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Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
Schenck's Scaweed Tonic.

This medicine, invented by DR.. }. Fl. Schenck of
PhiiadeIphia, intended to dissolve the food and make
into chyme, the first process OiIiGeston. BY clean
sing the stomach with Schenck's Mandrake Pills the
Tonic restores the appetite and food that could
not be eaten before using it will be easily dlgrsied
Consumption cannot be cured by Schenck's Pumon-
Syrup unless the stomach and liver made healthy
and the appetite restored hence the Tonic and Pills
required in nearly every OF consumption. A
half dozen bottles of the SEAWEED TONIC and
three or four boxes of the MANDRAKE PILLwiu
cure any ordinary case Of dyspepsia.
DR.. Schenck makes professional visits New York
ard Boston, and at his principal office Phadephia
every week. See daily apers Oeach place. his pam
phIet consumption for his days Of visitation.
Please observe. when purchasing. that the two
kenesses Of the Doctor when in the last stage of
Consumption, and the other he now is, IN perfect
health on the Government stamp.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers, prce 81 so per
bottle, 81 SO the half dozen. All letters for advit
should be addressed 10 DR.. SCHENcK's principal office
No. Is North Sixth Street. Philadelphia Pa. General
Wholesale Agents: Demas Barnes g. Co.. v. Y;S.S s.
,nGe. Baltimore, Md; John D. Parke, Cincinnati,
Ohio; Walker & Taylor Chicago. ILL.,; Collins Brss.,
s LOUIS, Mo GCeI3
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

AcCIDENT.-On Monday afternoon of this
week Mr.. Job NJ. Frazier while passing by the
railroad, which runs near his house, discover
ed coIored man named Emanuel Laws, near
the road, in an insensible condition, unable to
give anv account of himself or indeed to an
swer any questions He seemed to have re-
ceived some violent injury by some means, and
it is coniectured that he must have fallen off
the cars while in motion. He was in town in
the morning, transacted some business and was
seen at the junction by an acquaintance, about
IL o'clock He lives near Easton, Md, and
must have been on his way home. Mr.. Fra
zier had him taken to his house and properly
cared for and on Tuesday morning sent him to
the house of his brother-in-law, Jacob Brian,
who called in medical aid and did what he
could for his comfort. He is represented IS
being an industrious man, sober in his habits
and highly respected by those who know him
At last accounts his condition seemed almost
hopeless.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

Gen. John Beatty, Republican, was elected
Representative to Congress from the Sth Dis
trict of Ohio, on Monday, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Mr.. Hamilton. Hi:
majority was over one thousand. Last Nov
ember the Republican majority for Governor
was only 246 in the district This result is the
more important because the Democrats put
their whole strength in the canvass, with the
intention of making it test case to show the
"great reaction" that had taken place in favor
of the Democracy. Owing to the closeness o.
the vote last FaA they expected that the "re
action would be sufficient to cause the sue
cess Of their candidate, but the result show
that the great reaction" has all gon,
back"
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

Horace Greeley, it is stated, owns $4,000
worth of Junct' & Breakwatcr K. R. stock, and
Mr.. Sinclair, and other proprietor of the N. Y.
Tribune, is one of the Directors of the Com
pany. One of the editors of the New York
Journal Of Commerce is also stockholder, we
believe, ,'and has recently bought 300 acre
tract along the route. The Peninsula is offer
ing, through its railroad systems and other in
ternal Improvements, the greatest inducements
to capital and enterprise from abroad. This
State now has over 40 miles of railroad in
successful operation, and, when those under
contract are completed, we shall have over 200
miles in operation. This does not include any
contemplated enterprise. Already our facili-
ties in this particular are equal to any locality
of equal breadth Of territory in the country,
perhaps, and the prospect is good for rapid
increase. We now exceed Rhode Island in
length Of road, which formerly greatly exceed
ed us.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

