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Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

New POSTAL STAMPS.-A new style of pos
tage-stamps will soon Supersede those now in
use. The contract for the supply has been
awarded by the Postmaster General to the Ma
tional Bank Note Company of New York. The
new stamps will be somewhat smaller than
those in use at present and are delicate and
elegant engravings. Three Of the set illustrate
the postal service the two cent stamp repre-
sentS a primitive mail, carrier on horseback,
such as is still necessary among the sparse
population of the West; the three-cent stamp
shows mail train, as illustrating the land d-ser-
vice, while the twelve-cent denomination ex-
hibits steamer at sea, as an eXemphhcatlOn
of the ocean mail The FIVE cent stamps bear
portrait of Washington, heing an accurate
copy of Stuart's picture at the White House.
The ten and thirty cent stamps are real gems
the former being a miniature copy of Trum-
bull Signing the Declaration, aud the lat
ter of his Surrender at Yorktown," from the
national pictures at the Capitol. A convent
ent and certain method of canceling stamps is
matter Of great importance in the postal ser:
vice. In country offices the stamp is Cancelled
with pen and ink and this is considered effect
ual in consequence of the checkered or emboss
ed surface which may be seen on the back o1
stamps. This puncture or embOssing breaks
the fibre of the paper and permits the com
monest ink to form what is regarded as an in
effacable union with the material on which the
stamp is printed. Some new and ingenious
modes of cancellation have been submitted tt
the Post office Department, but they were con
sidered too complex, and the old method vii
continue in use.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
WHOLE NO. 716

HINTS TO FARMERS. buy piano for
your DAUGHTERS while your sons need plough.
Don't let your horses be seen standing much
at tie tavern door; it don't look right.
Don't give the merchant chance to dun
you. Prompt payment makes independent
men.
Keep good fences, especially line fences
they promote good feelings between neighbors.
A decent, substantial clothing for your child
ern, makes them think better Of themselves,
and keeps the doctors away.
Don't starve your land if you DO you viii
grow lean.
Don't buy patent rights to sell again.
Don't become security for him who waits
for the sheriff.
Buy farm wagon before fine carriage.
If you have yoke of oxen doA't be asham-
ed of them, and give your note for a span of
horses
Don't run for constable you may get it,
and let the plow stand.
Teach your boys to look upwards and for
ward, never down or backward
Don't leave to memory what should be writ
ten; it makes law suits.
When the labOrs of the day are past, let
good books and newspapers invite the young
sters to the sitting room
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

Mr.. A T. Stewards new colossal retail store
in New York, is TO be opened for business
near the middle of October This establish
ment will cover more than two acres and os-
cupy the whole block between Broadway and
Fourth avenue, and Ninth and Tenth streets.
1t will be the largest retail dry goods store in
the world. No other can be compared with it,
either in size or magnifcence Some Europe
an firms may do as extensive a business but
their establishments are divided into different
buildings. The largest entire edifce in Eu.
repe, devoted to the same object, is that of
Morrison, in London, and is less than halt the
size of this.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
EXTRAYAGANCE.

There is form OF extravaganza which Is Vi
ciOus; but, as a rule, the acts to which that
word is usually applied are either Indifferent or
actually praiseworthy, being the results OF
mere idiosyncracy OF that individuality of
judgement which it ought to be the object to
encourage; or, at worst, of willfulneSs not
worthy of blame. The most common form of
all Observation-Disclosures to petty out
lays-is very often as right as if it were the re-
suit of wise and deliberate judgement. Up to
certain point, care about such expenditure
cramps and worries the mind-causes in actual
loss of money more wastes than it saves. Six
pences smooth life: to the nervous organizations
bred in our cities life needs smoothing. No
body is ever ruined in andle-ends, and the ef
fort to keep them only inSures a dlScontentcd,
and therefore a spasmo0ically expensive house
hold. No form of wastefulness strikes some
men-and some liberal men-so much as waste
fulness in carriage hire, in petty gifts, in minute
purchases and no income seems to exempt
those who practice it from the charge of ex-
travagance. Nevertheless, it is often quite
certain that waste of hundred year will
increase a mans power of making the best of
himself, Of earning, if it is to be put in that
way, more than twice the sum expended in
things yielding visible return. 1t is right to
save temper, even at the expense OF cash.
There are degrees in all things; but We suspect
that the professional class, in their habitual
extravaganza in sixpences, are wiser than the
trading class, who so often condemn them fol
that disregard. One of the commoncst forms
of avagance-building- often a direct
moral and intellectual benefit to the amateur
gratifying a healthy passion Of constructive
ness, which, ungratifed, would exhibit itsel
in the search for much more dangerous excite
ments. Book buying, picture buying, gem OIL
toy buying, are defcnsible on the same grounds
as at worst blameless amusements; and it viii
rarely be found, we think, that men with any
special extravaganza Of that sort come to mucl
pecuniary grief. On the contrary they as of
ten acquire the habit of thrift and regularity il
pecuniary matters in order to crafty the ex
ceptional taste Collectors, for example
even if it be of old china, are very rarely ruin
ed. Other men again-and this is a very FIRE
quent case-get reputation for extravaganc
by habit decidedly wise, that of concentrat
ing wastefulness, of making presents or buying
toys, for axample, very seldom but, when the,
give or buy, securing things really worth tn,
money. The woman who saves in chiffons'
what will buy lace or diamonds is the very re
verse Of extravagant, though she is certain t
be so considered by persons to whom daily ex
travagance in smaller things would seem quit
unobjectiOnable.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

