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Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
STATE AND LOCALS.

A GHOST SToRY.-A number of our citizens
are greatly excited about ghost that reveals
itself to human vision nightly at the Duck
Greek grave yard. 1t comes from the grave
yard about s o'clock and walks (or propels
some how to the stream, after which it is seen
no more till II o'clock or later, when it wends
It's way back to the dismal abode ofthe depart
ed spirits again. A number have seen it, and
the crowd who want to see it increases nightly.
1t bears the semblance of black dog, some
say; others say it looks like big coon. Sat
urday night some boys and young men shot at
it, Dut it's proof against hot lead. One fellow
went through it" with his foot one night pre-
vious, but says he might as well have kicked
through cloud Of smoke. When any one
runs toward it it evaporates or vaniShes some
how, and has never been approached very neal
to except in the instance referred to above
when the man and the ghost met by chance
the man thought it was a "dorg" The con
clusion arrived by all who have seen it is, tina
there's something strange about it !; that i
it's an animal it hes supernatural powers, anC
if 1t aint an animal what else can it he." Not
many of those who have seen it believe il
ghosts of course. but the question still remains
what is it? We understand that prepare
tions are being made to capture it by some
parties who don t like the idea of ghosts run
ming around lose in this enlightened age
Several responsible persons have seen it, ant
let it be what il may it's the sensation of tn,
hour, and attracts dozens of persons q mil
out of town as late as midnight to see it.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

Smyrna; not because it is filed with that class
whose deeds being evil prefer darkness rather
than light and have to be watched, but to pre-
vent pedestrians from breaking their necks on
our sidewalks. Our pavements are construct
ed like stair steps, and every one who puts
down new one erects it about foot higher
than his neighbor's, so that it is almost i'm
possible to go up Commerce street at night
without stubbing your toe or measuring your
length on the bricks-especially since so many
new pavements have been laid. Formerly
every resident knew where the steps were and
could prepare for them; but so many are now
meet with that it is dangerous to walk wher
it's dark. But no town should be without
street-lamps, more especially one the size o
Smyrna.
The trouble is that no one can be procured
to superintend the works, which are under tn,
control of MIR. Enoch Spruance. The recen
Superintendent rendered satisfaction, but h
received no remuneration and resigned n
one will have the place under the circumstances
r and there is no prospect of a change of man
agement. If the consumers are willing to b
O dily dallied with in this manner 1t is their ow
fault. Let the gas be turned off entirely
e Mr. S. will not furnish it regularly. The built
q ing, the mains and the fixtures are here an
g will remain, whether in use or not. They ma
st be idle for time, but either private or publ
d interests will revive them, as was the case
J. Dover. If it will pay the company to let tt
works go down it will pay the citizens to u
oil lamps.
J. The town ought to own the works, and v
}. have several times advocated the measur
T. Then there would be some prospect of havir
,e the works conducted as they should be-
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

The DEMOCRATIC STAMPEDE The Demo-
cratic line seems to be in much the same con-
dition as the Rebel line in. 'front.' of Petersburg
was just after Sheridan's victory at Five Forks,
All along the line the Democratic Generals
evlnee painful consciousness of being out
fanked, and tic run for Appomattox has
begun.
Judge Lindsey o Kokomo Iowa. nominated for
Eector by the Democrats of With District bolts Seymour
Shd taxes the stump tor Grant The Hon. Dennis Mccarthy
Iowa lifelong Democrat bolts Seymour takes the stump
for Grant MOrenrral Gordon Indiana Democrat till
Seymour was nominated takes the stump for Grant.
Gen David s. Wilson Of Dubuque Iowa lifelong Demo-
Democrat AMI an influential man. has taken the stump
Grant aud CSIfax.
ChietJustce R. H Pearson member of the Conservative
party in North Carolina is strong letter for Grant and
Colfax.
General David KiiGGur Of Indiana, and Hon. T o. Slwe
of oho who have been cLled ny Democracy have taken
the stump Tor Grant The latter Gam Carys bothenaw
The Hon George NJ Weston of Bangor, who at the last
election was the Democratic candidate for Congress n the
Fourth District Of Maine has written that
ne cannot support the Presidential ticket of his party
The Hon john s. Carlisle formerly OF West Virginia and
United states Senator under the restored
siding in Baltimore, declares for Grant and Cox
and viii take the STUMP for them.
General sise is President Of the German Central and
coifaE Club. The German soldiers will always fight NIT
Sige."
General seadman openly Seymour and says
pstriotic soldier support the Democratic ticket
Large numbers of Democrats in California are ABANDONING
that party and coming out for Grant.
The Waerton (wisJ Republican ubIsbes Iater from A.
Thomas Dervin Of Jefferson county, lifelong Democrat urr
ing his eountyInen to be longer duped by the Politician
who have traded in the Irish long to vote 30 as tc
beneht IRELAND and IL promised another communication gvin
bis reasons for supporting Grant and Colfax.
The Pittsburg Commercial saws that GeneraI pown.
S~1"r w" ,r' with distinguished gaantry to the clos
OF the war and the Democratic nominee for Congress t
years ago ~ opposition to Gen Morhead declared his in
tention to support t od leader Grant and will take oc
Iay presru his reasons to the uuble
Wh.u roll la Noyenb,r rnost of hi. oId cor,
raies will answer, Here"
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. u. y. GRANT.
FOR vICE-PREsIDENT,
HON. SCHUYLER COLFAX.