CoNsERvATIvE.-The Conservatives" are
getting sounder on the Rigger question. Mr..
Doolittle, Senator from Wisconsin, has offered
proposition to allow negroes to vote provided
they possess one of the three following qualif-
cations: l, those who shall have served in the
army one year or more those who are able to
read the Constitution of the United States and
can write their names; 3, those who own free.
hold to the value of $3.50. This has been Of
fered as an amendment to the Reconstruction
bill. As Mr.. Doolittle is the especial friend O.
the President, and the exponent of his policy
we suppose this meets with the latter's views
And perhaps most of the Democrats in Con
gress are up to this position on the "nigge
question: or are gradually becoming so. Thi
was Radical doctrine two years ago.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

LIFE INSURANCE AS many of our readers
in this and other communities have policies in
the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co., Phila,
we have no doubt they will be pleased to hear
of the great safety and prosperity of the Com
pany. We see, by the last annual report, that
the losses were less by several thousand dollars
for the year 1867 than for 1866 This is owing,
we presume, to the great care exercised by the
officers of the company, in recommending none
but first class risks, and this, of course, makes
insurance in this Company safe beyond all
question, and increases the net earnings which
are all distributed among the policy holders.
The dividend for the year ending Dec. 3lst,
'67, is so per cent. on the full premium paid
on all the different kinds of policies. For ex.
ample, person paying one hundred dollars as
premium in 1867, gets so dollars as dividend
placed to his credit, which sum can be used as
cash in the payment of his premium on its ma
turity. Persons desiring further information
can call on or address DR.. j. +. Clawson, the
authorized agent for Smyrna and vicinity.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

Travellers ore always liable 10 sudden attacks ol
dysehtery and cholera murbus aud these Occurr,pF
when absent from home ate very unpIeassni. Perry
Davis Vegetable Pam KILLER may always he relied
upon IN sUeh cases As yOn feel The y npOHis
take one ieaspOOhiull in a gill oi new milk and trr
lasses, end gall Of hon wafer Sir we'll together aud
drink hot Repeat the dose esefy hour until rcIiete
lf the pains be severe, bahe The bowels and back
with the medicine. clear
FisherU en- often exposed to hurts by having
their akin pierced with hooks and fins uf fish, can he
much relieved by bathiAg with little Pain Killer as
soon as the accident occurs in this the anguish
is abaled balhe often in five minutes
say three four times and yen will seldom have any
trouble
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

DEPRESSED OF BUSINESS IN New YORK
The internal revenue returns Of the sales Of
several of the leading houses indicate the gene
raj business depression in New York in the past
six months. The sales of Messrs. H. B. Clat
lin & Co. last year were less than fifty millions
Of dollars, and those of Mr.. A. T. Stewart, in
the wholesale department. were a little more
lhan thirty-twO milliOn-a falling off Of more
than one-third from the sales of 1866.
The vote in the Islands of ST. Thomas and
st. John upon the question OF annexation to
the United States was enormously printed on
Friday 1t appears that there were 1914 votes
in favor OF annexation and % against 1.-THE
total being 1866. The St. Thomastes are evi
IDENTIFY more anxious to belong to the United
States than the United States is to have them
General Ruger, Military Governor of Geor-
gia, has rescinded Governor jenkins order
suspending the collection of taxes in the State,
and the taxes are TO be collected at once. This
is to pay the Convention.
A juryman in the ited States District Court
at Memphis was arrested last week, for having
obtained $4,000 worth of goods under false
pretenses.
A school teacher was put off the cars near
Minneapolis, Minnesota, Tuesday week, for re-
fuslng to pay ten cents extra for not having a
ticket.
About 1000 persons were killed and wound
ed qy the recent explosion of the Chinese ar
senals at Wuching.
! General Sherman was last week presented
with gold watch, formerly the property O.
Roger Sherman.
1t is given out from Washington that the
trial of Surratt will be commenced at an early
day.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
Dover ITEMs.-The DeIaUarean has the

