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Smyrna times., 1869-02-17
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Lect~re.-E. s. Edwards Esq., from near
Smyrna, Del, will (D. " deliver a temperance
lecture IN the Crumpton NJ. 4. Church, on
Saturday evening, Doth inst.
The Denton Union saws that one of the lar
gest and most interesting religious revivals ever
held in GreensbOrough is now in progress in
that town. During the afternoons and even
ings the stores and places of business generally
are closed, and, we have been told that on
Tuesday week the meeting was held all day
long, and until late hour at night. The altar
IS continually thronged with pentents, and
scores are happily converted Revs. VIM.
y Mel and w. II. McFarlane are the pastors
4.co Men SmOthered to Death on Vessel
On Tuesday night week sailor named VIM
BELL, and negro named Henry, engaged on
board the Schooner Kent Island at Skipton,
Talbot county, owned by Capt. Wallace and
Mr.. John w. Dawson, went to bed in close
cabin, leaving the stove door open, and q coal
oil lamp burning without chimney. On
Wednesday morning Bell was found dead in
tho cabin OF the vessel having been suffocated
by the poisonous gas from the lamp, and Hen
ry was IN a state funcOnsciouSness. The latter
fingered till about 10 o'clock on Wednesday
night, when he died.
Il Trizc-Miss Bell Joice was awarded a
Piano, valued at $3.50, by upwards of 700 votes
TO 80 for another candidate, at the Masonic
Far recently held at Chesapeake City, Nd.
Miss Ella Price. daughter of John IL. Price,
residing near Freeman $ Mills Sassafras Neck,
was thrown from a carriage on Monday evening
week and had her arm broken.
The Denton Union, of the 11th instant, says:
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

A CURIOUS COMBINATION TO KILL OFF
hKILPATRICK.--General Fitzpatrick, United
States Minister to Chill, in the late Presiden-
tlal campaign stumped the Fifth Compression
al district Of Massachusetts to kill off General
Butler, said Butler being pronounced bv the
Republican managers a hereto on the money
question. General Fitzpatrick also, in the late
Presidential campaign, stumped New Jersey
and the country generally to kill off Seymour.
Blair and Andy johnson What has follow
ed? First, General Butler brings into Con-
gress. proposition to kill off Fitzpatrick by
merging. the Chilian mission in general mis-
sion to the South American republics, but the
proposition sticks in the Senate Secondly,
Andy johnson, to kill off Fitzpatrick, nomi-
mates Lewis Dent, brother-in.iaw of General
Grant, to the Chilian mission. But this has
also failed. Judge Dent has written to Mr.
Sumner. stating that his nomination as Minis
ter to Chill was not at his application, and that
nc desires its withdrawal.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17
| For the Smyrna "Ti1nrs- -.

a NEW METHODIST CHURCH IN SMYRNA
AR. Ed't0r:-Wc understand that there is
movement on foot to build another Methodist
Church III Smyrna, the work to commence af-
ter Conference. We shall hail this with 10y
as the right movement at the right time. Our
population Is suffering greatly for the want of
church accommodation. We have three church
es IN the town, which will seat about one thous-
and persons, while we have about three thous-
and who should find church accommodation
within the town. And another reason is that
the Methodist Church must divide her forces
before she can prosper. We think herrecords
Will show that she has not gained peg in
the last ten or fifteen years. 'Tis true. she
has had big revivals and made large additions
to her record Of members but what she has
gained at one time she has lost at another
Fifteen years ago she had about five hundred
members; and she has no more now. Weap.
prove the plan which has been spoken of for
the New Church. viz that it shall be erected
by the Circuit for the following reasons: First,
the Circuit can supply another preaching an,
polntment; Secondly, their Pastor lives in the
town and should have society around him
We hope that the town people will contribute
to the enterprise and push it along, paw their
money and goOdly number of them ioin them
selves to the new Church. Yours,
PROGRESS.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

