised them up oIien r.
blood. He taken Sunday; on WednesdaI N "s rs
clear and his tongue rapidly clearing OIL aSV ro.
nent with castor oil and hartshorn, for his meek
to wonderful cure. and can but wish II C0u' w. 90 ~
to the many poor mothers In our land who are 'O'1
children by this dreadful disease. ,N,n&
have found your Pain Killer one Of the most ,r -
cines used in Burmah Once was stung
black scorpion; the pain ndescribable. .ss'
piled the Pain Killer (or never travel without i ,es
AGAIN. and In half An hour my foot was we'll
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

ADVANCE IN REAL EsTArE.-Rev. Mr..
Lightbourn, of Dover, in letter to the St.
Michaels Nd. Comet, in speaking of the great
advantage of the railroad, says
"The land surrounding Middletown, which
could have been bought in 1851 for a mere
nominal price, is now some Of the richest, best
cultivated, most productive and valuable land
in the State. It abounds in peach orchards,
and all kinds of fruits, and is one of the most
beautiful districts of country to be seen any
where In 1888, 28O0 acres of land near here
about six farms. Mr.. Fennimore who owns
one Of these farms, netted in two consecutive
years crop of peaches $48,O0O Mr.. Jas v.
Moore sold recently farm of $50 acres, about
three miles from Mi6dletOwn, for $50, 900, and
the purchaser was offered All advance of $1,000
short time after. Mr.. Reybold's peach Or
chard is said in the last three years to have net
ted about 100000. Most of these lands, be.
fore the railroad was projected, were regarded
poor, were overgrown with sassafras bushes,
aud were sold at mere nominal prices.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
RUPTURE CORRECTLY TREATEl
q. Ii. NEEDLES.

at his Office corner of TWELFTH and RACES
PhIladelpha.
Professional experience in the adjustment Of y
chanical Remedies and Supports for l6 yesn
given him extensive opportunities FOR pracllce ihr
important but neglected branch. To all atflrled
HERNIA or RUPTURE, he can guarantee the "
cessful application OF TrusSes sperIallI sdahed
each case and It's conditions, oiIen periecnng fad'
cure.
Ladies reqnring Trusses, Braces, Supporters, III
tic Belts. Bandages, Syrlnges, PessarIes &c, y
find a Department adjoining his office, conducted
competent and intelligent FEMALES
% Banning's, Braces, FItch's supporters, FfPh
lndestructable Trusses, Elastic Stockings. ShOGc
Braces, Spinal Instruments, Clutches, &c, &C.
Feb 26. l0m.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
PHYSICAL REGULATION.

The human body only healthy when its sound
we'll organized and disposed and freely perform their
functions The Of disease often lie beyond
learn their only by tho symptoms Hence
able to discover the nnrm defective Any perceptbC
change in the body a functions indicates the
disease. How easily detect inactive physical organism
How readily mark alteration in the standard Of
vital forces Thus find out physical depravy II ma,
spriug from torpid liver inactive kidneys dsOrde red
stomach or impure blood. Now, MlSHLERS HERB BIT
TIERS is standard remedy for working mOrbhc matter
and purifying the blood and secreton for invisOrang the
healing and Rthenng the Kidneys impang elasticity C
the muscles and calm force TO the nervous system The de
btated both and all will find II the only true
satisfactory stOmaehc and Alternative Bers in
and under its vitAznR operation perfect health and splendid
ApiFlta are insured. Sold eveTywheTe. dec
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

