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Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

NaREss.-Congress conyeues again next
Tuesday. The sessions of the two weeks pre-
vious to adjournment for the Holidays resulted
10 nothing of practical character. only few
private bills having been passed, though some
important measures we're introduced, especially
rs to finances.
Senator Morton brought in bill for the
erection of a new White House. The present
one is deemed insufficient by some people, who
care not 10 retrench the public expenditures.
Mr.. Edmunds, of Vermont, also introduced
bill before the House to prevent the holding
OF civil Offices by military officers, and to pre-
~ent the holding of more than one Office at a
fine. This is an excellent bill, and ought to
become a law. This is what is known as the
Civil Service bill, and is said to meet With the
hearty cooperation of Gen. Grant
A bill will be presented in short time, limi.
ang the use of the franking privilege by mem
bers Of Congress to the time of actual session.
Some reform should be perfected in this par
tieular. The prsaeGt abuse of the franking
privilege is soaudalous.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN INMATE OF OUR
AIMS HOUSE.-We suppose that every per-
son who has visited our Alms House within the
last ten years remembers Capt Burrows, one
OF the inmates, a ravlng maniac, whose rant
ings and epithets sickened the stoutest hearts.
Many who have wept over the sad spectacle
this poor man presented will feel that death
was relief not only to himself but to every
one who knew him. He died en- the 18th
inst. The Mutual Friend gives the following
account of him:
Captain w. II. Burrows was born and rails
ed in Milford, Of very poor parentage, and
without education, but by his industry, energy
and honesty raised himself to be part owner
and master of a large coasting schooner, in
which he prospered, until an unlucky voyage
from Philadelphia and New York, when his
vessel collided with another off Barnegat; by
this misfortune he lost all he had, as the Court
of Admiralty adjudged his vessel the one to
blame. This unkind stroke of fortune de-
throaned his reason, and for moIe than ten
years past, with the exception of one brief lu-
cid interval he has been an inmate of the Kent
County Aims House, hopelessly insane. But
few doubt that the loss of his vessel and a
lovely daughter about the same time was the
cause OF the loss of his mind, although there
may have been slight hereditary taint in his
family.
w u6N III HedIIn lie was Vi dInldUl6 QlSpOSl
ton, full of humor and anecdotes, and was
highly esteemed by all who knew him.
Many of our sportsmen we'll remember, anC
lamen: him, as one of the keenest partridge
shots and genial companions in the State.
He was about fifty years old, and leaves
widow and daughter to mourn the death o
what was once kind and affectionate HUSBAND
and father.
Having been a true and consistant membe
OF the order of Odd Fellows before his reason
became impaired, that useful and bene6cis
Association dispatched a he9rse for his remains
and on Sunday after an impressive funeral ser
mon by Rev. Mr.. Mallory of the Presbyterian
Church, his corpse was followed to the grav
in the NJ. Z. Churchyard by one of the larges
assemblages ever seen in Milford
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

The INDIA LECTURES The lectures of Rev.
j. L. Gracey, Monday and Tuesday evenings
last were the finest Intellectual enter tainments
We have enjoyed in this town since the Library
lectures With a Through knowledge of the
country, elegant diction and pleasing voice, he
held the close attention of his audiences dur
ing the delivery of his polished discourses -
The descriptions of this grand old empire of
the MOguls-its learning, art, science, Its
Himmalayas, the highest mountains on ea-th
its Ganges the great sacred river in which
every Erahman must die-its tombs of Tale
Mahsl and others, grander in their ruins than
Westminster Abbey in its present glOry-its
religions, Brahmanism aud MOhammedanisnI
its people, their csstes, literature, logic, re-
fnement-its native princes, arrayed more
glories than SOLOMON aud all the various 9th
er subjects on which he touched were of the
highest interest.
The same lectures will ba delivered in Odessa
on Friday and Tuesday evenings next.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
A THRILLING INCIDENT.