PASSAGE OF THE SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT
The United States Senate remained in session
during the whole of Monday night week dis
cuSSlng the Suffrage Amendment to the Con-
stltuton. At eleven o. clock on Tuesday morn
ing recess was taken with the understanding
that vote on the various propositions should
be taken at one O'Clock. At that hour the
subject was resumed and the pending amend
ments submitted by Messrs. Wilson. Fowler
ana Sawyer, were each SucceSsivey rejected.
resolution offered by Mr.. Vickers restoring
the elective franchise to those excluded bv rna7
son OF participation in the rebellion. was also re-
lected by vote of-yeas 2l, nays 80 Messrs.
Ferry Grimes, Harlan, Norton Pomerov.
KIce, Sawyer, Trumbull, Van Winkle and
llson lRepubhcanS), voting with the minOri-
ty. After further discussion. amendments
proposed by Senators Wilson and Morton were
adopted, and on a final vote, by yeas Al. navs
10, 10 Senators absent, adopted the following
proposed amendments:
Article XE.-No discrimination shall be
made in the United States among the citizens
of the United States in the exercise of the eIec.
tive franchise, or in the right to hold office in
any State on account of race, color or nativity.
property, education or creed
Art'ete 4 IL-The second clause, first sec
ton, OF the second article of the Constitution
OF the United States shall be amended to read
as follows:
Each State shall appoint, by vote of the
people thereof qualified to vote for Representa-
yves IN Congress, number of electors equal
to the whole number of Senators and Renre-
sentatlves to which the State may be entitled
In the Congress; but no Senator or Represen-
tatlve or person holding an Office of profit or
trust under the United States shall be appoint-
ed an elector; and the Congress shall have
power to prescribe the manner in which such
ELECTORS shall be chosen by the people.
The House, Monday, non concurred in this
Senate form of the Suffrage Amendment, by
vote OF l32 to 81, and asked Committee CfI
Conference. -
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

=" MIR. Agcl Andrew an aged citizen Of the
Fourth District attempted to take his lite ou
the lst inst, by swallowing poison lie at
first refused to take any medicine to counteract
the effects of the poison, but some was put in
to him in some manner, and he is now as well
as ever This attempt at suicide, it is thought
by some Of the members of his family, was cauS-
ed by a trifing financial embarrassment which
he had suffered to weigh too heavily upon his
mind"
Distressing 4lccile,d.-On Monday last, Mr.
William T. Dennis, at Pittaville, on the POGO
moke& Wicomico Railroad, having been to the
switch for the purpose Of taking off Il freight
car, attempted to jump on the steps of the en-
glne as it was passing, but his feet slipping
were projected across the rail upon which he
fell, the wheels passing over him above the
knees, breaking and lacerating his limbs in a
dreadful manner. Surgical aid was summoned.
but he died from the effects Of his wounds be-
fore 1t tarrivcd.-SniiSbHy 1rir,3tiSer.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

GRANT NOTIFIED OF HIS ELECTON.-Sena
tor Morton AMI Representatives Wilson and
Pruyn, the latter a Democrat, waited upor
General Grant on Saturday at army headquar.
ters and formally presented him with his com.
mission as President, Senator Morton making
the presentation remarks. The General accep.
ted the commission and replied to the speech
at some length, in an easy, informal manner.
He stated that he would call around him men
pledged to an honest and economical admins
tratlon of the laws, and would have no hesita.
ton IN removing any who failed in those mar
ticuiars. He had intended to announce his
Cabinet; but had siAce concluded not TO do 50
until he sends their names in to be confirmed
the appolntees themselves not being informed
OF 1t until that time Mr. Pruyn, at the con-
cluslon, assured General Grant that the Demo-
cratic party would heartily support him in his
economical measures
lie gave the following reasons for not NAM
ing his Cabinet officers
After consideration, [ have come To the
conclusion that there is not man i'm the conn
try who could be invited to place in the Cabi
net without friends Of some other gentlemen
1nakIIg an effort to secure the position: not
that there would be any objection to the party
named, but that there would be others whom
they had set their hearts upon having in the
place | can tell that from the great number
of requests which come to me, in writing and
otherwise, for this particular person or that
one, from different sets and delegations. If
announced in advance, efforts would be made
to change my determination and therefore I
have come To the conclusion not to announce
whom ana going to invite to seats in the Cab
met until | send in their names to the Senate
for confirmation"
9 [ can promise the Committee that it will
be my en- leaVOr to call around me as assistants,
such men only as | think will carry out the
principles which you have said the country de-
slres to see succesSful-ec0n0nly pctyenchhlent,
td4tIfW c0lltctiOR Of the reCenue GAd p1yntnt
Of the PuLLc Debt If should fail in my first |
choice, ! shall not at any time hesitate to make
second, or even third trial, with the concur
renee Of the Senate, who have the confirming
power, and should just as soon remove one Of
my Own appointees as the appointee of my pre-
decessor. 1t would make no difference.
The Generals speech, il speech it can be
called, has created widespread comment, as
every thing from him always does. While the
professional oifice-seekers are in somewhat of
D qliandAry over his remarks, the speech gives
universal satisfaction in all other quarters,
Judging from our exchanges. 1t is generally
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

