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Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

New LITERARY ENTERPRIsE. E.-Great libe-
rality on the part of the publishers. 900
to be awarded to the subscribers. s.-NOval plan
to induce large circulation.
We have been favored with advanced sheets
of a new monthly magazine, issued OH an en-
tirely new plan by Messrs. Evans & Co., pub
fishers.
From our knowledge of the parties engaged
in this enterprise, we feel justified in asserting
that their undertaking will be success, and in
all respects satisfactory to the public.
| In addition to the attractions OF fresh and
interesting monthly, containing articles from
the best authors in this country and Europ-,
as the title indicates, the publishers draw upon
the whole world for topics of interest, and o.
fer an inducement (if such were needed) a
dividend system" of an entirely origin Al
character, in which all their patrons will par.
ticipate. This department is under the exclu-
sive control and personal supervision of NJ
George q. Evans, long and tavorably know
as gentleman Of experience, capability, en-
terprise and probity We recommend to all Z
perusal of the prospectus, wherein the distin.
tive features of the enterprise are fully Sc
forth, feeling satisfied that the result will b
an immense circulation of their monthly, ''Th
e World at Home Full particulars are sen
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Home," SI4 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
= Pa.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

THE -Middetown, with popula-
t&on of 1900, is making an effort to build a
town hall to cost $4,000, $500 of which had
been subscribed at last accounts. The COM
pany guarantee per cent. on the investment.
Smyrna, with population of over 5000, has
no town hall, nor is making no effort to have
one, so far as we know. The Odd Fellows and
citizens of Elkton, town of 1000 population
have just erected one of the handsomest hail.
on the Peninsula. Cant Smyrna, with thir(
more people, third more Odd Fellows (per
haps) and third more of most other thing
that go to make up good town, except thir
more interest in the town hall question-can'
Smyrna have one as well as Elkton? Don
we need hall as badly as any town in Chris
tendon?
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15
THE LOAN FEATURE
OF THE
DELAWARE MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

The Directors of the Delaware Mutual Life Inxur
anee Company, believing that It's ber ire not ONLY
entitled 10 receive all the Of prem paid or
assumed by them. IN the shap and under the name of
dividends. but they are entitled all the benefits
whieh the large accumuaIiOns OF Life Gonna nv car
confer have determined incorporate the folIoys,ng
feature into its plan, viZ
When the accumulation of funds from premjnn re-.
cepts,' shalt be sufficient 10 meet ordiaaru Ios.e.
the shall be loaned the highest bidder on Ihs
ollowing terms. VIZ:
FIRsT.-MOney shall be loaned 10 Policy holders
only.
SEcoND-No member shall borrow more than ths
amount Of his Policy.
THIRD-The Policy will be taken as secur,,v hn,
only actual value, G., It's surrender value "-lha
balance must be amply secured by satisfactory 6T.
Mortgages Real Estate. The Hoard of DiIscio,t
shall be the ud Ses of the suficency Of such srcu,i,
FoURTH.-ln the event Of the death Of The mamLs..
whom such loan is made, il shall be anned 10 dr.
payment of his Policy. " ~
FIFTH-Money so loaned, shall be called in onIv IN
cases OF extraordinary losses and then sixy da, no.
cs shall be given, and the loans longest ONT shall ha
the first called in. and more than of
ohe loan shall be called in at one pavment nness
larger proportion shall be ndispensahlv necessary
Thus giving the borrower the probable use Of the
oney during his life, IL he chooses To retain IT,
! SixTH-ln case the member to whom money is
loaned shall ial to pay the interest agreed upOn
snail allow hts Policy 10 lapse for non. pay of
premiums then the loan shall be Withdrawn.
| SEVENTH Every member Of the Company shall he
nOllhed when funds 10 be disposed Of in this
ner aud bids shall be received by 'scalcd prpossls
Read advertisement Of ofCOmpany in an1lher column
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

Cummins, Robt Denney and H. c. Spruance'
being appointed Judges;
After counting the ballots, the, Judges re-
ported the following named gentlemen duly
elected, viz: George w. Cummins, James H.
Clements, Ayres Stockly, James W; Sprqance,
Henry N. Wickersham, John NJ. Voshell and
David j. Cummins.
On motion,
Res0ived That two hundred and fifty copies
of the Act Of Incorporation of our Company,
az amended @ by the act of March 4, 1867, will
the Ieport presented by President Cummin1s
and and this days proceedings Of Stockholders, b
published BY the Secretary for distribution t.
Stockholders, and others.
On motion, adjourned.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

