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Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

THE Price OF GRAIN-The New York TIii-
bWne says there is every prospect of further
decline in grain. Europe does not want our
Breadstufs-does not send hither and buy
them as she has done in former years; yet
large quantities. are exported hence to Liver
pool and sold for whatever they will bring,
thus forcing down the price to point at which
our grain-growers cannot live. On Friday
week the price of wheat at London. which at
the close of September, was sl2 60, (eold) per
quarter of ton that is, $50 pounds-had fall
len on the lst Of December to $40 "a, tgoldl per
quarter-a decline of 20 cents (goldl per bush
ell. And by the latest report of the London
markets English wheat (new crop) ranges from
AS. to 46s., and American Flour ranges from
22s. to 26s. per barrel-that is, from IS % to
$5 "a (gold) per barrel.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Boston has two schools for youth who are
licensed to sell papers or other articles on the
streets, or black boots. The principle is this
No boy shall be licensed, who does not attend
one session of school, two hours in length,
regularly every day. The sessions are arranged
to accommodate the boys. The newsbOys can
go in the morning and the bootblacks in the
afternoon.
WORTH KNOwING.-As the greater number
OF hOuSekeepers now use Kerosene lamps, II
will interest them to learn that if the wickS
are soaked in strong vinegar for twenty-four
hours, and thoroughly dried before being used,
all smoke will be avoided, the wicks will last
twice as long, and increased brilliancy will be
obtained.
A lady in Williamsport, Penn, while dying
from consumption last week, informed her
mother, and subsequently her physician and
pastor, that she suffocated her step child last
summer by holding her hand over its mouth to
keep it from crying. Her husband denies it,
saying it is the Imagination OF diseased brain,
and that he saw the child die.
At Sleepy Hollow, near Poughkeepsie, n.
Y, on Saturday, V. w. BuckhOut shot his
wife, New York merchant named Alfred
Randall, and the latter's son, Charles Randall.
Mrs. BuckhOut and young Randall are dead,
anu bUe eluST IedDUdll lS'nOI 6ApCCICu ICOOf-
er BuckhOut is in Jail. The cause Of the
tragedy is not known
The British Post-ofice Department made
$23. 600. .0O0 net profit last y'ar, while ours ran
behind 5000, 600. No franking in England
The Queen, even, who may write letter by
another hand, must put her own head on it to
send it by mail.
General George B. McClelen called on Fri
day on the President, Secretary Of War, and
General Sherman and was cordially received Ly
each of them. He was accompanied by his
fatherin-law, General Marcy.
George Baumon shot Ann Mcnamara, in a
house OF ill repute, in New York, Monday.
and then shot himself The woman died soon
after, but Bauman was still alive at last ac-
counts.
In Methodist church in New York, twelve
thousand dollars we're raised during services
on Sunday week towards paying off the church
debt.
The clergy costs the United States $l2, ,OO0,-
600 per annum the criminals $4,000, ,0OO
the lawyers $4,000, 900 aud rum $500, ,OOO, 900.
He who knows himself best esteems bimseli
the least.
Fireproof furniture is the latest scientific
announcement In Germany.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
SMYRNA, Jan. Sd, 1870.

FARMERS CLUB OF KENT CoUNTY.-Pur.
suant to call meeting was held in the old
Levy Court room, in Dover, on Tuesday, Dec.
18th, at o'clock, for the purpose OF organiz-
a Farmers Club.
On motion, Hon. Charles Brown was called
to the chair and G. G. Babbitt appointed Sec
retary.
The meeting was addressed by Hon. Jos. p.
Comegys in regard to experience in the use of
fertilizers, and by Hon. Chas Brown on the
subject of undertaking and on the value OF
machinery in farming
On motion, a committee of three, consisting
of Messrs. Comegys, Hayes and Brown, were
appointed to report rules and permanent Off
GERS for the Club at the next meeting
On motion, adjourned to meet at the same
place on Wednesday, the 18th of January next,
at o clock, at which time aud place all per-
sons interested in agriculture are invited to be
present.
We understand il is the purpose Of the origi-
majors of this movement TO organize q perma-
neDt institution in our midst, which will repre-
sent not only the interests but the intelligence
Of the farmers OF Kent county, and that can be
made available for a variety OF purposes, among
which may be mentioned interchange oil views
upon the culture OF crops, the raising OF stock,
the improvement of soil, the best kinds of fer
tilizers, the relative value of machines, the
marketing Of crops aud means of traDsporta-
tion.-DetdWaredR
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
let Common Sense Decide.

