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Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

SMYRNA CIRCUIT CAMP MEETING, noticed in
our last, ended on Friday morning last. It was
a grand success; better order was impossible
as there was not the least disturbance of any
kind, not even lOnd talking. We did not see
an intoxicated man on the ground. Professor
Fischer, of Philadelphia, was present with the
children on Wednesday and Thursday, and as
usual was at home; he is making many friends
hereabOuts. The preachers worked like true
followers of the Great Head mot sleeping,
smoking and talking in the marquee to the ex
tent that they did at the place where the biz
L presided, and the Governors and humble
mans daughter were found side by side). The
members Of the church from the circuit and
the surrounding stations were not slow to fol-
low the ministers in their effort to do good.
and as result there were about one hundred
and fifty converted. The Young Mems Chris
tan Association had worshiping tent on the
ground and did good service, having on Thurs
day evening one of the best meetings of the
camp. The closing services on Friday morning
were the most impressive Of the whole.
We understand that there is a movement on
loot to form union of Smyrna Circuit and
Smyrna, sliddletown and Odessa stations. for
the: purpose of purchasing woodsand holding
union camps in the future.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

r,, THE EPIscoPALIANs AND MErHop1sTs
Inc e. Protestant Episcopal Diocesan Convention
OF western New York at its recent session in
Buffalo adopted a resolution avowing satisfac.
ton at the appointment by the last Methodist
General Conference of a commission to confer
win a similar commission on behalf of the
Protestant Episcopal Convention with a view
20 L. sne union Of the two bodies, and expressing
pond. "-'' 'S''
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02
Democratic state Convention.
B. T. BIGGs NOMINATED FOR CONGRESS.

The Democrat State Convention met at Do
yer, in the Hall Of Representatives. at L.
o'clock, on Wednesday last. DR.. Chandler
OF Wilmington was temporary Chairman. Af-
ter some preliminary business the Convention
adjourned till o'clock, On reassembling the
Committee on Permanent Organization made
the following report -
President-Hon. William G. Whiteley.
Vice Presidents-William Dean, of New
| Castle B. S. Gootee, of Kent William Hick-
man, of Sussex.
Secretaries-Vctor Green, of New Castle :;
Robert IL. Pennington, of Kent; William Ellie
good, of Sussex.
The following State Executive Committee
was then on motion appointed
New Castle County-Thomas Cochran, Thos.
+. Bayard, Albert o. Newton.
Kent County-Henry Z. Douglas, T. II.
Denny, A. G. Whiteley
Sussex County-Custis w. Wright, Edward
l.. Martin, John Sorden.
The Committee on Resolutions having re-
ported, their report was considered and unani-
mously adopted.
The first resolution rati6es the nomination
of Seymour and Blair.
The second expresses confidence in the prin-
clpleS OF the party and a certain defeat of the
Republican party.
The remaining resolutions are identical with
those passed at the State Convention on the
9th Of June last.
On motion the Convention then proceeded
to the selection of electors for President and
| Vice President.
New Castle county presented the name of
Andrew G. Gray.
kent county presented that of James d.
Wild. "
Sussex county that of VIM H. Scribner.
1he recommendations were accepted by the
Convention and unanimously adopted
On motion the Convention then proceeded
to nominate a candidate for Representative in
Congress.
Charles Beaston, of New Castle, arose, and
IN few complimentary remarks, nominated
Benz. l. Blggs, Of New Castle county. Dr.
Edward Rldgely, of Kent county, nominated
non. John n. Nicholson, Of Dover, the pres
ent incumbent. DIR. Swithin Chandler, Charles
B. Lore, Esq, and James NJ. Johns, ESQ. ali
or New Castle county, were also placed in:nom-
nation, but before the balloting commenced
the name of Chas. b. Lore was withdrawn.
| The convention then proceed to ballot with
the following result
Benjamin T. Biggs, 70
John A. Nicholson, 68
| Swlthen Chandler,
James NJ. Johns,
| No candidate having received majority of
the votes cast, the convention proceeded to a
second ballot. The names of DIR. Switbin
Chandler and Jas. NJ. Johns were withdrawn.
-. SECOND BALLOT.
Nicholson, sc
Mr.. Blggs having received majority of the
votes cast, on motion of delegate from Kent
county, the nomination was made unanimous,
and three cheers given for the nominee.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

