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Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

FRUIT RATEs.-Last week the Gazette,
in speaking of the fruit prospect had the.fol-
lowing concerning transportation ON the rail-
road:
1.-The difference that has heretofore existed
between the peach growers and the various
railroad companies is likely to be settled salts
factorily, and fair rate Of charges agreed
upon. There is no doubt that this is greatly
to the interest of all parties. We are quite
certain that the President of the p, W. & B.
Railroad Company is very desirious to come to
to fair and satisfactory arrangement, and
there can be no reason why the Superintendent
of the Delaware Railroad should not feel the
same way. We are confident that he desires
to have his management proved by all who pa
tronize the great work under his care tits So
manifestly to his interest to be governed by
such motives that we do not doubt this mo.
ment; and as the road has been making am
pie preparation, there is now only proper
standard of prices to be fixed to make the mar
keting of the fruit certainty. This adjust
ment is now in progress, and we hope will be
made agreeable to all parties
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22
MARYLAND Affairs.

The citizens of Crumpton are about starting
Loan Association.
The Railroads Kent Railroad Com
pany have advertised for proposals for build
ing and constructing the road, a distance of
thlrty-Six miles, commencing at the Delaware
line, and running via Massey's Cross Roads,
Kennedyville, Chestertown, and near Bell Air
to Deep Landing on Swan Creek.
TIE Queen Anlse' and Kent Railroad The
contract for the construction of this road was
signed at Centreville, on Tuesday, 18th inst,
by the President of the Company, and George
Stearns and Philip Quigley, contractors The
length of the road is % miles; cost of construc-
ton 100000. The earth to be broken at Mil
lington, on the 5th of February, at which time
the Masonic Lodge of Millington propose to
give grand entertainment in honor of the
event, and we understand that other Lodges
will be present The occasion will be one of
marked interest. st.-TrdnScript
EXTENSIVE OPERATIONS AT WESTovER.-
Within the past eighteen months four Phila-
delphia gentlemen have invested over $780,
600 in the purchase and improvement of land
in Somerset county, Md, near WeStover sta
ton, on the Eastern Shore Railroad, a contin.
uatiOn of and generally called the Delaware
Railroad.
We have recently been shown a letter. da.
i leu NOV. ZOLni 1901, from one OF the parties
interested. He stated that up to that time he
had planted $50 apple, $50 pear, and IL, 0OC
peach trees. He had also set out l6, 600 black
berry, 10000 raspberry, and 27,OOO strawber
ty plants: He proposed planting last fall, 2OC
plum and 100 ounce trees Commercial.
FATAL ACCIDENT.-Sam'l w. Caleb, aged
about twenty years, residing with his uncle
Mr.. s. W. Caleb, in Broad Neck, was so bad
ly injured few days ago by a heavy whee
falling upon his head, as to result in his deatl
about thirty-six hours after the accident
CheSteTtol0n NelcS
Bishop Whittingham, of the Episcopal Dio
cese of Maryland, has issued the following cir
cular:
ITO all Whom II may Concern The sab
scriber affectionately calls calls the attention o
the clergy and laity Of the Protestant Episco
pal Church in Maryland to the following ca
non of the Diocese of Maryland, hereby de
claring his judgment that it binds the con
sciences of members of that Church:
Canon XVIIl.-Attendanc upon theat
rical exhibitions, horse races, and other val
and light amusements, being inconsistent wit
the christian character, it is hereby declare
to be the duty of members of this church t
carefully abstain from countenancing them
their presence
WILLIAM Robinson WHITTINGHAM,
: Bishop of Maryland.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

There is reason to expect that Secretary
Stanton may resign in few days. General
Grant was again with him, and unquali6edly
expressed his opinion that Stanton ought to
resign, and General Sherman, on Monday,
earnestly advised the same course. Meantime
Mr.. Stanton is reduced to the merest clerkship
in the War Department. The President will
not permit any orders to be sent from that De-
partment, and everything of that character is
issued by the President. Gen. Grant will only
recognize orders from the President. Ledger.
1t is said that The lady known to the literary
public as Gail Hamilton, says that the public
welfare would be promoted by restricting the
suffrage among men, rather than by extending
it to women.
Gov. Flanders, of Louisiana, was in Wash
inton last week. He does not speak very fa
vorably of Gen. Hancock, but expresses the
hope that the General will be wiser three o.
four months hence than he is now"
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Sr LADIES TRUSSEs. SUPPORTERS, ELIAS.
tic Bandages, Belts. Stockings. Knee Caps. BAN.
NINGIS & TITCH'S Braces, Spinal, Shoulder and
ErectOr Braces. Light French and German Rupture
rrusses, Syringes. in great variety. &C..
at t" NEEDLES"
TWELFTH Street, First door below Race PHILA
DELPHIA. This Department is conducted Exclu
svely for Females and Children, by competent Ladies
and the stock is adapted to their Special Wants)
adjusting our Mechanical Remedies, we combine
correct construction, with ease and Comi0rI!
G. ii. NEEDLES
Professional AdiuEter OF Trusses. &c, :.
Corner of 18th and RACE Streets PHI ILADELPIIIA
may som
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22
THE GREAT FEVER AND AGUE AND DY
PEPSIA CURE.
NNishEeF,s Herb Rilaers