hRs. IEoALLs, AM0No
BUDDHIST PRIESTS.
We pleasantly entertained this morning by Mrs.
Ingalls, missionary from Burmah who Office
companied by President Sears Of Brown University while
here related interesting xperience OF missionary
bor and made frequent reference the valuable aid
her by the Pain Killer which is she called
by the natives the God Medicine and sometimes wOrsLpDed
By them.
One instance she relates follows One stormy day wa.
severely wounded the that he killed
not The dead But he persisted saying the God edi-
cine You'd mot not surely fail to do hin s"od My
language urged strongly to feeling that God had in this
BS @ hssitasd tearing for the reputation Of my medicine
lives M AL snEsn % ye5eG ana taxing d IN my 9Snd % bottle 81
o TeIe h Soo5 s1d 1Oh 9 &
knew something Of the dangers that surrounded aud
my trust IN Him who said Il will never leave
tanilng beside the dying said the priests
could not raise the dead bring back the departed
condean the medicine Still iwoud do ali in my power for the
TSanird man but to begin with must have some 6andases
the altar curtain but that could be touched by the
saying would be useless for me to remain could do moth
must saved and might this purpose
cUa sPeeqS a Sang @ bb 9aeas on T al ana GGry con-
hound up the Wounds Of the still insensble man v., y,
but the cups gods used only their religious
G to 5 d c the m s e e h@
though OF those present. dare take and give il to
scious sufferer strong dose of the Pain Killer.
ard ns sa"n H SAH 10
From this time influence the priests we'll with
the lower unbounded this she felt
herself greatly indebted to the Pain Killer She said that
by she learned to place reliance it, remedy
for all diseases of the stomacheven cholera fatal there
for all the bilious affections prevalent in that climate and
that it se failed realize all her expectations and often
surprised her by the and efficiency of its action
CoxNuNICATED.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
PAIN KILLER
A Cure for DiDhtherIa! !

All interested please following extract from e
from Mrs. Ellen b. Mason wife OF Rev. Francis Mason IOu
hoo Birmah - -
Ny taken violently sick with diphthera 'V
chis, burning fever and throat counted one no
ten little vesces in bis throat white and his
wards the root just like watermelon, full Of seeds %
mAinder coated thick knife blade. So many cn
have died around here, was afraid TO call ph'"eA"
thought would try your Pain Killer for garge WIKI %
doses inwardly. did So found the gargls invsri'
OF the vesicles and he raised them often eo'erFu
blood. He taken on Sunday; on "Wednesday his 'h
clear and his tongue rapidly clearing of. also USED
linment with castor oil and hartshOrn for his neck
to me q wonderful cure, and but wish it could '
TO the many poor mothers in land who losng "
children by this dreadful disease. a.
have found Pain Killer Of the most valuao
cines ever used in Burmah Once stung with very "
black scorpion; the pain ndescribabe. immediate" IA
piled the Pain Killer OOr l travel without it, "S
again, and in half an hour my foot well. dee04
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

RELIGIOUS. Sunday will be an impor-
tant day in two Of our Churches Ia the
Methodist Church it is the occasion Of its mis-
siOnary anniversary, when the Rev DIR. Dur
bin, a very eminent minister, will preach, and
the Sunday School will have interesting exer-
cises in the afternoon. At the Episcopal, in
the morning, the Rector Rev. Dr. Morsell, will
preach his fourth anniversary sermon, in which
he will give resume of his labOrs among us.
La the evening there will be reunion meeting
of all the confirmation classes that have been
confirmed during the Doctors ministry here.
All the classes will be called around the chan
eel rail, when they will be addressed by the
Doctor, and other exercises appropriate to the
occasion will be held. Many will regret that
such important services are held at both
Churches the same day.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows at
tended Divine Service in full regalia, at Grace
Church Wilmington on Christmas morning,
and the Order Of United American Mechanics
attended Divine Service the same morning, at
the Union NJ. Z. Church.
The usual watch night services will be held
at the NJ E. Church in this town on Thursday
evening, commencing ut 81 o'clock.
In Wilmington, on Christmas day, religious
services we're held at all the Catholic, EpiscO-
pal, Methodist, Unitarian, and New Jerusa-
lem churches, while the Presbyterans, Bap.
fists and Friends made no religious observance
of the day.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
GOVERNMENT BONDS TO THE UNION PAc1r1C

