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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1870-10-22


VIC could not rocommcl too high
Iy the firm Of Fargusson and Clay,
Wholesale Grocers and Commission
Merchants $50 Front St, Memphis
Tennessee.
CIR friend James Hunt, late Of
Bat syiIlo Miss, IL now permanent
ly connected with this house and
cl.Ij the attention Of his many
fric is of this countyto the fact and
wot. d be pleased to see them when
the come to the city. Mr.. Hunt
nec..5 no comments from us to re-
commend him to the people of this
coua y.
rTutyo S~Oorso1 TJntirA
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1870-10-22
VARIETIES.

Corner Main and Washington Streets
j. N. scbooles, Manager
Charlie White. Stage Manager.
lfof. Paul snyder, Musical Director.
VIM. Grecnway, Property Maker.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Queen Annes and Kent Railroad.-The
stockholders of the Queen Anne's and Kent
railroad, at their meeting in Ccntrevie on the
7th Instant, reelected the entire old board Of
officers, including Judge Robinson as direc
tor, who had resigned. AT the meeting of the
board the contractors delivered to them three
additional miles of completed road, making
four miles south of Sudlersvile. The pros
pect for railroad to Centreville now seems to
be very fattering.
Mr. Jacob Snyder, keeper of the almshouse
of Allegany county, last week slaughtered a
hog which weighed 9l0 pounds.
The farm of Dr. Robert Wright containing
424 acres, was sold at public sale in Centre
vile last week, to VIM. McKeaney, Esq, at
$27 per acre.
A number Of citizens of Wicomico CO., whe
gave their bond fer the erection of public
buildings for said county, when created, now
that the county as created, are disposed to
shrk, while those not on the bond are dis.
posed to hold them to their contract by legal
process The county has no Jail, and when q
man Is convicted of any crime he has to be tied
TO tree In Salisbury, or a cell rented in the
Jail of an adjoining county.
A man near St Michaes has presented the
editor of the Comet with turnip weighing
eight pounds.
Vandenhoff, the celebrated elocutionist, CAV,
areadlng in ElktOn last week, but had miscra
bly, slim audience. 1t looks bad for the suppl
of funds or the taste of the people when sucl
men can't " draw house"
An Orphan Asylum, under the auspices o
the Episcopal Church. has been established a
Easton, and is now in operation. This inst
tuition will be under the management and su
pervision of ladies' Of the Episcopal Church
at whose head is the wife ofthe Bishop of th
; Diocese of Easton. Mrs. Lay. The immediat
care of the inmates has been given to Dir!
Windsor, a lady who has had experience
similar work IN the city Of Baltimore. Orpha
{ children from any part of the Eastern Shore
= without regard to religious predictions al
. received at the asylum, and all denomination
are requested to aid the enterprise
e A Serious Mt$take.-An aged lady name
S Fowler, residing in Greensb0rOugh, started I
visit next door neighbor in the same town G
J. Friday night week. Separating the two prem
k ses is a low board fence, and in the darkne
Mrs. f. climbed upon what she supposed W;
the fence, but when she went to jump dow
she continued to descend until finally she too
up in the bottom of the well, and having e
capped unhurt by the fall, she was able to ca
u assistance by her cries, when she was extric
y ted In rather damp condition.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

PROCEEDINGS OF CONGREss-The legisla
tive business transacted in Congress last week
was of no very general Importance. The fur
thsr consideration of Gen. Buffers " amnesty
bilT' was postponed until the 1lth of January
There was an exciting debate in the Senate on
Wednesday on St. Domingo. Mr.. Sumner
opened the session with personal explanation
of his position towards the President, and
arrayed himself boldly against the annexation
policy of the administration. Senator Morton,
on the ether side, took up the lance for the
President and St. Domingo. The House bill
to change the tax on sugar was passed, has
been signed by the President, and is now a
law. Both houses, on Thursday, adjourned
over until the 4th OF January. 1t is said to
be generally conceded that the mass of the
bills which have been introduced at the present
session will not be acted upon for want oi
time. This fact, which must be clear to every
member, does not deter them from introducing
a food of bills and joint resolutions every
Monday, when the States are called for joint
resolutions for reference. A correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Press remarks that there is
almost sufficient business now upon the Speak
sr's table, with tho necessary appropriation
bills, to consume the time of the House from
now until the 4th of March. Besides the
regular appropriation bills, an effort will be
made to pass the three hundred million bond
bill now before the ways aud means committee,
the Southern Pacific railroad bill, and one OF
two othOr important measures. The President
will try to have a treaty made and confirmed
for the acquisition of San Domingo, and some
thing will he done to settle more definitely oul
relations with the Dominion Of Canada.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
For the smyrna Times"
Letter from Seaford

