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Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

IsT of Petit Jurors for the OctoberTerm of
the superior Court and Court of General SEES
sOns of the Peace and Jail Delivery, in and tor
Kent County, commencing Monday, October
26, 1868.
Duck Greek Hundred-John Wright, Jr,
John Truax, Nathaniel R. Leverage, joseph
Snow, Chas. &. Temple, Henry G. Douglass.
Little Creck Hundred-Jacob Sem, Thos
r. Boyer, Howell B. Husbands.
Dorer Hundred-John Brown, VIM. D.
Webb, Thos. NJ. Hutchens, Gabriel Nickerson,
James R. Powell VIM. Davis
Nurderk,W Hmdred-Thos Pickering, Jr.,
John II. Schabinger, Henry Clark of F., John
Harrington, John Reynolds, VIM. r. Dickson,
Joshua Spencer.
Mspiiion Hundred Henry n Clark. Elijah
Sapp, James A. Smith, John p. Curtis
Milford Hmdred-Daniel Mitten, John
Short, Molten Jacobs, Charles Wharton.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

ELECTIONS will be held next Tuesdayin Penn
syvana Ohio and Indiana for State officers
and members Of Congress. Indiana elects
Governor, and the Legislatures to be selected
by both Pennsylvania and Indiana will chose
u. S. Senators in place of Mr.. Buckalew and
Mr.. Hendricks, both Democrats.
In Pennsylvania both parties are working
with great energy. The Democrats have gone
into wholesale fraud in issuing naturalization
papers, and several arrests have been made in
Philadelphia Of parties who are known as PRO
tesslpnal' vouchers-men who stand ready to
vouch for every foreigner who applied for nat
ura'ization. Last week one man vouched
for as many as forty. Out of over 1900 per-
sons naturalized, eleven men vouched for the
are and length of residen3a Of more than one
fourth Of them. Men have also been arrested
with their pockets full of naturalization blanks,
all filed up ready for any foreigner TO sign that
mn, h. come up with, after which he is taken
before the court and vouched for. Notwith-
standing these desperate efforts of the Demo
Gratis, however, the Republicans feel sure of
carrying the State by a handsome majority.
Philadelphia may be in doubt, owing to these
frauds, but the State will more than overbal-
ance any Democratic majority the city may
give. We shall see.
OF Ohio and Indian the question is, how
great Republican majority will each give ?
No one pretends for moment that the Dem.
ocrats stand the slightest chance.
The town elections in Connecticut we're held
Monday, and large gains for the Republican,
are shown. Last Spring. in New Haven, the
Democrats elected their State ticket by ma
jority of , 1858; now their majority is only 9lI
"a loss in that single city of 1886 Ther
New London went Democratic by 26; now it.
Republican by 80. Danbury, Waterbury
Middletown, Stamford, and many other town.
show equally large Republicans gains Th,
State is sure for Grant in November
OF our " little" election, the Democrats arr
welcome to whatever of comfort there is in it
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

The "RADICAL ESTIMATE OF THE RADICAL
CANDIDATE. THE Deld'carean says that the
Times and the Commercial are fond ofcopying
from the New York 1riJune and asks how it
would do tor Us to copy paragraph from that
paper opposing Gen. Gsant tor the Presidency
before he was nominated? Well We don t
know how it would do, but we viii make thi,
proposition: If the DeloWarc4.e will copy
Brick Pomeroy' article on Seymour and Blair,
before they were nominated we will copy the
Iribune's article. We don't believe that the
Tribune or any other responsible paper ever
said that Grant was no: great general, par
ticulary after having praised his military
achievements all during the war, but we will
publish the article just as the Delarrdrenn has
it if it will publish Bricks Or we will pub
lish it if the DeiaWare1n will publish the n.
Y. World article of May, '65 on Grant in
which he was called second Napoleon" q
great statesman" and all that
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

cent speech to his Irish fellow citizens, gave
Horatio Seymour pedigree. He said he was
the lineal descendant of the Seymours of Eng
land that he was the offspring of Jane Sey-
mour, daughter of Anne Boleyn, mistress of
King Henry VIII OF England, and this in itself
should be a sufficient reason for Irishmen to
vote for Grant, the offspring of Irish Republi-
cans from the north of Ireland.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

BUTLER AND ANTI BUTLER The anti But
Ter Republicans of the Fifth Massachusetts,
District, on Monday, nominated R. H. Dana,
Jr., for Congress, in opposition to the General.
Resolutions were adopted supporting the Chi
cago platform and condemning Buffers fnan-
cial views Mr.. Dana has accepted the NOM
:nation. Butler don't deserve the place.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

