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PHENIX INSURANCE COMPANY OF
Il PHILADELPHIA
INCORPORATED l904-UHARTER PERPETUAL
No. 2A WALNUT Street, opposite the BxchanRe
In Company insures from loss or damage by
FIRE,
liberal terms, buildings merchandise furniture
etc. for limited periods, and permanently buildings by
deposit of premiums.
The Company been active operation for more than
SIXTY YEARS, during which all losses have been
promptly adjusted and paid
John l.. Hodge, David Lewis,
M. E. Mahony Benjamin Etting,
John I. Lewis Thomas H. Powers,
William s. Grant, A. X. McHenry,
Robert w. Leaning, Edmund Castillon,
ID. Clark wharton, Samuel Wilcox,
Lawrence Lewis, Jr:, Lewis O. Norris
JOHN r. WUCHERER, President.
SAMUEL WILCOX. Secretary. AS
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A Low Feliah's Prayer TO NIOhamnled.
From Pashas like Ismael Pasha deliver us,
His hand is so heavy, his looks so Khediv-
irous
He has bottomless pockets, and stomach
omnivorous;I '
While his guests, fed and feted, his praise
sing vociferous,
We've scarce lentils to eat, and scarce tatters
to kiyer us!
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6<Y ~ NOTICE.-FOR NEW YORK, VIA
I@SS&% Delaware and Raritan Canal, SWIFTSURE
x19zhaNn3s TRANSPORTATION OOMPANY.-DES.
PATCH AND SWIFTSURE LINE.
The business of these lines will be after
the eth OF March For freghts, which will be taken on
accommodating terms. apply to :. - : .L--I - =
no. w. M BAIRD a CO.,
SN No. l33 South Wbarves.
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Popular Songs, with Applications.
From countries far away l came, as the
returned convict said .
''All is lost now, as the ruined gambler
said.
Stay, traveller, stay" as the highwayman
said . ..l i.
''Twere vain to tell thee all / feel," as
the lobster said to the man who was boiling
him. aEr..-
Good news from home, as the young
reprobate said when his father died and left
him his heir.
Tin leaving thee in sorrow, Annie" as
the man said to his wife when he sold his fur
niture and eloped with another woman.
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A school-Boy,s Letter.

CANEBBAKE LODGE, Dec. 9.-My dear Pa
rents,-I am happy to tell you that 1 am en-
joying good health, and trust you will find
that have made great Progress dear
ma And pa he has gone Away and it is all
Lies am very wretchd this is the trueth not
the other Ave gott too rite it Again becaus
off the Misteak but will send this on the Sli
pleas to tax me away becaus shall neaverlern
Any Thing hear and we have nothing but fat
for dinner and my chillbrains are dredfull one
of the Boys who's pa is doctor Jones says it is
consumshion SO most likely shall dye if i
stopp much longer it is awful but pleas doe
not be unhappy if doe only i thought
would Tell you as to old Bile He is beest
Here Dr., Boyle stepped up behind, md
sadtcltsnQ aicay the Ietter-Thwack Thwack
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19
Smyrna, May 18th, 1869.

iMPRovEMENTs.-Capt. John Mustard i
adding, a story to his residence on Methods
ST. and making other improvements which viii
make it one of the handsomest DWELLINGS in
town, as it is one of the finest and oldest loca
tions we have
., John E. Collins is now tearing down the lit
tie old shop, so long used by the-late William
FAIRIES as harness f. ctory, on Commerce ST.
and will erect on its site a neat two. story frame
store 10 feet front by Al deep Mr. C. recent
ly purchased this property.
r. Y. Cooper IS about commencing the re.
modelling of his "Spruance e. Megear proper.
ty by extending the front out even with the
other stores on the street and raising it a story
the new story to be hall for Stella Lodge.
Odd Fellows; There will then be a row Of
four large buildings of uniform height, which
will be the handsomest block in town. Mr..
ttIlcks new store, one of the block, is nearly
done.
Alex. Collins has nearly completed an addi.
ton to his residence on the Duck Creek road
formerly owned by John Rash) which will
greatly improve its appearance.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19
lPubIished BY reauest.l