DOVER ITEMs.-The Delauarean has the
following items:
First National Bank of Dover. The animal
meeting of the stockholders of this Bank was
held on the l4th inst, and the following gen.
tlemen elected directors DIR. l. Jump, HUM
jenkins, Manlove Hayes, John w. Cullen,
Wilson L. Cannon, Thomas B. Coursey, A. B.
Richardson, G. II. B. Day, John I. Jakes.-
At a meeting of the Board subsequently held,
DR.. Isaac Jump was elected President, and
Chas KINNEY Cashier. On the I'd inst, the
Bank declared dividend of four per cent clear
of U. s. taxes.
Register of WIls-Moses Harrington, ESQ,
has been appointed by Governor Salisbury
Register of Wills for Kent County, vice James
L: Heverin, Esq, whose time has EXPIRED
Mr.. Harrington entered upon the discharge Of
his duties last Monday.
An ARRAY occurred at the Capital Hotel las
Monday evening" in which N b. Dean struck
Ezekiel Butler on the side of his head with 8
stick of wood, knocking him down and cuttinf
him badly. Dean had hearing, and was helc
in SlOO bail for his appearance at court.
Christ Church Rev. Brainard Raw has de
clined the rectorship Of this church.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
THE LOAN FEATURE
OF THE
DELAWARE MUTUAL
llfE INSURANCE COMPANY,

The Directors of the Delaware Mutual Life In.u,
anee company believing that its RS are no, only
entted TO receive all The Of premiums pad M
assumed by them in the shape and under the name of
dlVidends' Out they are entitled all the beDe6I.
whlsh The large accumulaOns OF a Life Coma oanv %
confer, have determined to incorporate The ollow,ur
feature into its plan. viz:
When the accumulation of funds from preminr, ..
ceipts, shall be sufficient TO meet ordinarn Ios.a.
the shall be loaned TO the highest bidder on
ollowing terms. VIE:
FIRsT.-Money shall be loaned TO Policy holder,
only.
SEcoND,-No member shall borrow mo,. ,h., -.
amount Of his Policy. ' '''
THIRD-The Policy will be taken as sec,,,,, hn,
only Its actual value, e. Ills 'surrender value tb.
balance must be amply secured by satisfactory e.,
Mortgages on Real Estate. The Board Of D,;..,n"
shall be the jud Ses OF The suiciency Of such
FoURTH.-ln the event Of the death of Iba mss"l!y
to whom such loan is made. it shall be annliad -, az
payment of his Policy. PP"eu W 'hs
FIFTH-MOney so loaned. shall be eaIlaa in .,,. -
cases OF extraordinary lOsses and then sixIv AZ, !.
tlcs shall be gwen, and the loans longes, NJ no 10
the nrst called M and not more than one ,o,,,,h -
oae loan snail be called in one payment nnIs..
,9tger proportion shall be lndispensahlv necs.s",.
mus giving the borrower the probable nse oI ~.
"Sney curing ms life. il he chooses TO retain !, ~
SIA ih IN case The member To whom mon., :.
shah iaI TO pay The interest agreed unon n,
M nan alo" MS fOlIoy 10 lapse for non naymenI of
PsmIums' then the loaG shall be Withdrawn
SEVENTH Every member Of the Comparv shall n.
oneu wheh funds are 10 be dispOsed Of in this man
hsr ana bids shall be received by seaed prnnssIs
"'"u advertisement OF Company in anJIhcr cOlu nm
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

