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Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

OLIVE L0GAN-This eloquent and widely
known lady will give her lecture on the " Bright
Side in the Town Hall, Smyrna, Oct. II.
(trlday). She lectures for Stella Lodge |. O.
OF .. +. The Cincinnati Gazette says Olive
logan is the only female lecturer who has ever
found favor in the eyes of the Southerners
She is engaged to speak four times in Bati
more next season, twice in Louisville, twice in
and in numberess smaller towns all through
Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Missouri and
Kentucky.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

The PREsBYTERY OF New CASTLE, as form
ed by the last General Assembly of the Pres
byterian Church out of the Presbyteries of
Lewes and parts of the Presbytery of Viii
mlngton and the old Presbytery Of New Cas-
tie. held its first stated meeting at the Presby-
terlan Church, in Dover, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, Sept 2Oth and 2lst. There were
present twenty-seven ministers and twenty
three elders. Action was taken by the Pres
6ytery, among. other matters, concerning the
Domestic Missions OF this Church, on this Pen
!nsula. and the establishment of Female Sem
mary in the lower part of the Peninsula The
sessions Of this body were marked by harmony
and despatch in business, and varied with
preaching at night by Rev Mr.. Marks of WIZ
mington, Rev. Mr. Baynem, Of Berlin, Md.
and Rev. j, g. Hammer, OF Salisbury. The
Presbytery adjourned to meet in Baltimore in
October next.-Delawarean
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

The FREEMAN's JOURNAL-We have re-
ceived copies of the Freeman's Journal, pub
lished at Chestertown, Md, by Gen. R. Clay
Crawford. The paper is devoted to the advo-
cacy of Republican principles. The contents
of the first number are rather spicy. We wish
the editor abundant success.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

FIRE-StacIyard and Threshing Machine
BuIned.-On Friday afternoon last the boiler
Of the steam threshing machine of MIR. B. r
Blackiston exploded in the stackyard of Mr..
Sam Jones, near Blackiston's Cross Roads,
six miles from town, setting fire to the machin-
cry and straw, by which about 300 bushels OF
wheat and quantity Of timothy hay were CON
sumed together with the thresher, &c. Mr..
Jones loss is about $4O0, and Mr.. Blackiston' s
about 81 POO. One man was slightly scalded
by the explosion.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
KENT COUNTY.

Only Tue present population Of the following
towns is given: Camden 657 Wyoming 280.
Frederica, 5SS; FELTON,, 437.
NOTE Since the last census was taken,
henton Hundred has been created out of
parts of Duck Greek and Little Greek, and
Murderkill has been divided, so we are com
PEELED to group them as above to ascertain the
increase.
The following is the population of Smyrna,
and the surrounding villages, as furnished us
by. Mr. Palmatary, the Deputy Marshal Of
this District:
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
SMY3W0, Def.,
Wednesday Afternoon. Sent os,,,

4hE TIMES IS published every Wednesday afternoon h.,
JOSEPH H. HoFFEcKER Editor ami Proprietor at smyrna
Delaware. '
year $500 IN advance or g.
not paid till the end of the year No paper
AL arrears are paid at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will beinscrted Of Seen Giants
anne 'rthe hst insertion subsequent insertions Three
a-haIi cents liberal discount made quarterly seman
nual and veRrlv advertisers
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

BUSINESS ON THE DEL. R. Ron Monday
morning of last week the Steamer Sue, took on
l8 car loads of freight at Crisfeld, for the
South. Most Of it was marked to 20 bv Sea-
board and Roanoke Railroad, and the Virginia
&nd Tennessee Road.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Wilhelmshone, where Napoleon has been
directed to take up his residence is one of the
greatest palaces Of Germany 1t is situated
near Ca>Sei, and with its celebrated park, ad
joining chateaux, and horticultural wonders. is
an abode fit for an emperor in the acme Of his
prosperity and greatness.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
DESERVING the Salisbury Ring.
Who Will Care for Mother Now?

