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Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
WHOLE NO. 731

THE FREE METHODIsTs--The Free Metho-
dist Church has had denominational exist
ence since the Fall of 1860. During eight
years it has increased in strength until last Fall
it numbered c, 900 members, had "a preachers
and 40 church edifces, and owned church prop
erty valued at nearly $4,000. This Society
is purely Methodist in doctrine, and claims to
occupy the ground or which the founders of
Mcthodism first planted their banner, from
which, as the Free Methodists believe, the
great VI. +. Church of the present day has in
sensibly, but fatally. receeded. They believe
in the general doctrines of evangelical Christi
anity, and hold practical plety, and the renun-
citation of whatever favOrs of wOrldlineSS, to bo
the necessary result of true religious exper-
fence. Lay representation is with them an ac-
tual fact, and not mere theory. The singing
is congregational, chior singing and instrument
tai music being prohibited. They believe with
Edwards, that the spirit influence on a mixed
multitude must produce great visible COM
motion, and consequently rather encourage
than repress demonstrations otreigous feeling.
The most noteworthy feature in their system is
opposition to all picncs, Christmas trees, festi-
walls, lotteries, fairs and donation parties and
especially to the rental or sale of pews in the
house of God. They hold most strenuouSly
that absolutely free churches are necessary to
reach the masses. The only sOcietyin this city
was organized in April, 1864, with eight mem
bers 1t had increased to 80 in October last,
when the Rev Geo. w. Anderson was settled
over them as their first pastor. They number
now about so, some of them being in Brook
lyn, but the majority being scattered over this
city.-N. y Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

PROOF -READING.-A writer in the Galaxy
gives some interesting incidents of typograph-
zeal errors. He mentions one edition of the
Bible which contained 5000 mistakes. He
gives the following example of the difficulty in
the way of getting out perfect book: Some
professors of the University at Edinburgh re-
solved to publish book which should be q
model of typographical accuracy. Six proof.
readers were employed, and after it was thought
to be perfect, the sheets were pasted up in the
hundred and fifty dollars was offered for every
mistake that should be discovered. When the
book was printed, it was found that it contain
ed several errors, one being in the title page, an
other in the first line of the first chapter. The
only books that are believed to be entirely free
from errors, are an Oxford edition of the Bible,
London and Leipsic Horace, and an Ameri-
can reprint of Dante.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

EVENING PARTIEs.-"Do you ever go to
evening parties 2"
No. said friend Tom, l used to, but l
am cured"
g How so !" said I, anxious to learn his sx-
pcrience.
"Why, you see," said Tom feelingly, ~
went to one some years back and fell in love
with beautiful girl. | courted like q trump,
and thought l had her sure, when she eloped
with tailor; but | swOre vengeance. pat
ronized the robber of my happiness, and order
ed fnll suit of clothes, regardless of expense
and never paid the bill; but those internal
clothes were the cause Of my future misfor-
tunes"
"How SOP"
Wearing them, captivated my present
wife, She told me so; and l havn't seen
happy day since. But ain bound to be square
with that wretched tailor on the long rnn. III
leave him legacy on condition that he marries
my widow"
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

RELIGION.-Some one whose head is unusu-
ally level, has written out his ideas of re-
ligion as follows:
We want religion that goes into the family;
that keeps the husband from being spiteful
when the dinner is late; keeps the wife from
being spiteful when the husband tracks the
newly washed floor with muddy boots, and
makes the husband mindful of the scraper and
door mat; amuses the children as well as gov
erns them; projects the honeymoon into the
harvestmoOn, and makes the happy hours ike
the eastern fig tree bearing in its bosom at
once the beauty of the tender blossom and the
| glory of the ripened fruit. We want religion
that not only bears the sinfulness Of sin but on
the rascality of lying and stealing; religion
that banishes all small measures from the
counters, small baskets from the stalls, pebbles
from the cotton bags, clay from pepper, sand
from sugar. chicory from coffee, beer-root from
vinegar, alum from bread, lard from butter,
strychnine from wine, and water rfrOm milk cans.
The religion that Is to advance the world will
not put all the big strawberries and peaches on
top and all the bad ones at the bottom. 1t will
not offer more baskets of foreign wine than the
vineyards ever produced bottles. The religion
that is to sanctify the world pays its debts.
1t does not consider forty cents returned foI
one hundred given, according to Gospel though
it is according to law. 1t looks upon the mar
who fails in trade and who continues to live il
luxury as a thief 1t looks upon man who
promises to pay, and who fails to pay it on de
mand with interest, as liar.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

