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Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Inc following letter has been handed us by
a gentleman in this town, to publish for the
information Of farmers who contemplate rails
ing sheep:
PHILADELPHIA Feb. 1st. 1869
DcQr 6tr: lncloSed is a sample of Combinr
Wool grown in Illinois, and worth jOlo 50 to-
day III our market in the unwashed condition.
The demand for these woods is increasing so
rapidly, it will be impossible for the American
Farmers to supply enough of them for years to
come.
Three-quarters blood woods are now grown in
excess OF the wants Of the country, and soon
California and Texas will raise enormous Guan-
tihes OF this quality, and probably cause fur
thor reduction in the price If our farmers in
the pres mt wool growing sections wish to raise
wool at profit, they can do so quite easily and
with but slight expense in making the chrnge
Let them buy of the Canadian farmers Young
Lelcestershire bucks at cost of IS to $40 each
and cross them with their medium and coarse
wool ewes, and they will produce sheep valu-
able Tor mutton, and bearing the wool which is
most wanted and sure to command high price
These sheep will be hardy, but they should be
sheltered from the storms in Winter and ted
on turnips and other roots rather than corn
that the wool staple may be strong and lus-
trOus.
Our quotations for feeces are as follows =
Fine 53(@ 60; h. and medium, 52lo 50 coarse
3O@52; comblng unwashed 500 % combing
washed Co.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

SERI0US CONDlTION IN CCBA.-Adyices
from Cuba show a sad state Of things, caused
Dy the hostility between the Cuban and the
Spanish factions, and by the recklessncss and
brutality OF the Spanish volunteers. The feud
between the Spaniards and the creoles is an
old one. The Spanish merchants transact
most OF the commerce, but do not identify
themselves with the island beyond what their
interests demand, their motto being, :" Five
years OF prlvation and fortune" The creole
merchants and planters are among the most in
tellgent and enterprising of the population
Their feelings towards the Spaniards have been
very much akin to those of our foretathers to-
wards the English in the days preceding the
Revolution. They feel that they are only
wanted by Spain for what can be got out of
them IN taxes to support horde of Spanish
0thce-hOderS and regular army, exclusively
Spanish, to keep them in subiection. Like
our torefathers, they have found all the official
avenues to a high and honorable ambition
closed against them. There would seem to be
no longer any doubt that the mass of the Gu
ban people have thoroughly sympathized with
the attempt at revolution which is now SuppOs-
ed to be a failure. 1t is said that young men
of the oldest end wealthiest Cuban families
have daily tOcked to the mSurgent standard,
and that such has been their ardOr that where
they could not reach the rebel lines overland,
they left Havana for Nassau and thence deS-
cended upon the eastern coast. Even Havana
seems to be pervaded by revolutionary sympa-
thies which are beginning to be manifested
by occasional attempts to shoot the soldiers
and volunteers from the hOuSetops, and which
made an imposing demonstration in the recent
funeral of Camille Cepeda, native Cuban,
who had been brought in prisoner of war and
died in captivity. Thousands of the Cubans
in Havana attended his funeral, and flowers
were thrown upon the hearse and in the streets
through which the procession passed. Even
if the present insurrectiOn be put down, it will
be hard, where there is such hostility among
such class, to keep it down, and Cuba has al
ways the same vantage ground in its attempts
at independence which the North American
colonies had in their distance from the mother
country, with the addition of powerful friend
In their own immediate neighborhood
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

I. O. OF G. T.-The next meeting of the
Quarterly Association of Good Tcmplars of
Kent county, will be held in the Hall of State
Capital Lodge, at Dover on Wednesday, Feb,
ruary 18th, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ Each Lodge
OF the order in Kent county will elect one dele
gate for every seven members in good stand
ing, to the Association.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Delaware State Bonds bought at best rates.
Also 5-2OS l0-4Os, gold and coupons, by Jno.
Mcl4ear Il Son, Bankers, COZ Market street,
Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