Has cured more Diseases in communities where il ia
known. than all other medicines combined ; and Il
kept in every family. II is the Only Remedy thai
Really Purifes the Blood, and has never taiIed M
caring Dyspepsia and Kidney Affections
As general remedy 10 build no shattered and
broken down constitution, nothing can equal it.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
MlSHLER'S GREEN LABEL HERB BTTTERS.
Is a specific for Scrofula, Old Running Sores
Rheumatism. and Secondary and Tertiary SyphiIis
Specific for the Errors Of Youth,
Sold everywhere. Jan2e-3m
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

MARYLAND SENAToR.-The Maryland Leg.
islature, after balloting three or four days, sue
ceeded in eecting VIM. L. Hamilton U. s.
Senator, on Friday last, in place of Hon. Rev,
erdy johnson, whose term expires on the 4th
of March. Gov. Swami tried hard for the po-
sition, but failed He was too good Union
man at the commencement of the war for his
political treachery to secure him so important
a position as that at the hands of the Demo
Gratis
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

A correspondent from Seaford to the Com
n1ercidL says.
:" A number of strangers from different
States are looking around for farms, town pro.
perty, &c.
Mr., Dawson has sold his Hotel to Mr.. War
rem Groom, of Penna., who is to occupy il
soon.
The Odd Fellows and Masons have bought
lot on High street, and are making arrange
ments to build large, handsome building, with
two store rooms on the first floor, Town Hal
on the second, and Odd Fellows and Mason
Halls on the third story.
Messrs. Rowe & McNeiley have shipped
from here 300,005 cans of oysters during tn,
past year.
Mr.. james Stuart, an old citizen Of tn
county, died at his residence in this place, Of
Saturday, the llth inst His funeral wa
largely attended by the Odd Fellows, of whicl
he was prominent member, and large cir
Gle of friends.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

SENATOR SAULsBURY.-Senator Salisbury
went to Washington over week ago to take
his seat in the Senate, but his condition was
such as to prevent him. His conduct is said
to have been worse than on any previous oc
casion, but, out of respect for his family
and at the solicitation of friends, the facts have
been suppressed. He returned home on Mon
day last
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

BUSINESS MATTERS j. V. Smith, ieweler,
OF Chestertown, has taken the property of r.
ID. Hoffecker, on Main st., (so long used as a
jewelrry store by the late Rev. p. Mansfeldl
and Is preparing to open a store as soon as
possible. -.
Il. X; Parsons, is tearing down the old hip
ped-roof house opposite Campbell'e hotel. and
intends erecting jewery store on the site.
The Misses Tatmen, milliners, will remove
to Wilmington in the Spring.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

The CAMDEN & ANNOY MoNOPoLY.-The
opponents of the Camden & Ambey Railroad
monopoly ia New Jersey hold mass conven-
tion at Trenton to-day to st before the people
thcir grounds of resistance to the giant wrong.
A large meeting was recently held at Ham
monton to protest against the recent decision
Ia favor of that road aud against the Raritan
& Delaware Bay Road. Among the resolves
were these:
"That legislation that mortgages the sover-
eighty of the State to The uses Of any monop-
oily is dangerous to the State and to the nation,
and ruinous to the people, who are the family
of the republic.
THAT we call upon Congress to put an end
20 the claim that there can be no commerce
betweeB the cities Of New York and Philadel
phia except by the lines of the Camden Am
10Y and its connections"
Hammonton is new settlement on the Cam
. den 4 Atlantic road, which connects with tn
Raritsn K Delaware Bay road, thus giving tn
town communication with New York. Their
in the deepest feeling all through this sectio
sf New Jersey, land in fact throughout th
State) against the monopoly, 10 its effort
break down the lsst-named road, which woul
',ssroy their industry.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