The long quarrel between the two great Mo-
hammedan Powers of the world, Turkey and
Persia, is passing over into an open war. 1t is
reported that the Shah of Persia, at the head
of his army, is marching. upon Bagdad, one of
the large cities of Asiatic Turkey, about one
hundred miles distant from the Persian from
tier, and that, on the other hand, Turkish
troops are pushing forward to meet them. Ap-
parently this conflict is unconnectcd with the
struggle of Greece, Russia, and the Christian
tribes of Turkey, to expel the Mohammedan
Government of Turkey from Europe; but there
are many indications that Persia enjoys the ae-
tive sympathy, the advice, and secret support
of Russia to fully as large an extent as Greece;
Russia thinks that she is, and that England
and France are not, Asiatic Powers, and she
takes, therefore, the most active interest in all
the Asiatic conflicts, with view to establish
ing more and more controlling influence over
all countries Of Asia.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

A man and his wife were setting at break
fast the other day-the husband trying to read
the paper, while the wife was lecturing him on
his dissipated hours. He suddenly looked up
and said:
Here's perfect correct sentiment. A
writer in this paper says the best capital to be-
gin with is a capital wife"
"That's true, DEAR" replied the wife, smiI-
ing, thinking that her remark would elict
compliment, but where would you get them p
"In the deaf and dumb asylum, of course,
he replied.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
POetTY.
GOD KNOWS.

The secrets of the guilty heart,
Far-hidden from the sight of those
Who, knowing them, would shrink and start,
God knowsI
However hid by saintlike face,
The current of the lite that flows
Away from Heaven, away from grace,
God knowsl
The ills of life-its sad distress,
Its many secret unknown woes,
Its wrongs that seem without redress
God knOwsl
The acts which Danish peace and rest,
Though hidden both from friends and foes,
Though buried in a silent breast
God knows
The dark deceit, the subtle guile.
The slander, dealing hidden blows,
The malice cloaked beneath a smile,
God knowsl
God knows! And in His own good time
Will strip from men their whitened clothes,
And crush in shame the sons of crime;
The masks will fall. the truth be known,
And honest men stand forth alone
God knows!
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

GOVERNMENT PRINTING. We entirely agree
with the Printing Committee of the U. S.
House of Representatives that the Government,
so long as it maintains a large costly Printery,
should do therein all the work for which it has
facilities and not subsidize an outside estab-
lishment to print the daily debates and proceed
ings in Congress.
The first amendment we would suggest mex
orably forbids all tampering with the reports
by Hon. members. Now, 1t is notorious that
the reported debates do not show what mem
bers actually said, but what they, on cool re-
Election, wish they had said, and regret that
they did not say. The Hon. Mr.. JOnquil rises
and pitches into the Hon. Mr.. JobSOn as COR
rupt and mercenary. The Hon. Mr.. Jobson
rises and responds that his accuser is liar and
scoundrel, whose reputation among those
who know him renders his enmity an honor
and his calumneS harmless. The Hon. gentle
men belabor each other to their hearts con-
tent; their brother members gathering abOu
one or the other, and cheering them on to tho
fray like pugnacous bull dogs. Next morning,
an observer from the gallery of this encounter
seizes the Globe to see it reproduced in print,
and in blank amazement perceives that tits not
reported at all-that each slangwhanger has so
modified and suppressed his remarks that the
| published debate is no more like the spoken
than skim-mik cheese is like mustard plas-
! ter. If the debates are to be hencefOrth re-
ported and printed at the public cost directly,
we insist that we shall have them exactly as
they were uttered, save that the reporters
shall have the liberty to correct the imperfect
grammar and suppress the meaningless repeti-
tions As to the speakers, make them keep
their hands off Congressional scurrility will
never be abated till it is faithfully reported
then it will be.-N. T. Tribune.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

you want purely unsophisticated fam
lily pill, :" says quack advertisement, buy
IS liver encouraging, kidney persuading, ST.
lent perambulators, twenty-Seven in a box.
This pill is as mild as pet lamb and as search.
ing as small tooth comb, it don't go fooling
about, but attends strictly to business, and is
as certain as an alarm clock.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

A young Milford mechanic who obtained O
divorce from his wife some years since, because
of her indiscretions, could not forbear to re-
marry her when she returned to him few
months ago. offering him $lOOO,-which she
had saved from honest earning-and her sim
cere contrition and Affection, Connecticut
Press
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

The Chicago Post asks the curious question,
" shall fashionable woman be allowed to vote"
Arguing from the fact that savage nations are
particularly fond of trickets and bright orna-
mcnts, the editor concludes that fashionable
woman is but step or two above the South
Sea Islander who cats his enemies.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
DEBILITY.