What the rational mode procedure In cases Of general
debility and nervous prostraOnf tell
that udeious stimulation Is required To violent
purgation in such absurd bleed
starving Yet done every day Yes this stupid
unphilosophica practice in the teeth the
TAcr that physical weakness with all
that accompany It, Is certainly rapidly relieved By
Hostesr Stomach Btters than By other medicine
present known. true that general debility often
dsd with orpdi irregulsy Of the bowels that this
symptom must not be overlooked But while the discharge
the waste matter Of the system expedited regulated ts
vIGoR MUST SEcRuIrEp The Bttsrs both. They
bne aperent and antblious properties with extraordinary
tonic power Even while removing obstrucons from the
bowels they tone and nvgorae thOse Through the
stomach upon which the vegetable specific directly
It gives healthy and impetus enfeebled
junction Digestion is facilitated the terng circulation
regulated the blood reinforced with accession the
amentary principle the braced dormant
powers Of the system reused into healthy
modiealy would be the mere stmuant ad-
minsered but Tor continuance It this that such
extraordinary changes wrought condition Of the
Feeble emacated and nyads the this
reeve alternative and tonic Let decide be-
tween sucha preparation and prostng eatharte supple
merted by poisonous astrngsn like styehnins Guina
jan 5-lm
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

q, THE LATE MR STANToN's FAMILY.--Tm-
mediate measures will be taken to place Mr..
Stanton's family in a comfortable pecuniary
condition. Mr.. Stanton died leaving little or
no means beyond the house the family live in,
and three of the children are under fourteen
years of age. A meeting Of several of his inti-
mate personal friends was held on Monday
in Washington, ut which it was determined TO
place the sum Of 500 900 to the credit of Mr..
Stanton family by New Years day. Pref
dent Grant has subscribed 81 900 for this OBJ
ject. 4 simultaneous movement has been SET
on foo' iv The members uf the Union League
In New York, and it is probable that between
the two something handsome will be done. Sc
long as the lare Secretary lived he steadily re-
ie-ep 70 permit MS Irl:n1s 70 90 any act OF thi'
family what he was himself unable to do fol
them.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

The JUNCTION < BREAKwATE ER RAILROAD.
This road is now completed its entire length,
fror: Harrington, via Milford and Georgetown,
20 Lewes, a distance of about 40 miles, Trains
commenced to run regularly on New Years
Day. This is an important link in our chain
of internal Improvements. By the Breakwa-
ter Lewes is made harbor for vessels of the
largest capacity, but ships now take advan-
tage of said harbor merely as shelter from III
severe storms which so frequently prevail along
this portion Of the coast. The town has reap
ed comparatively few benefits from this arti.
fetal harbor, heretofore, however, because it
has been almost isolated from the rest of the
world. 1t has had neither railroad nor tele-
graphic communication with the great centres
of trade and commerce, and 40 wharves or
piers for the hundreds of vessels that annually
lie within short distance of the shore to
land at. Now it is to have all these advanta-
ges, and from anything we can see there is
q bright prospect for this ancient town. 1t
was doubtless intended by the Swedish i'm
migrants who settled it in 1880 to make it a
metropolis, but there never has been much
prospect of this till now. And though it may
never be our metropolis, it may become city
of no mean proportions The pier, work upon
which has been abandoned until spring, We
believe, will be completed early in the sum
mer, when vessels can receive or discharge
their cargoes at any season of the year. 1t i.
the opinion of Judge Houston, President oi
the j. & B. Co., that Lewes will become the
great grain shipping point for the Peninsula
1t is believed that grain can be shipped to New
York, or even to Europe, much cheaper BY
this route than by the present route, by rail-
consequently the farmers, when the present
years crops are ready for market, will ship
their grain to Lewes instead of Philadelphia
Our produce, instead Of going up the road viii
be sent in the opposite direction. Should thi.
anticipation be realized, the grain interest
coupled with the peach interest, will doubles.
cause the construction of the proposed roar
from Seaford to Georgetown, which would
form a direct railroad route across the PENN
sula, from Cambridge to Lewes. This road
il constructed, would cause serious loss t,
the Baltimore grain market
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
'V'sl CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser having restored to health ssr,
by very simple remedy, after having s.s eOrsump-
with severe lung affection, and that dreau ne
tion-is anxious TO make known to his fellow sun'
Of - ~ ,hs prescripti0n
To ali who desire It, will send copy Of th psTns and
used, (lree Of charged with the directions COS-
usng the same which they will find SuRk the adver-
suMPrIoR. ASTHMA BRoECHIrIs etc Inc v hs and
sending prescription Is TO behs and
information which he cOnceiVes 20 viii cost them
he hopes every sufferer will try his remeu'' - -
nothing, aud prove blessing. -, ,..a address
Parties wishing the prescription. w ARD A. WILSON
,,,,,,, k: kss. Kings county, New lOIk
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