We know II to be largely habit to postpone the
chase of Fall Winter Clothing Ju>tas long possibly
and those who buy in Phaicph8, delay
the is advanced before think of furnishing
selves with clothing suitable to it, Some G do this through
thOugteSneSs Others because that then
purchase at lower prices and Others ecaue think mat
clothes BILE.
We fully persuaded that this mistake and that il il
to interest to make purchases the opening
the 1t stands those who take the first pick
fare BEST and assured 10y the pTOpTetOS OF the largest
clothing house in Philadelphia (WananakeT d rowns that
neither in price, other respect there advantage
be gained by waiting.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

DEATH-On Tuesday last at IL o'clock,
Mrs. Nancy Stevens wife of Mr.. Aze Stevens
of this place, fell dead while walking in the
garden of her residence in South Milford. The
deceased had been on the decline for some
months past. She was sixly.four years of age,
and leaves an atfectionate husband and six
children to deplore her loss.-4NutuaL Friend
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Hon. GEORGE H. PENDLEToN pronounces
forgery the letter lately published purport-
ing to have been written by him, counseling
the Texans to vote in the Presidential contest,
Notwithstanding Congress has shut them out,
with Virginia and Mississippi Gazctte
Yes, but many Democratic papers endorsed
it-perhaps the Gazette among the number
IF Mr. Pendleton thinks such counsel shame
ful and damag aging to his reputation. will these
papers retract when they learn the facts in the
case?
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

DORCHESTER AND DELAWARE RAILROAD
This road, running from Seaford, Delaware to
Cambridge, Maryland, is completed five
miles beyond fredericksburg, and it is said will
be finished to New Market by the last of next
month This will be considerably more than
half the whole length of the road, ndindicates
very satisfactory progress indeed The com
pany has contracted for new engine to cost
ten thousand dollars. 1t is to be called the
Wilson Byrne, after the president of the
road.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

GEy. GRANTS PRCDENCE.-Gen Sherman
was written to by the Boys in Blue to address
their great Convention in Philadelphia, which
he declined to do for the reason that he did
not believe it was right for generals in active
service to take part in party politics. To
strengthen his position he sent them the fol-
lowing letter he had received from Gen. Grant
Dear .Shern1na: Your kind letter, written
from New Mexico, is received. You under
stand my position exactly. y [ feel
very grateful to the officers of our army, whose
military achievements made my reputation as
well as their own, to know that they support
me in this new field. ! do not expect or want,
active support, but merely the satisfaction or
knowing what your letter assures me of on your
part. Officers who expect to make the army
their home for life have to serve under sGcces
sive Administrations, and should not make
themselves obnoxious to any party likely to
come into power.
This shows the wisdom and high-toned char
acter of the man. lie don't want to see army
officers trlca '.us to partizan schemes for the
sake Of promoting his chances for the Piesi-
dency He reear1a the standing and character
of the armv IF more Importance than his own
success III lue canvass. For the same reason
he requested Gen Howard, Of the Freedman
Bureau, not to make any political speeches in
his favor during his recent Southern trip.
The SPANISH REVOLUTIOS.-Th revolt ol
the people against the Queen OF Spain ha;
proved success. The insurgents have taker
possession of Madrid, the capitol, and Queer
Isabella has fed to France for refuge. Say
an exchange:
Few revolutions in modern times have beer
so eminently successful as that of Spain. Th
parti ans of the Qneen have given up the con
test almost without any resistance; one singl
aud magnificent encounter has thus far beer
mentioned Even the capital, strongly as
was garrisoned, was gained for the popula
cause without IA drop of blood. The harmon
which has thus far prevailed between the lead
ers of the liberal parties, continues. Gen. Sierra
no aud Gen. Prim are acting in complete aC
cord. They have called Gen. ESparterO t
preside professionally over the affairs of the na
ton. A new Ministry has been formed, wit
Serrano AS President, and Prim, Topcte, an
other revolutionary leaders as members. TheT
have been few isolated republican demon
strations, but yet they have been wlthoU
effect
The question now arises-whats to he don
with Cuba and the other Spanish West Indias
The United States is asking this question.
Secretary Seward wants to purchase it. q
says the new government Of Spain will wal
money, and in order to get it will sell CuE
cheap. Ifthere.s bargain in the purcha
hrs have 10
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