to exhibit their SKILL and prizes are awarded
to the most proGcient-the object being to in
augurate fashions that can only be carried out
by the professional hair ir-dresser, who thus en-
larges his income. The amount of time and
money lavished on this branch of fashionable
adornment even in our own country is mar
velOus. .-PhId. Le10er.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

NEW IDEA FOR FAMILY PORTRAITS. s.-A cen
tleman from Paris paid a visit to country
dame, in whose parlor he saw the portrait of
lovely woman Of, say, ive-and- twenty Up
on the entrance ofthe lady, her visitor natur-
ally asked her if the picture was family por-
trait, and was told that it represented her de-
ceased daughter Has it been long since you
lost her p asked the gentleman. "Alus Sir"
replied the lady, g she died just after her birth,
and l have had the portrait painted to repre-.
sent her as she would appear if she had lived
until now"
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
POetrT.
THE PRINTER.

Among the ranks of human kind,
Some go before and some behind;
But mind them well and you will find,
Not hindmOst is the printer.
The lessons which you learned at school
That you might not grow up fool,
Had all, in scientific rule,
Been published by the printer.
How do your Presidents and Kings
Govern so many thingsS
'Tis by the type, the screws, the springs.
Belonging to the printer.
The farmers and mechanics, too,
Would sometimes scarce know what to do,
Could they not get certain view
OfwOrk done by the printer.
The doctor cannot meet the crooks
OF all the cases till he looks
Upon the pages of the books
Supplied him by the printer.
The lawyer for a wit has passed,
But high as he his head may cast,
He would but be Ounce at last,
Were it not for the printer.
Who is 1t that so neatly tells
Inviting all the beaus and bellsP
Who is it but the printerP
The classes of the human race,
OF different size, of different face,
Appear in this and every place,
How obvious to the printer.
One sings the bass, one sharps and fats,
Bedected with pantaloons and hats,
And shOrt-tail coats and fly crsvats
or this class is the printer.
The other sings the treble sweet,
Adorned with dress and hornets neat,
And look how beauteOus and complete,
And lovely to the printer.
'Tis Hymen's will OF course you know,
These classes should in couples go,
And since the world will have it 20,
80 be it," says the printer.
There Is not man below the skies
Who better understands TO prize
The charms that grace ladys eyes,
Than does this very printer.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

A A cockney inquired at the General Post.
Office the other day for letter for Emery
Hogdan." He was told there was none.
" Look ere, he replied, a little angrily you We
hexamlned hodd letter for my name 1t don't
commence with hath 1t begins with a bo i
Look hin the ole that's got the ho'sI'
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

The United States contains the following
singularly named post-offces: Marrow -bones'
Sorrel Horse, III Ii, Toto, Why Not, Alone
Backbone, Carryal, Fame, Time, Stony Man,
Sal Soda, Newborn, Yankee Jim 5, Rough and
Ready, Pipe Stem, Snickshinny, Overalls,
Snowshoe, Miracle Run, Simmer Lookout,
Paint, Last Chance, Ogunquit, Memory, Tai.
ly Ho, Spuyten Duyvil, Tried Greek and Our
Town.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

The Hartford Courant says that there are
more deacons in Wethersfeld than in any 9TH
er place in Connecticut. The other day we'll
known deacon went to the steamboat wharf to
see friend off, as the boat started the friend,
said, Good-by, deacon!" where upon twelve
men, who stood upon the wharf immediately
tipped their hats, and responded Good by,
sir - "
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