COUGHs AND COLDs-During the change
able seasons Of Fall and Winter, when coughs
and colds are 50 prevalent, no person should
be without some reliable preparation for their
cure. They should recoect that a neglected
cough or cold frequently terminates in Con-
sumption. Ha$Son'$ Compound Syrup Of Tar
is the best and most reliable article known for
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 & Lands.
dcc9-5m Proprietors, Phila.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Three hundred and seventeen public gamlr,.
houses We're closed in New York CIV .:"s JIr:.
the last year, through the WORKING, oi tb, a..
sociaton fer the Prevention Of Gamhlmrr-- ~
least, so it is claimed in the annual r1.,,, ,'
There are six hundred member, Of ,br i,,' it,'''
citation, and its receipts for the year We're 81
600. 1t is estimated that thirty niIIion>MI'i
lars are annually spent in the public gqrbI', i,,
houses OF that clty-mo>t Of it by mcnin myr,
camille pursuits and country mcrcbantI r;.;, vi ;sF,
the city. The Association has never ay',rai
its ability 60 put an entire stop To gamI,;"',!
but it attempts, in divers ways. todccrra,r r.,
number of visitors TO gambling houses, IA wi.b
draw their sources Of revenue. and ,l.l'ot.tL:.
incomes, so that they may eventually rc,,n,'
exist. The report describes the n,rin<o,,,r,,'
di Of the gambling house drummer. roror.m ",
steerer, with his gorgeous appearance f,,i.
mating manners, and costly style.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Remember Wyatt e. Garrett shirt manufac-
ture, when you want white shirts No. Cpl
Market Street, Wilmington Del apI5.ly1
100 shares of Delaware Railroad Stock for
sale by JnO McLear & Son, Bankers, COZ
Market street, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

DIR. MuDD--It is stated that The il'oEirr,l l'GG.rr,l
has decided to pardon Dr. Nlnda, cccrwd n
by military commission OF beng GU" Thcpr
the plot to assassinate Mr.. Lincoln; ;ro.rol,c %
don will, it is said, be granted n ,iaens ir vic
the petition of large number OF '"t y,t
believe Mudd TO be entirely lnlI'''H"
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Ihe lame OF the celebrated PLANTATION BITTERs
has no paIallel in the history of Medicine The
thousands upon thousands of bottles that are made
ana SOLD daily IS hat proof positive of their wonder.
Iul Vit'ues. Thousands of Certificates can be pro-
uuceG showing the efficacy and certainty of the res
winch they elect and the Medical Fraternity usual
so Jealous OF anything which persons 10 think
ana doctor tor themselves, compelled to acknowl.
euge lhelr wonderful virtues, and prescribe them
u"uef o'her names They are sold by all druggists.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Mrs Jenkins has just received lot of fine
trult-apples, oranges, lemons, figs, raisens,
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-A lodge of this new
and popular secret order was instituted in Do
yer on Wednesday evening last, to be known
as Central Lodge No. 10. The officers are as
follows
Y. Pc: P. Wetherby; w. C.-H. j. En-
Tight; w. '. C.--llenry Levy; w. Il. S.
W. L. Warner; w. +. 81. ii. Hendrick-
son; w. B.-John j. Nivison.- -DeLLrnr11ln
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

RELIGIOUs.-A protracted meeting and re-
vival are i'll progress at the Methodist Church
in Odessa.
Wednesday, the first day of Lent, falls
on the 10th Of February.
The revival at the Dover NJ. +. Church is
still attended with unusual interest. Fifty or
sixty have prOfeSsed conversion. A revival of
considerable interest is also going on at FELTON,
church, Revs. Dr. Quigley and VIM. NJ. War
ner, Pastors.
Rev. Lafayette Marks, the new pastor at
Hanover Presbyterian church Of Wilmington,
preached his initial sermon Sabbath morning
week.
The Nethodists of Camden have purchased
parsonage for their minister, and an organ
for the church, which has been painted and i'm
proved and will be refurnished in the Spring.
The most Of this work was due to the ladies.
The congregation of the Spring Street Pres
byterian Church, New York city, have tend
cred unanimous call to the Rev. William
Aikman of Wilmington, to become their pastor.
Salary $1,000.
Rev. }. KrewsOn, of Princeton N. j., is an
nOunced to preach at the Presbyterian Church
in this town next Sunday.
Rev. w. F. G. Morsell, of Phila., lectures
this evening at st. Peters Church, subject
The Highest Type of Christian Character.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Cook LoDaE No. 47, l. .. OF G. f.. This
Lodge is now IN a fine condition-numberng
16 mem bers. The following officers were elect
cd and installed for this term
W. c. T., r. G. Smith; r. H. s., Miss J.
Swanton,; /. II. s., Miss H. Manering: z.
w., a. }. Groves; w. v, Miss Maggie i'm ::
r. s., VIM. FAIRIES; a. r. S., Wm. FAIRIES,
Jr; !. s, Miss Emma Boyer T., S. Taylor;
", ~ Tho$, j. AIrmitage; w. NJ, James
DAVIS; ID. NJ, Miss Fanny Turner; |. e.,
.Ir ' )
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

