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Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

THE SUEz CANAL-One of the most i'm
portant effects of the opening of the Suez Ca
nal is already being experienced in London by
the fall Of the rates of freight offered for YES
sells sailing to and from China via the Cape of
Good Hope The benefits arising from this
fact are the more important because they re-
fleet upon the community at large, by causing
reduction in the cost of many of the most cur.
rent articles of daily consumption. On all
merchandise drawn from such long distances
the items of freight and insurance occupy
prominent position, and the means by which
they can be lessened are benefits in which the
general public participates The effects already
caused by the success of this colossal under
taking, in the trade between Europe and the
East, are but foreshadowing of the results
that will accrue to us and Europe generally
when canal across the Isthmus of Darien
shall have been established. The government
has already taken active steps in this matter
by ordering surveys, and it is to be hoped that
no time will be lost in the commencement of a
work so essentially necessary to our general
interests,
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

On Thursday night DIR. Day, superintendent
of the State lnebrate Asylum at Binghamton,
was sever ely stabbed in the breast and shoulder
by 5. 5. Blakely, an inmate OF the institution.
Blakely had been discharged from the asylum
on account Of his desperate character, and at
tempted to murder DIR. Day because he recon-
mended his lBlakely' 81 discharge.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01
THE MARKETS.
TOWER HALL.
NEW STILES FALL and WINTER
CLOTHING.

Our Stock unusually full and complete, compIls ntc
entirely and desirable styles of gondS
MEMS, YOUTHS and BOYS READf-MADE GAh''
of all kinds, styles, and sizes. -, ,....t fashion,
We have the most stylish goods cut in the latest sses
well palmer and moderate Styles suiteu tO"'
and better in ,,.--....a,.
STYLE. Fir and WORCESTERSHIRE II.
than nny other stock Of reay-made Clothing In Ph1adep
Also a choice selection OF
NEW FALL AND WINTER GOODS IN THE flEC" ,,en"er
which will be made up order in the Best ana han
or tbosa who nrrIp All Prices Guaranteed OM ry uur-
Lowest Elsewhere and Full Satisfaction ny HEy REFrXpED
- S"n,naS of material sent by mail wheh ueS"'
garments either ready made made to "rler' . 49,
ga W l,ei't' IL 'i.'i ''' BENNETT & Co.,
Halfway between TowER HALL
FIFTH AND sie uanEFT STREET,
SIXTH Srs' PHILADELPHIA
AND GOO BROADWAY. New YORK
oct27-3mbm
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

>, HOGGISH.-Our Milford cotemporary, the
Mutudl Frtnd says:
This fall one year ago, we took occasion to
mention of a number of big hogs in this vicini-
ty We thought at the time and we think now,
that there was no disgrace in this thing but
the Smyrna Times saw fit to dub as the hog
organ. Now our object in mentioning these
things is to stimulate our raisers to improve
their stock" &C.
That was " sarkasum," neighbor, as Arte-
mus Ward would say, and We had no idea you
would take it SO hard or that it would stick 70
your ribs so long We fully appreciate your
motive in trying to improve hog culture In
your community, and we won't call YOU ugly
names any more if you devote your entire pa
per to that object much less half of it, as last
year.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

The SUEz CANAL.-The completion of the
Suez Canal, which was celebrated with sucb
pOmp on Thursday last, in the presence of the
Empre~s Of France, the Emperor of Austria.
the King OF Italy, and other dignitaries, is
one OF the great enterprises Of the day. 1t is
equal in gra,tne~, and Importance to the At
lantIc Gable and the Pacific Railroad, but We
fail to Ioali8e its full Importance because we
are so many miles away. This great enter
prise is simply this: Heretofore, a vessel sail
ing from this country or from Europe to India
had to sail all the way around the coast of Af
rica, up one side and down the other or round
the Cape of Good Hope, as it is called.
The distance by this route was, from this
country, about 10000 miles, and from Europe
-AGibralter-l5,O 900. Now, however, the dis
tance is shortened 5000 miles, by this great
canal 1t is ditch or channel cut across the
Isthmus of Suez, narrow tract of land be-
tween Arabia and Egypt, which separated the
waters Of the Mediterranean Sea from those of
the Red Sea. BY cutting this canal vessel,
or steamer, or what else it may be, can sail
mn the Mediterranean and through said canal
to the Red Sea, and down that to the Indian
Ocean, to Calcutta. We now "cut across
instead of go around.
The fine silks, Cashmere shawls and rich
teas of India and China are made exceedingly
expensive to US, because they have to be
brought SO far; but now they will be cheapen-
"A hec.use the distance and time is shortened
Alrsadv. il is said, those vessels that go around
.1e. Cane are lessening their tariffs. And
lille the new route is oDe-third shorter it is
.,~o.one-third safer. The terribleocean storms
are avoided. - -
This great enterprise was first suggested IN
,s4o bv some Englishmen, but it was pro
uouneed a bubble. Afterwards a company Was
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