S. & D. B. r. R.-The Board of Directors
of the Smyrna 4 Del. Bay Railroad intend ma
king vigorous effort to push forward this
enterprise as rapidly as possible. They have
issued call for public meetings to be held at
the following places Kenton, Saturday after.
noon next; at Leipsic, Saturday afternoon,
Feb. Sth and at Smyrna the Saturday follow
ing, 18th, at which subscriptions to the capi-
tai stock will be solicited. Speeches are to be
made setting forth the advantages Of the pro-
posed road to the Fruit Growers and Farmers
of the Peninsula in the reduction of freights,
and by securing direct and cheaper COM
munication by rail and water with New York,
Philadelphia and the Eastern cities" All
who are opposed to the present railroad mo-
nopoly are invited to attend"
These meetings will doubtless be interesting
10 the people, as they will afford the best pos.
sible means Of inforInations concerning the en-.
terprise-its prospects and its advantages
The Directors are exhibiting an earnestness o.
purpose in the project thai fully tests thei
faith in its accomplishment, and we hope ou
citizens will manifest q similar earnestness
IL is the desire of the Directors to place the
road under contract at the earliest possible mo
ment, which will be done as soon as the sub
scriptious shall amount to 100000. Abou
$4,000 OF this sum yet remain to be subscri
bed, which, it is hoped. win be obtained b.
,Lese meetings. The road could have bee,
commenced on o much sulsller amount. bu
she Directors decided upon the large sun
40 that while il would amply justify its com
mencemsnt it would also insure its compile
ton.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
J. ALEX. Fulton, Sec'y.

IMPRovEMENTs.-John w. Lurty has com
menced the erection of frame dwelling on
High street, 90 by % #.
Hughey Moore will shortly commence one on
the same street, ID by 20 #.
H. r. Parsons has commenced the erection
of his dwelling and store on Main st. 1t is to
be 81 by 49,
j. w. Spruance is about commencing the
erection of dwelling on Howard ST., to be
about "a by 2S, cottage style.
Robt Smith has his dwelling under way, on
Main st. All these buildings are to be two
story and-a-half Including these, there will
have been about forty houses erected in the
town during the past year.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Sy LADIES TRUSsEs. SUPPORTERS, ELIAS.
NC nc 6andages. Belts. Stockings, Knee Caps, BAN.
NINGIS L. TITCH'S Braces, Spinal. S6ouIder nd
Erector Braces, Light French and German Rupture
TruSses' Syringes. in great variety. &C.,
at +" NEEDLES"
TWELFTH Street, First docr below Race, PHIIA
DELPHiA. Crhis Department is conducted ExcIu
slvey for Females and Children by competent Ladies
and the stock is adapted to their Special Wantsl
adjusting our Mechanical Remedies. we combine
correct construction, with ease and COmlnrt!
e. H. NEEDLES
Professional Adiuster Of Trusses. &c, :.
Corner OF 18th and RACE Streets, PHILADELPHIA
may SON
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

The HORSE FATALITY.-Last week we re-
ferred to the sudden death of four horses be-
longing to Mr.. j. Kensey Johns, near this
town. His remaining horse died ON Friday.w
At Mr. Us request DIR. Clawson made an an.
topsy of two of the horses, to ascertain, if DOS.
sible, the cause Of their death. He found the
lungs of both greatly congested,, the heart Of
ed blood, but the other organs mostly in a
healthy condition. The disease, in the DIS
opinion, was of the nature of blood poison,
caused by gases generated by decaying vegeta.
Bile matter in the building, which had de-
pressing effect upon the vital forces resulting
in congestion Of the lungs above stated. The
stable is a warm and otherwise healthy one.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

MILFORD ITEMs.-The Argus complains
about the number of accidents that happen on
the Junction l. Breakwater railroad. The To-
comotive ran off the track Friday, breaking the
cow-catchcr and receiving other injuries.
Rev. T. L. Poulson, chief Of the Good Tenn
pIars, lectured in Milford last week. He COM
plimented Milford Lodge as being one of the
most fourishing in the State.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
Written for the "Smyrna Times"