EDUCATION IN NEW CASTLE-Iast Novem
Der clique of the Trustees elected to admins
ter the property donated by the good William
Penn to the wOrkingmnn of New Castle. exclud.
ed by vote the Catholic pastor of the town from
their schools e. they voted that for five
hours each day he dare not stand in the same
room with the children of his fock-for five
hours each day the Catholic youth were Inv
vote OF the TruStees) impressed with the idpa
that they were an inferior race and their priest
a dangerous character Did England ever mass a
more degrading law for Ireland? Don'tyou see
the vile spirit OF Cromwell dictated that vote ?
ou Will say that the Republicans of New Cas-
Tie 1uhg tnat insult at our country and our
creed No! no! That outrage was perpetra-
ted.that insult was spit at us by Democrats of
the hrst water, In spite of the Republicans. |
pray you think over this insult till it burns into
your hearts as it has into mine Make con-
mon cause with us to avenge this insult-and
assert our own dignity as men.
Mark the result Our reply to them on the
18th OF April, in spite of the Democratic infu
ence and cunning and to their unconcealed
disgust, the Irish elected Catholic Irishman
as trustee, and on Saturday last, by the Irish
vote, James Shaw, an American Republican
was elected to see to the administration of the
Penn fund" out Of evil cOmeth good"
The new trustees, supported by the working
men OF all creeds and politics, go in for an aT
dit OF the accounts of the hoard for the last
hve years; for the quarterly examination of
children, free educated, for the public appoint.
ment OF teachers by competitive examinations
and that the clergymen of denominations he
ec.9Dlc'o visitors OF the schorls Echo
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

- SMYRNA SEMINARY.-At a meeting of the
trustees and COrpOratOrs of the SMYRNA Semi
nary, on motion of DR.. j. f. Clawson, David
). Cummlns, Esq, was called to the chair, and
John II: HOfecker was made Secretary.
The Act Of Incorporation was read. and q
general discussion of its provisions was entered
upon by nearly all present
On motion of Dr. j. Z. Clawson, a nublic
meeting was appointed for Friday evening next
at o'clock, at Smyrna Seminary.
On motl0n, the Secretary was authorized to
have notice Of the same inserted in the
Smyrna Times, and to have fifty circulars
printed for distribution, and fifty notices nrint.
ed for posting in public places.
On motion, DIR. j. E. Clawson was appoint-
ed committee to procure speakers for the
meeting on Friday evening next.
On motion, the Secretary was authorized To
procure book suitable to be opened for sub
scriptiOns to stock, and to have the same AZ
meeting on Friday evening next.
On motion, adjourned to meet at the office
OF DIR; Clawson on Monday evening next at
o clock, precisely.
j. II. HoFFEcKER, Secv.
Smyrna, May 18th, 1869.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

THE TRIAL OF Miss CAIRNES. weoLc
ago we gave an account ofthe shooting and deatb
OF man named McC0mas, at the hands of .
Miss Mary Jane CairneS, at Jarrettsyille. Har.
lord CO., Md. McCOmaS, under promise of
marriage, had Seduced and deserted her. and
she' after the birth of a child, proceeded to
the front OF the hotel, where he was stand;no
one day, and deliberately shot him down The %
parties stood prominent in society and Tho
trial and acquittal of Miss Cairnes. which took
pace last week, has excited great interest
we make some extracts from our EXCHANGES .
j.. II consequence of the dilapidated condi
tlOn OF the county jail Miss Cairnes was nlacnd
on OF her parole and quartered at the hotel at
beiair' the county town. She was under no
SerVllance whatever, and was in the habit of
Promenadlng and shopping on the streets.
OPUn enterlng the courtroom the dense crowd
would divide, and with the utmost resnect make
passage way for her to the inside IF The bar
At the hotel she was constantly in receint of
expressions Of kindness from svmpcthizinp
iriends and well-wishers. She seemed neither
10 court nor avoid observation. The large ma
JoTlty OF the community upheld her and count
ca confidently upon her acuuittal, cOntendinp
tnat Tn she was fully justified in her action. H7
W. Archer, her counsel made a most impas
sloneu sn ana eloquent address, appealing to the
Ieehngs OF the jury in such a manner as to
'o1iS lIom some OF them and the prison.
er' also from many of the spectators, and even
10 sen1Slbly affect the bench and the bar.
When the verdict for acouittal was IN.
nounced the large crowd in and about the court
room cheered heartily, and the accused, whose
co0npoSure during the trial had been SO gener,
ally noticed, could no longer bear the strain
upon her and gave way entirely; she went and
gasped for breath and seemed in imminent
uahger OF tainting. The Beair band proceed
eu to Serenade her, but she left for her home
N m company with her mother before they ar
r.Eed. kL Her friends are raising purse for her
"hich' 1t is thought, will be very large
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