ELECTION OF RAILROAD OFFICERS On
Wednesday last the stockholders of the Nd.
and Del. Railroad held their annual meeting
IN Easton, at which the following officers were
elected: President, Gen. Tench Tilghman.-
Secretary and Treasurer, DR.. Geo. W. Colds
borough, reelected. Directors, Wm. SIaugh
ter Of Delaware; Dr. A. Hardcast.e, j. p.
Manlove, Of Caroline; G. w. Huntington of
Boston; n; Murry, of New York J. A. w.
Powell, and ID. Knots, of Talbot.
Capt. +. l.. +. Hardcastle, who wasselected
President one year ago, was again run for that
position, with r. B. Dixon, ESQ.,, as Secretary
and Treasury, but Messrs. Tilghman and Colds
borough receiving a majority of votes were
declared elected. An examination of the vote
shows the following result leach share counting
one vote): For Tilghman, Private Stock hold
ers, 2, l39; Contractors, 5,l94 Total for Thigh
man, 8,333 For Hardcastle, Private Stock
holders, 399; State Directors, 5,6l4; Total for
Hradcastle, 6,0l3. 1t would thus appear that
Gen. Tilghman not only received majority OF
2,32O OF the whole number of votes cast, but
also majority of LAO of the votes of the in
dlyldual holders of shares.
| Had Messrs. Hardcastle and Dixon been
elected they would have made prompt and eff
cient officers, for as to their business capacity,
none will doubt. During the twelve month
trial OF Capt. Hardcastle, as executive officer
OF the company, much was accomplished,
though to the outside world, it makes no very
great show, and We think the stock holders ir
this section felt perfectly satisfied that theil
money would be spent judciously or not at all
but as majority of them have decided thai
the affairs OF the Company shall be placed il
the hands Of others, we hope that no obstacle
will be placed in the way of completing the
road. .-EdStOn Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

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 recollect that neglected
cough or cold frequently terminates in Con-
sumption. Hasson's Compound Syr7p of Tar
is the best and most reliable article known for
the cure of coughs, colds. hOarseness, chronic,
catarrh. sore throat, asthma, and all diseases
Of the throat and lungs. No person should be
without it. Price SO cents. Sold by j. W.
Denny, Druggist. Smyrna, and at Drug stores
everywhere. RUSSELL 4 lands.
dec93 3m Propriet0rs, Phia,
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

mo customer must be allowed to leave the store unsupped
the the Oak Hall for the
crisis Not that the saesmen be rudey mportunae
but that such pains shall be
taken and such accommodation made prices that
will OF their free accord desire to buy. 1t s in
unfortunate to have to interrupt the regular of
their fall and winter business which brisk and heavy
yet the misfortune Of death Of partner is unavoidable and
one compensation which the house will receive for its
Of goods will be customers who will be rst
brought Oak Hall by this opportunity Of making good
frada
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

FAT GIRLs.-Last week we copied an item
about five fat girls in Talbot CO., Md, their
weights being $50 220, 1893, 1876, and 100
pounls-or an average of 2lO and total of
,O54. But Middletown, in this State, is ahead.
The Transcript says there are around that
town five ladies weighing, respectively, 22o,
225, 225, 24O, and $40 pounds, making an av-
erage weight of $50 pounds and an aggregate
of 1850 pounds. We suppose some married
ladies' are included in the Middletown report,
but the Talbot co. girls are all marriageable.
Smyrna might show a right healthy-lOoking
number, too, but we don't care to get ourselves
into trouble by reporting them, We have
enough to bear any how. without having all the
fat women in the community "dOwn on us.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

WE respectfully call the attention Of our readers
to the celebrated Wilmington City Soap" which
is giving general satisfaction all over the country.
One pound will go far as two pounds of most
other soaps in the market. The people should try
this soap and they will be convinced that it is the
best and most economical they can use. Sold by
grOcers generally. Moore Il Bro, manufacturers,
"0- Sd and Orange sts., Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

LAND SALE.-Wm. +. Hall has sold his
storehouse on Main ST., opposite the Bank, to
John w. Flick, for So 900. Mr.. Flick intends
rcmodeling the store, with the view of making
it first class Confectionery and Ice Cream sa-
loon. With his wel-known enterprise and en-
thusiaSm We may expect fine establishment.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

TESTING FORT DELAwARE.-On Friday last
the walls of Fort Delaware were tested by
opening the heaviest guns located on the island,
upon the massive structure. An opening, sew
eral feet in diameter, through the wall OF iron,
and stone, and brick, was the result of the ex.
pertinent. This passage made in wall of
solid stone, three feet thick, is an item of proof
that Uncle Sam paid too much for his whistle
when he built that fort
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