W DEAFNESS, Blindness and CATARRH Hea'
ed with the utmost success. by j. lsAACs. NJ D.. a11
rroessor OF Diseases of the Eye and Ear the Meur
cal College of Pennsylvania. 10 wears experencs
Gormerly of Leydon, HOlland) No. Sa5 Arrh Stree
Phlia. Testimonials can be seen at his office. ln'
medical faculty are invited To accompany Their ia
uents as he has no secrets in his practice ArIhH''
eyes inserted without pain. No charge for examl"1
ton. iel7.y
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.-Shortly after o clock
on Sunday morning, some one attempted to en-
ter the able of Mr.. j. H. Lingo, in Middle
town, for the purpose of stealing one of his
horses; The noise aroused some persons who
Werc sleeping in Lingo's, shop, near by, when
later, an attempt was made to enter the house,
but the scamp, was again alarmed.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02
STATE AND LOCALS.

SHORT lTEMS.-A gentleman from Pennsyl-
yanla is erecting large mill at Bridgeyile for
the manufacture of Oak Bark.
y camp meeting for the benefit of the color
ed people about Dover, will be held in CuUen's
woods, on the Horsehead Road, about a mile
out, commencing on the l7th of September.
The next session of the Orphans court of
Chancery for Sussex CO., will be held in
Georgetown on the 22nd, of September.
Croquet seems to be the rage in Milford, at
present aud so it is at Middetown. 1t don't
seem to take strong hold on the young folks
here.
"Rotket, " a valuable trotting horse, owned
by James V. Jefferis, of Brandywine Hundred
died on Sunday evening. He had done his
mile in 23O
The old engine No. 4, belonging to the
Maryland and Delaware Railroad, is now in
Clayton, undergoing repairs.
All our public schools (six) reopencd on Mon
day. MI Ford, the new male teacher for No.
8, entered upon his duties. Mr.. Hunter. his
predecessor, is now reading medicine at Mil
ford, with DR.. Purnell.
Rev. S. NJ. Cooper, formerly NJ. f. Pastor
OF Smyrna Circuit, has commenced the com.
mission business at, 32l South Front ST., Phila.
His voice failed
Prot: John X. Sweeney, talented musician,
formerly of Dover, contemplates returning to
that town shortly. He now lives in West
Chester.
The yearly meeting of the old school Babtists
of this county was held at Brynzon Church,
near this town, on Sunday week. Elder Bar
ton preached. The attendance, owing to camp
meetings, was small.
Thos. L. Cannon, of Laurel raised cucum-
bers this year weighing from 81 to pounds.
AUNT RENEY," an old colored woman of
this town, died last week at the reported age
of l05 years.
JAS. Bnster, well known colored preacher
of this locality, died recently.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

THE Big QUARTERLY. The " Big Quar-
ton on Sunday was the largest meeting of the
kind for many years. On that day an extra
train of cars came up from Port Deposit, and
another came up The Delaware road; three
steamboats,, densely crowded, came from Phila.
deIphia and Chester, one from Salem, N. J.,
and one from Delaware City. The centre of
attraction was in French street below Ninth.
About 5000 were present. These meeting are
held every August.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

READ Weekly "SHARP SHOOTER. Novel,
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Pharisees and Politicians, "Joriaq them r;oht
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Send ct. Stamp for Sample. Address, Dr. S.
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Smyrna times., 1868-09-02
COAL OIL! COAL OIL!

The safest, best and cheapest oil, for illumina'"s
purposes in the market. We guarantee 1t TO be ="
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Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

PHoTOMINIATUREs.- We have been shown
number of PhOtominiatures executed by
Messrs. Edwards & Hines. of this town.
These are photographs on porcelain and are
now considered the highest style of picture
known in the Photographic art On no other
substance has such perfection in the tone and
general beauty of the picture been produced.
and we believe that never, till the introduction
of these photographs, has never-fading pic
ture been made. This is their great ad-
vantage over all others. There are but few
photographers, even in the large cities, that
produce these pictures successfully, and hard
ly any country town attempts to make them at
all. Our enterprising firm have reputation
among the leading artists of Philadelphia for
their fine work. They are now making pic
lures on watch dials, and other articles, and,
with their splendid apparatus and fine light
have made good photographs on linen collars
and handkerchefs.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

FIGHTs AMONG NEGRoEs.-In Wilmington
on Saturday night while officer Heritage had
for drunkenness, another colored man came up
to them, drew out his pistol and deliberately
shot the man under arrest, in the breast. The
officer immediately relinquished his hold of the
wounded man and arrested the other A fight
occurred among some colored men at the corner
OF Ninth and Church streets, the same night.
Several pistol shots were fred, and knives we're
used pretty freely. A man by the name of
Conner received a stab in the face and two pis
ttol balls in the body. He,is now lying in crit.
ica condition, and fears are entertained of his
recovery. Several colored men were arrested.
The negroes were there to attend the "big
quarterly"
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