The Freedmen of the South, it is asserted,
have succeeded 10 supporting themselves to a
greater extent than IVas anticipated by their
friends. The Freedmen's Bureau, it is report
ed, was called upon to relieve only one in Two
hundred, or one-half Ot one per cent. OF the
liberated slaves. 1t was contended that the
entire four millions of colored people In the
South would be applicants tlr support, and
the contrast between the anticipation and the
reality is a strong proof that the freedmen are
not idle and thriftless, as was asserted.-Led-
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
We extend happy New Years greeting to
our patrons.

The PooR-We refer our town readers to
the report of the Smyrna Benevolent Society,
printed elsewhere The "labor of love" per,
formed by this Soci, ty is done so quietly and
80 unostentatiou>y that the organization is
almost lost sight of except by the unfortunate
class who are relieved from want and suffering
through its bepefcence. The Society is bless
ing to our town
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

In Richmond, Va, New Year receptions
were given BY General Candy, Governor Wal
ker, aud the Mayor of the city. The Colored
Societies eel, brated the anniversary Of Emanci-
patton, and called upon Governor Walker, who
cold them he would protect them in their rights
spoke in similar manner.
The Ohio Legislature met and organized
Monday. The Senate elected a Republican
Clerk aud Democratic Seargent-at-arms. The
House elected Democratic aud " Reform" off
GERS, the Speaker icing Reformer." Gov.
ernor Hayes annual message was read. IL re-
commends the ratification .of the Suffrage
Amendment. as saat ss.8t IL
Ia The Presidents New Year Reception ia
Washington on Saturday was largely attended
Cabinet Ministers, Diplomats, judges. Sena-
tors aud Representatives. and citizens paid theiI
respects.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

DECEASED. Elsewhere we record the death
of John Msllnieu, the junior member OF the
firm of Mallaliru 4 Brother the wel-known
woollen manufacturers, of Milington, Md
Few men were more active or successful in
business, or more esteemed as a citizen, than
Mr.. Nj. He was a native of Yorkshire, Eng
land, and came to this country when young
man, with other members of his family. With
an older brother, the surviving member Of the
firm, he commenced business at the Alley
Mills, near this town, in lS48 or 40, we be-
lieve, the firm possessing but little capital be-
yond their energy, skill aud industry. They
soon made their business success, however
aud became extensively known AZ manufactur
ers OLA particular article OF woullrD goods. AZ
ter few years they removed to Millington, anC
greatly enlarged their business. Mr.. Malta
lieu was a man thoroughly alive to the deveI
opement and advancement of his adopted c0un
try, aud the town above named loses valua
bic citizen by his death. He was buried il
this town on Monday, with the honors of Fre
Masonry and Odd Fellowship, he having bee
a member Of the former order in Millingto
and Of the latter in this town-Morning Sta
, Lodge.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

CoUGHs AND C0LDs-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 a neglected
cough or cold frequently terminates in Con-
sumption. HGss0n's Compound Syrup Of Tar
is the best and most reliable article known for
the cure of coughs, colds, hoarseness, chronic
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 K Lands,
decl-3m Prcpretors, Phila.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

John McLear & Son, Bankers, have for sale
100 shares Of Delaware Railroad Stock at $50;
2OOO Delaware r. R. (gueranteed) bonds at 81,
and Delaware State Bonds at 90, at their new
office, No. 6O2 Market ST., opposite their for
mer place of business
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

POULTRY SHIPMENTS. During the month
of December at least two hundred tons (400
600 pOrrdS) of poultry came over the Della
ware Railrod, bound for Northern markets.
E,tmating it at the low price Of fifteen cents
per pound. it must have netted the shippers
$50 O0O.- WlminatOn COmn1ercinL
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

SAD AcCrDENT.-.John w. Stutzer, of Mil
tord, lad about Ia years of age, while the
train was in motion attempted to jump upon
the platform OF the passenger car, on Wednes-
day last, and missing his footing was p. .ecipita
ted between it and lime Car. He fell across
the track and the car passed over his abdomen
cutting him completely in two. Johnny was Q
particular favorite of all who knew him.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