Fifty shares Farmers Bank Stock, 90 Shares Del
Railroad Stock and Delaware State Bonds of all
kinds Of State Securities bought and sold on com.
mission by John McLear & Son, Bankers.
PHILLIPS & FAIRIES would give notice to those
who are indebted 20 them that their accounts must be
settled by the 10th of FEBRUARY. They hope
those who interested will pay attention 10 thil
and act accordingly, as they must have their money
Smyrna Jan. 9th. 1868. 81.
Banking House Of John McLear g. Son, No. co.
Market ST., Wilmington. 5.20s, 10 4Os, 7-3Os an,
all other good securities bought and sold. Della
ware State Bonds, Delaware r. r. Bonds, Banl
Stocks bought and sold on commission. Drafts OF
New York and Philadelphia issued.
The Supreme Court has ordered that tn,
McArdle case, involving the constitutionalit,
Of the Reconstruction acts, be set for o bear
J ing on the FIRST Monday in March. ~ ~
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

KENT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE Co.
Tie annual meeting of the KeHt County Mu-
tual Fire. Insurance Company was held at the
Office of the President, Dr. s. NJ. Fisler, in this
town, on Monday last. DIR. j. +. Clawson
was elected chairman and G. B. Dickson Sec
retary. The stockholders e-elected the Board
of Directors, viz: DIR. S. NJ. Fisler, James r.
Clements, Geo. W. Cummins, VIM. Denney,
Jacob Deakyne, Rev. Thos. B. Bradford, Dr.
Henry Ridgely, VIM. Walker and Jas. Pretty
man. The Directors reelected the following
officers: President, Dr. Sam'l NJ. Fisler, Sec.
retary, Geo. B. Dickson, Treasurer, James
Cowgirl. A resolution was passed to publish
the annual report in the Times and the DeLo.
| ICdTedn
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

PEACH GROWERS MEETING.-An adjourn
ed meeting of Peach Growers was held at Odes-
sa, on Saturday week, to consider the best
mode of securing the baskets of Fruit Growers
in the shipment of Peaches. 1t was resolved
that a committee of five be appointed to report
ject may be accomplished. Sewell G. Biggs,
Barney Reybold, John G. Corbit, Z. Fenimore
and james w. Vandegrift, were appointed as
said committee. The meeting adjourned to
meet at the same place, on Saturday next, the
25th inst, at l 2. M.-TrdnScript.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

SUSSEX COUNTY ITEMs.-The j Journal COM
plains of the insecure character of the Jail.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
j. &. B. r. R. was held in Milford on Monday
week, and the old officers reelected for anoth-
er year.
Thomas Oliver, who broke jail last week,
has not been heard from. This is the man
who was whipped so terribly.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

An election for Directors of the Citizens
National Bank, of Middletown, was held on
Tuesday, the 14th inst, when the following
gentlemen were elected: George Derrickson
Thomas Murphy, DR.; j. Y. Crawfyrd, Johr
man, G. B. Ellison, B. Gibbs.-TrGnscript
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

A SENsATION.-Our foreign news partakes
somewhat of the sensational George Francis
Train, the well known eccentric orator of this
country, kind Of Republican Democratic Wo-
man s. Rights Fenian, sailed in the last Euro
pean steamer for England, and on arriving at
Queenstown, on the 18th, was arrested by the
English police, together with two other men,
named Grinnell and Gee. 1t is understood
that Train was taken into custody for making
speeches in this country in favor of the Fenian
cause. The proceedings, naturally enough,
causes considerable excitement If the Eng
lish government undertakes to arrest American
citizens because they see fit to speak in favor
of the Feuians in their own country, it is likely
to cause trouble between the two countries.
There is disposition to wait for further par
ticulars; but if the facts are as reported our
government will take decided grounds at once
and in all probability, the English government
vii be required to return Mr. Train as prompt
" as we returned Mason and Slidell.
1t is hinted that Mr.. Train courted the ar
rest for the sake of notoriety.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22
CHEAPEST CARPETS in PHILA DELPHIA

DELFI
AND WHERE TO BUY THEM.
Almost every one has heard of EVANS CHEAP CAR
PET STORE. where you can buy goods lower than
at any other establishment and mako your selections
from one Of the largest and finest stocks of
BRUssELs, THREE Ply. INGRAM, STAIR and RAG Car
pets; OIL CLOTHS. MATTINGs. WINDOW SHADES, &c.
We are selling Carpets two yards wide, only 81 90
Don't buy without examining our lou prices, and bs
certain that you get into the right store
JOHN M EVANS,
mr6 2m No. 3l7 N. I'd ST., above Vine
and directly opposite Wood st.. Philad'a.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