SERIOUS CHARGE William X. Luton a
young man of Wilmington, on Wednesday af
ternoon last tried to commit violent outrage
on little girl named Mary Cook, not quite s
years old The alderman held him to bail in
the sum OF $1,000, in default of which he was
committed to prison to be tried at the present
term of court. The Commercial saws he is
charged with a similar offence ON a sister of the
same girl but five years old.
ANOTHER. Emanuel Bailey, negro, for hav-
ing committed a rape on Mrs. Messick. near
st. James Church, Mill Greek Hundred, on
Saturday night week, was arr ested on Wednes-
day Of last week, and committed to prison.
Mr.. Messick is sexton of St James Church and
was absent from home at the time. The neigh
bors, Messrs. Foote and Little, were aroused
by her screams, but when they reached the
house the guilty party had fed. A negro
named Naylor is suspected of having been i'm
plicated in the outrage.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

ing, plain, Quaker like appearance. Much
OF the time its capacity has been inadequate to
Its patronage. Within the last two years two
splendid buildings have been erected and dedi-
Gated to educational purposes in this county
wyoming and FELTON,. A fourishing seminary
has also been started at Laurel, and Middle
town Academy, that had nearly gone under,
has been put in a prosperous condition Yet
none OF these towns are half so able to main
tain an institution as we. To keep pace we
must Increase our facilities, and we hope some
thing to this end may be inaugurated Friday
night The gentlemen named in connection
with the call certainly inspire hope.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

IMPORTANT MOvE.-At the last session of
the Legislature an act of incorporation known
as the Smyrna Seminary" was passed and
David j. Cummins, Ezekiel Y. Cooper, John
ii. Hofiecker, Henry C.. Douglass, Henry VI
WickerSham Ezekiel J. Colt, Horace Spru-
ance, Henry B"arne, IIyiand B. Pennington.
William N. Bell, Dr. BENZ S. Gootee, John
&. BrIey, Go. Fl. Raymond, DR.. James r.
Clawson, AMI II. Robert Pennington were nam
ed as The incorporators. The object of the in
corporation is to establish and maintain nm
in-t''n''' r c1r1ing for male and female
children. >l9"e the passage Of the act the
Trustees have h""n wiling for an opportunity
10 or-aH Company and put it in working
or d, T. - aching was done, save in an infor-
NAL manner, until Monday night last, when a
formal meeting was he'd and definite action
taken, as may be seen by reference to our local
columns.
The success of the present institution known
as Smyrna Seminary. owned by individuals.
has convinced the Trustees Of the CORPORATION
and other friends Of education that more ex
tended edfce. with increased facilities for in
struction could be amply sustained by the citi.
zens Of the town and surrounding country, and
we understand that the purchase and enlarge.
ment of the present building is in contempla-
tion by said Trustees when the Company shall
have been organized. The site is good onr,
and the addition oftwO more stories on the build
ing could be made at comparatively small out
lay. An imposing structure, fully ample for
the purpose and an ornament to the town and
the cause would thus be secured. The charter
limits the capital stock of the Company to $780,
600, in shares of $40, to be paid in instalments
ofnot exceeding SO on each share at one time.
We must keep pace with the advance of edu-
cation in our State, for we believe it is advanc.
ing Although the Legislature failed to pass
the bill asked for by the people, still the mere
effort to get the law showed growing senti
ment on the subject; a sentiment that will ac
complish it's purpose finally. And in spite of
our deficient system our educational facilities
are rapidly augmenting Our present institu
ton is of recent origin, and is in most -four
ishiIg condition, notwithstanding its unassum-
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

TIE FLoGGINGS.-Delaware is now under
going the fagelatons of newspaper criticism
for fogging its criminals. There is not a lead.
ing newspaper that has come under our notice,
religious or secular that has not condemned
the system within the last few days in COM
menting on the whipping of the ten criminals
at New Castle on Saturday last 1t is rath r
strange that our State can be 50 near the right
and public opinion every where else so far
wrong One correspondent, in speaking of the
new post erected there "a rough one) says -
" The new structure iSquite worthy of the taste
and enlightenment of community that pre-
serves this relic of barbari>m in an age called
enlightened"
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

SUICIDE BY POIsoNING.-We are reliably
Informed that Mrs. Miller, wife of Rev. Mr..
Miller, pastor of the NJ. E. Church at Laurel.
terminated her existence on Thursday by taking
dose Of, ,strychnine. 1t appears that She sent
her grandson, lad of eight years, with an or
ger Tor SIX cents worth of strychnine or poison
son was put up in the usual manner, labelled
AS soon as Mrs. Miller obtained the poison She
swallowed it in the presence of her grandson,
who; aware of the fatal consequences, ran to a
neighbor and told that his grandma had taken
poison. Drs: NJ Farren and Mauch were sum-
moned, but Mrs. Miller was dead when they
got to the house. 1t is stated that she was
subject to fits Of arrangement of mind.-Dela,
ICdTedn
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