Terrible Slaughter nnd hSs Of Ve. Temperance
meeting Reucdi IN the Methodist EDtSco-
pal Church, &c, &c.
The great slaughter of swine commenced
about three weeks ago i'll this town, and still
it continues. The whole amount thus far kill
ed is ~, lS6 lbs. II hogs weighed ever 400 lbs.
Ia, $50; Is, 800. The largest one only weigh
ed 459. Mr.. Larmer, who lives near town had
one that weighed $50 lbs. 1t is supposed that
those yet to kill, with tho above weigl t, will
foot up the nice little sum OF $4,000 lbs This
is most assuledly the Hogishest town in the
State.
The American Temperance Union met in
the NJ. p. Church on Tuesday evening last,
Rev. j. Nicholson, i'll the Chair, and j. f.
Pennington Secretary, pro tenn. Rev. Mr..
Gregg, delivered an appropriate address, fol-
lowed by Rev. j. Nicholson and Rev. Mr..
Elderdice. The pledge was administered to
two gentlemen. On motion adjourned.
There has been quite an extensive revival
in the Methodist Episcopal Church here.
Thirty-nine have PrOfessed religion, a goody
number Of them heads of families, and a few
quite old persons-W. b. Gregg Pastor
We have heard bad reports about the care
lessness OF the Trustees of the NJ. 4. Church
in your town. Some persons think you have
gas enough in the church, without being
troubled with an extra quantity from the heat
ers. Hepe you will have a happy Christina.
and New Years! GRAMMA.
Seaford Dec % 1870
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

A CURIOSITY "A double negro girl was on
exhibition in Wilmington last week. She has
two distinct heads and four feet, but only one
body. She sings duets and watzes splendidlv,
cOnverses fuently and intelligently, and is about
Is years old. One head converses with the
other as freely as if they were on distinct bod
les. One bead does not feel touch or pain
upon the other, but both heads are alike sen
sitive to touch OF pain of the lower limbs.
has been well educa ed-in both heads-and
is soon to stait for Europe A giant and gian
tess and boarded woman are also in the
show,
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
Peninsular Fruit Growers Association.
Dec. 20, 1870.

OOC. ~, lOIU
The Association met in the State House, at
Dover, at two O'Clock this afternoon, pursuant
to adjournment.
In the absence of the President, DR.. Henry
Ridgely, First Vice President, took the chair.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and approved.
Reports of Committees were then called for.
The Committee on Drawbacks reported ver-
bally that they had taken no action yet, and
asked to be continued, which was done, with
Instructions to urge a settlement.
The injustice Of the Railroad companies in
charging by the basket, but refusing to COM
plete the drawback in the same manner was
discussed, and criticised as was also its con-
duct in regard to the five dollar charge per car
| load to meet State Tax. The subject of freights
was also discussed.
The following Resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
ReSOLUed, That it was the clear understand
ing of this Association, as well as of its Com
mittees, that the five dollars, for each car load
of peaches, imposed by the railroad companies
upon shippers, was solely dependent upon the
State Tax levied upon cars, and that if the
railroads should be relieved thereof that the
same would bo refunded.
/ ReSotrei, That the success of the Peach
Growing Interest depends, in great degree
upon large reduction of treights heretofore
paid and that it is the deliberate and wei
considered sense OF this Association, that the
charge per CIR load of sixteen Thousand
pounds, should not exceed seventy five dollar
from Dover, with corresponding rate from
other points
: Resolred That the Executive Committe
be instructed to enquire, and report to tn
5 regular meeting in February, what means o
transportation, either by land or water, ma
d be made available for the carrying of the mex
crop at the least expense, and particularly tn
facilities afforded 10y the Junction & Breakwa
ter route.
On motion, John p. Cochran, Of New Gas
tie Jehn w. Houston and Charles Brown, c
Kent; aud Robert G. ElIiiood and Levi
;. Hitch, of Sussex, were added to the Exccutiv
. Committee
On motion the several amendments to til
;. constitution, proposed at the last meeting, wa
e taken up and adopted.
E On motion adjourned until the third Tue
n day OF February next, at one and half o'cloc
II in the afternoon. HENRY RIDGELY,
Acting President.
~ j. ALEXANDER FUITOH Snrrst,rv
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
J. ALEXANDER FULToN, Secrstar