A REFORM AMONG THE DEMOCRATS OF KENT
JOhnny Cro1oing Before lie acaS Ont ofhe
Bushes
A large and respectable meeting of the
leading Democrats of Kent county, who are
opposed to the odious Salisbury government
Of Delaware, and its bread and butter follow
erS, was held in the Court House, at Dover,
yesterday, for the purpose Of reforming their
abuses, advancing the interest and prosperity
of our State, and to nominate an Independent
reform county ticket. Delegates from the va
rlous hundreds were present and all seemed
to be interested in favor of reform The meet
ing was presided over by Dr. Henry Ridgley and
was addressed by Hon. John A. Nicholson. 1t
was thoroughly united and harmonious in its
action. All seemed to agree that reform was
necessary and reform they must have.
Weunderstand they resolved to call County
Convention on the sixth (6th), of October for
the purpose of nominating County officers and
appended to the call are the names Of large
number of the most influential and prominent
Democrats in the County.
The following named gentlemen are interest
ed in the movement: DR.. Henry Ridgely,
John A. Nicholson, D. j. Cummins, Alex
johnson, JAS. L. Heverin, Mark Johnson, Ed
ward Ridgely, George H. Raymond, Elias s.
Reed, Il. Z. Douglass, Benz Donoho, John G..
Baily, Beniah Watson, Ayres Stockey, Geo.
w. Cummins, Robert J. Hill, DR.. n. Pratt,
W. n. W. Dorsey, William Wilds, William j j..
Clark, 5. G. Laws, w. C. Fountain, VIM. C..
Mitchell, and many others.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
DRY GOODS,

VIZ; Silks, PoPhns, Alpacas, Chalhes, An.Woo
Deial"es' Cotton Delalnes, and Cahcoes, with mant
oi The latest styles of Dress Goods GInghanIs,
Jeans, Osnaburgs, FIannels, Tckngs, Table Cloths,
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Shcetings, Pillow Case
Musl'ns, Swiss Stripngs, ,Cambrics, Paper Muslins,
DENNIS, Checks, DrIIlIngs, Nankeen, LInens, Mus
Inns, Piads, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns. Chambravs.
fiques, and all the goods usually found in first.
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

DELAWARE COLLEGE prospects of a
good attendance at this institution are said 10
be very encouraging. 1t may not be generally
known that one student is admitted free of tut
tion from each hundred on application to the
Of the Legislature from the hundred.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

All the Prussan scouts, it is said, speak the
French language Huently, and are very inte!li
gent. They go map in hand, and have full in
structiOns concerning all the villages.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Since we have opened our Fall and Winter
Stock, we have been so busy we have not had
time to write advertisements. Our friends will
please come, and they shall be waited on as
soon as possible. w. II. Races 4 10
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
Census Returns for Delaware.

u. S. Marshal Dunn Of Wilmington, has
submitted his census rolls to the inspection of
the editors of the Commercial, who have COM
piled the following census returns:
NEW CASTLE COUNTY
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Why do people pay Primrose cash for his
Shoes in preference to buying from other shoe
dealers on credt2 Because they get better
article for smaller price.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

John c. Wilson, Esq, near Leipsc, has
lost three children by death within week
two Of them having just reached the age of
maturity. Their disease was consumption, we
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

The President and his family will return to
Washington about the Ist of October, and the
Executive mansion will he much improved tor
their reception.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Delaware State Bonds, bought by John Nc.
Lear X Son, Bankers, No. COZ Market street,
Wilmington Del '-OO''
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

The Fpench are flying from the victorious
Prussans to Paris, and so are the greenbacks
from the well pleased and satisfied customers.
into Primrose $ money drawer.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts' Balmorals. Ladies' and Chlldrens Hose
mems Hose Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks, Gloves,
Neck kties, llaudkerChicfs. Hooks and Ewes. Velvet
trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Combs, Gun Caps,
HAIR Pins, Buckles, Pins, Needles, Scissors, Coat
and Vest Binding. Thmbles, Collars, [ uffs Corsets,
IwIne, hid Gloves, Machine Sewing silk, and
spool Silk, &c, &c, Letter, Fools.cap, Note and
bIli Paper Pens Pen Holders, Lead Pencils Sntes
ana Fenclls, Envelopes, Pass Books, Ink, Pocket,
DOORS spelling Books, Copy Books, Mucilage, &c.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Mr.. Schwarz, in this town, will close his
store next Wednesday in observance of the
Jewish holidays
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

The CENSUS OF DELAwARE.-The Balti-
more Sun gives the returns of the population
Of Delaware which have been received at the
Census Bureau.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

SCHOOL Doors for Misses and children made
of heavy Oil goat, neat, easy, durable, 0arrqn
ted-at Benefits
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

NoTE.-Since the census of 1860 the village
OF McDowellvie and other portions of Chris,
tla9a HID. have been annexed to Wilmington
and very recently the whole of the 9th ward of
the city, with population of I4l6 was taken
from Brandywine lid. This will account for
the apparent decrease in those two Hundreds.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

[NoTE.-There have been several changes of
hundreds since the last census, Georgetown
and Seaford hundreds having been created
since 1860
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

which he intends TO sell cheaper than any sold IT
tins market for years, consisting of
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

No trouble to get fitted at Benefits Ladies
Shoe Store.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

"FIvE MINUTES FOR REFREsHMETs." Evervbodv
who has travelled by railroad has heard the above an
nouncemeRt, and has probably suffered from eating
100 hastily thereby sowing the seed of Dyspepsia
Isa comfort TO know that the Peruvian SyFup will
cure the worst cases Of Dyspepsia as thousands are
ready TO testify.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
q O O ID -
CHEAPER
THAN EVER!