THE MAILs-Much dissatisfaction exists
among the people mere and elsewhere about the
mails. Much Of the mail matter intended for
our postof6ce does not reach Us on time. Mat
ter by the uorthern mail is taken by in the
train and sent back through the southern mail,
sometimes day or two behind time and some
never reaches us. The trouble is with the
mail agents on the cars, we arc informed, one
of whom, on the up train one afternoon las
week, was fast asleep when the train passed
Clayton, it is said. It's great source of an
nOy auce.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

A NEW REMEDY IN CoNSUMPTIoN.-A Phv-
sician who had Consumption for several years. with
frequent heedings Of the lungs, cured himself with
medicine unknown TO the profession, when his
,ase appeared hopeless. He Is the only physician
who has used u in has own person. or who has any
knowledge OF is viFIues and he can ascrhe the de-.
gree OF health he now enjoys TO rOihing but the
eatye extinction OF all hope Of recovery together
villa want oi confidence in all others induced him
to hazlrd the experiment. 70 those suffering with
any disease Of the Lungs he proffers treatment he
confidently believes will eradicate The disease
Medicine ssnt by express. Sepa for circular or call
on DR. f. BoyLsToN JACKSON,
may6-66-ly No $40 North 10Th ~. Philad'a.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

In his message to the Senate, in December,
1867, President johnson said Salutary re-
interim, General Grant, and great reductions
of expenses have been effected under his ad.
ministration of the War Department, to the
saving of millions to the treasury"
UNsCRUPULoUs Democrats have charged
that it has required an army of 50, 900 men and
$lO0,000,000 annually to enforce the recon.
struction acts. The truth is that but 1856
troops have been employed in Southern States,
at cost of less than sl4, 100000 annually
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

PASSENGER CAR ON FREIGHT TRAINS
Superintendent Sewall of the Delaware Rail-
road, announces that on and after this week a
passenger car will be attached to the freight
trains. They leave Wilmington about o clock
A. NJ, and are due at Harrington at A. 30, P. NJ,
and arrive at Wilmington about 9. 80. They
are due at Clayton, going south, st 8. 80 in the
morning, connecting, except Monday, with
train from Smyrna) and at 6. Is in the evening,
going north. These trains will not stop to take
up passengers, unless they have freight work,
except at New Castle, Mddletown, Smyrna
(Cayton,) Dover, Camden, and FELTON,. They
will leave off passengers at any station except
Hare's Corner, State Road, Del. Junction anG
! Dupont.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

BRIEF NoTICEs.-The firm of Phillips & Far
les has dissolved. Mr.. Ward again becomes
the head of the firm, with Mr.. Phillips.
The cunning season has commenced.
The farmers are busy plowing fallow, but the
soil is rather dry.
About 2OOO persons were at Bowers Beach
last Thursday" big Thursday, as its called
The recent frequent and heavy rains have
injured the crops in Sussex county. Water is
standing around corn in some places to the
depth Of one, two and three feet.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
An Adam. Express agency has been established Eason