ACCIDENT AT Milton, SUSSEX CorNTy
Tuesday evening week the Lewes Glee Club"
gave concert in Milton, in the second story
of the Academy building At least five hun
dred persons were present and the entertain
ment commenced fully. Before it had pro-
ceeded far, however, the floor of the building
suddenl gave way, and scene of the widest
confusion followed. Fortunately no one was
killed. The most serious injury received was
that of MIR. L. Chambers, member of the
Club, who had his arm broken in attempting
to escape from the second story window. Sew
eral persons received bruises, but they were
able to take care Of themselves. A most mi
raculous escape.-COmmercia
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

The HOrEL KEEPERS u.s. THE RESTAURANT
KEEPERS.-The hotel keepers throughout the
State have circulated petitions praying the Leg.
idlature to pass San act for the protection of
hotel keepers" as they term it. Their object
Is to restrict the restaurants and groggeries to
the sale OF the malt bev erages only, by prohi-
biting them from selling the spirituous liquors
except in quantities of not less than one quart.
In other words, they desire something like the
"old law re-enacted. Under it only regular
hotels, houses kept for the accommodation of
man and beast, could sell spurious liquors, we
believe, except through permit of the Levy
Court. Now every person who pays hotel
license OF $50 can "start a rum hole" As
a result groggeries innumerable have sprung
mp all over the State, many of them far more
dlSreputabe than the law allows while the
hotel bars are nearly shorn of their patronage.
The landlords assert that their houses, which
ARE indispensable and must be sustained, are
not paying expenses, while the groggeries
which are pest to the community, are flour
ing In all quarters. Their petitions have been
very generally signed in this section, in many
cases by persons who are opposed to whisky
selling altogether; they preferring, however,
as long as it is sold to let the hotels do it.
They regard them as the least OF the two evils.
g BY refence to our Dover letter it will be seen
that two bills have been introduced On the
subject.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

CoUGHs AND COLDS During the change
able 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 cold frequently terminates in Con
sumption. Ht,&son'S Compomd Syrup of Tar
IS the best and most reliable article known for
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 80 cents. Sold by j. w.
Denny, Druggist, Smyrna, and at Drug stores
everywhere. RUSSELL Il LANDS,
dec9-3m Proprietors, Phla
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

DIR. MUD PARDoNED. The President has
pardoned DIR. Mudd convicted as one of the
Llncoln assassination conSpirators, and senten-
ced by the Military Commission Of 1865 to i'm !.
pIrls99n9mentt fol-. life at the Dry Tortugas. DIR.
Mudd, at the time of President Lincoln 5 assas.
SSnatIon' 81 lived away down in Maryland, on
Dnnth route OF escape, and he was charged
" WIN nelng confederate of Booth in this-that
the doctor, knowing the crime of Booth. gave
him shelter. doctored his broken leg. and then
helped him to resume hisfight. The evidence,
however, it is said, admits Of reasonable doubts
IN Mudds behalf: He has suffered over three
years at the Dry Tortugas. '-'
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

OCTRAGE.-Quite a wealthy white man re-
siding IN Sussex county, attempted to commit
. shocking. outrage on young GIRL with whom
ne was riding. in a carriage a few weeks ago.
In her struggles her muff fell into the road.
and on the man getting out for it, she gave the
horse the whip and drove off and left him.
she entered complaint before magistrate, and
although she had been treated very badly and
was of a very respectable family, the offender
was held to bail in only $3.50 Had the often.
der been black he very likely would have been
lynched by the exasperated populace. We
take. this item from the RepuJttcan. Why
didn't it give the mans name?
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

LOCAL LEGTsLATTON-Th following bills
and petitions of local character were intro
Monday:
BY Mr.. Jump, of an act to re.ineorporate the
Morning Star Lodge No. 6, l. o. o. f., of
Smyrna, Del.
BY Mr.; Deakyne, of an act for the improve
ment of Smyrna Creek
BY Mr.: Deakyne, of an act for the opening
OF public road in Duck Creek hundred, near
An act to extend the authority of the Notary
Public Of the Bank of Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