MD. & DEL. r. R.-There is an effort being
made to complete this road to Easton as spec
Oily as possible. The new President is work
ing earnestly: The Commercial says:
The company has purchased in New York
400 tons of iron, which will be sufficient
quantity to finish the road. Four hundred
tons of this is now shipped for New Castle
from which point it will be taken by cars to
the present terminus of the road, at Ridgely.
This iron will complete the road to HILLSIDE
rough, Just near the Talbot line, and this will
be done it is thought, within six weeks after
the weather will allow work to be recommenc.
ed. From this point to Easton it is expected
the road will be finished by the lst of July.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

A SURPRIsE.-Rev. j. w. Mulford, of
Summit Bridge was Unexpectedly waited upon
by few of his personal friends, not long since,
and presented with fine suit of clothing, as a
testimonial of their esteem for them.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

BURGLARY AT NEWARK. On Monday night
week some thieves broke into the Post Office
at Newark, and robbed the Office of a number
of letters. The thieves also entered the New
ark Depot, but what they took from there we
have not heard They then broke open the
blew open his safe with powder and stole about
$28. Mr.. Evans had that very day taken
three thousand dollars away with him.-GG-
zette
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

SALEs.-S. Rianhard has sold his farm in
the western part of this Hd., containing 29S
acres, to John Lentz, for $4,000.
+. Mr.. Lentz has sold the Logan House, in
Wilmington, to S. Rianhard for $4,000.
The property known as Brick Mill, near Mid
dletown, with thirty eight acres of land attach,
ed, belonging to John B. Lewis, was sold at
vGS Shor rafIa Her6er for Soo on Benjamin % w. w.
Dickey, of Stanton, Del, purchaser.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

BURGLAR ARRESTED. "A young man nam
ed Joseph Milburn was arrested last Saturday
night week, and committed by Justice Pratt
for burglariously entering the store house of
Pleasanton Hamm, at Cowgill's Corner, on Fri
day night. Milburn had pair of boots which
were part of the stolen property, and some
is believed he had an accomplice in the robbie.
ry, as he alleges, who appropriated the largest
portion of the plumber. Goods to the value Of
abount eighty dollars, and sotne money were
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

FIRE.-On the 9Th inst, the dwelling of Mr.
Samuel Rothwell, near Summit Bridge, mar
rowly escaped conAagration. The stoVepipe
ignited wooden fire. board, and it set fire to a
box of wood.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

We have been directed to take Milford from
the railroad time table, the j. & B. Company
having taken the management of their road
from the Del. R.R. Co. into their own hands.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

A GooD PREMIUM funds of the Mid
dletown Building and Loan Association sold
at the last monthly meeting, at % per cent
premium.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

WRONG TIME-The Kent County Teachers
Convention meets at Smyrna on Friday, March
9th, and not Monday, April 9th, as announ-
ced in the papers.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

DIR. George W. Chaytor, Grand High Priest
of the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons
of Delaware, has issued proclamation declar-
ing the new Chapter established in this State
under warrant granted by John L. Lewis, of
New Jersey, to be irregular and an encroach-
ment upon State institutions, and forbidding
all royal arch masons from holding fellowship
NTH Il
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22
PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER.

Travellers are always liable 70 sudden attacks pf
dysenterv and cholera fiorbIs ahd these Occuinng
when absent from home are very Unpleasant Perry
Davis Vegetable Pam KILLER may Always be feIe''
upon in sach cases. As soon as you FEEL TIE y nPioMs
take one teaspooniul in ghl Of new milk ard NO
asses, and gill Of hot water. SIR well together ant
drink hot Repeat the dose every hour until relieved
If The pains be severe, bathe the bowels aHd G&Ck
with The medicine, clear.
Fisherm en-, so often exposed TO hurts by having
their skin pierced with hooks aHd fins Il" fish. can be
much relieved by bathing with lille Pain Killer as
soon as the accident in thu Ihe anguish
is soon abaed bahe as often Eve mITuIes.
saw three or four times aud You will seldom have any
| rOuble.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

BURGLARY IN New CAsTLE.-The stores Of
B. S. Brown, John Herbert and Miss Kin
kade, in New Castle Del, were burglariously
money drawers riAed No goods were taken.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