DEATH OF THE Hon. THADDEUs STEVENS.
The Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, member of
Congress from Pennsylvania, died on Tuesday
night week at Washington, where he had re-
mained in feeble state since the dispersion Of
Congress. Though it had been announced for
some days that he was about to depart for his
home i'll Pennsylvania, still, in view of age and
the long exhausted condition of his physical
frame, there can be no surprise at his death at
this time. 1t might have been expected al
most any day for year past.
Mr.. S. was native of Danville, Caledo-
MIA county, Vermont, where he was born on
the 4th of April, 1892. He was, consequently,
in his 10th year. His father, farmer in
moderate circumstances, was Joshua Stevens,
and his mothers maiden name was Sarah
Morrill,. Mr.. Stevens was educated at the
University of Vermont, at Burlington, until the
school was broken up by the British occupation
of the town during the war Of 1912, when he
went to yarmouth College, New Hampshire,
WHIT re he completed his education, supporting
himself by the proceeds of his own industry
before entering college and during the vacation.
After leaving yarmouth College, he removed to
York, PENNSYLVANIA, where he taught school
and studied law. Resolutions were passed by
members of the bar of York county providing
that no person should be recognized as a lawyer
who followed any other vocation whilst prepar-
ing for admission to the bar, but Mr.. Stevens
proceeded with his studies, and alter finishing
them, repaired to an adjoining county in Mary.
land, where he passed his examination, and
returned to York and presented his credentials,
and was admitted. In 1888 'S4, IS, 81 and
Al he was elected to the State Legislature
He was the leader of the celebrated " buck
shot war" in Pennsylvania, growing out of the
election for Governor in 1888. In 1886 he wa:
elected IL emil er of the convention to revise
the State constitution andi in 1888 was appoint
ed canal commissioner. While member Oi
the convention he became conspicuous by his
opposition to the insertion of the word white
in the clause of the constitution defining the
qualifications of voters. He removed to Ian
caster in IS42, and in l848 was elected repre-
sentative to the thirty second Congress. Ii
1858 he was elected to the thirty-sixth, and af
forwards to the thirty seventh Congress, dur
ing which he was chairman of the COMMITTEES
of ways and means, which position he also oc
cupied during the thirty-eighth Congress. Ii
the thirty ninth and fortieth Congress he occu
pied the position of fchairman OF the reconstruc
ton committee. He was also a prominen
member Of the impeachment committee.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

THE COMING ELECTIONS. s.-Three State cleo
tions occur in the next five weeks. Tennessee
has already voted ION the thirteenth) and Yer
mont votes on the first. California on the eighth,
and Maine on the fourteenth of September.
Nebraska, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Iowa
and West Virginia vote in October. On the
Delaware, Maryland, illinois, Michigan, Wis
consin, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nevada
and Massachusetts hold their elections. In the
next twelve weeks, therefore. we shall have
not less than twenty. three State elections.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

CoNTRADIcTED.-- Last week we gave state
ment from Wilmington paper that boy
named Griffin, of that city, had died from the
effects of an over dose of laudanum, admins
tered bv Mrs Stroud, near Newark, with
whom he was living; that she did it unthought-
edy to relieve him ofsickness. The statement
II drops, as was testified to before the Coron.
ers' jury. 1t is supposed his death was caused
by eating green apples. Mrs S. and family
are much grieved about the circulation of the
false report.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

HYGENIA HoUsE.-The season at the Hy-
genia House, Collins Beach, will close on
Thursday evening, August 9th, with grand
"hop," for which ample preparations have
been made to insure pleasant entertainment.
The music will be under the direction of Z. S.
Taylor. The Hygenia has never had more
successful season than this has BEEN Much
of the time Mr.. Collins, the proprietor, was
unable to accommodate all who applied for
board. He has had as high as ninety guests
at one time
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

KENToN CAMP. This camp meeting COM
menced in the woods of Robert Hill, Esq,
near Kenton last Friday. There are % tents.
The attendance on Sunday was fair, though
not very large, by reason of two other meet
Roberts, Se Of Howard CO., Md, preached in the the
morning Rev. Jesse Sbrieve, of Baltimore in
the afternoon, and Rev. Hamilton J. Day, OF
Centrevi!le, in the evening. The meetings
close on Friday next.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