WE respectfully call the attention cf our readers
to the celebrated " Wilmington City Soap" which
is giving general satisfaction all over the county
One pound will 60 far as two pounds OF most
other soa ps 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 & Bro manufacturers,
cor. Sd and Orange sts., Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-On Saturday, about
- o'clock the barn of Mr. Henry l.. Church
man, in White Clay Creek Hundred, near
Christina, was destroyed by fire. The Com
nercinl says the fire was caused by the heating
Of damp hay. The barn was very large one,
one Of the largest in the State, and contained
all of Mr. Churchman's last years crops. The
stock was all saved, but all the other contents
Of the barn were consumed with the building.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

RAIL ROAD MEETING Directors of the
Md. & Del. Rail Road Company held meet
ing at the COmpany's Office, in the town of
Easton, on Thursday last We have not heard
the particulars of the proceedings but under
stand that it was determined by Messrs. Col
we'll 4 Bites of Boston, contractors, to push
on the work speedily. An order has been given
for lumber to bridge the TuckahOe forthwith,
so there will be no dey when the road reaches
that pont-EnSt0n Gdzette.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

MORE DIFFICULTY ABOUT THE KENT RAIL
ROAD. The contract for building this road has
been thrown up, we learn, owing to some diff
Gculty thrown in the way of negotiating the
bonds, and the work, for the present, is at a
stand. The directors had meetingO on Friday,
and the Middletown Transcript hopes they
took steps to go forward with this much need
ed enternriSe
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

CLERICAL CHANGE-We find it stated that
Rev. o. W. Landreth, in charge of the Chris
drawn from the ministry and membership
of the Methodist + piscopal church and has
connected himself with the Protestant Episcn-
pal church. He has been appointed assistant
at the church of the Nativity Eleventh and
Mt. Vernon streets, Philadelphia. CONNER
ciOI
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Frank Blair said in 1864: 1.-The Democratic
party of the present day is Democratic in name,
and nothing else. The old Jefferson and Jack
son principles have been abandoned. The man
who did not escape the rope by three hours is
the author of all to which the Democratic par
one scintilla of true Democracy to animate its
carcass.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

THE EXPRESS TRAIN-The Annamessix
line, lor what we call the express train) on the
Del r. r. has been discontinued, as will be
seen by our time table, and there are now only
two passenger trains running. The through
route from Norfolk did not pay 1t is reported
that two thousand dollars per week was lost
by it. Very many persons regret the with.
drawal Of this train
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07
Gas Netting.

SMYRNA, Oct I'd, 1868.
Pursuant to public notice, the Stockholders
of the Smyrna Gas Company met at Dr. VIM.
Cummins' Office at O'Clock, p NJ.
On motion, A. Stockly, Esq, was called to
the chair, and James r. Clements appointed
Secretary, after which DR.. Cummins presented
preamble and resolution, for the considera-
ton of the meeting. which was read and
adopted.
On motion, DR.. VIM. Cummins and James
r. Clements were appointed committee to
notify all ,. the Directors, residing out of the
State, of the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion, it was ordered that the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the
SMYRNA TINES.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JAMES R. CLEMENTS, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

MAKING HIS Own FERTILIZER John
Corbtt has been manufacturing fertilizer for
his land. 1t is composed Of Bone Black, made
soluble by sulphuric acid, with the addition of
20 per ct. of Peruvian Guano. 1t is said to be
in -MiddLeto,cn Transcript
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

THE MAILS.-The Nail Agents on the cars
are catching fits from almost every newspaper
on the Peninsula. The people are getting
tired OF the way the mails are managed. It's
time complaint was made at Headquarters.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

]. & B. R. R.-One of the Contractors in
forms the editor of the Mutual Friend that
ent points on this road, and they expected to
put on another gang of twenty FIVE men in a
few days. They expect by the first of April
next to have the road graded and bridged to
Iawns
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Banking House OF John McLear L. Son. No. 6O7
Market ST.. Wilmington, Delaware. Stocks Bonds.
Government Securities and Gold bought and sold al
market rates. Advances made approved securl.
heN We have on hand, for immediate delivery
5-2Os Delaware State Bonds, Union Pacific Railroad
Bonds, Delaware Railroad Bonds and Del. Railroad
Stock IN sums to suit purchasers and at desirable
raIeA.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