WE respectfully call the attention Of our readers
to the celebrated " Wilmington City Soap" which
is giving general satisfaction all over the country,
One pound will go as far two pounds of most
otner soaps IN the market. The people should try
this soap and they will be convinced that il is the
best and most economical they can nse. Sold by
grocers generally. Moore & Bro, manufacturers.
"or Sd and Orange SITS, Wilmington. Del.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

II Is Sc dom that we use the columns of this pa Der
10 pun ana notice the I" thousand and one articles
known as Patent Medicines" We however, varv
from our rule IN the present case that we NAV call
attention TO the article known as s. II -Is60-X
FShtaUoE Buffers We desire it understood that
do without any solicitation or promise of hena
ut from The proprietor or other interested parties We
SIMPLY do II as an act Of duty towards those who are
Iabonng under physical disability, weakness and the
various complaints arising from impurities of the
blood Having used the Biters al the instgation of
irlehd (and we confess with misgIvings at the
ouset,) we found them most valuable medical com
the object for which they were used, d,-Er.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

PUBLIcATEoNs. The New York Herald
secs tit to send us its daily edition as an ex.
change, without asking for a puff A paper so
well known as the Herald needs no putting,
We tender our thanks, though.
:, We have received the seventh series of Zell' s
Popular Encyclopedia. This work is one me- Of
the tuest Of its kind ever compiled in this
country: 1t is issued in weekly numbers at 10
cts. each, or monthly numbers at 40 cts. When
completed it will form two volumes about the
size OF large family Bible, and will cost but
$25 "'''
Peters Musical Monthly, for February. has
been received. 1t contains seven new pieces
OF sheet music, besides other very valuable and
Interesting matter, particularly interesting to
lovers Of music. The Glee Hive and the Par
lor Companion for the Flute, Violin and Piano.
by the same publishers are also at hand
These, too, are excellent musical publications.
PRICE, for each, $500 per year. j. L. Peters
Publisher, No. 1913, Broadway, New York.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17
PROGRESS.
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Cook LODGE, No II, |. o. OF q. 7. Feb 18th 1863
AT Especial meeting OF the Lodge the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED That the thanks Of Cook Lodge. No A. n of
:" l. are que TO Kew D. FpPo for ms able address delivered
on Friday evening Feb 18th. and the choir for their services
IN conducting the singing. Also the Trustees Of , NJ
church Tor the use OF the Church to the sexton Of the
Church for his services during the evening
Ed zd Ihat the foregoing resolutions he published
the smyrna TINES WM. A. FAIRIES, ". :.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

Banking House of Jno. McLear & Son, No.
COZ Market St, Wilmington. We receive mo-
ney on, deposit and allow interest execute
promptly orders for the purchase and sale of
gold, silver, government, State and other secur-
itieS; make collections on all parts of the Unit
ed States. Special agents for the sale of Union
per cent. gold bonds.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17
Consumption Can be Cured.

An Eastern medical periodical gives interesting account n
thr cure OF Mrs Amos Sauer, OF Manor, Lancaster county
"a, on heridtary CONSUMPTION Her parents and several
ana sisters died of this terrible disease Mrs
"rSei was reduced tn skeetOn
breathing painfully difficult pxpectorations very
arra worse than chronic and her condition homeless
s NJ c4niefencot the old and Skiul physicians she was
pronounced ncnrale AZ this stage Of disease DR. s. b.
t Z" MllerSylle, Lancaster county, Pa physician of
years standing prescribed MSHLERS HERB BIT.
me patient experienced "A
throughout her entire nv
friends :" continue under Dr. HartmanS She did So
Euhy improving under increased doses according to her
rt 1I she entirely recovered. Mrs. still
1InS IA the enjoyment OF perfect health. G. b.
reStnt ot the Lancaster County (a National Bank sub
NV OF lhs most wonderful
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

inferred, from the General 5 remarks, that he
has conferred with no one on Cabinet mattors
out I the Washington editor of the New York
1'Ates says it is known that he has consulted
on Cabinet matters quite freely with Mr.. Col
lax and MIR. Stanton, though it is not known
that he has given either of those gentlemen
any intentions as to the men whom he will
name,
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

The DELAWARE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
60. has issued a statement of the condition of
its affairs; at the lst of January, which would
seem to be highly gratifying. It's existence,
at New Year, had been but little over one wear
but its policies numbered 573, and its assets
exclusive of $lOl 900 guarantee capital.
amounted to $25.23l so, and as we learn, has
added twenty per cent to its whole member
ship since New Year. During 1868. il had bnt
one loss, an insurance for $1,000, which was
promptly paid. The whole amount insured at
Janaury lst, was 81 ISS, 200.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