THE TEST OF EXPERIENCE.-TO a careful observer of
actS experience OF the past the most the
uture THIS axiom holds true in almost every It
has been particularly rXempCd in the the CRE At
TIlzER known WHANNS RAW BONE SUPER-PIIOS-
III II Farmers who have SIch profitable
OF thlS renowned manure hav" learned b, expert
tat IL results ahead
quick forcing its durability, its great aaptaity TO ali
cropsln fact, all its made f Iy an
experience OF more than YEARS. -
Experience has taught farmers that they crops they
must enrich the soil Plants like animals. need their
mttny development When suppei with the proper
eht they Will thrive; deprived of
cent quantity. they will languish perhaps die WHAyY :
RAW BONE SUPER PHOSPHATE is the plant food n AS
Sts the ScrmlcatlUn growth and full
W ah"rhg to every element needed and while parts are
hVgoed y Its use its special work produce
seed Experience has proved this the farmers in
e country and hence they all use this Great Fertilizer
phets mailed free application.
WALTON. MiIANN IL co,
293 W est kront 81. Wilmington. Dol.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

IMPROVEMENTS neat two-story frame
dwelling is being built for Mr.. VIM. J.
Phillips, on South st. 1t is 20xl6 feet. The
old building is moved to the rear for kitchen.
Mr. Samuel Armstrong is building hand
some three story frame residence on his Buch-
anan farm, in Appoquinimink, q miles from
town.
Mr. Thos. Davis is building a two.story
frame residence on his Holding farm in the
Alley miles from town.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

THE STATE CONvENTIoN.-Th Unioo Re.
publican State Convention convenes at Dover
on Wednesday next, (9th) to nominate Presi-
dental Electors and candidate for Represen-
tatIve In Congress. The delegate meetings are
held next Saturday throughout the State, and
we hope they will be attended by the Repubi-
can voters in each county, and ample provi-
sions be made for full representations from all
OF the Hundreds to the Convention.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

ADAMS ExPREss.-Mr. Enoch Spruance
having given up this Agency, in this town,
Mr.. Thos. B. Megear has been appointed to the
vacancy, the appointment to date from the LIST
inst. Mr.. NJ: has located his Office in town
instead of Clayton, having taken the room
formerly occupied by Esq. Walcott, in Ward
our citizens. ~
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

SOMETHING New IN DELAWARE. CORES.
pondent ofthe Dela'carean says: While trav.
elilng through Kent county last week, we were
discovered on his land, at his mills, near Fred.
erica, Del, a mineral in great abundance, said
to be superior to the ordinary pigment, where
1t is exposed to the weather. This mineral or
substance mixed with linseed oil, and small
quantity of drying oil, and applied with a
brush to brick wall, forms superior coating
through which the dampness cannot penetrate
1t is not only found in great abundance, and
one color alone, but variety of colors and
shades, and bids fair to prove fortune to the
owner
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02
ONWARD! RIGHT OXWARD
Into the valley Of death


But larger by hundreds mLltilrI into millions tIan the
doomed band who rode swift drptructon Tenn
Is the caylcHlr who riding into misery worse
tau death dGSIn@ Frvrra Agucaud other kindred dScSs,
WhtH they be successfully and
eyer 10y the rs" of Miohrr Herb ttrs. each niiI idua
he SANG time thoroughly improving his her system, purify
ing the blood and correcting the the with this
Great Household Remedy. for the legitimate result the use
oil lsherS Herb HtterS to ward oil diseases from
malrlou causes and to elect radical whore the disease
lootfold 1t makes difference
victim has suffered from his complaint violent the
ease itSe may be- MIshlrr Herb BttcrS will speedy
ah permanent cure Sold by all druggists and dealers Dr. S.
y. W, IIOpIlctOrS, lancaattr, "a
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

BADLY NEEDED.-llow badly the Demo
Gratis need Union Generals in their party
Every man that has the title, who can be found
IN their ranks, is elgery hunted Up and pub
lIshed to the world. Up to the present thew
have h,hcd up fifteen Union generals who, they
say, will vote for Seymour But of these few
the North 1o'ericnn says that two of them
have r"' IS pronounced for Grant; one of
the others is dead; one was punished by court
martial; two never saw battle, and five left the
army IN disgrace. Of the remaining four, no
name has any weight but that of Slocum. who
has been identified with the party since Cd
1t will not do for tho coppers to count on SOL
diers votes, unless they give that name to de-
serters and to such rebels as Wade Hampton.
Beauregard, and their fellows. The soldiers
as body are unit for their commander
Some other game must be tried. We do not
wish to cause the DelaWarean any uneasiness
by publishing this statement.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