DoNAroNs.-Rev. G. Huntington, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church at Dover, has been
presented with handsome overcuat by the la.
dies of his congregation.
The parsonage % Of e the NJ; b. church, at New New
friends of the pastor, Rev. Fl. HI. Bodine, on
Tuesday night, the 7th inst, who left behinC
them many substantial tokens of affectionatt
regard They replenished the larder, provid
ed abundantly in the way Of horse feed, anC
made up roll of greenbacks which was de
lightfully refreshing to look upon.
On Monday 23d ult, St. AIMS congrega
ton, Middetown, visited the Rectory, ant
furnished the Rector and his wife with a vas
number of good things of life, including tur
keys, chickens, &C., and presented the Rector
Rev. j. W. Brown, with purse containin
| $llj.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

DELAWARE r. r.. MEETINa.-At the meet
ing Of the Stockholders of the Delaware Rail
road, held on Thursday last. the following
named persons we're elected Directors being
Hinckley, Andrew &. Gray, Joseph Bring
hurst, Isaac Sharpe, Chas. /. DnPont, DR..
Isaac Jump, Manlove Hayes, Henry B. Fid
deman, Alex. johnson, WIN. III. Ross, Chas.
Wright, Jacob Moore. For Treasurer j. f.
Alice.
The Board elected Samuel M. FELTON,, Pre-
sident. sfg he Iaisea3 ~,
| A statement of the affairs of the compan,
was read, showing it in highly prosperou
and satisfactory condition. = ComnaerciaL.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

Mr.. STANTON.-Monday was an important
day in the U. S. Senate. That body, by
vote of 35 yeas to nays resolved to reinstate
Edw. NJ. Stanton as Secretary of War, from
which he had been displaced by President
johnson. The debate was quite animated on
the occasion, the principal speech on the Re-
publican side being made by Senator Fessen-
den, who highly eulogized Mr. Stanton as a
public officer, and defended him from many Of
the charges made against him. Immediately
upon the passage of the resolution declaring
the inconvenience of the Senate in the actor
of the President the Secretary of the Senate
prepared certified copies thereof, and at onco
served them upon Mr.. Stanton and Gen. Grant
Mr.. Stanton expressed himself satisfied witt
the action of the Senate.
Mr.. Stanton proceeded to the War Ofic
yesterday morning, and after short consulta
ton with Gen. Grant the latter turned the O1
fee over to care of the former.
There are various speculations as to VIII;
course the President will now pursue.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15
CnIn-Icr-SKArrNa.- During the cold

oLD-IcE-SKATINa.- During the cold
snap of the last three or four days, our citizens
have been actively engaged in filling their ice
houses with as good ice as was ever housed,
and most of the houses are filled.
On Monday, one of the ice-getters, named
Robert Nichols, fell overheard" at the pond,
but was soon rescued. He was standing on a
piece of foating-ice, which separated and sub
mitted him to the cold water cure to relieve
him of an attack of folly.
The skating has also been excellent, and
many have enjoyed it, but we haven't got
skating the brain like we had two years ago.
The snow that is falling as we 90 to- pres
will cause change of programme.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.

2r LADIES TRUSSES, SUPPORTERS. Elias.
tic Bandages, Bells, STOCKINGS. Knee Caps, BAN.
NlNGIS u TTfCH'S Braces. Spinal, Shoulder and
EreciOr Braces. Light French and German Rupture
Frusses, Syrlnges, ia great variety. de-,
at NEEDLES"
TWELFTH Street, First door below Race, PHILA
DELPiIIA. Crhs Department is conducted Exclu
svely for Females and Children, by competent LADIES'
and the stock is adapted TO their Special Wants0
adjusting our Mechanical Remedies. we cOmblne
correct construction, with ease and COmlnn
&. II. NEEDLES
Professional Adiuster OF Trusses, &c, :.
Corner Of 18th and RACE Streets. PHILADELPHIA
may Som
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

The Masons of Philadelphia have purchase
lot at the corner Of Broad and Filbert Sts.
on which they intend to erect a new MaSOni :
Hail. The contract for the building has already
been awarded, aud the contractor guarantees
to lay the cornerstone next st. Johns Day,
and finish the edfce five years hence, at
c ,st of three fOurths of million of dollars -
The new hall will be of granite, AMI in the
Norman style. The four sides of the building
will be of granite, the only difference in the de-
sign being in the front on Broad St, which, it
is intended, will present one of the most mag
ni6cent features of that thorOughfare.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