AIM at perfection in everything, though in most
things 1t Is unattained; however, they who aim at
II, and persevcre, will come much nearer to il than
those whose laeiness and dependency make them
give it up as unattainabe.
The above is particularly applicable to the SUBJ
Ject of health-all should do everything in their
power TO attain perfection, as near as possible, in
that This can be secured by regular and contn-
ed use of the Zingari Bitters.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

HE LOAN AssOCGATGoNs.-The unexpected
opposition towards loan associations manifest
ed by the Legislature in the early part of the
session is about subsiding, and it is now be-
lIeVed that most of the charters asked for will
be granted. Several of the associations for
which charters have been applied for are al
ready In operation and have been for year
or more 10 deny them corporate powers
now, under the circumstances, would cause
great annoyance and dissatisfaction, to say
nothing Of the expense of putting them in
working order. We have not learned the
g olnds of opposition of the Legislature. The
associations seem almost indispensable. The
whole country is deploring the tendency of
capital to investments in Government bonds.
Insurance, ETC., out of the State, thus divert
Ing money from the channels of industry at
home and accumulating it in Wall st. and
Hartford beyond our reach, and the only way
we can hope to change this tendency is to offer
good Investments in our own midst. One of
the associations of Wilmington has lust made
Its annual report, from which we learn that
the institution loaned $40, 900 among itS stoc,
holders, all of which was saved by the indi
yldual members from their earnings. For
every share Of stock owned $24 had been paid
In during the year, which is now worth $50. l5
In the association. So popular has this means
OF investment become that almost every town
In the State that has none already is asking
for charter. The employees of large mer
camille and manufacturing establishments in
various parts of the country are forming them
not only as means of investment but as a sa-
wing fund. We hope all the charters will be
granted, as the associations are about the only
Inducements offered for investments at home. |
Since the above was put in type two charters
have been granted.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

There good old fashioned people among m who ara
very naturally attached to old old-iashInnei
Even where the styles preferable they are not 40 70
i 10 whom any change in their dress instance would
to ignore such people neglect any provision
r wants so that ii is pleasant trade
under the head Of - ~ - ''0A-' N0 'iiS
"Pantaloons"
"BrOadfals " for Od-style gentlemen
Plain comfortable have
fort rather than style 1900 ~ ~ Ni''' i's''N 'oi ooi"'
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

TIE HYGENTA HOUsE.-Mr. Frank Collins
who has conducted this popular watering nlace
for number of years, has purchased it Of his
father, Geo Collins Esq, for S., 900 (includ
ing about II acres of tillable land) and is about
making important Improvements. He is now
collecting the lumber for the construction of a
pier on the point below the old pier, which was
washed away about twelve years ago, and ex-
poets to complete the work as soon as possible
Other new enterprises are also in contempla
ton, but wO are not advised of their axact ma
ture. Heretofore the Hygenia's reputation
has been mainly of local character, but by
placing it in daily cheap communication with
Philadelphia as the pier will do, it will derive
an Importance hitherto unknown. 1t is the
only watering place of any Importance so ear
the city, and only needs this pier to make it a
great summer resOrt-much greater than it now
Is In beauty, location, &c, it has no superior
on the Bay. All efforts heretofore made to
stem the tide and prevent its encroachmentso on
the beautiful yard fronting the hotel have been
unavailing, long tenders and stone walls being
alike undermined by the current, but Mr.. Col,
Inns is contemplating another plan which he
thinks Will prove successful, viz constructing
brcakwater in the river. Circumstances will
dictate many of the proposed Improvements
the erection of another house, for one thing
The pier will cost from $1,000 to $4,000
Smyrna wishes we'll to Mr.. G. in this enter
prise.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-17

MISUNDERSTANDING afternoon two horses.
attached to wagon in Delaware street. cot
frightened at the dummy engine and ran away
They ran into wagon belonging to Mr.. JOS
f. Disch, breaking it badly, as also new cook
stove that was setting in it. They continued
on through South and East streets to Com
merce running up on the pavement at the soap
factory and upsetting or breaking nearly all the
porches and steps as far as the Postofiice. -
The team belonged to Mr.. Geo. w. Collins.
The wagon was injured some by being upset