GOVERNMENT BONDS TO THE UNION PAcIFIc
RAILROAD CoNPANY.-After a thorough ex-
summation of the report Of the special commits
sioners on the Union Pacific Railroad, (which
they pronounced we'll constructed), President
johnson directed that all the U. s. Subsidy
Bonds due the Company should be delivered,
and that the deliveries should continue, as
heretofore, as each 20mile section is compct,
ed. The Company hastendered security which
the Government considers ample that it will
build and equip its road up to the highest
standard of the law. The work will go on
through the winter, and the whole line to the
Pacific will be open early next season. Less
than four hundred miles OF track are required
20 close the gap between the Union and Cen
szal roads
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
DIR. Jaet4sOn's AnuIeptica.

A NEW REMEDY IN CONSUMPTION An.
slcIan who had CUnsUmye4oA tor severae wear, |
frequent bleedings 0i the lungs, cured iymsrlr w.
medicine unknown 10 the proir>sIctI whs,
case appeared hopeless lie v the snly nb,,,.
who has nsed II IN Ills own person, or whn Ia, ,s,"
knowledge of Its virtues; and nc c4n ascribe me A.
gree OF health he now enjoys 10 roIhiug bu, rs Wv.
Of hts medIrIne; and nothing but rTter de,p,, ,"t
entire exuncuOn OF all hope ul recovery. to,. ,.,
with a want OF confidence IN all others Ir,auce, =
to hazard the experiment. TO those sutServ,o %
any disease of tine Lungs he profiers res,nsn,,, :,
confidently believes Will eradicate the dI,es,.
Medicine sent by express SEM Tor arircuIarn,r r.
on DR. +. BoYLsToH JACKsog
may6-'68ly No $40 North ION 81 Ph,lsd,
| For sale nv W F.. WILLIAMS Druggist VIM.
ton. Del, and by Druggists throughout the coun,r
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

IMPORTANT NoTIcE-Persons desirous of
nsuring their lives should do so now in the
Penn Mutual Life, of Phila., and thus secure
the benefits of the dividend to be struck in
Jan. next The profits of this Company are
all divided among the policy holders, and not
part among stock holders as is the case IN
many Companies represented IN this State,
iohich pay from Is to rs per cent to their Stock-
holders, dividing the balance among policy
holders. The Penn Mutual averages so per
cent. dividend annually, to all it's members,
whether on the life, ten year or endowment
plans. For any information respecting the
Company, call on or address the authorized
agent for Smyrna and vicinity, DR.. j. E. CLAW
SON, Smyrna, Del. dec9
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

MISTAKES CoRRECrED.-The Wilmington
Commercial says: "between six and eight tons
OF poultry were shipped from Clayton last
wesk." If it had said between eighteen and
twenty tons it would have been nearer the
mark. We shipped ten in one day MONDAY
w,ek) and sevea tie Eexs aud one or two the
aext
The Mutual Friend says: 1--WE think Mil
tssd can boast of three of the finest churches
"a che State except the city of Wilmington. :"
We think the Friend must see through " glass
darkly," or else it hasnt seen at all. There is
only one really nice church edifce in that town
the Presbyterian. The Episcopal may be if
10 is ever finished, but the Methodist is not
worthy of SO goodly town and congregation.
emyrna has the largest and most substantial
Methodist church in .he State, of any denom-
iaatlcn, outside of Wilmington, while our
Episcopal church is not surpassed even in Viii
mington in neatness, beauty and comfort, and
10 is not much behind them in size. Our Pres
oyteriuG church is also exceedingly neat in its
interior arrangement-neatly papered in fres-
zoe, carpeted throughout, with seats lined and
cushioned, like the Episcopal. We don't be-
Iieve there are many, if any, in the State that
ere more attractive in this respect.
The same paper says Milford can beat the
State in handsome girls" We don't believe
that either. Milford may have pretty girls and
Middletovp fat ones, but for either prettinsss
or plumpness, those Of Smyrna have no rivals.
The next time our neighbor feels boasting
spell coming on we advise him to travel through
sbs State for his health and information.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