Aphysician in New Orleans, on being in.
quired of concernig friend, replied that he had
been arrested for taking what did not belong
to him and what he had no business to meddle
with. BY whom was he arrested, and what
did he take =" lie was arrested by death,
for taking the yellow fever
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

One of the richest specimens of Irish bull
which has ever fallen under our notice was per-
petrated by the clever and witty, but blunder-
ing Irish knight, Sir rRichard Steel, when invi.
ting certain English nobleman to visit him.
p" 1t, SIR, sail he, you ever come within a
mile OF my house, | hope you will stop there I"
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

The Boston Journal says that "some olcr.
gymen deal in rhetoric, some in logic, and some
in common sense. The first are popular with
most ladies, the second with most men, and the
third with an uncommonly few of either sex
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

Anna Dickinson's home is a small, simple,
three-story house, in Locust street, Philaiel-
phia, neatly kept, and plainly, though taste
fully furnished. Here live her mother, sister
and younger brother, whom she supports.
Her faVorite pictures are portraits of Napole-
on I
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

DID ii ever occur to you, says the Liberal
Christian, that the most beautiful scenery is
off the great thoroughfares and lines of travel,
hid, as it were, in out-of-the-way placesP 1t
would almost seem that the Creator had scat
tered abroad only those common and garish
splendors of sky and landscape which the COM
mon eye could appreciate but packed away
in hooks and corners, sheltered ravines and
mountain tops, those richer and finer beauties
which it requires a poetic or cultivated mind
to perceive and enjoy. So, did you never no.
tice that there are out-ofthe-way people in the
world, whose names do not figure in the public
prints and are not down in the guide books,
but who, nevertheless, are SO full of beauty,
wisdom, refinement, and virtue that we count
friendship special privilege, and keep the an
niyersary of our acquaiatance with them with
religious sacredness, and wonder that the dull
multitudes have never found them out and
made pilgrimages to their fresides as to holy
shrines? How vulgar and cheap seem the no
torieties of the street and market and platform
beside the out-of ths-way and unknown worth
les Of tho earth 'as SEA- -- 1.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

A well known author hung up his stocking
IN lest last Christmas Eve, and his wife, very
much In earnest, put baby in it; whereupon
ing" '~ opE"~'
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

WHAT is the difference In the manner Of
death of the barber and sculptor? One "curIs
up" and dies, and the other " makes faces and
busts"
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

Is stealing editorial thunder" to tighten
the labor OF writing, considered canonicaI OF
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
Testimonials.

Hon. GEO. w. WOODWARD,
0n Justice Of the suDs%s Cont Of IE Pa writes. 1t %
~ find Hollands Ger man BITters' 10 a good
,.d Of great benefit IN CO casss ss Of dsbiIily' and
want OIL nervous action the system,
Yours truly. GEO. W. WOODWARD"
HOs. JAMES THOMPSON,
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
! consider Hollands German Bilters' a VALUABLE
IN case OF attacks Of Indigestion or Dyspep-
can certify this from my experience Of il.
iOOrS' with respect, JAMES THOMPSON.
Hon. GEORGE SHARSWOOD,
'Ossice Of the Supreme Court Of Penn, writes:
dv.nsn,;Io oi1ers 10 We ry good tonic, relieving
'rP"' symptoms ala w. most directly.
GEORGE sHARSwOoD.
A.. FROM REV. E. D. FENDALL,
7 has snant Editor, Christian Chronicle Philada.
HooasnS. usrVed decided benefit from the use OF
"a ,"u German BItters, and feel t my privilege
whmena win them as a most valuable tonic, 10 all
@'e'es arising from derang cement Of the liver.
Yours Truly, ID. FENDALL.
.oaeekef the Druggist says that he has sold large
es en-. OF the Buffers, and has never sold medi-
pss.m. gave more universal satisfaction lie takes
.n IA recommending il to has customers.
eosn,..eLI ION .-Hooaands Germ an Remedies are
4 HcKsoMeo. See that the signature oil Z: M
All liISsoN S,s.ls !. on the WI apPer Of each bottle
G.. ..naeiPal Office, and Mandatory at tn g
Ss1aah Medicine Store, No 63I ARCH street, PhIla
ra. CHAS. III. EVANS, Proprietor.
Formerly G. M. JACKSON & Co.
i Han PRICES.
"as German Biiiers, per bottle, Sl OF
I HOoa,,,,- half dozen, OF
'sspaad's German Tome, put up in quart bottles
n Sr per bottle, or half dozen for 81 so.
huv il 70 not forget 10 examine we'll the article yol
Il Z" order to get the genuine.
MAJ, FoR SALE BY ALL
M OaUGGISTS AND STOREKEEPERS.
Po EVERYWHERE.
n As.sa.eo oy ,: ?. HoFFECKER, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
HOOflamd's German Bitters,

HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
Prepared by DR. e. M. JACKSON,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Thhy.fve years since they were first introduced
into lhs country from Germany, during which time
they have undoubtedly performed more cures. and
benefited suffering humanity n greater extent, than
any Oher remedies known TO The public.
These remedies will effecIualy cure Liver
Complaint. Jaundi e E NDyspepsia, Chronic or
Nervous Debility, Chr ~ OnIc Darrhea, Disease
Ol the Kidneys. and all Diseases arising from a
DIsordered Liver. Stomach or IniestInes.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

for is better. ASs''S
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
DEBILITY.

Resulting from any cause whatever; Prostratoh Of
the System, induced by Severe labor, Hard
ships, Exposure, Fevers. &c.
There is 40 medicine extant equal TO these RENE.
dies IN such cases tone aud vIgOr is impaired to
the whole system, the appetite strengthened, food
he1Oyed the stomach dIgests properly, the blood IS
purified, the com pie xOn becomes sound and healthy,
The yellow tnge is eradicate from the eyes, bloom
hgven To the cheeks. and the weak and nervous in
valid becomes strong and healthy being.
Persons Advanced IN Life anc feeling the hand Of
line weighing heavily upon them, with all its attend
AMI Ills, will lind in the Of this BIrTERS or the
TONIC, elixir that will insIil new life into their
veins, restore in measure the energy and ardOr Of
more youthful days. build up their shrunken FORMS
and give health and happiness to their remaining
years.
NOTICE.
ltHa we'll established fact that fully one. half of the
Iemae portion of our population are seldom IN
'ne enjoyment Of good ID health, or, to use their
own expression, new n Aer feel WE'LL" They are
aAgrld devoid Of all energy, extremely, nery-
'l,' - and have no appetite.
10 this class persons the BiIers or the Onic is
specially recommended
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
n'e made strong by the Of either Of these reme-
S u'es' They will cure every case Of MARASMUS,
without fail
thousands Of certificates have accumulated in the
nus Ol The proprietor, but space will allow OF the
Puoeallon OF but few. Those il will be observed,
s men OF note and Of such standing that they must
De believed.
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
HoJFLAMus GERMAN BITTER's,

HoJFLANus GERMAN BITTER'S,
Hoofands German Tonic.
yhe Great Remedies for Diseases of the
LIVER, STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORoNs.
HO0YLANUS GERMAN BTTTERS
Iscomp sed oi The pure juices (Or as they are me
medicinai'y termed Er tracts OF Roots; hetDs'
and Barks. making preparation highly con
cemtrated ed. ami en- tireIy free from all al
eohOltc Gdmirture Of any kind.
HOOFLANDS' GERMAN TONIC
il combination of all the Ingredients of the Btters,
with the puresI quality SANTA Cruz Rum, Orange.
6c., making one OG the most pleasant and agreeable
remedies ever offered to the public.
Those preterrIng Medicine Iree lrOm AIcOhOhe
admlxlure, Will use
Hoofand's German Bitters.
Those who have objection TO the continuation OF
the BiIlers stated Will use
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
Thsy are both equally good and contain the same
medicinal virtues, the chnlce between the two being
mere matter Of taste, the Tonic being the pal
atabIe.
DIGESTION Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility, elc. is very
apt TO have lis functions uer-nseu. de
h. 1s's ss%atH s%anah"ib hen the rss" %
of which is that the pa tIent suffers from several
/ more Of The following diseases:
Constipation, Fatulence. Inward Piles,
FuIness of Blood to the Head. Acdty
Of the Stomach. Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust for Food, Funess
or weight in the Stomach,
Sour Eructatons Sink
ing or Fluttering at the Pit
of the Stomach, Swimming OF
the Head, Hurried or Difficult
Breathing, Fluttering at the Heart.
Choking or Sufocating Sensations when
in lying posture, dIInness o. vision,
Dots or Webs before the sight,
\ Dull Pain in the Head, Defic-
ency OF Perspirat'on, Vel
owness OF the Skin and
Eyes, PAIN IN the SIDE,
Back, Chest Limbs, etc., Sud-
den Flushes OF Heat, Burning in
the Flesh Constant Imaginings of
Evil, and Great Depression Of Spirits.
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
the greatest caution in the selection of a remedy for
Il his case purchasing on ~ ly that which he is as
possesses .se s true ne merit sSiIluy compounded,
n is free from injurious IN gradients, aud has es-
abished for itself a reputation for the of these
h diseases In this connection we would submit those
n Well-knOWn remedies
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