MAGNOLIA WATER-SuperiOr 10 the hest imported
German Cologne, and sold al half the price. sep9lv
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

TIE FEsTIvAL.-The festival for the poor,
given under the aspices of the Ladies' Aid
Society of this town, opened at the Odd FeI.
lows Hall last evening. Although gotten mn
at remarkably short notice, the arrangements
of the Hall and the supply on the tables are
equal to any former occasion. The refresh
ment tables display excellent TASTE and the
creams, ices, oysters &c, fully satisfy the taste
of the consumers. The supper tables, in the
basement, are bountifully spread, the best
arranged we ever had. Planchette figures sue
ceSstully as the fortune teller, and the Art
Gallery" in the ante room, is certainly spicy
feature. TO night closes the entertainment,
and We hope it will be largely attended. Few
persons appreciate the labors performed by the
ladies who have gotten up the festival. Their
task has certainly been an arduOus one and
should be made success.
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03

Don't forget to write for Wyatt & Garrett s
Circular of Measurement, No. Cpl Market St.,
Wilmington, Del. Iaplj-Iyl
Smyrna times., 1869-02-03
To Wool Growers.

The following letter has been handed us bv
gentleman in this town, to publish for the
information Of farmers who contemplate rails
ing sheen
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07
THE COURTS.

EQuIrY CoURT-Jldgs Wvlie, pro ten,.--
J.. J. Keller and Wife vs.. Eugene Carusi ct
al. This Is bill for an injunction and for
an account. Mr.. II. Norris enters his ap-
pearance for the defendants and q. W. Uter-
mehle for the plaintiffs.
Amber Va. Rlttenhouse. On the motion
Of r. b. Washington, the appearance Of w.
L. Davidge and r. D. Washington Is entered
for the complainants. In the same case
Judge wylic made an order allowing the
complainant TO appear In his own behalf.
Elizabeth Dunbar VS.. ]. ]. Boyne ct OIL.
This Is bill for the sale Of mortgagcd prem
ises. Hugh Capcrton enters his appearance
for Mr.. Boync.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

IRISH NATIONAL REPUBLICAN AssocIA-
Reconsideration Is invited to the advertise
ment OF this association, which will be found
In another column.
The regular monthly meeting will be held
t ~ evening at Trades Union Han, corner Of
by Col. A. NJ. Clapp, Congressional Printer,
and by Capt. D. Mcmahon, and the presl-
dent OF the association, Mr.J. d. O'Connell,
on "Protection and Free Trade" The meet
Ing promises to be an unusually interesting
one, and we therefore advise all TO 60 early.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

ExTESDISG Ills BEAT Too FAR.-Consld-
crablc excitement was created In the vicinity
of Lincoln barracks, on Sunday evening, by
difficulty which occurred between police
man, named O'Donnell, and citizen, named
Dent. The circumstances as related to us
are that O'Donnell was found by Dent In q
situation which indicated an improper init
macy with his (Dents) wife, and fell upon
that Dent was badly worstcd, and the cradle
over which both fell was rendered unit for
further service. The officer finally escaped
from the house, and early yesterday morning
Dent appeared at police headquarters and
entereda complaint against the policeman as
above stated.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

BASE BALL.-The following are the names
aud positions Of the junior nine who have been
selected to play match game with the first
nine Of the Olymplcs to-day, at $3.50 p. M,
on the Nationals grounds Brown, c. fl
Lusk, CT Young, p.i Foster, LIST b.; Schrcl-
ner, 3D. b.i Hurley, |. T.; Bulaski, r. f.; LAX,
charged.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

ST. DoNIsIcK's scHooLs.-The scholastic
year Of the parochial schools In St. Domi-
nick's parish commenced yesterday. The
school for boys, under the charge Of Mr..
WIN. Connolly and Mr.. Vaughn, organized
with $50 pupils. The school for the girls,
under the charge Of the Sisters of St. Domi.
nick, organized with IS pupils. The Academy
Of the Sacred Heart Of Mary, recently ostab-
lished In that parish, and also under the
charge OF the Dominican Sisters, opened In
their new quarters Oh Virginia avenue near
Seventh street, with so young ladies.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