Stafford is having large town hall erected,
Kenton has one nearly completed. Smyrna
has to hold public meetings outdoors.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

Revs. Messrs. Gracey and Mccoy, Metho-
dist and Presbyterian of this town, exchanged
pulpits on Sunday last.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

ELECTION OF DIRECToRs.-At an annual
meeting of the stockholders of the Delaware
Central Railroad Company, held at Dover, on
the 18th inst, the following persons were cho-
sen directors for the ensuing year Thomas B.
Bradford, DR.. Henry Ridgely, II. Todd. VIM.
M. Shakespeare, Jas. G. NAPLES, Thomas
Slaug hter and George B. Dickson. Subse
auently the Board of Directors met and or
ganized by electing Tho3 B. Bradford Presi
dent and George B. Dickson, Secretary ant
Treasurer; This is the proposed road from
Frederick to Little Greek Landing, via Dover
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22
SNYENAs DEILo
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. %
TIE TINES i. published every Wsda.sdqy a

TIE TINES is published epery Wednesday a
ternOOn, by Jos. H. HoFrEcKER. Editor and Pro-
prietOr, at Smyrna, Del.
TERMS-SUBscRIPTIoN,-- year, $500 in aa-
sanee, or $3.50 if not paid till end Of the year.
paper discontinued until alIarrearsare PGid--OnIy
at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS tol be inserted at the rate Seuer
Ceats line for the first insertion; subseque"t IL
sertions 81 sents. A liberal discount made
qnarterly, semi-GnnuaI and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

FATALITY AMONG HORSES. s.-John X. Johns,
ESQ, residing at the Big Oak" near this
town, has had rapid fatality among his hors-
es. From a stable of FIVE, two died on Mon
day, two yesterday and the remaining one is
effected seriously The sickness in each case
has been little over day duration-the symp-
toms having the character Of pleuro.pneumo-
MIA. Mr. Johns thinks it is matter that in
terests the owners of such property, and he has
invited several gentlemen, booked up" in
such matters, to visit his house to-day for the
purpose of examining the horses, premises,
&c., to arrive, if possible, to some conclusion
in regard to the cause and probable remedies
necessary to prevent its spreading.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

JoB PRINTISG. Plain and in Colors, neatly and
cheaply executed at this Office y ~
Smyrna times., 1868-01-22

The DELAWARE RAILROAD. road was
opened in the winter of 1856, and has there
fore been in operation about twelve years.
The following, said to be correct exhibit Of
its affairs, for the past year, will prove very in
teresting. The statistics are furnished by a
stakeholder" and have appeared in one of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-12-30
BANQUET TO Professor MORSE

NEW YORK, Dec. :0.-The complimentary
banquet to Professor Morse came of last even-
Ing at DelmOEi ico's. Chief Justice Chase pre-
sided. Among the guests were the British
Minister, Sir Edward Thornton, ex Governor
Curtin, Attorney General Evarts, and others.
The Chairman, in the course OF few remarks,
eaid he could not be backward when donors
were to be paid TO tine father Of the American
telegraph. Mr.. Thornton, in responding to the
toast: 'The United Nations" said that no one
was more ANXIOUS to promote harmony ts.
tween the nations-no one more an xious to do
honor TO such benefactors Of their race as Pro.
fesSor Morse-than his Sovereign, q ueen VIC.
toTia. In responding to the toast Of the even.
ing, Professor Morse gave an interesting ac-
count OF the successive stages of the progress
OF telegraphy. Speeches were made by q neral
Mcdowell, Mr.. Evarts, and others.
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MURDER TRIAL,

STROCDSBUEG, PENNA., Dec. The trial
OF VIM. Bro oks aud Charles Orme for the mur.
der OF Theodore Erodhead, commenced on
Mopday last. YPste .day the most important
witness examine was Thomas Brodheld VINO
wrs with bis brother at the time of his dc ath
Thomas Brodhead's house had been robbed
September o5th, aud the brothers were in pur-
suit of the robbers. Thomas came up with
them first, and told them they were supposed
TO be guilty and insisted that they should re-
turn with him. Brooks leemed inclined TO
comply, but Orme reIused. Brodhcad stepped
ts.ween them, took hold of O-me, telling him
he must go back. Brooks stepped back q fe "
steps towards the house, then rallying they
who had Just come up. Shots were fred by
both prisoners at Thomas, who csc lped with
his life. The trial will last four or five DAYS