To Parents, Guardians, p.r,nr.
whose Sons, Wards or Fr;r,,J ,pt< AL, and Others
tEs asn6;n 1im' ior Residence in the Clys + taa ya'
b,:l; ihe Young Mems Chri~tipn .t..,.;,.
Phlladelphla, announces that thfy ;,.,.D ;,ynl'D q
Wlt'ee W f9f the purpose Of showing k;nJ,a kind ara.
Dung Men W ho are strangers .nJ ",JI1A@>> :,
them under religious influences TTa TI r3ls
fore request all who desire the co.n,sy 1"ry lh'-
this Commlttce, to send the maine, ie{F'9'a Z
ses OF Young Men about to rx;.I. IN n'l ~ .''-.
pima m whom they are interested !" ,:9. I:59'.ai-.
particulars Of character q, .ho7 D,sTJ WIN N&.
er' (which will be strictly conficle.saI IS+, Pr.'
JNo. WAHAw,K,%%
uur1 Chairman of ComNt"n'
Philadelphia. ~ y "'>'nut Stree.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

FARE BY PIE Pacific R,1rpo.
pectlVe ofhcers' after consultation ~. lAe 's'
t TO- a temporary understanding that tx w. Co.: -:
from Ne" ork to San Francisco t;1r .,'5 .n5 ''f-
ana second-claSS passengers should bo S-!9 s- 9'G!
tor trSt-class Passengers Sl75 ~ ~ 49, aoj
freight nothing definite has yet BEEN nC".ngy'Ms .r
1t is expected that the trip from (b"ra,F arFans-i
can be made in from six to seven days = = N s
present the time of running will be- r,,b lGos
gT' as the track is new aud need. TnTl T,Hl ,@7.
lhe Union Company, as also the Can,r.'T'" n"''"'l1g
each 1t Is stated, over 1000 treigbt c.. nae
While the first has over $50 loc9mot;1r'> r t1'> Al.
latter counts 1870. IO'I'eS Il.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

SELECT READINGS BY announcement in
our advertising columns, it will be seen that
Prof Shoemaker, of the Philadelphia Insti-
tute, will give select readings at the Seminary
in this town, on Tuesday evening next. The
Professor is the instructor of elOcution in the
Institute above named, of which he is Princi-
pal, and stands at the head of his profession in
Pennsylvania. We have extracts before us
from the Philadelphia Press, Bulletin, School.
dag Visitor, and other papers. The Pittsburg
Commercial says g. as reader he stands equal
to any in this country"
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

Chief Justice Chase has rendered an0thf
important decision in Virginia. A lDIS'
States Marshal who turned over the govern
ment funds to the confederacy in 1861 wa
trial, and pleaded the statute of Limitation,
which the Chief Justice accepted. A. P''
masters and other officers similarly situate
will probably plead the same
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

THE FRUIT CRoPs-A very interesting alb.
stract of the official annual estimates of the
agents along the line Of the Delaware railroad.
giving the probable demand on the company
for transportation of fruit during the coming
season. furnishes some interesting statistics
concerning this great AMI growing source Of
revenue. The total number Of peach trees
along the line Of this road is estimated at l..
$50 of which SS5, ,24O are three years old
or under, and 1000, $40 are four years old or
over. As the crop comes from the latter class.
the young trees are omitted in the tahular
statement, which estimates the number of has.
kets expected TO be realized at 500 $50. Four
hundred and forty-sx and half acres have
been planted in strawberries from which it is
estimated there will be 1,OlS,7jO quarts pro-
duced. These estimates have been made with
great care by persons Interested in knowing the
exact truth. and are trustworthy for the pres
ent. but of course are liable to great changes
for the worse in case Of very unfavorable wea-
ther. The peach crop is now considered safe
as the fruit is firmly set and the trees are in
fine healthy condition. The present estim ate
has been made since the late storms. and If
will be seen is but little over one-haf the three
million baskets that might have been expected
had these storms not occurred. 1t is probably |
a better paying crop for growers than one of
twice its size would have been. The estimates
for the berry crop are likely to prove correct, !
as the present delightful weather will bring
on the crop with great rapdity.
The above estimates If 1lus+ hn ro,,, on, boro1 !
are only for the central part of the peninsula
along the line Of the Delaware railroad. and do
not include sections which ship their fruit by
water nor along the line of the branch rail
roads, from none Of which, as yet, complete
estimates have been received These arc for
the largest and most important fruit growing
section but do not give an adequate idea of the /
probable yield Of the whole peninsula. The
reader will bear in mind that the above esti-
mate does not include the large crop of wild
berries which yield liberal revenue to the
poorest class Of population.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