M!DDLETOwN ITEMs.-From the Transcript:
The citizens of Middletown are making an eff
fort to build town hall. $500 have been
subscribed.
Mr.. Joseph H. Walker, of that town, has
been commissioned as Justice of the Peace,
vice Edward Reynolds, Esq, resigned.
With the services of last Sunday, Rev. Mr.
Brown closed his pastoral relations with the
congregation of St. AIMS.
Mr.. Rayworth Weldon has sold his farm
situated on the State road between Fieldsbo
rough and Blackbird, in Appoquinimink Hun
dred, containing about ITO acres, to John Lind
for Sc, 900 cash.
In the month of December there was ship
ped from Middetown more than 1000 bushel
of corn, 10000 bushels of wheat, and quar
tity of potatoes, oats, &c.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

HEAVY FREIGHrs. Large quantities Of cot
ton are now being forwarded from the South
by the Norfolk line of steamers to Crisield
and thence North by the Delaware Railroad.
So great is the pressure, that the boats are un-
able to carry the whole amount Of frcights. Of
cars can be obtained to transport it from Girls
field to its destination. This line is also popu-
lar with passengers in the winter on account oi
its certainty and celebrity Somerset Herald.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

FRUIT GROWERS ASSOCIATION. The meet
ing of this Association, which was to have
been held on last Tuesday, has been postponed
one week. Says the DelGUaredn: We under
stand the reason of this is found in the fact
that the Executive Committee have been uu-
able to obtain a conference with the railroad
officers and this has arisen, not from any in
disposition on their part to meet the committee
but on account of the sickness of one or two
of the principal officers. We further under.
stand that the proposed conference is to hello
next Wednesday, the 18th inst, when, it is tc
be hoped, fair and acceptable proposition will
be made by the representatives of the various
lines-one which will he satisfactory to thu
Peach Growers and profitable to the trans
| porters.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

P. W. &. B. r. RAT the annual meeting
of stockholders, in Wilmington, on Monday
the following named gentlemen were elected
Directors of the z. w. Il B. Railroad Compa
ny to serve this year:
Isaac Hinckley, Samuel NJ. FELTON,, VIM
Sellers. Samuel Welsh, Jno. A. Duncan, Jes
Sc Lane, Joseph Bringhurst, Frederick IA. Cur
tbs, J. j. Cohen, Jr., Thomas Kelso, Colum
bus .. Donnel, Enoch Pratt, Thos. Donaldson
Jacob Tome, and Nathaniel Thayer
The Board then organized and elected Isaa,
!Hinckley, President; and Alfred Horner
Treasurer and Secretary.
The President read the annual report, whicl
proved very interesting and satisfactory t
those present.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

We have received two numbers of the new
paper started at Middletown-the MiddletOacn
Transcript 1t is a neat-looking paper, and
we think it will be we'll received. It's politics
is to be a Democratic conservatism "a bad
kind. Success to you, Messrs. Vandegrift.
We have also received the Tribune Alma
mac for 1868. This little annual has long beer
regarded as one of the best books for politica
and statistical reference publishe i in this coun
try. Address Tribune, New York. Price, 2Oc
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

DEATH OF AN AGED CITIzEN-Wm. Ro-
derfeld, Esq, for several years citizen of this
town, passed away last Sunday morning at the
advanced aged of 80. In his earlier days he
filled several minor public positions in this
soldier in the war of l8l2-Delacdrean
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

In the Georgia Convention on Friday, let
ter from Senator Sherman was read, saving
the Convention should have no fears, but go
ahead, and, if additional legislation is needed,
state what it is, and it will be furnished. Gen.
Meade addressed the convention. He said he
was sent to administer the Reconstruction
acts, which were the laws until decided other.
wise by competent authority, and he should do
so faithfully for the best interests of the peo-
pie, as he understood them. Ex-Gov. Brown
addressed large audience. He defended
Gen. Pope and his administration, and argued
in favor of relief to State banks
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