CHRISTMAS IN SMYRNA was 81 big thing on
ice, but comparatively small any where else
Saturday was one Of the most quiet Christ
mas ewes we have ever Witnessed The crowd
in town, owing to the cold weather, lack of
stamps, or some OtEer cause, was not up to
che usual standard, and the evening was re-
markably quiet. The extreme cold broke up
street loHnging, and these who think Christ
mas means license to- get drunk and accor.
dinghy took out license" were carefully hous
ed by the special police, or otherwise disposed
of, SO that the streets looked tame. Sunday
of course was quiet The Episcopal and
Methodist churches were nicely decorated
and sermons appropriate to the occasion were
preached by all the pastors. But Monday, the
holiday, was grand ice carnival. All tho
citizens who have ice-houses, skates or carts
or who love to be with the crowd went to th,
pond" Here was all the fun and the labor
Between skates, the ice harvesters and the
lockers on in Venice, larger or more ami
mated crowd never assembled at this well
known spot. The ice harvesters having beer
cheated ort Of crop two years in succession
concluded to make hay while the sun didn
shine to warmly, and never was such an effor
made to hll lce-hOuses, and rarely has bette
ice been secured. Those who had skate
thought as those who had ice .houses-that i
was their only chance-and we'll they improv
ed 1t. In the evening entertainments wcr,
given at the Methodist and Episcopal Church
eS, which are noticed elsewhere.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

Nor So.-The other day, in the u S. Senate
Senator Merton, of Indiana, accused Senator
Bayard of "still standing by the putrld
corpse of slavery" Mr.. Bayard retorted, with
an air Of injured innocence, that the accusa-
ton was wanton SANDER" We make this
statement for the benefit of those who pin
their faith to Mr.. B. S skirts, so that hereafter
they may resent similar accusation, instead
of taking it as a compliment, as formerly.
They can appeal to Mr.. B. for the new faith
that is in them.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

PRESBYTERIAN ANNIv ERsARY.-On Tuesday
afternoon and evening Of last week the Prcsby-
terian congregation Of Milford celebrated the
twenty first anniversary of the formation of
their church. TIE first pastor, Rev Ms. Ken
nedy, OF this town, was present and in the
evening gave very interesting, and in some
particulars, amusing account of the formation
Of the church, the building Of the edifce, and
she many uials and hardships of the church,
which was started with only seven members,
but which now numbers ll9. His speech was
greatly appreciated The church. under the
pastoral charge of Rev. Richard NJ. Mallory,
is in most prosperous condition.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

SENATOR DRAKE, of Missouri, who was
beaten at the late election in that State, has
been appointed by President Grant to the
Chief Judgcehip Of the Court of Claims in
Washington. This appointment made va
cancy in the u. 5. Senate from Missouri,
which has been filed by the Governor appoint
ing y p. p J. jewett to fill the unexpired
term Drake, which expires on the
4th of March next. The conservatives and
democrats have control Of the Legislature, and
a man representing their views will be elected
to succeed Mr.. Jewett.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

The 250th anniversary of the landing of the
Pilgrims was celebrated at Plymouth, Massa-
chusetts, on Wednesday last, by a procession,
Grafton by Robert G. Winthrop and dinner.
At the dinner, the following toast, from Prssi-
dent Grant, was read, Our Pilgrim Fathers
may their children ever bo as pure in motive,
as patient in toll, and as brave in danger.
Letters were read from the President, Vice
President, members of the Cabinet, the British
Minister aud several Congressman.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

The supreme Court of Massachusetts has
decided that contract made and carried into
effect on Sunday cannot be repudiated by
either party.
At Altoona, Pennsylvania the police furnish
the liquor dealers with lists of persons to whom
it is unsafe to sell Intoxicating drinks.
A Kansas city artist committed suicide the
other day because he could not pay his tailor
The tailor wants to know how that helped
matters.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