The undersigned respectfully announces to the
crlizenS OF Smyrna and vicinity that he has lusI
opened his
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
Wood and WiIIOw-Ware.

washing Tubs, Buckets, Keelers, Churns, Brooms,
Clothes Pins Clothes Brushes, Hair Brushes, Scrub
Brushes, Fancy and Market Baskets, Curry Combs,
Butter Prints, Butter Bowls, Wash Boards, Wall
brushes, Half Bushel and Peck Measures, Oil
cloths, Mats, and all sizes of Rope.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Wanamaker Brown have sold carloads Of all wool SHIFTS
s spring at Eight Dollars, which other houses hay s fT
a wonderful thing at that. ' WV uoi"s
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
GRoCERTES

Sugars, Syrups, Molasses, Rice Coffee, Teas.
Chocolate, Coffee Essence, Coffee Roasted, Savunil-
Ia Coffee, Coal OIL. Lard Oil, Candles, Soap, Spices
salts Saleratus, Saltpetre, Alum, Saponnifer Indi
GO Starch, Corn Starch, Farina, Trenton Crackers
cheese, Shot, Powder, Matches. Vinegar Shoe
Blacklng, Stove Polish. Mustard, Pepper, Hams,
Shoulders, Side Meat and Jowls.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Sixteen shares of Farmers Bank Stock, six
shares OF Union Bank Stock tor sale by John
Mel Lear Il Son, Bankers No. COZ Market st.,
Wilmington Del
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Visitors in Smyrna, from the city, would do
well to call at the Bee Hive and lay in a supply
OF Shoes before leaving, as they can buy them
much cheaper than at home.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
A Large Assortment of Hats
and Caps,

Umbrellas, Saddles Brides, Surcingles. Horse Col
lars' window Blinds, Iron Stone and QueenswaS
always on hand, at the lowest prices.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28
The Cloths and Cassimeres

are new, just bought, and comprise all the leading
styles.
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

Gold weather will soon be upon us to make
our feet ache but Primrose's fresh stock of
Kip Boots will bid defiance to the coIdest
weather. '''
Smyrna times., 1870-09-28

The Shoes sold by B. B. Bennett, are all
made to order expressly for this market and
are ICdrrdRted
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NATIONAL PECULIARiTIES.
How the EFrench and Germans DepOrt Them-
selves After Battte.