RAILROAD MEETING annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Queen Anne's and
Kent Railroad was held at Centrevie on the
I'd inst. Lloyd Tilghman, Esq, was unani.
mously reelected President, and Benz. 7.
Bggs, Thomas H. Crane, John w f. Sudler,
Joel Clements, Charles McCOllster, VIM. H
Jacobs and John NJ. Robinson were elected Di-
rectors for the ensuing year.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

SUnDEN DEATH. Mrs. Jane r: LufY, resid'
ing at No. lo6 West Sixth street, Wilmington,
was found dead at her residence yesterday
morning, at about 8 o'clock. 1t seems that
theattention of the inmates was not attracted by
the loud weeping of the little girl, Bertha,
who roomed with Mrs Luff, not thinking any.
thing serious was the matter, and it was not
until a colored woman went to the room that
the fact of her death was learned. When
found, life was entirely EXTINCT, though her re-
mains we're still warm. She had been in tee
bic health for some time. Commercial.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
DIR. JacksOn's AnaIeptica'

A NEW REMEDY in CONSUMPFloN.'-.,. sDa
sioi.n who had Consum plion for several year rll
frequent hleedngs Of the lungs cured ni"' linen 81
a medicine unknown 10 the profession, ob,sd'.
,ase appeared hopeless. lie IS the On3 ba hs'
who has used it in his own person. OF ''he The Dc
ledge Of It's virtues; and he csn hnI he d"
gree Of health he now enjoys TO PoIhlng Je,paifaD'
entire ire extinction Of ali hope Of recovery % b.
with want of confidence in all others ,denng VI"
to hazlrd the experiment TO those s1,--SslnenI .
any disease Of the Lungs he profer' .he disease
confidently believes will eradicate ,rculsr Of f''
Medicine sent by express. Send Tor II.CksOE;
msv6..6s.lv No $50 North IOlh 81, rviia Wia nF
For sale BY w. L, WILLIAMS Drngghn., =. county
ton, Del, and by Druggists throughout .uo .j;,,B
Blank Deeds, Bonds, Judgement N''S''
and doukie. for sale an this VilIce'
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

Horace Grceleypurpo>es to write, during"
year 1869, an elementary work on Po;.
economy, wherein the policy Of ProtrctiOa
Home Industry will be explained and yiain
ted. This work will first be given to the p.
lie through successive issues Of The New l.
Tribune, AMI will appear in all its edition
Daily, $40; SEMI eekly, 81; Weekly, :.
annum.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

" DEAFNESS, Blindness and CATARRli rt
ed with the utmost success, by }. lsAAcs. VI D. .
Professor Of Diseases OF the Eye and Ear lulht VI,
cal College OF Pennsy lvania. ~ years rIpeae'
dormery Of LeydOn, Holland.) No. 8'5 Arih >r"
PhIla Testimonials can be seen al his Office. ]
medical faculty are invited TO accompany her
tients, as he has no secrets in his pracIce. Arf1
eyes inserted without pain. No charge lor eIn
ton. le-t
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16
STATE AND LOCALS.

SHORT ITEMS samuel Townsend has his
land at Townsend Staked off into 100 building
lots Another city-in Imagination or on pa
per.
Rev DIR, Patton, of Midlletown, had set
OF harness stolen from his carriage house on
the night of the 4th inst.
A negro man named Robt. Davis, a wood
sawyer, was stricken down with paralysis whilst
engaged at his work in this town last Friday
aud died on Saturday.
But four children and one adult have died
within twelve months in Middletown, in pop
plation Of one thousand.
Mr. John Travast, of Wilmington, a butch
er, 1t is said is in receipt of substantial evil
denoe that he and four others have fallen heir
to one hundred and forty millions of dollars by
the death OF some relative in England.
A black man named John Sanders in the
employment of A. S. Naudain, ESQ.,, in. the
vicinity Of Middletown, was killed on Wednes
day last by wagon running over him. He
was hauling fodder and tell off the load.
On Thursday night last, 10th inst, some
thief hi'G Ge into the Jcwelry Store Of Mr
Samuel C. Evans, Of Milford, and stole there
from several watches, gold and silver, ant
E other valuable articles
The ice is four inches thick, and a numbe
of persons have been laying in a SUPPLY
Skating has also been good.
5 In the notice of the Penn Mutual Life In
= surance Co., last week, we stated that the div
idend would be struck in June. We shoul
have said January.
There is to be a grand ball at Graham
Hall, Kenton, on Tuesday evening, 22d inst.
; A lecture will be delivered by Prof Wn
Howard Day at the Harvey School House
D Camden, Delaware, on the 23d inst SubjeC
. THE Rise and Progress of the different race
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