MR.. EDATOR
I've bin an he'd my fortin
tole. A wsnan from Ejup tole it. She tol8
me that l was destinated for CRATE things
that I'd talk ny stand in the world
he'd mt much faith in fortin tellers or clearin-
vOicers before, but this tOle me all about my
past life-how I'd he'd father an a mother,
both of EN-, how if wasn't only chile, he'd
bruthers and sisters, praps numerous ones
she tole me I'd bin in luv with gurl once,
and she tole me the color of mi nose, the shape
of mi hare, the number of mi eyes, and so many
other truthful things that could ut doubt no
longer, bu. caved right In and believe all she
tole me and more too.
| wish tho Almost that she had mt tOle me
for it walked up in my buzzup the phel
speerit of ambishun. l want to be as crate a
man as she said ought to be ; | want to bring
out my great talents, and show the star | was
born under that it need mt be ashamed of me
and as all the ladders of life is standin rite
strate up all aroun me l don't no which one to
begin clllnin on.
There's the poltikle ladder-but it most al
ways tops over with feller when he gets pur-
ty wei up then there the perfeshunal one,
but it's so chuck full on the bOttum rooms that
feller ought to have spikes in his shoes and
claws on his hans to get holt at all, and that
wud make him so unpopular that he could mt
start up the politikle ladder if he wanted to-
Lookin at em all have concluded to shin it up
the Literarial ladder. It's purity full, too, on
the lower rooms, but as we autherS is genteel
set, we'll git along ezzy enuf, for we're never
gelus or envyus of one another's doings, besides
| intend to be very kline to all the riters of the
inferyer order, and not put on airs jest bekase
I'm gifted OF corse the kritiks will git after
me-that's always the talt Of jenyus- but krit,
iks amt authors no more nor fruit inspector
is apple tree. So I'll enjoy their BLOWN in
contemplate silence-noin as l do, that they
can't rite haf as we'll themselves nor can't spel
haf as well eethur.
| meery rite this as prefase or prospectus
of what comm. b'leve in that fortin teller.
| no the stuff is in me, so look out for some
thin rich next time or some other. | ain't Ju-
MUS nor l amt Junia nor no sich name-but
simply PETER brady.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

MAsoNIC.-At the annual meeting of the
Grand Chapter of NJ. Fl. r. A. Masons of
Delaware, held at Dover, on Monday week, AL
len '. Lesley, NJ. D., of New Castle, was elec-
ted Grand High Priest; James Pender, Esq,
Deputy; and D. G. Goodwin, Esq, Grand Sec
retary: The above gentlemen were duly in
stalled in their officers and entered upon their
duties the same evening.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

The Queenstown and Harrington Railroad
Company have elected its officers. President
-Thos. G. Hamby. Directors-John +. Daw
son, Col. R. G. Carter, A. p. Sorden, G. J.
Mitchell and WIN. S. Ridgely, Jr.
This is the proposed route from Harrington
in this State, to Queenstown, Queen Anne
County, Nd, of which we made mention las. 81
Ridgely, last week, when the above named Of
fcers were elected.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

CoNTRAcTToN.-The bill to suspend all fur
ther contraction of the currency having passed
both Houses of Congress in a concurrent form
is now in the hands of the President fo
his signature. Though it will probably become
law whether the President signs it or vetoe
it. The business men of the country vii
feel easier now, as it was the rapid contrac
tion of the currency to which the present strin
gency is attributed.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

SALE OF PEws-The sale of the pews at
Grace Church took place on Monday evening.
Out Of 76 pews offered, IA broughta premium.
The price paid for choice of pews ranged from
$40 TO $780, the latter price being paid by Mr..
Delaphaine Mcdaniel, Tor the first choice
The total sales amounted to 81, 7,2s4 so, and the
! nercSaL = ~ '--',7 -
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
THE GREAT FEVER AND AGUE AND DY
PEPSIA CURE.
Mishler's Herb Ritaers

Has cured more Diseases in communities where II in
known, than all other medicines combined !. and il
kept in every family. II is the Only Remedy thai
Really Puriies the Blood, and has never Isiisd ~
caring Dyspepsia and Kidney Affections -
As a general remedy TO build up a shattered and
broken down constitution nothing can equal il.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
MlSHLERs GREEN LABEL HERs BITrERs
-, Is specific fos Serolula, Old Running so,s..
Rhs9matsm, and Secondary and Tertiary SvnhiIis
Specific for the Errors of Youth, 0'f'"'''
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