ELECTEoNs.-The municipal election of Will
mington was held yesterday and the Republi-
cans elected their ticket, gaining one hundred
over their majority of last year.
The State election of Vermont was also held
yesterday, and Page is reelected Governor by
a majority variously estimated from 27,OOO to
10000. Last year the Republican majority
was slightly over 10000. The new Vermont
Senate is unanimously Republican, the House
nearly so, and the three members of Congress
chosen are all Republicans
This'shows how the popular feeling is run
ming for the Republican cause.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

HORSE SToLEN.-Col George Davis, of this
town, had horse stolen from his Australia
farm in Appoquinimink Hd, some days since
The thief has been arrested and lodged in New
Castle Jail. He acknowledged taking the
horse, but said he did not intend to steal him :;
he merely took him for ride. The horse is
still at large.
Andrew Price, colored, living near Townsend,
had brown mare stolen from a lot near his
house, on Wednesday night last.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

WoRRIED.--The De!a,earean, in its last is
sue, says:
The Smyrna Times devotes a small norton
OF ITS columns each week to publishing list of
unknown soreheaded politicians and crossroads
newspapers in remote parts of the country
who have espoused the scallawag and carpet,
bag faith and are shouting for Grant and Col
fax. II the Times would look about home it
would find other work to do.
We have published these lists of prominent
individuals from time to time to show how the
popular current was tending, and had no inten-
ton of worrying the Delawaream or any other
sheet. We are well aware that such reading
Is not pleasant to our neighbor, but We cannot
discontinue the list for that reason. As to
whether we might find work of that kind at
home, we do mot know. If the Delaaoarean
knows such to be the case it must know the
parties, and we hope it will give us the list to
copy. We will proceed with our list:
In the absence Of NJ Herbert Fuller the Democrats OF BAN
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

THE TINES" is published every Wednesday afternoon ly
JOSEPH H. HoFFEcKER Editor and Proprietor at Snlyra
Delaware.
year s9oo in advance or 80 o f
not paid till the end of the year No paper discontinued pp
all arrears are pad-only the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will benserted at the Seven
ane for the first inserton subsequent Three
a-haf cents literal discount made quarterly semi an
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. u. 3. GRANT,
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,
HON. SCHUYLER COLFAX.
STATE CONVENTION.

HEADQUAETERs UNION REPUBLICAN
STATE OENTgIL COMMITTEE,
$40 MARKEF STREET.
WILMINGTON, DEL. Aug. 2G, 1868.
State Convention of the Union Republican Party for the
purpose OF nominating Electors the President and Vice Pres.
tdent of the United States Representative to Congress
Will meet at Dnver Wednesday, September 9Th at onean
a-hali O'Clock, p NJ
In recognition Of the principle representation according to
each county will the proportion Of delegates
heretofore allotted. as folOwsi
New Castle county Seventy eight t7S) Delegates
Kent Forty f4G
Sussex FDrty.two
BY order of the State Central Committee
ANTHONY HIGGINS Cbairno,n
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

Remember Wyatt& Garrett shirt manufac-
t4re,i when you want white shirts No. 62l
Market Street, Wilmington Del. Iapl5.Iyl
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

LARGE DITCH.-The largest ditch in the
State of Delaware has Just been Completed
1t is made for the purpose of draining the
swamp near Gumboro', in Broad Creek HIM.
dred, in Sussex county. 1t is six miles in
length. fOrty-iive feet in width, and thirty in.
chez in depth. 1t empties into the Pocomoke
river in the State of Maryland. - Commercial
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

-. Don't forget to write for Wyatt & Garrett s
circular OF Measurement, No. 62l Market St..
Wilmington, Del. Iapl5.ivl
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

DEEDS, Bonds, double and single Judgment
Notes, &C., for sale at this Office.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

DECEASED. =" Uncle Davy' Hall, an old
citizen near Hofecker's mill, a short distance
from this town, died last night For nearly
thirty years (since lS4O) Uncle Davy played
the fiddle in the streets and bar.rooms of our
town on big election day." We do not know
that during all this time he every missed a
single election. On other occasions he was a
remarkably quiet old MAJ, rarely attending
public gatherings of any kind.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02