selves After Battle.
A Forbaeh august 10y correspondent OF the Lon.
don Times writes as foiows:-
The heights taken by the French on the I'd are
in Germany. The heights taken by the Germans on
the 9th are ia France and both battles fought be-
tween Saffbrucken and Forbach we've fought across
the frontier, which is marked only on the high road
by milestone. Ever since the morning of the Tth
troops have been passing in one un broken stream
through Saarbrucken towarGs Forbach and st.
Avoid. The soldiers believe the outp0sts TO be in
counting the number OF days That it will take
them TO get to Paris. But, in spite OF
their marvellous success, the Prussians
are still long distance from the French capital-I
forget how many marches, and then there are oh
stacles in the way which may or may not prove
formidable The first person l saw on entering the
enemys country was that dsconso,ate woman who
sat moaning the threshold OF her ruined inn.
hope the state OF this poor woman is not to be looked
people of FOrbsch can say nothing, they having for
the most part left the town. The shops are smut,
tails, and there are no French, except prisoners
under escort, TO be seen In the streets.
The behavior OF the Prussans in such inns and
hotels as are still kept open ana still devoted TO
their ordinary purpose s studiously cOurteOus but
are still only seven miles from Sa3rbrucken, and
Forbach has only been in the hands OF the Prussans
for the last three days. Already hear OF French
peasant having fred at a Prussian soldier, and
proclamation, in the usual form, signed by General
Zastrow, has heen issued warning the French OF the
penalty with which such ofenses and all Ofrenses of
lesser degree, but OF the same kind, Will be visited
Troops are still pouring in, as they have been doing
necessarily since Monday.
} But for the admirable Organization Of the Prus
SLAMS there would be a famine both here and at
Saarbrucken. But at SaarhrUcken everything can
be had and FoTbach, now that troops have passed
through the city by ten OF thousands, by myriads,
has only been exhausted OF Settler water aud cigars
The army carries its own provisions, aud l observe
that In some the provisions carry the clothes,
The military butchers in charge OF oxen have folded
their great coats, after the regulation method, and
hung them like horse collars, over the me- IS OF the
unhappy beasts Sic Dos 7aOR 0obfs, indeed!
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as many of your readers know, comprising two DENT
bastions and the intervening curtain. Now, to give
you an idea OF this by the aid OF comparison the most
remarkable fortresses IN Europe, such as Metz
serves me, each from twelve TO sixteen fronts This
e1eienfe armed for the present. with 600 pieces OF
artillery, which il merely what is called the armament
OF security, and would doubtless, be augmented
the enemy's fire and assaults. The sixteen external
forts have each 100 guns, making in all 220o pieces
OF heavy artillery and there few hundred more
in reserve. For every gun there is 1000 rounds OF
ammunition, which enormously exceeds the usual
allowance. On the line OF the forts, neldworks of
great strength are being constructed The forts are
manned by lrst-rae troops artillerymen, aud eXpe-
rienced gunners from the navy. The skill OF these
TO be extraordinary The report OF the intended
destruction OF the Bos de BOulogne Is contradlcted
Only a strip of il is to be sacrificed, and that will
not be done until the last moment In addition to
the deiensts already enumerated there will be an
army outside OF Paris, manmuvrng and fighting
under the guns Of the forts, and covering the en-
trance OF supplies No doubt seems felt OF keeping
open the communications with the SOUTH AS long
as the forts are not taken there viii be little danger
for the city from the enemys fire. 1t is sangunely
anticipated that they could hold out for
very long time. The parisans are believed to
be ready and willing to stand SIEGE
The Prussans. If they sat down before
would he at great distance from their supplies
Should they try it, they would End everything ready
TO receive them 1t is supposed the Government OF
France would then be established esewhere-per-
haps at Tours or Bourges-and the Government of
Paris would be, as now, In the hands OF General
Trochu, who has just issued two procamati0ns, one
to the National Guard and other defenders of the
capital, and the other to the army of Paris. The
General is very happy in the composition Of docu-
brevity simplicity, and energy, and for the absence
of cap-trap and theatrical effects"
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JOHN BROWNS GRAVE.
The Rude Cemetery MT North Er

The Rude Cemetery mt North EibR.
A correspondent of the Newark Advertiser at st.
fThe mountains of the wilderness are as remark
able as the lakes s SO g taking special conveyance
Seranac), we determined to see them. There was
no disappointment OF expectation Y ou might bury
and Green Mountains OF Vermont among the Adj
rondacks and hardly find their graves. AS Roquette
tains He is the Saul of the hills holding his royal
crest 546T feet above the level of the sea- AMI
seWaTd tsoo, s %srtn lSooe White Face spd Npne N
Top leach 4900) and other peaks too many to men"
ton. counted in one view twenty five submits
'It is in this wild region that you find the grave of
John Brown. North Elba is a little cluster of five
six insignificant buildings. You stop by, cut
across lots on foot, and in ten minutes confront
small square plot enclosed by board fence, within
which lies huge rock some eight feet high, and In
front of which is sodded one large grave
"On the broad top of this boulder is cut in deep
letters the words John Brown, 1852 The grave has
in 1t I've bodies and the inscriptions upon the rude
gray headstone these -On the front, Sin memory
OF Captain John Brown who died in n. Y. Sep ye
1776 in the 4sh year of his age. John Brown, born
May O. $500; was executed at Charlestown Va Dec.
2, 1879. Oliver Brown, killed at Harperls Ferry,
oct. H. 1882 On the reverse side is this:-In
memory Of Frederick, @ $50 son OF John and Dla6the %
wotame, Kansas, Aug 80, 1885, for hts adherence to
the cause OF freedom Watson Brown, born Oct. Z,
1885, was wounded at Harpers Ferry, Oct 18th, and
died oct. 10th. 1859" The house which Mr.. Brown
built stands close by and the farm stretches around.
BY means of Miss Kate Field company was formed
in New York some two years ago, which purchased
and owns the place, small part being retained by
Mrs. Brown, who, with the two surviving sons, re-
sides now iii California The whole farm is rented
for 500 year to O Mr.. Lawrence The place is
much frequented by tourists, sometimes during the
summer many as six or eight teams coming daily.
1t was here that the fiery spirit burned and that
brain conceived and worked out the daring projects
enacted only eleven ago. Is it only this short
time? or is the marvellous history of our country
for that brief period merely a dream? We sang
John Braesn's body lies m0ulderng In the grave,
but his soul is marching on and left. Let us hope
that the greatest fault Of the man was that he lived
in advance OF his age
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THE DEFENSE OF PARIS.
The FOrsIicati0Ds and Hsw They are Manned
Paris second Sebastap0l.