RELIGIOUS. following are the delegates
from Delaware to the Protestant Episcopal
General Convention, which assemblies in New
York to-day: Eevs. Messrs. Breck, Clemson,
McKim, Littell and MeSsrs. Reed, Fell, Curtis
and Brown. Bishop Lee breaches the open
ing sermon before the convention.
Rev. DIR. Morsell, of this town has been in
vited to deliver two missionary addresses during
the session of the Episcopal General Conven.
ton ia New York-one from the Church of
the Holy Communion, in that city, and the
other from ST. Matthew s Church, Jersey City.
He has accepted the invitation, his congrega-
tion bearing his travelling expenses. He will
be absent Sunday.
On Thursda ~ Oct. 9Th. at u p. NJ. Rev,
Richard A. Mallery will be installed Pastor Of
the Milford Presbyterian Church.
Rev. John Orowell, Moderator Of the Will
mingtou Presbytery, will preside, preach the
sermon, and put the Constitutional ques-
tions." Installing prayer by Rev. Heminway
j. Gaylord. Charge to the Pastor by Rev. S.
4. Scofeld. Charge to the congregation by
Rev. Charles d. Shaw.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07
Smyrna, Oct. ID. 1868.

STATE POLTICs. The Grant and Colfax
Club of Dover had fine meeting, Wednesday
evening, and were addressed by Richard Har-
rington, Esq, of Wilmington.
A large Republican meeting was held at ST.
Georges, Thursday evening, Anthony NJ. Hig-
gins Esq, President The speakers were Gen
A. +. King, Hon. Hugh L. Bond, and Benz.
Nields, Esq
The Democrats of Wilmington were address
ed 10y Gov. Swami, Of Maryland, ON Thursday
evening last.
The Democrats of Middletown organized
Seymour and Blair Club, Friday evening.
A Democratic meeting was held at L. r.
Davis Hotel, in Middletown, Saturday even
ing. Hon. VIM. g.. Whiteley and FL. A. Now
land addressed the meeting.
The following are the Democratic officers
Just elected in the several hundreds of this
county:
Duck Greek Hd.-Assessor, Peter Meredith
Inspector, John Van Gasken.
East Dover lid. Assessor, Phillip d. Mar
West Dover il.-Assessor Phillip D. Mar
ve-Inspector, W. w. Meredith.
South Murderkiii Hd.-AssessOr, JAS H.
Eyans-InSpectOr, JnO Gruwell, Jr.
Mispillion Hd.-Assessor, Henry Thawley-
Inspector, +. B. Smith.
Milford Hd.-AssesSor, n. B. ThOmas-ln-
spector, John NJ. Twigg
Eli Salisbury addressed the Democrats of
Dover last Wednesday evening. Edw. Ridge
y and Jas. L. Walcott will address them this
evening.
The Republicans of Newark have formed a
Grant Club, and its prospects are very encour-
aging President John Pilling.
Maj. Biggs spoke for the Democrats in Viii.
mington Friday evening.
A large Republican meeting was held in the
Institute Hall, Wilmington, Saturday evening.
Wayne McVeigh and Major Pangborn, made
speeches.
An enthusiastic Republican meeting was
held in Milford, Saturday evening Speeches
were made in the afterooon by Gen. Torbert
and Richard Harrington, and in the evening
by Jas. r. Lofand, Richard Harrington, and
Dr. w. G.. Davidson.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

l see Primrose is ready to supply the ladies
with all the different kinds of Furs, such as
Sable, Fitch Mink, Squirrel, Coney, and
Children'S sets Of all kinds.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

paradng provided they s"'i,r-, lat H., o. M
various commands unit. in saving that Il; ,H-ar,
total number did parade. owing 'iir .'.-f. 90.
ments But the parade RIlsynhcen A. ,.r
syery gratifying. 1t has wrought The ,. -: 49,
pie to the very highest pitch and the ,4l. rAr en-
aroused to an which VII proilce .Ic4t fr "
the 18th of October
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Drafts on Germany France. Switzerland, and all
other principal points in Europe, issued At lowest
rates. also on England and Ireland for fl and upward
by John McLear q Son. Market street,
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Have you seen Primroses Double and Single
Sole Calf Boots? Their equal is not in any
shop in town.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Don't forget to wlite for Wyatt & CARROTS
Circular Of Measurement, No, 62l Market ST.,
Wilmington, Del. [apl5-lyl
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Try Primrose Button Shoes, such as Patent
Leather, Calf, Kid, Turkey Morocco, Lasting,
and Plain Morocco; they are very handsome
and CHEAP.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