ONN from any cause whatever; Prostration OF
hsSyslem, induced by Severe labor, Hard
ships, Exposure, Fevers, &C.
'nn 20 medicine extant equal TO these RENE
such cases. A tome and vIgOr is impaired to
'aoe system, the appetite IS strengthened, food
9ved, the stomach dIgests properly, the blood IS
'sl' IAe compile xlOn becomes sound and healthy,
dso" tnge is eradicaled from the eyes, bloom
~ 10 the cheeks, and the weak and nervous ln-
tcOnes strong and healthy being.
'as Advanced IN Life anc feeling the hand of
'sghmg heavily upon them, with all It's attend
will lind in The use of this BITTERS or the
a.'an elixir that WILL insIiI new life into their
restore in measure the energy and ardor OF
pO'hul days, build up their shrunken forms,
we health and happiness to their remaining
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

A large white Bactrain camel in Cincinnati
has given birth to beautiful little camel, as
pure in color as itself. The young camel is
little larger than yearling calf 1t is an inter-
esting little creature, and is the first of its kind
born on this continent.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

A curiosity of mcanness has been exhibited
in San Francisco. During the settlement OF
an estate in that city, on the oath of January,
it was discovered that brother of the deceas-
ed had charged the estate 81 for loss of time
while attending the funeral
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

An exchange says Jubal Early will take ad-
vantage Of President Johnson's amnesty proc.
lamation and return home, singing, "The year
of Jubal Il. is come; return, ye wandering
sinners, home"
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

A French mayor having to make out de.
scriptive passport for Duchess who had but
one eye, retained his politeness without sacri-
icing truth, ,as follows: "Eyes-dark, beautiful,
soft, full of expression-one Of them beng 0o-
sent "
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

Mrs. Theodore Moss, wife of the treasurer
of Wallack's Theatre, wore at the New York
charity ball lace and diamonds estimated 90
$4,000 Her lace founce cost $1,000.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
testimonials.


Hon. GEO. w. WOODWARD,
'-''' justice Of the Supreme Court of Pa, writes;
Iduo Phiadel lphia, March 70, 1868.
~ rrUonand' S Ger man BIIters' IS good
|'.u s 10 diseases n ofthe digestive organs
Tuas O. benefit IN cases OF debility, and
"vVOus action in the system,
iolrs truly, GEO. W. WOODWARD"
Ina. non. JAMES THOMPSON,
P" tne Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania.
}Msids, IL Philadelphia, April 49, 1863.
H., ;0l nOOnands German BIIIefs' VALUABLE
e,n m Ease Of attacks Of Indigestion or Dyspep-
1n nVetnly r'say this from my experience Of it.
WIN respect, JAMES THOMPSON.
I,,,t hoy. GEORGE sHARsWOOD,
A tne Supreme Court Of Penn. writes:
4nv.t Philadelphia, June lst, 1868.
Ia B;Sa.aG, ov exp ~ erience that HoOaand's
'YnpSns We ,,SI4 good %i,aG,s tonic relieving
II GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
A..stann,o noS y REV. E. D. FENDALL,
AlTe ,,ahntOr' Christian Chronicle, Philada.
4ds ecu decided benefit from the use of
l~nsOSI SI'aan ~ BilIers, and feel 1t my privilege
H. suaa'em Mem as a most valuable ionic, 10 all
arisina from general debility, or from
YOurs T roIn arrangement Of the liver.
A'uiy' E D. FENDALL.
H. Of e 'Sa druggist snys thai he has sold large
1agavs ro. o'''ers, and has never sold q medi-
Ein rsoo.'' universal satisfaction. He takes
ITIo n'ehdlng It to his customers.
1sted S-uoOtiand's Germ an Remedies are
IlN il on ~ ~. 'at the signature Of e. M
Isu are co" e WI hlPper Of each bottle
Medicine S ana Mandatory at tn {
Pa ne S'ore, No 63l ARCH street, PhIla
GTnAS. M. EVANS. Proprietor.
Formerly C. M. JACKSON L. Co.
#&,Gs, PRICES.
S'nan Bitters, per bottle, 81 OF
Ps Cs,u.. ~ half dozen, 5 OF
PEI bo,sIah rome. put up in quart bottles
osot oI",e, SO,e:, or a half dozen for 81 SO.
'tdsr to 80, 10 70 examine well the article yo,
WGGISFSSA .E SALE BY ALL
SAND SrOREKEEPERS,
Ts'isss noFFECKER, Smyrna, Del.
'-ly
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
The Solemn Fast of Lent.