[. 0. OF G. Tt. H. Ome, r. w. G.
Templar Of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars
of North America, will arrive at Wilmington
on Thursday, ito morrow the ID inst, and de-
liver lecture on the sub ject of Intemperance
He will pass through the State and speak at
Wilmington, Newark, Middletown, Smyrna,
Dover, Milford, and at several places in Sus
sex county. We cannot now say at what time
ne will be at the places above named, but
notice will be given if possible.
T. D. AYRES, G.. w. G.. T. of Del
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

DEBATE. The debating society of this town
gave another public debate on Monday evening
at the Seminary which was we'll attended. The
subject, " Is society Improving was well dis
cussed, and was unanimously decided in the
affirmative by the four judges-two ladies and
two gentlemen. The negative were compli-
mented, however, for their able arguments.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

:, REEIGIoUs.-Rev Mr.. Kennedy of the
PRESBYTERIAN Church of this town, will rre5ch
next Sabbath morning to the youth and chill
dren OF his congregation and Sabbath School at
102 A. NJ. -
On the I'd, Sd and 4th Sabbaths of Decemhcr
he Will preach on Sabbath Dissertation, Profan-
lty, and lntemperance. Allare cordially and
respectfully invited to attend.
The Ms r.. Sunday School of this town con.
template holding an exhibition Christmas
night.
The Rev. John ". Brown, formerly rector of
St. AIMS Church Middletown. at present r rocl ~.
tor OF Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church.
Philadelphia, has accepted call from Detroit
Michigan, to take effect January lst.
- The ladies' OF the Presbyterian church of
Dover intend having fair and festival in the
State House on Wednesday and Thursday af.
tern9on and evening, December Sth and OH.
=, De'ticdton; Providence permitting, the
Episcopal Methodist church, at MarydeI. will
be dedicated to divine service on Sunday, the
18th OF December inst, Rev. S. s. Roszell. D
d., and Rev. A. W. Wilson, both of Raltimore
officiating. Services will commence at 10
o'clock, A. NJ, and ] o'clock, p NJ
The Trustees, and gentlemen of the Presby-
terrain church, and congregation of SMYRNA.
are respectfully requested to meet at the church
on important business, on Tuesday next, 7th, at
2 O'Clock P. NJ.
:. Special religious services have been held at
Benton, Central, Union and Serverson' $
Churches, Smyrna Circuit, Revs. Messrs. Uric
and Ayres, pastors, and are now being held at
Bethel and Friendship. The results have been an
very gratifying. One church (CentraD has
doubled its membership. The converts come.
as rule, from the best class of the conmuni =.
ty. In some cases whole families have been
brought into the church.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

Forepaugh's menagerie building at Conners,
vile, Ind. Was fired by an incendiary on Wed
nnesday night. The animals were at once set
free and scene of the widest excitement en-
sued. A flock of sheep within the enclosure
Was set upon by "a lion and several Of them were
killed. The hon also encountered bull, who
fought hlm braveIy for some time but was at
length overpowered and killed.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01
SPECIAL NOTICES.
TO CONSlMpTKNES-

The advertiser having been Restored health in " N.ss
hH very simple rruniY after having suffered several rr
wilma severe lung Affection ami that irttt diS,,~,.
;L"-N anxious to MAKE known 0is fellow sufferer the us
OF ''S
To all who desire it, he will send copy the prc>cripN
lN"l' l"e Ot char%rl with the directions plg,t= 49,
using tlc Sanc which they Nil und
SYMPTOM ASTHMA BEuNCHTIS Th object a. th. ad ,r
tS"r IN sending tn" prescription is to htnrGt the afflicted
rHr" information which b" COnccvcS he invalu," and
ne hopes very sufferer Will try his remedy As it will them
nothing ami may Il ble>SiHg. "
Parties Wishing the prescription. will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON
mayl9Iy Williamsburg, Kings county N.w ~,
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

In Pulaski county, Kentucky, twenty persons
were arrested ON complaint of "A desperado
named Cooper, who had been whipped by reg
ulatOrs, and taken to Somerset, the county
seat, on Saturday, for trial Cooper, with a
party Of armed friends, was present, and both
sides engaged in a battle, in which three men
were killed and one mortally wounded. A
repetition OF the fight was prevented by armed
citizens
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