The TRINITY CHURCH PROPERTY in New !
York city has, Tor many years been claimed
by the supposed heirs of Anneke Jams, and
some credulous persons have advanced money
to prosecute this and other suits against the
corporation. In an action recently brought III
the Superior Court Of New York city by de-
cendant from Anneke JAMS, to recover his
share of the Trinity Church estate, an opinion
! filling four columns of the daily journals has
! lust been delivered, and it has been decided
! that, from most careful inspection OF all the
charters grants, and cOnveyances to said cor
poration, that its title to. all the lands aud
property held by it is most ndlsputablc. The
Judge, after reciting the chain OF title says,
these grants cover all the lands about which
there is 80 much said, and to which certain
pretended claims are laid, none Of which so far
as have seen have the slightest resemblance
to legal fairness" The summary of the legal
position Of the church, as given by the Court,
is substantially as follows: When the English
Crown made the several grants, it was in the
full possession and enjoyment of all the proper
ty so granted and though itS governors and
law officers gave the like possession Of said
property 20 the corporation Ut Trinity Church,
which property has been lawfully in its pos
session until now. The grants by the Eng
lish Crown have also, since tho Revelation,
been confirmed by the New York Legislature
: to the corporation of Trinity Church. Another
point is that twenty years possession, with d
E claim Of rightlul ownership Of land, is in New
: York a bar toall recovery by another, let hi
y claim bs ever so just and equitable. The cor
poration of Trinity Church has been in the
lawful and just posse s>ion of its property fo
2 over one hundred and fifty years. and th'
! Court says that this fact, taken together with
= the law and the title deeds should satisfy tn
/ most unreasonable mind that the claims Of tn
/ heirs OF Anaeke Jams against the church are o
l. the most absurd kind.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
DRY GOODS

viz: Silks, Poplins, Alpacas, Challes, AllWoe
Delaines, Cotton Deaincs, aud Calico.s, with msny
of the latest styles of Dress Goods Ginghams,
Jeans, Osnabnrgs, FlonneIs, TiCkings, Table Cloths
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Sheetings. Pillow Case
Muslins, Swiss StripIngs Cambrics, Paper Muslins,
Dcnims, Checks, Dulitngs, NAmkeen, Linens, Mus
Inns, Plalds Shawls, Diaper, Lawns. Chambrays,
PIques, and all the goods usually found in a first
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

DEDICATION OF THE NJ. f. CHURCH OF Do.
vER.-This church built in 1880, rebuilt in
1850, and enlarged and remodelcd in 1870, will
be dedicated to Almighty God, d. ", Sabbath
morning, Jan. Sth, A. d., 1871; at 10 clock.
Preaching at ~ A. NJ, by Rev. ID. w.
Bartine, ID. d. at 8 p. NJ, by Rev. VIM
COrbitt at Z, Z. NJ, by Rev. j. S. Willis
Ministers and people are cordially invited tC
be present aud participate in the services.
j. H. LIGurBoURN, PASTOR
Dec. 23d, 1870.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

1t is reported from Havana that run of a
week on the Spanish Bank resulted in the
withdrawaof $5O0,0OO in gold from that in
stitution, and the fact that the directions did
not exhibit the plates from which the notes
were printed confirmed the report of an over
issue in New York 1t is also declared that
forged bills to a large amount have beeH pre-
sented and clshed, and that the only salvation
for the institution is in the home Government
guarantesing its debt.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

The NJ. Z. church, at Canterbury, on Cam
den Circuit, having been thoroughly repaired.
Providence permitting will be reOpened for
Divine service on Sunday, Jan. lst, 1871.
Preaching at 10 A. NJ, and61 =. NJ. Rev. j.
B. Merit will preach the reopcnng sermon.
FOrmcr and neiGhbOriug pastors and the pub
lie arc cordially invited to he present on the
occasion. j. D. Sypherd and j. L. Smith are
the pastors.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

that A. L. Stewart, the millionaire, intends
soon to give grand reception at his new mar
BILE dwelling, to which all his employees will
be invited The work of furnishing the build
ing is nearly completed, uphosterers being
now busily engaged in laying down the carpets,
Some idea of the magnifcence of tho appoint
msnts of the dwelling may be formed when it
is stated that the carpet for the drawing room
was purchased in Brussels at a cost Of $27 900.
This magnificent work of art is in u single
piece, and was woven upon loom constructed
expressly for the manufacture of this gem.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

Hazing the Freshmen in our colleges
low, cowardIy and ruth9nly sort of amusement
ty in "Old Harvard" with an experimental
ksg of gunpowder, which calls for the soothing
system of tho State Prison. In Delaware,
where they have still those good old time in
stitutons of the pillory and the whipping post,
such fast young rowdics as those of Harvard
would be apt 10 behave themselves in fear of
the lash but at "Old Harvard" for such
brutal devices as this gunpowder plot, there is,
we believe, no available remedy but the State
Prison.-M y. Herald.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