CoNGREsSIONAL.-Livel times may be ex-
pected in Congress this week. Mr.. Wilson re-
ported yesterday from the House Judiciary
Committee bill, requiring two-thirds of the
Supreme Court to concur in any decision in
volving any Constitutional question. 1t is his
intention to push the bill through at once, and
it is reported that the Democrats intend to re-
sist to the extent of filibustering if necessary,
in order to compel debate. The danger of un-
favorable action by the Supreme Court on the
Reconstruction acts, is alleged as the necessity
of the speedy passage of the bill. As to the
power of Congress, it is urged that inasmuch
as it has the right to fix the number of the
Judges of the Court, it has likewise the right
to determine what number shall be required tC
pronounce decision which may overturn g
statute enacted by two-th thirds of Congress-
The Reconstruction bill will also produce lively
discussion in the House, and an interesting
week may be looked for.
A new bill has been proposed, viz to place
the Southern States Under the care of Genera
Grant, and do away with the present Miitar.
District plan; in other words, to give recon
struction into the hands of the General.in
Chief until the new governments are formed
A majority of the Committee favor this plan
in fact the Republicans of both Houses loo
upon the scheme with much favor. Some or
pose the bestowal Of so much power upon tn
General, however, and others have some doubt
about its legality. The Democrats are said I
favor the scheme, because they think the Ger
eral will kill off his chances for the PresidenC
If be accepts the position.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

SERIOUS ACCIDENT Benjamin Smith, about
six years old, son of Rev. Vaughn Smith, Pre-
siding Elder of the NJ. Z. church of Snow Hill
district, while playing on the turn table at the
depot at Seaford, on the 5th inst, had his leg
so badly crushed that it had to be amputated
near the hip.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

SUDDEN DEATH.-Miss Hannah Hollings-
worth died suddenly at her residence in Will
mington, on Friday morning, about 6 o'clock.
She had just dressed herself for the purpose of
going out, when she called on one of her neigh
bors, who hastened to her assistance. After
this she did not speak so as to be understood,
but appeared to smother to death. She was
about 60 years of age.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

AccIDENT-As Mrs. J. q. Barr was pass
ing out of the Union NJ e. Church, Whining
ton, last Tuesday evening, she stepped on the
side of her foot, which turned in such manner
as to break her leg above the ankle.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

OYSTERS. G. w. Standish, of this
town, has just received from Philadelphia a
large supply of the finest oysters ever brought
to Smyrna. They are the largest and finest
bivalveo the city market can afford, and he is
serving them up in the best styles known in
oyster cookery. Families supplisd by the
bushel, quart or count.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15
CHEAPEST CARPETS in PHILA DELPHFA
AND WHERE TO RIIY THEM

Almost every one has heard OF EVANS CHEAP CAR.
PET SToRE, where you can buy yeur goods lower than
al any other establishment and mako your seleclions
from one Of the largest and finest stocks or
BRUssELs, THREE. Ply. INGRAM. STAIR aud RAG Car.
pets; Or CLOTHs. MATTINGs, WINDOW SHADES. &c.
We selling Carpets two yards wide. only 81 90,
Don't buy without examining our lou prices. and be
certain that you get into The right Store -44 -,
JOHN nj. EVANS, -.78
MIRO I'm No. 3l7 N. I'd ST., above Vine
and directly opposite Wood st., Phiad's.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

MINIsTERIAL.-Rev. Mr.. Gracey, Of the nj.
E. Church, preached the first of his Series OF
sermons on Character, on Sundry evening, his
theme being 'Social Character" Itwas an able
discourse, and highly delighted his audience
who regarded it his ablest effort. He breaches
next Sunday evening on Business Character. ,
The residence OF Rev. J. L. McKim, reclo
of the Episcopal Church, at Milford, cam
near being destroyed by fire on last Thursday
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15
GRAcE CHURcH.-Grace church will be SOL

GRACE CHURCH.-Grace church will be sol
emnly Dedicated to God ON Thursday, the 23d
day of January, by Bishop Simpson. The
services will commence at II o'clock, A. M
Bishops Ames, Scott, and james are expected
to be present and take part in the exercises
Many of the distinguished clergy and laymen
are also expected to be present. The services
will be unaccompanied by any financial ap
paal
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

The Republican Convention of Marion coun-
ty, Indiana, in session at Indianapolis, on Sat
urday, instructed its delegates to the State
Convention to vote for platform advocating
greenback payment of the National debt.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

PHILLIPS & FAIRIES would give notice to those
who nde bied them that their accounts must be
setlled by the 10th Of FEBRUARY. They hope
those who are interested will pay attention 20 this
and act accordingly as they must have their money
Smyrna Jan. 9Th. 1868. aG.t easas - 81.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

The Louisiana Convention is hurryiug with
the adoption Of its Constitution, having got as
far as article 81 yesterday. 1t is reported that
this dispatch is caused by advices from Wash
lngtOn.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

Banking House Of John McLear & Son, No. GOT
Market ST., Wilmington. 5.20s, 10 4Os, 7.30s and
all other good securities bought and sold. Della.
ware State Bonds, Delaware r, r. Bonds, Bank
Stocks bought and sold on commission, Drafts on
New York and Philadelphia issued" sf4'l' VII .'-
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