CoUaHs AND COLDS Ds-During the change
able seasons of Fall and Winter, when coughs
and colds are so prevalent, no person should
ba without some reliable preparation for their
cure. They should recollect that neglected
cough or cold frequently terminates in Con-
sumption. HassOn's Compound Syrup Of Tar
the cure of coughs, colds, hoarseness, chronic,
catarrh, sore throat, asthma, and all diseases
of the throat and lungs No person should be
without it, PRICE so cents. Sold by j. w.
Denny, Druggist, Smyrna, and at Drug stores
everywhere. RUSSELL & lands,
la dec9-3p ..t Proprieters, Phia.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
ALIENS LUNG RALSAM!


ConsumptiOn Asthma, Group, Diseases Of the Throat
tis Pains and Expressions Of the Chest or Lungs DD
Breathing and all Diseases OF the Pulmonary Organs ~
rs action is pectorAnt. Alternative sudorihc
horetic and diuree, which renders it OF the NOR
able remedies known for curing diseases Of the lungs
cites expectoratOn aud the lungs to throw h
phlegm; CHANGES THE SECRETIONS and PC CRll ,;.,
BLOOD; heals the irtated parts; gives strength 10
tive brings the liver to its proper action anu
strength to the whole system. 1t is warranted 10
satisfaction even in the most confirmed Diseases OF
ton and produce costiveness las do most
effect the head. it contains opium in any form
FEoTLY HARMLESS to the most delicate child athous no
tive and powerful remedy for restoring the system
necessity for so many deaths BY consumption "he" -"
LUNG BALsAM will prevent It il only taken in time ,
Sold by all Druggists. Price 81 per bottle u---
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

THE EDUCATIONAL CoNvENTIoN.-An ad
journed meeting of the State Educational Con-
yention was held at Dover on. Monday, j. A.
Fulton, Esq, in the chair, and Rev. A. d.
Davis Secretary. There was a good attend
ance, delegates from all parts Of the State be-
ing present. Great interest was manifested
in the proceedings by all. The report prepar-
ed by the Committee in July last, embracing a
new school code for the State, was unanimous
ly adopted. and Committee of fifteen, five
from each county, was appointed to present
who drafted the bill, as Chairman.
One thousand copies of the bill were order
ed to be printed and circulated, together with
petitions for signatures of those who may ap.
prove Its passage by the Legislature
1t was also recommended that educational
associations be formed throughout the State
to discuss the merits of the proposed new code.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

THE EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.-The ud-
journed session of the Educational Convention
at Dover, on Monday, adopted the new School
Code drafted by the chairman, J. A. Fulton,
Esq, synopsis of which we gave last week.
From any thing we can now see, the Legisla.
ture'wil make at least some improvement in
our School system, if it does not pass this pro,
.nosed code
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
THE Presidents AMNESTY PeooLAxArro,