ELoPEMgNT. learn that an Engishman
named William d. Long, eloped with the wife
of j ohm Snodell of Appoquinimink Hundred,
Monday week. The parties passed through
Odessa. and contracted bill at the store of
Capt. Walker, the faithless woman ordering
the same TO be charged to her husband. They
proceeded to Middletown, where they took the
train going north and have not since been
heard of Mrs. 3. is the mother of several
children, and heretofore stood well in the esti-
nation of her ueighbors Mr.. Snodell is an
industrious and upright man and is highly es
teemed by his fellow eitizens.-RepublicaB.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

The Harrisburg Telegraph pertinently re-
marks: There is not soldierin the common
wealth but what knows that what is called the
Democratic party to-day refused to give him
the right of suffrage while in the field fighting
for the life of the nation. Knowing this,
soldiers, can you vote for the candidates who
are in the lead of that party to.day?'
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

ATTEMPT AT RAPE.-George Miller, colored,
was before Esquire Black, at Glasgow, few
days since, charged with an attempt to commit
a rape on cOlored woman. The Squire wrote
out the commitment, and held Miller in Gus
tody until late in the evening, with the expec
tatiOn Of getting constable to take him tc
prison, but failing in this, the man was dis
charged on his own recognizance to appear be-
fore that officer on Saturday next. Miller lives
with Richard Clayton, Esq, on the Manor
(rnzette
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
ONWARD! RIGHT ONWARD !!
Into the valley OF death.
Rncln tho six hnndr rod


Rode the six hundred
But larger by hundreds multiplied into millions than the
doomed band who rode to swift deptrucOn in Tenny
the cavacade who riding into misery,
than huggns Fever Ague and other kindred diseases
when they be successfully and cOHoUERED for
the Mishers Herb Bters each individual at
the time thoroughly improving his her system purify
the blood and correcting the the stomach with this
Great Household Remedy for the Legitimate result of the
OF Msher Herb Btters to ward OF diseases arising from
maarOus and to effect radical where the disease
has gained oohOd. 1t makes difference how long the
victim has suffered from his complaint how violent the dis
itself be- Msers Herb Bters will effect speedy
permanent Sold by all druggists dealers Dr. s.
B. Hartman ~ Co.. PrOpretors Lancaster Pa. je24-ly.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

DECEASED Harrington, Esq, prom
inent citizen of this county, and a member of
the Legislature in the session of 1865, died OF
typhoid fever at his residence in Harrington
last Thursday morning. He was an active
business man and highly esteemed by all who
knew him. He formerly held olerkship in
this town.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

Messrs. Allen & Needles again offer their
fertilizers for the fall season. This is an old
established house, and has gained reputation
for upright dealing. Farmers may therefore
feel assured that no misrepresentation will be
employed to induce trade.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

RoBBERY.-L Thursday night or Friday
morning some party or parties forced an
entrance into the provision store of Mr. VIM.
C. Horner, corner of Main and Methodist SITS.
in this town, and stole meat, sugar, coffee, &C.,
to the amount of about one hundred dollars
They bored hole through the door by which
they effected an entrance. The tracks of {
wagon were visible at the front door next morn
ing, and it is supposed vehicle of some kind
was loaded with the booty.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

A NOVELTY FOR DovER-On Saturday
week male infant, apparently but few days
old, was found upon the door step ofthe house
of the Rev. Henry Sutton. 1t was snugly fix
ed up in a basket From whence it came or
inhabitant sayeth not.-DelaaodreGn.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

THE LAUNCH. Mr. Hastings did notaunch
his vessel, at the Landing, last Saturday, as
proposed. 1t will be launched tomorrow
Thursday afternoon at clock, and will be
named after lady in this town. She will be
rigged at the Landing, (the. first vessel ever
number of gentlemen to go on a fishing excur-
sion to the Capes and around to Atlantic City.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

A large meeting was held at Baltimore, on
the evening of the 18th instant, of conserva-
tive Union citizens, not identified with either
party. They decided with great unanimity to
support Grant, believing, one of them said,
"he is a conservative man, and will act
with the same frmness as he did at Appomat.
toy ~
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