GRAIN SHIPMENTs.-For the month of De-
cember there was shipped from our two depots
Sc, 900 bushels of grain. We have not been
able to get the amount shipped from the
| Landing
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

General Meade has approved an ordinance
of the Alabama Convention staying the colec-
tion of debts in that State, except for labor,
during the present year.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

Ex-Governor Brown, of Georgia, made q
speech in Atlanta, on Thursday evening, adj
vocating the Reconstruction acts, and defend.
ing General Pope.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

SEAFoRD-A correspondent of the Com
n,ercial says about 100 houses have been built
in Seaford the past year.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

A universal suffrage bill has been prepared
for presentation at the next session of Con-
gress. 1t does not extand the suffrage beyond
the election Of Federal officers.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

New r.. R.-There is a project on foot to
build railroad from Delmar, the lowest t,rmi-
nus in the Del. r. II. in this State, TO Nanti-
coke Point, at the mouth Of Nanticoke river. a
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

Charles Dickens arrived in Philadelphia on
Sunday night, and is staying at the Continen-
tai Hotel. . '
Hon * q Thurman, Democrat, Yesterday elected U
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

A very creditable lyceum with circulating
library has been organized at Lincoln, Sussex
county,
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15
SIYDNAs DNNo
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. Is.

THE "TIMES'' is Published eUery Wednesday
ternosA, by Jos. II. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Pro
prietOT, st Smyrna, Del.
TERNS-susscRrrrIoN, year, $500 in ad-
sanee, or $3.50 if not paid till end Of the year.
paper discontinued until GIIGrreGrsare Paid-OnIy
at the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS ,oi be inserted at the rate oSeUer
Cents line for the first insertion; subsequent N
sertions 81 cents. A liberal discount made
qnarteriy, semi.Gnnual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

Z. Charles Dickens viii commence course Of
six readings at Concert Hall, Philadelphia, on
Monday, Jan. 18th.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

The Pittsburgh Post, the Democratic organ
OF Western Pennsylvania, nominates Geo. III.
Pendlcton for President. s. ..s9 n IA
The {" Grand Army of the Republic in
Kansas has passed resolutions favoring Gen
Grant for President. -
Smyrna times., 1868-01-15

u is reported that Governor jenkins, of
Georgia, has been removed, and Gen. Dana,
late of Pope's staff, appointed in his place.
"A bin TO compel the sending Of children to
school has been introduced in the Missouri
Senate .giUu3asIed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-26

"sT. PAUL 3 OHUBOa, TwENrY.rHIRD
S STREET. FInST WARD.-The evening
service In this Church will be held heresfter at !,
O'clock, commencing NEXT SUNDAY, Sept. nth
Morning service at II, a. usual. Sabbath School
at 5 p M II
N~EvANs' LECTURES ON AMERICAN
W. PROGRESS will be continued at Wood
18th street. en- SATURDAY, MONDAY, and
! IGnsp .sa,. I'm Admission free Re
~HAIR DREssEBs AND BARBERs.-Tbe
suty, our third meeting will be held NEXT TUES
DAY, 18th instant, at O'Clock, at DemonReots
Store By order OF the Chairman. ss asst
N@PAPER HANGERS, ATTENTION You
HS are req.ested to attend semi annual meet
ing for the election Of officers on MONDAY EVE
MING next. Sept. 18th, 1t ia O'Clock, at John
9enters Q, No. 307 nth street, below Penna. ave.
Punetn s ssfsndaace Is earnestly requested. By
TIhE INsTALLATfON OF KEv. J. W.
ed Church, corner 9th and n streets north, win
take place To- MORROW The German sermon
will be preached BY Rev. Mr.. Pfster in the morn
in the morning. Services commence at ii q. m.
and ia IN. Seats free. It.
ne PREACHING AT ODD FELLOWs'
HAIL.-The Congregation Of the NJ. p.
CHCRGH, 9Th street win worship in Odd Eel.
Row lssbbsth5 MORNING at II q m sabbath
School at 9 q: m The subject Of the discourse:
Gods Word, tried Word ;" BY the Pastor The
public are invited. Seats free. 1t
TOFEiOE OF THE WASHINGTON sKAr.
No. las Pa. AVENUE, Sept. q, 1853
The annual meeting for election of officers will
be held at the Board Of Trade Rooms on MONDAY
ssatd September s At sS SSlsfk secrs,,rv
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