PREsBTTKRrAS RE-UsIos.-The two Pres
OF Columbia New School, met yesterday
morning, in tho Fifteenth street Presbyterian
church. In tue absence Uf the pastor, the
Rev. DR.. Tustin, who has been supplying the
pulpit for several sabbaths past, was re-
quested TO preside. Remarks were made by
Rev. DR.. Smith, Rev. Mr.. Chester, Rev. Mr..
Blttenger, and by Rev. DR.. Foster, all tend
Ing to encourage each other In the great
work Of religion and humanity. The ad-
dresses were interpreted with singing and
prayer, which made the occasion alike devo-
tional, instructive, and eminently delightful.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

The SENATORIAL SEvEs.-Most of the
seven Republican Senators who voted against
the impeachment of Andrew johnson have
been singularly unfortunate. Henderson, of
Missouri, and Van Wrinkle, Of West Vir-
glnia, have been superseded and lcft out In
the coldj Fowler, OF Tennessee, will proba-
bly, be superseded by Andrew johnson him
self In the coming Senatorial election In that
statci FesSenden, OF Maine, Is lying dan
gerously III, and Grimes, OF Iowa, an In
valid In Paris, II appears has resigned. Only
Trumbull, of Illinois, and Rose, OF Kansas,
remain Intact Of all the bold and indie
pendent seven. Such Is the whirllgig of
larty politics. 1t whirls men In and II wLrls
them out, but still the world wags on.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

NITROUS OXIDE GAS is Administered by DR..
Thomas o. Hills, practical dentist, corner of
Pennsylvania avenue aud Twelfth street.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

The VIRGINIA PREss ON THE TEST Jan
OPIsIoN.-The conservative papers III VIZ,
ginia are greatly pleased at Attorney General
TSars decision respecting that tfss fPf aaal
deht has never forfeited any Of his pledges
to Virginia, and y counsels the people TO dis
regard politics aud concentrate their atten-
tion and efforts upon their individual as we'll
as State interests, and to get ready as rapidly
as possible TO pay their debts.
The Richmond Enquirer and Examiner
thanks the President for protecting Virginia
against "what would have been one of the
most Infamous outrages ever praetIced on n
helpless people," Ittrusts and believes that
the effects OF Mr.. Hoar's decision will be at
once visible In the renewed energy and hope
fulness with which all branches Of industry
will be inspired.
The Petersburg Express rejoIccs that the
"lncubus" which has been Duplicating the
people Of Virginia" since July has bees
lifted and dispelled." And Il secs In the
distance the reconstruction Of virglna's ma
terial and industrious nterests-"e under
all the entertainments which Cypress her."
The Petersburg Huler says the future des-
tiny OF Virginia Is now In the hands OF It's
own citizens. The spirit In which they accept
ed reconstruction having been rcciprocated
by the Government, II calls upon them to
remember their pledges, and TO let the world
see that Virginia, with all her losses, has pre-
served intact the scrupulous honor, which
follows duty's path for duty's sake.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

A GENITAL CITY (Colomdo) dispatch
says the bullion shipments In August
amounted TO S225, 200. The Smith & Par
mer company sold twenty tons OF good orc
for 800 per ton. This was shipped TO Eng
land.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