A delegation of the republican members of
the Virginia Legislature, who recently bolted
the Republican Convention in Richmond, Wis
tied the President Saturday and had an inter
view with him upon the subject of the admis-
sion of the State. The President expressed
himself favorable to the admission of the State
if the officers could comply with the reconstruc.
tion laws, but said that he would leave the
matter entirely with Congress.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

=, SETzURE.--Dr Prettyman, U. S. Revenue
Collector, seized on Thursday last, in several of
the drug stores of Wilmington, several boxes
of Forrest Juniper Tar, manufactured by GER
tam parties in Baltimore, because only ten bot
ties IN every dozen were properly stamped. The
druggists are not held responsible.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

IMPROVEMENTS. .-Messrs. Warden & Evans.
OF this town, are commencing to make large
addition to their saw mill and machine works
The new building will be l34 #. front by u
deep same as the present building. A one
story part, in the rear, will be continued to
100 #. 1t is intended as circular mill,
and an another engine is to be put up to Dive
the circular saws. They are now running night
and day.
John A. Lavender has nearly completed a
two-story frame dwelling and Office on Com,
merce ST., above the depot, "a fl. front by "a
deep. 1t is neat building.
The town hall is expected to be ready for oc.
cupancy about the 20th, when the Seminary
will give a grand blow out" A dozen 9TH
er things are to follow in train.
Adams Mahood, at Clayton, is also erect
ing q handsome two-and half story frame
dwelling, and S. J. Garman is putting up a
two story Office. We do not know the dimen.
siOns Of either building.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

THE TIMES is published Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH II. OFFLCRER Editor and Proprietor. Smyrna,
Delaware.
TERMS SuRSCRIPTGNOne year advance, or $3.50 if
mot paid till the e Of the year No paper discontinued unt
all arrears paid only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTIS EMENTS will at the rate Of Seven Cents
aline orhe first insertions subsequent insertions Threeand
ahaf ccnts liberal discount made 10 quarterly semi
hual ani yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

1HE OFFICE HOLDERS. Last week we had
an article tayOring the retention of men who
are in government offices so long as their con-
duct and capacity are unquestiored We see
the subject Is receiving considerable attention.
and that petitions are being circulated and nu
merously signed praying Congress to pass Sen.
atOr Jenckes' civil service BILL" The po;nts
In this bill are as follows: lst. It reouires
competitive examinations, to test the fitness Of
candidates. as preliminary to all appointments
to office, except in cases requiring the confrma-
ton OF the Senate. ID. 1t prescribes that an
polntments shall be made on probation. in the
order OF merit, and that one-fourth of all nro
motions in office shall be for merit, irrespective
OF seniority. 3d. 1t makes good behavior and
not political sentiments or the mere will Of the
President, the tenure of Office. 4th. 1t de-
clares all citizens of the United States eligible
to appointment, and permits heads of depart
mentS to designate the branches for which fe
males shall be eligible after passing the neces-
sary examinations. By the passage of this or
some similar measure the general business of
the administration would be removed bevond
~-N SP@ASaS OA parry anu dllOWGu Il more le1ltl-
mate work than that of attending to the persis
tant button holdings of office-seeking bores
80 numerous have the Offices of the country
become, and so rapidly are they increasing,
that the " rotation SYSTEM" as now carried on.
Is becoming an insurmountable task to cvery
new administration. And it is developing new
forms OF corruption also, as the Office brokerage
system-one OF the most corrupt rings" in
Washington two years ago. By it men paid
bonus to get an Office and then cheated the
government to recover said bonus and a clever
surplus besides. Let them be ever so corrupt.
party fealty is offered as an atonement let
them be ever so competent and honest. it counts
nothing in favor of retaining the office, as in
business circles. Therefore, the position being
precarlous one at best, many feel disposed
to make the most of it. Make the Office per-
manent, subject to the good conduct and fitness
OF the incumbent, and it will be served as faith
fully as business men are by their employees.
a vast amount OF corruption and REGULATION
would be ended, and our elections would be-
conducted more upon principle than unon tbo
bread and butter" policy. Men would be |
more honest in their political views. The high
tone OF the Judiciary of this State, not ONLY
now but In times past, is attributed greatly to
the life tenure system, and the freedom from
the Ups and downs, the ins and outs of party
politics.
Almost every thoughtful man not engaged
actually in the strife and iobbery of politics,
yet take such part as to see it's abuses. is fa-
voiing this movement. They look upon it as
the best means to help purify both politics and
politicians
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