FEsTIvAL-The fair and festival of the NJ.
E. Church of this town, which was to have
been held the second week in January, will
take place on the evenings of the 10Th and
goth. We are informed that it is to be the
grandest entertainment of the kind ever given
in this town. Among other features, it is pro-
everything of interest connected Herewith.
More definite announcements may be made
next week.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

THE SEMINARY CONCERT The preparation
for the concert to be given on the 18th and
18th of January by the pupils of Smyrna Sem
inary is again under way, and no pains will be
spared to make the entertainment acceptable
The friends Of Miss Fora Cooke, of Phila., will
he pleased to hear that she will assist on the
occasion. A gentleman of Phila. has promised
to come and bring with him fine cabinet or
gan The public may expect musical treat.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

The storm Of Sunday was very severe
throughout New York and the New England
States, and considerable damage was done by
the wind and rain. The Hudson River and
New York Central Railroads suffered by wash
ing away of portiuns Of their tracks. In Rhode
Woonsocket A freight train ran into a
"washout" on the Vermont Central Railroad
Monday, killing brakesman and badly iniur-
ing 90 engineer.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Comfortable Christmas was celebrated
at the Sussex county Almshouse in a most com
mendable manner. loo bundles OF confectlon
cries, candles, cakes, &C., were distributed
away to the so inmates with a bountiful supply
Of oranges, apples, &c. The inmates Will Ions
remember DR.. Richards who kindly furnished
this entertainment.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

DELAWARE Us. CoNNEcTICUT.-A gentleman
from Connecticut, who recently visited Milford,
speaks in the most glowing terms of Delaware,
and makes the following comparison of prices
in a letter to the Mutual Friend
Your fnrpssS ,e Gr ylnE or surprised me
in Connecticut pay 80 cts. pound you buy
the deIicacy at Is cts. We get onr oysters at
$500 per bushel; you at go cts. For our soft
wood we pay $500 a cord you get pine at
$500. "Trout well they are so plenty as to
be often given away' said one of your people.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Harper, of New York, proves that in fifty
libel suits Instituted against newspapers In the
last ten years, the gross amount of money col
lected is only $1,000.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
SHtY2W6, Def.,
v Wednesday Afternoon, Jan. S, 1870.

THE TIMES is published Wednesday afternoon BY
JOSEPH H. HoFFEcEER Editor and Proprietor at Sryrua
Delaware.
year S2O0 in advance or
not paid till the end " the year No paper discontinued until
all psdonly at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted rate OF
Aue for FIRST inserton insertions
xhsf liberal discount made 10 quarterly, semi
naai and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

MURDER AT LAUREL negro man named
John Jones, visited Laurel on Christmas day,
and got very drunk. In the evening he start
ed home in company with white man named
town they met several negro women, one OF
whom Phillips threatened to shoot, upon
which she called on her husband, whose name
il Simof Brown, for protection. Brown came
out of his house, armed with q nusket, with
which he struck Jones on the head. Jones
and his companion then proceeded on TO Pmts
vile, and boarded vessel there Of which
Phillips father is the captain, where they TOOK
lodging. Two other men were also asleep IN
the cabin, who. on awaking in the morning
found Jones dead. Brown has been commit
ted to Georgetown Jail
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

STEALING IN DELAWARE AND SELLING IN
MARYLAND.-Thieves who steal property in
this State hasten across the line " to dispose
OF it.
A man named Pritchett recently stole steer
from gentleman near Dover, which he sold to
n p. Sewall, of Centreville, Md, and made
his escape, although the officers Of the law
were in pursuit of him. Pritchett is an old
rogue, having served term or two in the
pententiary.
A pair of bay horses, haiing from Sussex
CO, we're offered for sale in Princess Anne, last
week before any sale was made Mr.. Thomas
Rodney, of that county, appeared and claimed
the horses as his and replevied them. 1t seems
that Mr.. Rodney held judgment upon the
original owner of the team, and at the sale Mr..
Rodney purchased them. Report says that
some one who held a younger Judgment ran the
horses off, after the sale, as means Of saving
his debt. A writ was gotten out against Mr.
VIM. Morris, who had the horses, but he bea
a retreat before it could be served on him.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

A SEVERE SURGICAL OPERATIoN.-On the
Goth inst. Dr.. Charles ID. Green, of Philu., as
sisted by DR.. LlHerty, of Felton, removed the
entire breast Of the wife Of Squire John
Green living near Berrytown, Del The snf.
ferer first noticed the disease four weeks pre-.
vi0us to the operation and so rapid had 1t ex
tended ilseli that il was found necessary 10 take
the entire breast away. Mrs. Green is up
wards of sixty years Of age q prominent and
highly esteemed lady. as.,- rfa ,-
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
E0R SALE.