Hba well establishes
lenale portion Of our
'ne enjoyment Of good
own expression, " new
laHgIld, devoid Of all
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04
NOTICE.

ct that fully One.hali Of the
population are seldom IN
health, or, to use their
Aer feel WE'LL" They are
energy, extremely, nerv-
Smyrna times., 1868-11-04

nn,, FoR SALE BY ALL
OaoGGISrS AND STOREKEEPERS.
Po, EVERYWHERE.
A,ssaso s oy J: ?. HoFFECKER, Smyrna, Del.
''saHs, isss-ly' -
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-29
sPEeiAE NOTICES.
Science Advances

AS soon as an article purporting to be of
utility has been tested, and its merits endorsed
py public opinion, unprincipled parties en-
deayor to replenish their depicted purses by
"oun;erfeiting and substitute for the genuine
article. Some time since, mercury, in the
disguise of pills, powders, ETC.. was given fer
all diseases of the stomach and liver, while
quinine was freely administered for the ehiIls
At length, HoSTETTER'S STOMACH BIT
tERS made its advent, and an entire new sys-
tenn Of healing was inagurated. The benefi-
clal effects Of this valuable preparation were
at once acknowledged, and minera. poisons
suffered TO sink into that obscurity to which
an enlightened age has consigned them. There
have been many spurious Bitters palmed upon
the community, which, after trial. have been
found perfectly worthless, while HOSTET +
TER'S have proved blessing to thousands,
who owe to it their restoration to health and
strength
For many years. we have watched the stea ~
progress OfHosTETTER's STOMACH BIT
TIERS in public estimation, and its benetic, nj
effects as a cure for all complaints arising from
the stomach, of morbid nature, and We are
free to say that it can be relied upon as a GER
tain relief and remedy. It's proprietors have
made the above preparation, after years Of
careful study and sitting. and are now reaping
the reward claimed by this valuable specific,
and which they so richly merit. tits The only
preparation of the kind that is reliable in all
cases, and it therefore demands the attention
of the afflicted
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-29

A BRASS BAND we have heard il
suggested that the young gentlemen
of this city should organize brass
band 1t will require about 5000 for
the purchase of instruments. We be-
lieve that our citizens would take stock
TO that amount-the subscriptions to
be returned as the earnings of the
band might justify. On that basis,
this office will subscribe 500. What
say our musical young men? There
is not a brass band in Mississippi
worthy the name. A Memphis band
was recently paid about $500 for a
few days performance at the Universe
ty, A few such occasions would put
the Jackson Brass Band in funds
We have abundance of musical talent
here, and, we believe the enterprise, to
induce prompt response to this sug-
gestiOn.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1868-06-29

ERIE RAILwAY.-In our columns to-
day will be found the new Time Table of
this road, whicL took effect on the 18th inst
Several important changes have been made
with which all our readers should become
familiarized. The Erie Railway has long
held a leading position in the great chain of
roads uniting the West with the East, which
is not alone attributable to the superior &C
commodations afforded passengers, the uni
form civility of it's officers and agents, the
grandeur and sublimity of the section of
country which it traverses but to the great
vigilance exercised in the running Of trains
and providing against accidents
Despite the closest scrutiny and circum-
spection, however, all great and important
thorOughfares are liable to accidents. In
the case of the recent accident near Cars
Rock, no human prescience could have avert
ed the sad catastrophe. For four years prior
to its occurrence not single passenger was
injured on this road and it is generally adj
mitted that no Line went into the past win
ter in better condition. in all respects than
the Erie; but so unusually long and severe
was the winter that the iron in some parts
of the road yielded to it's rigid severity
Yet al this time the road is in as perfect a
condition, as the average of those in the
country. To render it safe beyond a ques-
ton however, the company is substituting
steel rails as fast as possible for the defec-
tive iron ones; laying a double track on the
Delaware division, and doing everything to
place the road in the most thorough condi-
ton. The 100000 which the Company
recently came into the possession of will en-
able all of these improvements to be made.
AS showing one of the most prominent
achievements already secured by the work
which is being pushed rapidly forward, we
might mention the fact that the trains at
present experience no detention, but arrive
at New York and the principal Eastern cit
les at the same hour as rival lines
The Erie continues to issue through tick
cts to New York at 50 As less than any other
rOute-a fact which our readers will do well
to bear in mind, when visiting the East
either on business or for pleasure.