1t is underwood that the President, on Fri
day. said to Governor Walker that Virginia
having complied with the requirements of the
laws he saw no reason why she should be kept
out of the Union. p'
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

We take it for granted that by this time all
our patrons have visited Philadelphia, and at
tended the great sale now in progress at the
great Oak Hall Buildings of Wanamaker &
Brown All whom we have met with have ex
pressed their surprise and qualification at the
rare bargains they were able to effect there
Any man will miss it who let's this chance slim.
and any mother will miss it who does not
see to it that I" the boys " are well provided
for in this emergency.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01
Errors of Youth.

gentleman who suffered for years Nervous Debility
Premature Decay, and all the effects 0 youthful imrl '
WILL for the sake of suffering humanity send "a ~nO
need It, the receipt and directions making the remedy
by which he cured Sufferers wishing profit by the
vertiScrs experience do 10y addressing in perfect nh-
dence, JOHN H. OGDEN
myl9-ly No. 4a Cedar street. New l0rk.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01
Merit Soon NOiSed Abroad

1t is but six since ALIENS LUNG Balls AN was first
offered for sale. Its good qualities VA soos mad. know,
home and very soon its fame n"i>ed far r Row it
is sold in nearly Drug Store in the Iui -tes Ho
East, South and West. No similar medicine stands higher uL
the people. 1t is well known Pacific coast and li
demands for il in san Francisco Sacramento in CarI, and
Portland, Oregon; Australia, large orders ar, ~
ccived for it, Aud throughout Canada, well and fayotavy
known, and sold everywhere.
READ WHAT CAPT. FOSTER nrifss-
FoRT BUEw ELL March 23i lug.
Messrs. PERRY DAVIS d son.
SIRs i am pleased tonot fv yo,: Of tie
benefit which Fave received ALIENS Ertrrsl>,y
having been troubled with cough several years las The
EalSam was recommended to Ehancdacls prt,urdG
and found it to relieve cough readily any hg
:ried My wife has also used it with satisfactory re-
suits.
Yours very truly
Capt D. FOrTER-
Capt Foster is ship owner and builder residing q, Port
Burwel Canada.
Sold by JAS. p. HOFFECKER, Smyrna Del. nol.m
PAIN KILLER CURES SORE THROAT.
4 Favorite Medicine with all classes,
n Is Davis Pain Killer.
F you have Painters Collie,
Use the Pain Killer
MO Medicine is so popular
~ As the Pain Killer
[EEp the Pain Killer always at hand.
IF you have Cough or Cold,
Use the Pam Killer,
T OOK out and not be caught wthOuta
IL Bottle of Pain Killer m the house
I EFT every body use the Pain Killer
IL For Sprains and Bruises.
LIVERY sailor should carry a bottle Of
IA Pain Killer with him,
d EMEMBER the Pain Killer is for
IL both Internal and External use
The Pain Killeris sold by all Druggists Deaern Family
Medicines. nOy3-lm
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

COUGHS AND COLDs.-During the changea-
Bile seasons of Fall and Winter, when coughs
and colds are so prevalent, no person should
be without some reliable preparation for their
cure. They should recollect that neglected
cough or cod frequently terminates in Con
sumption. HdSsOn's Compound Syrup Of Tar
the cure of coughs, colds, hoarseness, chronic
catarrh, sore throat, asthma, and all diseases of
the throat and lungs. No person should be
without it, Price SO cents Sold by j. w.
Denny, Druggist, Smyrna, and at Drug stores
everywhere. RUSSELL & lands,
decl. Sin Prcprietors, Phila.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

Never fail in giving relief ami often perfect radical , u
acute eases {" pain lnanmaton or weakness ti~, prulr.
relieve Rheumatism, Iumhagu. kincy Dl,,,,r> Nj IKE
InamInai ion Of LuugS, PcuriSy Acute
Joints, Enlargement OF the Liver, Nhooping C"ipn .i
Asthma. ISL ''''
" B-The genuine come in yellow en,cnprS with printed
name IN my trade mark tan rilu>' SIZES small IN, In m
and large. Retail at 20, q and IS cents each ''
Made by e. II. NEEDI ES Druggist p1i',i.I.t:.
For sale by best Drnggsts and ncalrr> .---- a.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

| have just returned from the city with
new invoice of Cloths and Cassimeres, and you
will he astonisbed AT the reduction in nr;ces
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01
II ROBT. PENNINGTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
SMYRNA, DEL.