HE DIFFERENCE.-The MiddIetown Tran
script and the Delaware Gazette are "evnrv
now and-then " expressing surprise that the
Republicans while they repudiato Wade
Hampton, Toombs, Cobb, and other rebels
are welcoming such as Joseph +. Brown, Gen.
Longstreet, &c. Our neighbors make them
selves appear very ridiculous it seems to us
How IS 1t that you too, after having preached
against the republicans and the war. are NOT
only willing to welcome such an abolitionist as
Frank Blair, but intend to cote for him?
There are two kinds of ex rebels. One kind
insist that " the lost cause " is not lost. and
the other that it is lost The latter nrove bv
their acts that they have abandoned the cause
OF the rebellion and the Republicans are glad
they support their ticket The former have
not given up the cause of the rebellion and
naturally support the Democratic ticket. We
don think it as wonderful that Republicans
should accept the support of Gen. Longstreet
as that you peace Democrat" should oire
your support to Gen. Blair
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

sor Me- ran him in Of their officers He now comes out
IN card In the Whig running himself out.
old Democrats of Mishawaka Ind have enrolled them
selves among the Boys in Blue,
Miles j. Shinn, esq., prominent and lifelong Democrat in
"aynne county Ind Thursday evening last made speech
near Richmond, Ind, for Grant and Coax.
Nelson Cuttings formerly an active member of the De-
mocratic Executive Committee Baltimore county Nd
come out for Grant.
Gen. Sol Meredith Of Indiana famous the commander
the Iron Brigade, last Johnsonian has like
true soldier and taken the stump for Grant
Gen. Torber of this State Gen Mcreliths companion in
arms under Sheridan also for Grant The Democrats thought
they had him.
Judge ~ W. e. Carter for years prominent Demo-
cratic politician in Cincinnati has organization
and sgned his intention to take part present
for Grant and Colfax.
Eighteen members of the white in Blue Mt Muncc
Ind have become dsgused with the organization and one
e rIRhtng BOYS IN Blue" Four members of the
ganlzaon in Anderson Ind, pursued the same course
Col Lem A. Harris formerly Mayor Of the City of Cincinnati
and at present Collector of the First Ohio District is ot toy
Grant and Coifav and to take the STUMP Tie has
the johnson machine in that city for the past two years
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

WONDERFUL STORY.-A wonderful story is
In circulation in this town this morning about
a man at Crisfeld who has been stricken down
for blasphemy. The story runs thus: The
man we can't learn the name) on Sunday
morning last started off very early to 90 fishing.
His wife persuaded him not to GO, insisting he
would be violating the laws of God by so doing.
The man remarked that he could 90 and ''catch
a mess of fish before Jesus Christ was awake
and proceeded to the Annamessick river On
arriving at the shore he sank down in the sand
up to his neck where he still remains, notwth-
standing every effort to extricate him by dig
ging away the sand. This has been done and
his boots out to free his feet but he still re-
mains there-as inextricable as ever.
Mr.. Wilson, our telegraph agent at CLAYTON
sent telegram last night to learn the facts in
the case and the operator at Crisfeld replied
that they were as stated above. The greatest
excitement is reported to prevail there.
We give the item as furnished us by the
railroad employees here, without vouching for
1t In any way. 1t beats the ghost story.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

The EXHIBITION of the New Castle co. Az
rlcuitural Society, on their grounds near VIII
mington on the 18th, 18th and 10th inst. is de-
signed to embrace contributions from the
whole Peninsula and the adjoining counties of
Pennsylvania. The committee in charge state
that several of the most noted trotting horses,
including Lady Thorne, Lucy, Goldsmith s
Maid and Others are expected to be at the
Fair. Let Kent county turn out and attend
the exhibition.
Smyrna times., 1868-09-02

TRIAL OF THREsHING MACHGNEs.-A con-
test between the Diamond State Thresher.
manufactured by Casho & Co., and the Whee.
ler 4 MeIick machine, took place on the farm
Of ID. j. Murphey, formerly of Smyrna, near
Newark. on Tuesday last The Wheeler ma
chine, being the challenging party, opened the
contest, threShing in half hour BOT dozen of
ssheayes, turning out III bushels of wheat.
hour, threshed 81 dozen and 4 sheaves. turn.
ing out l3} bushels. The Diamond State in
the following half hour threshed &c dozen and
and sheaves turning out l4} bushels The
Wheeler machine threshed "a dozen and 8
sheaves, turning out l2l bushels in the follow
ing half hour. The Judges unanimously deci.
ded in favor of the Diamond State machine.
The same horses were used at both machines.