The term Lent is derived from the Saxon
word sgnifying Spring fast, or the time of hu-
initiation observed by Christians before the fes-
tival OF Easter. The fast corresponds with the
preparations of the Jews for the yearly expia-
ton, and is, like other observations, of Jewish
origin. Their humiliation was forty days be-
fore the eXpatOry sacrifice of the Son of God
upon the cross for the sins of the world. 1t
will be found by consulting Eusebi,tS, that it
was customary for the Christians from the
earliest ages to set apart portion OF the time
for humiliation, prayer, fasting and other de-
vout exercises.
The number forty has been rendered in vari-
GUS ways quite significant, and was appropria-
ted to those special seasons of repentance. -
For forty days the deluge covered the earth
forty years the Israeites wandered in the
desert until the whole generation except one
was cut Off-Moses tasted forty days on the
mount-Eijah forty days in the wilderness
the Ninevites were allowed forty days for re-
pentance, and our blessed Lord tasted forty
days in the wilderness at the commencement
of his ministry on earth. Hence it is that this
practice has been followed for more than eigh-
teen hundred years. The ancients observed
| the season with great strlctness. No marriages
were celebrated-no festivals were held, except
on Saturday and Sunday-and except on these
two days the Eucharist was not consecrated
during Lent. Other fasts ended at three o clock
in the afternoon, but this was kept up till even
ing. The propriety and duty of observing this
season, we leave to those whose proper office
is to enforce them from the sacred desk.
The observance of this season in another
point of view is highly beneficial During the
holidays, the rejoicings have been connected
with the choicest viands, and consequently as
Spring approaches, the system is more predis
posed than at other times to disease, and un-
less these humors be eradicated in time, viii
nence, then, the body resumes its natural tone
and good healCh continues. Fasting, then, il
good indeed, much better than phYsio.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
IOOfland's German RItters,
HOLLANDS GERMAN TONIC,

H0OFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
tpared BY Dr.. C. M. JACKSON,
PHILADELPHIA, PA
hhy.dVe years since they were first introduced
Ibis country from Germany, during which time
have undoubtedly performed more cures, and
flisd suffering humanity in greater extent, than
0het remedies known to tile public.
as'e remedies will effecIually cure Liver
tpl'nl, Jaundi e q YDyspepsia, Chronic or
4 Ivous Debility, Chr "a ono DIarrhea, Disease
as Adneys, and all Diseases arising from a
-aIsied Liver. Slnmach or InIestInes.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

n. '1'e HU dpppeIlte.
Sah class Of persons the Bitters, or the Onic, is
NY recommended
8'sAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Te Ts strong by the use of either Of these reme-
IsaeY will cure every case Of MARASMUS,
anos Of certificates have accumulated in the
oae proprietor, but space will allow of the
uOa Of but few. Those, it will be observed,
~. WI n0'er and Of such standing that they must
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

HoOFLANDS GERMAN BITTER'S,
AND
HooAand's German Tonic.
The Great Remedies for Diseases of the
TVER. STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORGNs.
HOOTLAIUS GERMAN BlITERS
c,wo sed of the pure juices, (Or they are me,
ls'",ma,lv vv" termed Er tracts OF Roots Herbs
| Barks, making n MH preparation highly con
lmOIIc ddgtrtHTe V any hHd
HOOFLANDS' GERMAN TONIC
Il, combination of all the ingredients of the Bitters,
H. The puresl quality SANTA CRUZ RUM, Orange,
|, making one Of the most pleasant and agreeable
lnedes ever offered TO the public.
IThose prelernng Medicine free from Alcoholic
Ial1ure, will use
4 Hoohand's German Bitters.
4 Those who have no objection to the combination OF
/, Bluers as stated, will use
iHOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
lTboy are both equally good, and contain The same
ldicinal virtues the choice between the Two being
mere matter of taste, the Tonic being the most pal.
able
The st0macn lrOlH VI CdusesB SUCH as IIl-
,e.iOn, Dyspepsia Nervous Debility, etc.. is very
Il TO have lis functions deranged. The y
sysr, sympalhIzing ass CLOSELY as il does with
& (, Stomach then bee u ZONES affected. the result
which is that the pa tIent suffers from several
more Of the following Diseases
Constipation, Flatulence. Inward Piles,
Eulness of Blood to the Head. Acidity
of the Stomach, Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust for Food, Fulness
or weight in the Stomach,
Sour Eructations, Sink
ing or Flutterng at the Pit
of the Stomach, Swimming OF
the Head, Hurried or Difficult
Breathing, Flutterng at the Heart.
Choking or SutfDcating Sensations when
ina living posture, dlmness oF vision,
Dots or Webs before the sight,
Dull Pain in the Head, De6ci-
ency Of Respiration, Vel
Owness OF the Skin and
Eyes, PAIN IN the SIDE,
Back, Chest Limbs, etc., Sud-
den FIushes of Heat, Burning in
the Flesh Constant lmaginings of
Evil, and Great Depression of Spirits.
he sufferer from these diseases should exercise
agreatest caution IN the selection of a remedy fol
Asase, purchasing on " that which he is as
lid from his InvesliE AlallOns and inquiries
lses true merit, is 5skllfully compounded
lee from injurious IN gradients, and has es
shed for Itself a reputation for the cure Of these
ases ln this connection we would submit those
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24
NOTICE.