Writing under date OF August 21, the Paris cor
respondent OF the Times says:-"The capital is
losing no time. Committee OF Defense and For
tidcation has been appointed, consisting of Trochu
and other generals and OF the Minister'S OF War
and Public Works. NJ. Theirs may almost be said
to belong TO it, although his name does not figure
in the list. The father o. the fOrtihcatons
which were so long deemed useless, the
present Government is glad 20 listen TO his
advice and profit 10y his experience. II It's prsde-
eess0rs had shown equal good sense, PARIS would
not now be in the painful necessity OF preparing for
a siege The vanity and folly OF the olivier Cabinet
have rendered 1t deaf TO good counsel, or It would
have waited 20 fight Germany untl il had received
real proyooation. Having 80 long endured the
state OF things ESTABLISHED oy The war OF 1856,
il might have borne II rather longer,
until Bismarck by further encroachments,
gave them better cause Of gnarrel. That
was the advice they received from ~ Thiers, and
France now bitterly expiates It's REJECT Thers,
however, Is the last man 70 think OF past sights
when the opportunity occurs 10 be useful 70 ms
country, and he has applied himself, with all the
ylgor and ardor OF youtn 70 the question OF the
defense Of the capital In spite OF MS sevenythTee
years, he is out for hours before breakfast OF
morning, driving round the fortitcatiOns with sell
entihc men, and giving them the
benent OF his suggestions Everybody
seems TO work with will. There
was good deal of work TO 90, Blt IL Is being got
through apace. Paris is bec0mi ng great Sebast0-
pol-one OF she strongest and certainly l,y far the
largest fortress in existence It's eSeolf~ or encir-
cling wall consists OF nlnety-siX fronts each 'front.'
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STOCKS.
On Tuesday,
September 19, at 12 O'Clock noon, at the Exchange,
viii be sodby order Of Assignee, 100 shares MoClin
rockville Petroleum company and $50 Delaware Mu-
tua Insurance Co scrip ta3St
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1NHoMAS BIRCH 4 SON, AUCTIONEEkS AND
4 COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 1110 CdES-
NUT Street; rear entrance No. 11OT SAMSON street.
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love Frank and ase. willing to meet his
views in; this respect? g he told me, al
though you. had never acknowledged it
in SO many, words. from unmistakeble
evidence, he felt convinced you were
fond Of him."
''It is only my confusion- n-the lamenta-
BILE embarrassment which always seizes
upon mo when Franks name is men
toned, and which cannot control. I
have tried many times to tell him about
ito tell him fairly and honorably that
do not love Frank and cannot marry
him; but on every occasion my heart
fails me. To tell you the truth, aunt,
I'm afraid of father. never was be-
fore, but I am now-he is so stern"
''He has never been stern to you," re-
marked Mrs. Thurlow.
''No; he never has," answered the
niece; and then, shuddering. "but he
would be stern-worse than stern-if he
knew me as am. Fathers wrath will
be terrible; I cannot bear it alone; I
will wait for Karl"
Agoin she leaned her head on her
aunts knee, and, for n few moments,
they were both wrapped in melancholy
musings.
81 have taken initiatory steps, Juliet, "
said Mrs. Thurlow, at last, 'by endea-
voring to persuade your father to aban-
don the match between Frank and your
self, on the plea of your relationship
But he is unrelenting, as yet, and seems
to have set his heart on the marriage,
hoping thereby to perpetuate his name.
The prospect of gaining his consent, as
regards Karl, seems gloomy indeed
almost hopeless-but you must not give
up to dependency. Hope on-hope
ever! Angels are bright still, though
the brightest FELL Underneath this
dark cloud, there is, no doubt. bright
lining, which will push itself to the sur
face some time or other. AS the last
resort, we can have recourse to Frank
himself. I never fancied he was excess
sively fond of you, except in cousinly
way; and, although he wouldn't be such
stupid fool as to refuse a rich and
pretty wife, when one was offered to
him, at the same time he would hardly
like marrying woman who did not care
for him. Your father might force you
to mnrry Franh, but lie cannot force
Frank to marry you. Come, my dear,
dry your tears, and let me hear n ring of
Karls ''Silver Bells" If you go moping
about in this way, I will write him ali
about it, and tell him [ positively forbid
his mating with such melancholy bird. "
TO BE CONTINUED.