THREE GOOD MICH cows and an OK Cart. BY
BEN. A. HAZELL.
'an5 Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
WHAT COMES NEXT TO A MANI

His undersh And much dependent n this cold
weather clothing for comfort Nth good
heavy wosen shirt and depart
ment Oak Hail. day amount Of cold. The
time you are WanAnAker q Browns look through
Linen Underwear. Cravats. Handkerchief &C. &c
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

We are offering for sale the following Rail
oad First Mortgage per Cent Gold Bonds
Central R. F. of Iowa, at 95 and interest.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids &
Minnesota Railroad, at 95 6
Kansas Pacific r. r. at sc ="
Lake Superior & Mississippi
Railroad, at sc
We can recommend the above bonds as be-
ing, in our judgment, first class. Pamphlets
and particulars furnished on application. Jno.
McLear & Son, Bankers, No. COZ Market St.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05
Errors of Youth

gentleman who suffered Year, from Nm, Nh ipdscreiGn
Premature Decay and all the effects o yd Tree ah Sso
will the suffering humanity ~ simple remeoy
need IT, the receipt and directions toT 81 nrht the
by when he was cured wishing W nerieet eonh'
Vertsers experience can do BY addressing h OGDEN
myIs-iy No R Cedar street. ,HS---, -,
&r DEAFNESS, Blindness and "a 10 N D., and
ed with the utmost success, by lsAAcs' ,hs MedI.
Professor Of Diseases of the Eye and Ear ls,,encs
cal College OF PennsyIvania, II years ea Street,
iormerly OF Leydon, HOllsnd) No. So9 az. Arsn This
PhIla. Testimonials eau be seen al MS O ,hs,r pa
medical faculty are invited TO accompany ,,;6eia
tienls as he has no secrets in his praeiIee: lain,
eyes inserted without pain. No charge iOf si1'Iy
tion.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

DEBATE. The Smyrna Debating Society in
vite the public to he present and participate
in their debate next Monday evening, at School
house No. 5-I0wer room. Subject-"Is lie mar
ried bliss greater than single bIssssdnoss. "
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

l have just returned from the city with
new invoice of Cloths aud Cassimeres, and you
will be astonished at the reduction in prices
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Just received, the finest assortment of Cloths
and Cassimeres in town, and at lowest prices,
BY the yard or made to order, byW. H. Baggs.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Come ands the Cheap Goods just received
by w. II. Baggs.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Plain and Fancy JOB Printing neatly done at
this Office. Orders by mail attended to.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

A new and Splendid assortment of Neck
Ties at greatly reduced prices by W. Il. Bsggs.
Smyrna times., 1870-01-05

Having been in conversation With neghbor Mr. Sanu4I
Heistand, long the sewing hines
informed that h. taken by the agent ii the
Wheeler Wilson for trading off the machine bought
them the Howe Sewing Machine, without giving
the Wheeler Wilson chance take
funding the money he had given for the would
hereby inform the public that had Wheeler Wilson Ma
chine from the and found that would work
satisfaction, when offered to return il M
demanded note in return. when the et
back return TO note therefore traded
also, on the Howe Machine. CHRISTIAN MILLER.
lAnds
The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-05-24
Couldn't Make a Speech.

WAsIINGToN never made a speech.
w In the zenith of his fame he once
attempted it, failed, and gave it up con-
fused and abashed. In framing the Constf-
tuition Of the United States, the labor was
almost wholly performed in committee of
the whole, of which George Washington
was day by day the chairman; but he
made but two speeches during the conven-
tion, of very few words each, something
like one of Grants speeches. The conven-
ton, however, acknowledge the master
spirit and historians affirm that had il not
been for his personal popularity and the
thirty words Of his first speech. pronounc-
ing it the best that could be united upon.
the convention would have been reiectedbv
the people. Thomas Jefferson never made
a speech. He couldn't do it. Napoleon.
whose executive ability is almost without n
parallel, said that his greatest difficulty was
in finding men of deeds rather than words
When asked how he maintained his inf,
ence over his superiors in age and experi-
ence, when commander-in-chief of tba
army OF Italy, he said, "By reserye.n Tho
greatness and goodness of man is not
measured by the length of his speeches or,
their number. VI