'Well established fact that fully one. half Of the
lofuOn Of our population are seldom IN
Tment OF good a health, or, to use their
'pfessOn, " new M Aer feel WE'LL" They are
devoid of all energy, extremely, nerv-
Smyrna times., 1869-02-24

suGGISrySS ySR SALE BY ALL
PysND End STOREKEEPERS.
s'iSss.t tioFFECKER, Smyrna, Del.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06
,,..u.r m xon CIR Your PRINTNIe2 The

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o,oner ans,yer to this question Is a matter
ofoonsiderable Importance oFdr"aers''o
PEACH Growers, to Merchants to Bankers
and 10 business men generally. Time ana
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10 the office of the DELAWARE TRIBUNE
The Proprietors of the TRIBUNE haze one
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ina establishment in The country. Their
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The most approved and latest styles, their
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immense amount of printing, they can
afford to execute work at much tessrates
than smaller Offices. Consequently he'r
schedule of prices range as ton as an"
office in the country, and their tdcst'ty
for executing elegant aDork and ftting
orders mostly ,oithin Je,o hours after
their receipt.
AL classes of business men are there
f,tc invited to send their orders direct to
as in the confident belief that IL wiu
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and that they a0iu receive complete sat
istaction as to quality and elegance Of
craftsmanship.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1869-05-06

MIDpLETowS, DEL, May 3rd.-After heavy
yet very refreshing rain of two days, the clouds
have cleared away and this morning the sun
shines out delightfully."- upon the face of nature
clothed with its new robe of living green. Vege-
tation of all kinds is coming on rapidly. Most
OF the trees are already thick with foliage. Peach
trees have been in blossom for some time Grass
looks remarkably well for the season. Everything
is mole forward than 1t was year ago at this
time. Nothing has happened as yet to blight The
farmers prospect of an abundant crop OF wheat
| and peaches.
hail storm passed over the town on Thursday
last, and for q few minutes the hail stones fell
thick and fast, soon covering the ground. 1t was
/ confined to barrow limits, and though 1t knocked
| of some peach buds, no material damage was
| sustained.
On Monday and Tuesday of last week Signor
Blz gave three entertainments in the Town Hall,
for the benefit of the Presbyterian church. This
was the most profitable entertainment, to those
having 1t In hand. OF any yet held In the hall.
The house was full both evenings and the pro-
cceds amounted To about four hundred dollars.
For the past few days the veloclpedes have beer
making their music In the hail. somewhat to the
annoyance of those underneath. On Thursday
and Saturday evenings prizes were awarded tc
the fastest and most skillful rider. Both wer,
won by Mr.. Richard Price, of this place. There
has been great mania for these means of loco
motion here The rapidity and skill with whict
some ride them, and the improvements that art
continually being made on these machines, show
! that they may yet be made practical in section
where roads are very level and smooth.
The first public exercises of the term by tn
students of the Academy we've held last Friday
Pieces were spoken, and the original production
s Of the students read by Mr. James Gears an
Z Miss Fannie Howell, an editor and editress al
| pointed by the instructors. These exercises whc
: are held every three weeks, have become quit
q an entertainment to the citizens. The literar
c paper is called 1.-THE STAR" and Its production
!. show Improvement.
u The new string band at the Academy made !
/ first public appearance on last Friday. The
II music made quite an addition on that occasion
OBSERVER.