TnRRB was great excitement In stocks In
Germany yesterday, caused by the reports
from France.
Tho London Morning Telegraph regards
tho publication as the result of ipdise5stl9sn
on US sFIrGn received In London yesterday
says the khcdlvc has left Alexandria
for Constantlnople.
THE work Of recognizing tho Irish Church
is progressing satisfactorily. roqusition
has been prepared to ask tho Primates TO
convene the lay conference.
THREE DISPATCHES were sent from New
York yesterday. The first announced the
finding, by pilot boat, Of yacht bottom
up, and that seven person on board were
supposed to have been lost; No. 9 gave the
names Of eight Of the ten men drowned, and
the third announced that the six persons on
the yacht had been safely rescued by pass
Ing boat.
PART Of the crew of the British bark
Ezra, which went ashore on Body's Island,
have arrived at Norfolk. They report that
In an attempt TO reach the shore In small
boats, Captain Hairless, his wife, the chief
| mate, one boy, and two scamen, named
Peter Harrison and Peter williamson, were
drowned. The crew report the vessel prob
| ably teal loss.
ARGUMENT was commenced yesterday in
the great contested election case before the
Court Of Common Pleas, at Philadelphia,
involving the officers Of the whole municipal
government who received certificates of cleo
tion last October, The evidence taken oils
four thousand pages, and the argument will
| occupy the court all this week, II not longer.
The decision will not be given before the
close Of the month.
ABOUT noon yesterday party of roughs
went Into Kcnan's liquor store, at the corner
Of Front and Arch streets, Philadelphia, and
after inqulrlng for Kenan, asked wierc
Brooks was. James J. Brooks, q United
States revenue officer, who accidentally hap
pened TO be there, replied that he was the
man, when one Of the party shot him with
revolver. The ball passed through his lungs,
and the wound Is supposed to be mortal.
The villain escaped.
The steamer Hornet Is at Halifax dis
charging her cargo of coal. No contraband
goods have yet been found on board. Her
officers appear quite easy about the matter,
| and somebody will have to pay handsomely
| for tho detention Of the vessel. 1t Is said
that the Spanish consul has given the GUS
toms authorities q bond OF indemnity. Ad-
miral Munday and the late crew of the ship
| Royal Alfred, left Halifax on Saturday In
the Revenge for England. The French Ad-
miral Mequot has also left that port In his
ship.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

USMAILABLE LETTERs.-Among the I'M
mnilable letters held for postage at the Bal
tlnore Office ID one directed to Mrs. Susan
Reynolds, Washington, d. Z.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

ATTENTION is invited to the advertisements
Of carpets, by Messrs. Green Il WIn'ams, In
our advertising columns.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

NEW BUSINESS FRM.-Thc firm of French
" Richardson has, as will be seen by our ad,
vcrtising columns, been dissolved, and is sue
ceeded by the new firm Of French, Langran
~ DDsivle, who will carry on the business
grarho.s, and printers At tic Hudson faaSS-
Tor bookstore, 334 Pennsylvania avenue and
40 Ninth street. Messrs. Langran and Ogilylc
arc both practical cngravers and thorough
favorably known by his long connection with
the establishment to need any commenda-
ton TO the public.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

OPINION OF THE BALTIMORE Pass ON THE
GREAT CrRATIvR.-Gautlcr's Native Wine
Bitters are In general demand by the weak,
debilitated and dyspeptic on account Of the
great virtue they possess. These Bitters, we
are proud to say, contain more virtue than a
great many medicines, and certainly more
than any VIC have ever used, and We know
OF many severe cases of dyspepsia and chills
that have been radically cured by their use.
For sale by all druggists and grocers at 81
per bottle.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

The CmcUs.-John Robnson's mammoth
circus and menagerie will arrive In this city
to-day, and give the first public exhibition
this afternoon, on the lot at the foot Of Elcv-
enth street and the canal. The street pro-
cesslon this morning will be one Of tho most
imposing Of Its kind that has ever been wit
messed In this city. The company which Mr..
Robinson has engaged comprises among its
members many Of the best known and tai
ented artlstes In this and other countries,
and the exhibition which will be offered to
the citizens Of Washington will compare fa-
yorably with any that has before been pre-
sented for their patronage. Our people
would do well to notice the time Of opening
and secure their seats early, as the crowd Of
amusement seekers will undoubtedly be
grent.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

MEssRs. GREEN & WILLIAMS, the enter
priSlug furniture dealers and auctioncers,
are In receipt Of one Of the largest stock OF
carpets ever brought to Washington, which
| ~, .. been selected by Mr.. Williams during
ms ln.' visit to Philadelphia, New York,
boston anS the manufacturing rooms at the
Fast; Inc ciTuets have been bought at the
very lowest price, snd arc offered correspond
lngly low. House AL hotel-keepers arc be.
ginning TO look around and make prepare.
lions for the coming winter, and they should
not fail to look in upon this veil selected
stock before purchasing their CARPETS.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

GEORGE BERGLLSG, the merchant tailor, at
2j5 street, Is exhibiting all kinds Of gem
tlemen's furnishing goods, In addition to his
large and fresh stock of fall and winter goods
for gcntlcmcn's wear.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-09-07

FoR RgST.-Two rooms and kitchen, at
No. IFS Fourth street. Rent SO per month.
Two small brick houses on Ninth street,
between IL and |, suitable for stores. Rent
S25 per month. Inquire at No. 405 Ninth
street.