The Peach Growers had better make the
best arrangements for shipping their peaches
they can, as individuals, and not put any de-
pendence in the Peach Growers Association.
So writes one who was present at their meet
ing yesterday.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

The COlored Mems National Executive rr.
mite waited upon President Graut last Thur.
day and presented an address advocating n.
appoin ment Of few coorel men to of n
the Northern States in order to conyig.
the SouthernerS that the North is willing d
accept W hat it forces upon them. TIE aIlrev
closed with thanks for the tavors Pre,iiea.
Grant had already granted the negroes IT,
President, it is said, replied that he would g,ys
the subject due consideration
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

A. j. Walt, once one of the weathiest mt
chants of Memphis, became insane the 0D
day, split friends head open with ha'c9t
chopped the arm of another almost of. a9l
nally, exclaming vain world, good bye Ds
himself tiOm the window on the paVeD'
breaking his neck.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19
SALE OF REAL ESTATE The ro., =.

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-The real estate
of Samuel Culbreth, deceased, in Dover %ae
sold at publ; sale by Henry w. Draper. ESQ
Trustee, last Tuesday morning week. T6e,
dwelling house and grounds was sold to the
First National Bank for Sc, 75O; the small
brick dwelling on Main street to Sol. Townsend
for S! 900; aud the building on the corner, now
occupied by the Bank and government offices.
$4,000. Total, SIS, 1880. Other small houses
were purchased by d. Harrington, w. l.. Can
non, JAS. Evans and others. The Dele,Carean
says the property may be considered as having
been sold at high prices.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

SUDDEN DEATH.-On Tuesday last, Mr..
John Cane of Eli, about fifty years of age re-
siding at Harrington, died very suddenly. His
horse baulked and he became very angry at
him. He commenced whipping him, and ex-
erting himself very much trying to get him to
CO.. At length the horse started. Mr.. G.
walked into Mr.. Brown wheelright shop, and
sitting down put his hands up to his face re.
marking at the time that he felt very bad and
died Instantly Mutual Friend
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

Flowers! FLOWERS Mr. Randolph Pc.
ters, of Wilmington will have a load of hi,
choice flowers on exhibition and for sale in this
town on Saturday next, May 22d. All lovers
of rare flowers in this neighborhood will have
an opportunity Of selecting the choicest varie,
ties that enrich the floral kingdom from Mr..
Peters collection of fragrance and beauty.
These exhibitions have been very fine in other
towns and will be here, we doubt not. He had
to make second viSitto Middletown to supply
the demand. See adver.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19
SMYRNA AfovIQ re

Mr. Eltor In your last issue / observe a
notice ola reading to be given in our town bv
Prof j. W. Shoemaker, of Phila. Ibeg leave
to say, that from long personal acquaintance
with him, | can vouch for his integrity, and
can also promise those who attend an evening
OF rare literary entertainment and instruction.
Yours, &c, j. II RECuTEI.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

SUnDEN DEATH.-John W. Adkins. a mer.
chant and well known citizen of Milford died on
Saturday night, very suddenly, of apoplexy,
lie was in usual good health until few hours
previous y. His age was about 81. He was.
at at one time, member of the Legislature.
CODlDlPrcfTI
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

THE TINES is published every Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH II. HoFFEcKER Editor and Proprietor at Smyra
Delaware.
$500 advance or $3.50 if
not paid till the end of the paper discontinued until
all arrears are pai-ony at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will he inserted at the rate of Seven Cents
aine torthe first nseron subsequent insertions
Shalf cents liberal discount made quarterly
nua and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

Two SUDDEN DEATHS OF LADIES. Mrs
Brown, of Newark, dropped down dead or
Sunday week while engaged in her household
duties. The probable cause of her death is NOT
stated.
Mrs Sahilla Black of the same town. died
suddenly on Saturday night week while taking
Oft her boots, it is supposed from appoplexy.
Coroner Pendergast held an inquest over the
Smyrna times., 1869-05-19

STEAMBoATs,-A few advertisements have
6een pee posted in town stating that the steamer
Ch'copee would commence tri.weekly trips be-
tween Collins Beach land via stage to Smyr.
na) and Phila. on Monday last but we learn
she has failed to meet her engagement. No
stage has been engaged.
The Perry, Capt. Prior, has been at Bonn
bay Hook this week making arrangements to
commence trips, but we have received no def
mite announcement.