OFFICIAL residence, Main ST., above Methodist
nOvl0 ly
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

Just received, the finest assortment of Cloths
and CaS>imeres in town. and at lowest prices,
by the yard or made to order, by w. II. Baggs.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

Drafts for 9l, and upward. on Dublin, Lon
don, Liverpool and Edinburg, issued at lowest
rates of exchange. Also, passage tickets, by
John McLear 4 Son, Bankers, No. COZ Mar
ket street. Wilmington Del.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

Come and see the Cheap Goods just received
by w. Ii. Baggs.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

John McLear 4 Son, Bankers, have for sale
100 shares of Delaware Railroad Stock at $40;
20OO Delaware r. X. (gueranteed) bonds at 81 :,
and Delaware State Bonds at 90, at their new
office, No. COZ Market St, opposite their for
mer place of business.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

We are offering Tor sale the following Rail
ro'd First Mortgage per Cent. Gold Bonds
Central r. r. of Iowa, at 9j and interest.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Minnesota Railroad, at 95 "
Kansas Pacific Il. r. at 96 4"
Lake Superior & Mississippi
Railroad, at 96
We can recommend the above bonds as be-
ing, in our judgment, first class. Pamphlets
and particulars furnished on application. Jno.
MclIear Il Son, Bankers, No. COZ Market St.
Smyrna times., 1869-12-01

From this day forward goods sold at very
reduced prices by w. II. Baggs.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-03-26

THERE has been considerable par
ring and jockeying between the I'm
ion and Central Paciti; Railroad
companies as to where the connecting
point on the plains is to BE-. The
State Capital Repo ie', whose ed
tor is one of the Railroad commits
sioners for the Central company,
publishes sOmt extracts from the
law and certain dispatches, sent to
the san Franc sea Herald and arri-
yes ut the following conclusion.
"But if the Geographic disp Itch
given above il correct, then is Il II
"lixed Tact that the Central Pacific
Railroad Company has complete
control of the roid To Ogslea City,
for, Us we know well, the grading
done by the said comp my is ON the
line as fixed hy the Secretary OF the
Interior about ten months ago, AMI
other grad ny if done will nec.'ssdr,-
ly have 20 be OF the approved line.
We now regard it as certain thai
Ogden City ~ to be the point OF
connection ut the Central Pacific
and Union Pac H. Railroad.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-03-26

Bur your conventional "handson e
man of the barbor's window, wax,
figure head pattern with pet lock
in the middle of bis forehead, an APP
pie sized head, and raspberry
moustache with six hairs in it, paint
pot on bis cheek and little dot Of
"goatee on his chm, With pretty
blinking little studs in It's shirt bp~
ON, and a little neck-tie. that looks
as # he would faint werr IL tnmb'ed
I'D as lief look at poodle. az
ways feel "a d..sire TO nip il np with
a pair of sugar-tones, drop il gently
into a howl of cream, and sirew
pink rose leaves over the little ire
mains. Fanny Fern.
Owyhee semi-weekly tidal wave. [volume] (Silver City, Owyhee County, Idaho Territory) 1868-1869, 1869-03-26
sS-origsnaI matter on every page
latest outside.

The following White Pins items, written
to Mr. French and q Fitzhuph, by friend
In Treasure City, NE are permitted to copy.
They may be ~ interest 10 oilers who think
OF hurrying of to White Pine:
March l2th.-I have worked every day
tiBre came here, and AS yet have not male
a cent Don't come or think Of coming be-
fore June; with had not s1me 50 son
Il is hard mater To form any correct "pin-
ion about this country.
March 18th Il have > cured some loca-
ti0ns, which are undoubtedly immensely
rich, because they are In White Pine" II
they were in OwyIeo thy would not he
gorth a dollar. The only reason they are
worth more here Is bceduse there Is a market
for them. This country il exagsera Ell ter
ribly; you know they Fay they and Il here
everywhere. That II FALSE; one discovery IN
fny vii not pay for working am roming
back to the old played out camp Of Silver
This rs no place for man 70 work, and u
they come at all let them not think Of com
ing before tie first Of June. II rs s;orming
here terribly at present. Forty nine men
out OF every fifty have not got cent, no
credit, and can't see how they are all TO get
through; but they are lin White Pine. -
The most OF them think IT better TO slarve
TO death in White Pine" than To live well
In any other place That's all right; White
Pine is the place for all the ioo's to slarvc to
death Many OF them are going on one meal
day now, and sometimes only one meal in
two days-but what Of that, they are " in
White Pine" Yes, and they will wish they
were in HI beiore the first Of June. lhwc
no more time to write now; ! am lin White
Pine" Write when you get this; Won are
not ain White Pinen People here have an
excuse for not writing; they arc "iu White
Pine"