An eminent artist painted a snOw-storm so
naturally that he caught bad cold by sitting
too near it with his coat off.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Remember Wyatt & Garrett shirt manufac-
ture, when you want white shirts No. 62l
Market Street, Wilmington Del [apI5.lyl
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

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., 1868-10-07

Gents if you want to keep your feet dry
buy your boots from Primrose's. The best
boots in town,
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

A GOOD MANCRE.-The attention of called TO
the extended reputation achieved by WHANNS RAW ROME
SUPER PHOSPHATE, which during the past years
been steadily winning its to puc avOr This Great Fer
Zer originally introduced to solely its merits
Its advent not heraied by pulls but allowed to be-
simply by its intrinsic worth great crop
permanent iproyer Of the soil The letters
possession of the manufacturers, the
phosphate Of all kinds In
than doubled the quantity of wheat
potatoes. cotton and tnLacc0.
Farmers who about planting their wheat cordially in
vited to try WHANNS RAW BONE SUPER-PHOSlHATE
alongside of haTnyard, other Its
wheat follows heavy wel-fed head strength Ot
Uhus lodging of thu rain3 it
and diseases; the grain will weigh per bushe and will
therefore be worth the farmer These and other adj
vantages have all been experienced with with
Whann Phosphate. Send for pAInahet.
WALTON, WHANN n co.
Mesi Front Wilmington. Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

The LITTLE ELECTION - The Inspector |
and ASSESSOR election for this State was held
and more spiritless one never took
place, we suppose. The Democrats were on
hand only in tolerable force, and we suppose
many Republicans forgot all about the election.
There was not enough excitement to create q
thirst for whisky and we didn't see drunken
man all day. Some of our Democratic friends,
who always expect ''time," said they
"wouldn' give cuss for such elections as this. "
Even at this writing, 10 this morning) hardly
any returns have been received, and but little
interest is manifested by either party.
The result is largely in favor of the Demo
Gratis, of course, but so meager are the returns
that we can not estimate their majOrities.-
Their majorities in 1866, at this election, were
as follows:
New Castle county 2l0
| Kent 744
Sussex CSC
Making total of 1910 in the State.
1t is estimated that in this Hundred at least
| fifty names are left off the assessment list,
which shows lame work on the part of Mr..
Meredith.
The following is the result for Duck Greek
Hundred:
Assessor-Peter Meredith, Dem, 4O8
Jacob p. Dickson, Rep, 1855
Meredith's majority, 253
lnsp.-John Van Ga>ken, Dem, 4O5
p" John Cosden, Rep, l57
Van Gaskens majority, 248
In 1866 the Democratic majority vas 2O3.-
The total poll was 800 at the the State elec
ton in sc it was 500.
We give the returns as far as received, al
follows:
Wilmington is variously reported at from II
to % Republican majority. Two years ago i
was l24.
Appoquinimink, Dem. majority, 2O2
Little Greek 90
f. Dover 1877
S. Murderkill I53
Last year Appoquinimink' majority wa
} 2ll, Little Creek, As, E. Dover, lO7, S. Muir
derkill l62
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

Now, ladies, if you want to be in style go to
PrimrOse's s, the ladies' Shoe Store.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

If you want to be in style, go To Primrose's
and buy your Boots and Hats.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07
pRECArrInNARY MEDICATION.

II Importance of protective medication more gcner
ally Appreciated mOrtuary statistics would soon s""
wonderful decrease in the number Of fatal results o
Millions people crowded together in districts where they
are constantly maSmAtic which produces
Jaundicc Fever and Ague and kindred companl; AMI
millions continually visiting travelling through
parts the country brl diseases ineSt the
tire sphere miles direction. These classes
envirOned with danger which cannot be 'r-r nae Ihe
require protective medicine, like MISIlLERS HERB
BITTERS, which the only real Safeguard for untOned
stomach delicate the only Ortng agent
against malArou disorders that will effect
eicicious where disease has aiy iasrnei itself
upon its victim II is nfallibe and Is highly valued
in all Fewer and Ague Districts Sold eyerywhere r2ly
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07
Smyrna, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, Oct. 2.

State Nominations.
FOR REPREs ENTATIYE IN CONGRESS-
MAJOR GEN. A. Il. a. TORBERT.
Smyrna times., 1868-10-07

S. Murderkill 1853
Last year Appoquinimink' majority was
2ll, Little Creek, As, E. Dover, lO7, S. Muir
derkill, l62.