TIE TIMES" published Wednesday afternoon by
JosEPH H. HoFFBckSR Editor and Proprietor Smyrna,
Delaware.
year s9ec In advance $3.50 II
paid till the end of the No paper discontinued
all arrears padonly at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will inserted rate of Seven Gents
aline for the first nseon Threeand
ahalf cents liberal discount made quarterly, semar
Rua and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

An aristocratic young lady in Mississippi,
whose family had been reduced to poverty,
cultivated small patch of cotton with her own
hands last year, and lately sold her crop for
$2s4 That young lady will make her way in
the world, unless she marries some brainless
fep of dry goods clerk.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

Mr. Ponder, Governor elect of this State,
will be iuaugurated at Dover on the 18th of
January He has been worried sick by indi-
viduals wanting the few offices in his gift and
recently had to take to his bed, a gentleman
from Sussex informs us, to calm his nerves and
to avoid the opportunities of the patriots, y
who come with splendid recommendations
from their last employer, the Democratic party,
and all assure him that if it had not been for
their personal efforts the party would have
gone to ruin. Those who do not bore him in
person attack him through the mails
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

MANY SUFFER rather Ihon take nauseous medi.
cines All who suffer from coughs. e0lds irritation
oi The bronchial tubes or tendency TO consumption
will find in Dc. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry a
remedy as agreeable 10 the palate effectual in re-
moving disease. The Balsam is a pleasnn! remedy;
u sa safe remedy; il Is powerful remedy; it is q
speedy remedy; it is a remedy that cures.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

Buttons. Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts, Balmorals, Ladies and Chidren's Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks, Gloves,
Neck-ties, Handkerchiefs, Hooks and Eyes. Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid. Combs, Gun Caps,
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pins, Needles, Scissors, Coat
and Vest Binding. Thimbles, Collars Cuffs CorselS.
Twine, Kid Gloves, Machine Sewing Silk, and
Spool Silk, &C.. &c, Letter, Fools.cap, Note and
Bill Paper, Pens, Pen Holders, Lead Pencils, States
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books, Ink, Pocket.
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, Muciage, &c.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

The Annual Election Of Officers of the SMYRNA A
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION will take place al the
Library Rooms on Thursday. January 5th, 1871, at
o'clock, p. Nj.
J. G.. STOCKLY, Prest.
+. WlLDS, Rec. Secy.
Dec 9th, lS70-28ie
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

SEND, ~ You CAN'T Golf requested, Wana.
maker a. Brown will send samples Of their goods
prices and rules lof sef measure. TO any one out o
Philadelphia and they guarantee ft IN such cases
and satisfaction in all respects
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

The anatomist who has discovered new
muscle in the human body has taken out
patent, and no one can use the muscle without
paying royalty,
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

Dover next Tuesday, Sd prox The principal
interest manifested in the event now is by those
who want the ofices-from u S. Senator down
MESSENGER
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

THE School FOR BoYs.-The committee
appointed by the Preachers Convention to
look after this enterprise are taking some ac-
tion in the matter. Revs. Messrs Uric and
Rittenhouse are anxious to have the institu-
tion located in our town, and have prospected
to some extent for site, with favorable re-
suits. Frem five to six acres of land will be
required for the site, upon which it is propos-
ed to erect buildings costing from $30,0OQ to
$4,000 The institution will be on liberal
scale-something that will be a credit to and
meet the requirements of the denomination
that has conceived it. 1t is to be to the Pc
ninsula what Pennington Seminary-an ole
and popular seat of learniag-is to New Jer
sey, and we hope the committee will be abl,
to make favorable report for Smyrna at thu
next session of the Conference, which con
venes at Dover in March.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

To LET-A story Store House, on Main
Street, with grocery roOm and cellar; we'll To-
Gated and a choice business stand. Apply to
j. Ii. Primrose.
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28

enthusiastically" is the same of fa-
nous western brave. He generally writes il
Ii. w. A. T. Sky"
Smyrna times., 1870-12-28
RAILROAD NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the SMYRNA AND DELA'
WARE BAY r. X. CO., are hereby notified that INC
Foxwelrs Hole in SMYRNA, on the SeccRd Wednes'
day Of January, tnext month"; 1871, being the IIn
day OF said month at II o'clock A. NJ. for the P9rPoo
Of hearing any reports and for The election oil Se''
~ Directors TO serve the ensuing year.
JAMES w. SPRUANCE, Secy'
SMYRNA, Dec. 9Th, iS70-dl4tm