HISTORY OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE
STATEs-By Hon. A. H. Stephens This
book is now ready for sale. The acknowledged
ability and fairness of its author-together
with the important and interesting subject on
which he writes, makes this book one that
should be read by every student Of the Coun-
try's history. Mr.. Thomas Story, of this place
is authorized to receive subscriptions for it
and as it will be sold only by subscription, those
wishing to procure it should apply at once.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

WE respectfully call the attention cf our readers
to the celebrated " Wilmington City Soap" which
is giving general satisfaction all the county.
One pound will go as far two pounds of most
other soaps in the market. The people should try
this soap and they will be convinced that it is the
best and most economical they can Sold by
grocers generally. Moore & Bro, manufacturers,
cor. Sd and Oranne sts. Wilmington. Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

KILLED BY A MULE.-We learn that boy
living with Mr.. Donaphan, on Charles Brown
farm, about four miles from Dover, on the
Smyrna road, was killed last Wednesday by q
kick from q mule. le.--Delaioarean
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

To MINNEHAHA-The colored people Of
this town. to the number of a hundred or more,
went to Minnehaha, the new watering place on
Bombay Hook, last Saturday, accompanied by
their brass band where they spent the day
The occasion is known as 'big Saturday"
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

DISCHARGED Samuel and Benjamin Hill,
brothers, had a hearing before Judge Wales
at the Office of Mr.. Lore, Wilmington on Mon
day, on the charge of setting fire to the stack
yard of Mr. Samuel Townsend, of Appoquini-
mink, on the Sd inst. They were discharged,
the testimony being insufficient to convict them
says the Commercial.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

KILLED.-A white man named Joseph Out
ten, resident Of. Milford, said to have been q
drunken, disorderly character, was instantly
killed near Bowers Beach, last Saturday, by
being run over by an OK cart. He was drunk.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

A New STEAMBOAT LINE-Several of the
business firms of Wilmington are having a
steamboat built which they intend to run to
different points down the Bay-perhaps as far
as Mispillion creek. We have not been in
formed whether it will stop at Smyrna creek
or not.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
DISSOLUTION.

The co:paTtnershp heretofore existing between JObi
Z. Phillips and Wm A. Faries is this day ds,OlvtG
oV matuai consent JOHN T.. PHILLIPS,
WM 4. FAIRIES.
Smyrna. Aug 18Th, 1865
All persons indebted 10 Ihe said firm Ieque'.
ed 10 call and sele Immediately as the Affairs Of 70.
late iirm must be cl6sed up. The books are ~ .n'
hands Of WARD q PHILLIPS augl9H
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

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Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

GONE ON MISSIONARY DUTY.--Rev. An
drew Gather, pastor of the Scott NJ. l.. Church,
Wilmington. has been appointed by the Bish.
ops to duty as missionary, on the line of the
Pacific Railroad, with location, it is supposed,
at Cheyenne.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

&r DEAFNESS, BlIRdness and CATARRH treaI.
ed with the utmost success, by J. lsAACs, NJ d. and
Professor of Diseases Of the Eye and Ear in the Ne
cal College al Pennsy ylvana, 70 yeats expereWe,
dormerly of Leydon, IOlland) No. S15 Ar:h Street.
Phlla. Testimonials can be seen al his office. The
medical faculty are invited TO accompany then pa
tients as he has no secrets in his pracIICe Artificial
eyes inserted without pain. No charge lOr eN1mua
ton. JelTly
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

MAIL CHANGE.-Mail route from Clayton,
Del, to Hilsboro' Maryland via Maryland s
Delaware r.. r., Joseph b. Nickerson, of Viii
mington, Del, is appointed route messenger
on this line at $500 per annum.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

A MEETING was held at Harrington, Kent
Co., on Monday night week to take measures
for Methodist Episcopal church in that town.
About $1,000 was at once raised and its erec-
tion will soon be commenced.
Smyrna times., 1868-08-19
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Smyrna times., 1868-08-19

Delaware State Bonds, Delaware Railroad Bonds.
and Delaware Railroad Stock for sale IN suit
by JOha McCiear 4 Son, Bankers, GOT Market ST.,
Wilmington.