RELIGIOUS REvIvAL.-A great religious re-
vival is now in progress at the NJ. +. Church,
in st. Georges. Seventy eight have professed
conversion, most of them having Joined the
church, and the revival is still going on. Rev.
William B. Walton is pastor of the church.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

Banking house Of John McLear & Son, No.
6O7 Market street, Wilmington, Del, 1876,
5.2os and 9-S0s bought and sold and exchang-
ed at current market rates. Del. State Bonds,
Del. r. X. Bonds, Del r. r. Stock, and stock
and loans. Of all descriptions, bought and sold
on commission. .Tg...aa q Il.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

500 Del. Railroad (exten3ion) first Mortgage
Bonds for sale at desirable rates also Della
ware State Bonds, Farmers Bank Stock and
Del. X. X. Stock by John McLear & Son,
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

Lewes is really quite gay this winter. There
has been no lack OF pleasant entertainments
Old and young alike seem desirous that time
shall pass trippingly during this season.-Sus-
sec Journal.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
SWYDNAs DNNo
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. 90.

TIE "TfhES' is published eusry Wednesday q
IsrROOn, by Jos. II. HoFFEcKEK, Editor and Pro
PristOr, at Smyrna, Del.
IERHS-SuBscRIPTIoN,--One year, s2.00 in ad-
SGHee, or $3.50 If not paid till end Of the gear.
Paper discontinued until aIlarrearsare paid-Onl,
at the option Ofthe Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS tcl be inserted at the rate oSeUsn
Cents line for the first insertion; subsequent ia
sertions 81 cents. A liberal discount made
qnarterIy, semi-annual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

j., V. Smith, the new jeweler, is opening a
handsome stock Of goods. He is fitting mp the
room nicely, and intends keeping the largest
assortment of jewelry ever kept in SMYRNA.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
CHEAPEST CARPETS in PHILADELPHIA
AND WHERE 10 RIIY ,EHEM

EN1ND
Almost every one has heard of EVANS CHEAP CAR.
PIT STORE, where you can buy your 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 be
certain that you get into the right store
JOHN NJ. EVANS,
MIRO 2m No. 3l7 N. I'd St., above Vine
and directly opposite Wood ST.. Philad'a.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

APPoINTED.-James G. Dunning, of George.
town has been appointed Route Agent on the
junction & Breakwater Railroad.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29
TO CONSUMPTIyES.

me Rev, EDWARD A. WILSON will send FIRE.
o. cnargel to all who desire il the prescrpon MIN
ny which he cured Of lung afFecuon ana ~
Sreao disease. Consumption. His only Ob,ec1 i. ~
nchent the afflicted aud he hopes eveTy sui,., IN
Wy tnls prescription. as il will cost them = o,hing
anu may prove blessing. Ple9se address
REv. EDWARD WILSON
NO. l65 South Sd ST., Williamsburg. N W
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

NEW CHURCH.-The foundations of q new
nj. f. Church have been laid in Lincoln.
Smyrna times., 1868-01-29

son PRINTING Plain and in Coiors, p..,lv a,a
eheaniy executed at this Office = 80 ~ ls-S s1s
The New York herald., 1868-03-17

WARS AND RUMoRs OF WAR-This is
about the beginning Of the season for the
usual crop of rumors about Indian outrages
and barbarities on the Plains and in the Far
West. One that has attracted some attention
is to the effect that two thousand bloodthirsty
savages were marching into the Sweetwater
(Utah) country from Idaho and Montana, de-
vastating everything in their way. This story
has been pronounced q fabrication made out Of
whole cloth, or, more likely, out Of rotten
shoddy Indian blankets. All these reports are
started by Indian traders, contractors, specu-
lators and whiskey jugglers in the East as well
as the West, in the hope of inducing the
government to send out re-enforcements of
troops, supply trains and other material for
batting these army cormorants. The truth is,
our troops in the Far West have now about as
much as they can attend to in routing out white
horse thieves and other pale-faced desperadoes.
The Indians give them the least trouble.