pHE TINES" is published every Wednesday By
JoskPH II. HOsFEcxsR Editor Proprietor 1t Snyrua
Delaware.
$500 in advance or $3.50 If
paid till the end Of the paper discontinued until
all arrears are Dat-onJ at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be sinserted Seven
Ae for the drst insertion; subsequent insertions Threeand
Ba cents liberal discount made to quarterly, semi
nnai and yearly adyartsers.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

RELIGIOUS. Mr. Richardson will
preach again in the Presbyterian Church here
next Sunday.
The NJ. +. Sunday School Association here
are to have a KriSs Kringle entertainment for
the School on Christmas evening. There are
to be some novel features connected with it to
give it unusual attraction.
| Rev II. Colclazer, has resigned the pastor
ate Of the NJ. +. Church, of Middletown, on
account of protracted indiSposition, which may
altogether disqualify him for future usefulness
The Elder, DIR. Thompson, has been asked to
I'LL his place as soon as practicable
a very interesting service was held on Fri
day week, at the Episcopal Church, at Clay
mont. The Bishop was present, attended by
several OF the clergy, Rev. DIR. Clemson, and
! Rev. Messrs. Stockton, Pearce and Littel A
class OF sixteen was confirmed.
The revival meeting at the Presbyterian
Church in Milford, noticed last week, is still
progressing. 1t is now in its fourth week.
About % have expressed a change of heart
and united themselves with the Church, and
many others are seeking. Under the ministry
Of Rev. Mr.. Maery this Church is one Of
the most fourishing in the State.
Rev. Mr.. Lightbourn, in referring to Fetor
in recent published letter, saws the Methodis
Church there is a station, and has one Of tho
most prominent and influential ministers of tn,
conference appointed there Dr. Quigley /
FELTON, is a self-sustained station, which canno
be said of Cambridge Eastoa, st. Mchaels
Denton, Greensborough, &c. All honor to tn,
noble, enterprising and liberal Feltonans. Ii
ten years this town has risen up as by the ell
chanters wand, and has already outstrippeC
some OF the oldest inland towns.
Bishop Becker says the Catholics are no
going to build an immense Cathedral in VII
lnington, but he is going to devote what mean
they have for church extension to erecting edi
ices in the weak places of his diocese, such a
SmNrnl.
A revival season is in progress at New Gas
tie, in the Methodist Church, Rev. l.. Dobsop
pas or. A number have been converted.
There is also an interesting revival going OF
in the VI. +. Church, at Red Lion, under tb,
charge Of Rev. Mr. Sanderson, formerly o
this town.
Rev. Seth s. Grove, pastor of the NJ. E
Church at Bristol, Bucks county Pa, died
day or so ago after brief illness. He haC
his lite insured in the Delaware Mutual Lif
Insurance Co., of Wilmington, for 81 ,O0O
which will be paid promptly
The revival meeting u: Friendship, near thi
town, Is promising good resuls-I3 at the alta
last night. Revs. Messrs Gracey and Greg
will exchange pulpits next Sunday, the forme
preaching at the above named church.
Rev. Dr.. j. p. Durbin has engaged to deliv
er missionary sermon in Smyrna, Jan. Sd.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

Remember Wyatt 4 Garrett 5 shirt manufac-
ture, when you want white shirts No. 62l
Market Street, Wilmington Del. laplj-lyi
Smyrna times., 1868-12-16

Coon TEMPLARs AT CLAYTON. Lodge of
Good Templars was regularly organized at
Clayton last evening.