THE Presidents AMNESTY PROCLAMATION.
-~Ou Chrstnas day President johnson issued
q proclamation pardoning every person who
participated in the rebellion, and restoring to
them all rights, privileges and imnunlties
under the Constitution and Laws. Of cour. e
this includes Jefferson Davis Breckenridge,
Jacob Thompson, Mason, Slidell and all others.
II is q rather singular coincidence that the
very man yho was most vehement and vOeifer-
Gus 10 proolaining that treason is a crime,
end traitors must be punished" when Lincoln &
murder bad set the country wild for vengeance,
DOW fathers the most sweeping Amnesty eyer
pronounced by man.
The proclamation excites but little interest
ay attention. II relieves the offenders from AL
she pains aud penalties of treason, and re-
stores to them al their rights, privileges and
immupiIiss under the Constitution and laws
Precisely how far this is to extend, and wha
are the penalties and depriyations from which
shey are thus to be relieved, will bscome q
matter of discussion, for it will be remember
cd that Congress has enacted laws inHictinl
sertain disabilities upon certain classes of per
sons Engaged in rebellion, And acting Iinde
Congressional authority, some of the State
have excluded from the right to hold Office
and from the right to vote, persons guilty o
abe same offence. Are these exclusions 10 b.
sbrogatsd by the Presidents proclamation P
May oil who participated IN the rebellion nov
vote aud bold Office. in spite OF State or Con
srsssiopal laws? Upon this and some othe
"a h.
go0d deal ct heated and angry controversy.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
PHYSICAL REGULATION

The human body only healthy when its parts sound,
well organized and disposed and freely perform their natural
The of disease often lie beyond sight
aud only by the symptOms Hence
defective parts perceptibe
In the body its functions indicates the of
How easily detect inactive physical organism
How readily mark alteration In the stsndsrd Of
vital forces THUS find out our physical dspFay II may
stomach, or impure blood. Now, MlSHLERS HERB BIT
TIERS standard remedy for working morbihc
and purifying the blood and secetOns for nvgOatng the
stomach forcing with healthy action the liver and spleen
healing and strengthening the kdpeys mpartne elasticity to
the force the system The de-
hated both and al will find It the only
aud satisfactory stOmachc and Ateratve Btters in
operation, health and splendid
apiritH are insured. Sold everywhere dec
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
TO COnsumlnfiYeS.

advertiser having been In weeks
oy very simple remedy after having several years
WIN severe lung Affection and that disease
the means Of cure. $50 '0" 'F''''e-.
10 all who desire It, he will send copy of the prescription
ee OF ohrKe with the directions preparing and
ne the same which they will find SURE CuRE FoR oSsUMP
oN ASTHMA BRoEcHITIs, &c The only object az the advc
User sending the prescription benefit the afctad and
spread information which he canceves Invaluable and
he hopes every sufferer will remedy Will cost him
nothing, and may a blessing. - - 49, " ~
PARTIES wishing the prescription will please address
tA2wweln - Rxy. EDWARD A. WILSON.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

From the Army Hospital; the bloody battlefield
the mansion Of the rich aud the humble abode Of the
pOor-frOm the office and the sacred desk from the
mOuntanIOp distant valley and far.Of islands Of the
ocean--lrOm every nook and corner of the civilized
world, is pouring in the evidence Of the astonishing
effects of DRAKEs PLANTATION BITTERs. Thousands
upon thousands Of letters like the following may be
at our office:
have been in the Army Hospital for four
teen months. speechless and nearly dead AT Alton.
Ill they gave bottle Of Plantation BIers Three
bottles have made a " ell man. e. ii FLAUTE
MAGNOLIA WATER.-Superior to the best import ed
German Cologne. and sold al half The price sep9I Y
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
COAL OIL! COAL Oh

The safest, best and cheapest OIL for llumi"hS. hs Al
purposes in the market. We guarantee II 10 'L,u
that is represented. and at less cost to dealers W,,
can be purchased in this, or the Phlladeit"'a
ket. Give US a call. Co
Wholesale and retail dealers in COaIoi' LasG: LasGr:cpND
Whale and Lubricating Oils. S. w cor SCI 3, "% ,r
and MARKET Sls.. Wilmington, Del lAP--''''
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

SMYRNA EDUCATIONAL AssooIATIoY.-Tha
next regular meeting will be held in School
House No 5, Smyrna, on Saturday afternoon.
Jan 9sh, 1869 The exercises vii consist of {:
lst, class drill 10 geography, and methode of
teaching that branch, by f. Edwardsi 2, GLASS
drill IN mental arithmetic by j. II. BechteI
TEACHERS from the adjoining districts. and
friends of education generally. are cordially in'
vitsd ~ De present, a1 - BUSINESS CoH,
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

p DEAFNESS. Blindness and CATARRH treat
ed with the utmost success by j. IsAAcs Nj. D.. and
Professor Of Diseases of the Eye and Ear in the Med
cal College OF Pennsylvania. 10 years experience,
QOrmery OF LeydOn, Holland,) No. Su5 Arab Street,
PhIla. Testimonials can be seen at his Office. The
medical faculty are invited to accOm pany their pa
uents as ne mas no secrets in his practice Artificial
eyes inserted without pain. No charge Tor examine
tion. ;oI7Iv
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30

WE respectfully call The attsntion cf our readers
To the celebrated" WILMINGTON City Soap" which
is giving general satisfaction all the country
One pound will 60 as far qs Two pounds OF post
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 use. Sold by
grocers generally. Moore 4 Bro, manufacturers.
~o'. Sd and Orange sts. Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
STATE AND LOCALS,

SHORT ITEMS. .-Chas. Klinger, a restaurant
keeper in Wilmington, jumped out of a second
story window Christmas night and killed him
SELF He had the mania potu.
There are twin boys in the upper part of Mill
Greek Hundred, who are named Abraham Lin
coin and Ulysses Grant. They are now about
three years of age-big names for little people.
Michael Cammomile, negro, said to be l26
years old, died about two weeks ago, at his
residence in BlancO. He leaves 33 children to
mourn his loss and pay his funeral expenses.
A new tobacco factory on the south side of
the Canal in the town of st. Georges, COM
menced work last week. 1t gives employment
to great many hands.
Some thief on Friday night week broke in
to the bar-room of the Milford Hotel, and
bored hole in the desk, and stole from fifty
to sixty dollars.
A party of young gentlemen of Milford on
Tuesday week bought large load of wood for
the Rev. j. L. McKim, of the Episcopal
Church of that place, sawed it up, and slowed
it away.
Mr.. j. w. Wootten of Laurel killed last week
hog two years and four months old which
weighed after being cut into three parts, eight
hundred and three lbs, (803.)
Rafting for turkeys, geese, and other poul
try is the present amusement in Milford.
Hon. NJ. W. Bates is now lying dangerousl,
i'll at his residence in Dover. There is no hope
of his recovery.
There was fox chase in Dover on Christ
mas day.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
RUPTURE CORRECTLY TEEAYru ;,
&. III. NEEDLES al

Phlladel phia. - S'
Professional experience in TIE g:lus,r94,,o,n
chanIcal Remedies and Supports Tor Is ,,.,. we
given him extensive opportunities Tor Yra,t,co - "''
important i'ut neglected branch. 70 All h.li. i
IlEKNlA tT ,., ., huriDH ~; he zen s"e'a;,, e ~,
each care and II= CUadItlOIfs often yc,lse :ry ,,
cure. ''a
Ladies requiring Tru~ses. Rraces Supporter. =
sic Belts. Bandages, Syrnges, PpsSarlr, a. ''
find Department sd>"'ning h,' Office, corL"c.y1 J.,
competent and intelligent FEM (l.E3 y
@J BannIus's, Braces, FiIths Supporter. s..
IndestrvetaAie 'fru-%es, EFas'fr SrorSe-., St.,
Braces. Spinal instruments, Clutches, &c,ur
| Feb 26 lem.
Smyrna times., 1868-12-30
The Legislature eonveues at Dover next Tues
ALEXANDER PETERSON, Eso.-On our first

ALEXANDER PETERSON, Eso,-On our first
page we give an interesting sketch OF this gen.
tleman, so well known to our citizens, together
with some interesting facts concerning the
tannery and quercitron mandatory of this
town, said to be one of the most extensive in
che United States. The article is taken from
Frank Leslie's Chimney Corner, which is Civ
lag series of sketches of "self-made men,"