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Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

The total number of baskets shipped to all
points last year, from Clayton, was put at 30O,-
500, while this year it is only 100000. The
figures above show one important fact-the
great increase of peach culture on the line of
the railroad in Maryland. Last year we est-
mated that the growers cleared As cents per
basket, in the aggregate, on their sales this
year the estimate is put at 65 cents per basket
by Mr.. John Van Gasken, who was principal
shipping agent from this station A number
OF farmers, who sold their orchards to specu-
lators, realized as high as 50 or 90 cents per
basket, while others, who shipped to irrespon-
slble commission men, netted but little more
than last year. More fruit was sold to the
canning factories this year, in this section, than
ever before, which may account for some of
the deficiency in shipments Towards the close
OF the season some of our largest growers sold
their orchards to the New Jersey Gamers,
across the Bay, thus changing their shipments
from cars to vessels.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

OLIVE LoGAN.-The Wilmington CONNER
claL says Smyrna is to be congratulated.
Olive Logan, the most piquant and entertain
ing speaker on the platform, is to deliver her
lecture. entitled " Bright Side" there on Oc-
tober Dist. If it were not that she is coming
here this winter, we should advise our readers
to go down to Smyrna." The Washington
Globe says: Miss Olive Logan, last season
lectured one hundred and seventy times, to
about 10000 people, representing probably
$4,000 in admission fees. Her engagements
already entered into tor this season are near
one hundred in number and everv day inoreas.
ing, The Washington LteHiyenccr says ::
= Miss Logan is in no degree the inferior of
John B. Cough" The st. Louis Democrat
says Miss Logan speaks fuently, without
the aid Of manuscript and talks all orer. Her
voice is clear, ringing, and peculiarly sympa-
thetic, and her manner is altogether charm.
ing" We might quote from u hundred pa
perS.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

TnE RAILROAD TAx.-Concerning the re-
fusal Of the p. w. & B. r. r. Company to
pay the passenger tax, and other taxes assess
ed to it by the State, the Delawarcnn says
" The State in due time will obtain judgement
against the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company, and will doubt
less recover not only the taxes collected outlof
passengers and held by the company, but ali
a quarter of million of dollars. 10 recover
the sum of $50, 900 collected by this railroad
company out Of peach shippers last year, being
the State tax Of cent asket on peaches
carried over the road, an action will be com.
menced in the U. s. Circuit Court, to be held
in Wilmington this month"
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

TAXES DISCONTINUED AFTER THE lsT OF
OCToBER.-The following Government taxes
are now discontinued, by the act of July IL,
1870, viz: All taxes on gross receipts and on
sales except those of tobacco, spirits, and
wines. Also the tax on property passing by
death occurring after that date The stamps
will no longer be required on promissory
notes less than one hundred dollars nor on re-.
ceipts. Stamps are still required on checks
and all other documents with the above ex-
ceptiOns) heretofore taxed
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

THE BOMBAY Hook RAILRoAD.-Againi in
terest is being manifested in the construction
Of the Smyrna and Delaware Bay Railroad, or
the Bombay Hook railroad, as it is generally
called. The Vineland road has been complet
ed, Tor will be shortly to Stowe Greek, oppo-
site Pierson's Cove, on Bombay Hook, and the
Vineland Company, anxious to form a connect
ing line on this side Of the Bay, are desirous
that our road should be built. A corps of
engineers came over last week and surveyed
town, through the premises Of Mr. William
Stubbs, Mrs. Mallalieu, and others. Strong
assurances as to the construction of the road
are being given, but we cannot state them fol
the present.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
SUSSEX COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

SUSSEX COUNTY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
The Republican Convention of Sussex CO. f.,
met at Georgetown, on Tuesday, September
9th, and organized, and upon consultation
respecting the events recently transpired, de-
termined to postpone the making out of the
county ticket; and thereupon a county meet
ing, composed of all the delegates and many
other Republicans present, was formed, and
Isaac NJ. Fisher, esq.,, OF Seaford, was chosen
President; John q. Hazard, esq, of Broad
kiln, Benjamin Burton, esq, of Georgetown,
and William 2. Reville. esq, of Cedar Creek,
Vice Presidents; and Horace A. Lewes and
Henry p. Cannon, Secretaries. The COuvep
ton is to meet ut the call of the President.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT CELEBRATION
The 18th Amendment celebration came off in
Laurel on last Thursday. An imposing pro
cessiOn took place in the morning, and in the
ley J. Parker, of Easton, Md, ; Rev. Emory
G. Gaines, of Seaford VIM. Perkins, OF Ches-
tertown; Israel II. Bayne, of Caroline county
Md, and Prof William Howard Day. The
speeches were enlvened by music from the
Mt Vernon Cornet band, and Mrs. +. f. W.
Harper, the colored poetess, made brief ap
peal The audience was exceedingly quiet and
interested, and the whole affair was marked by
good order, decorOus behavior, and harmonious
feeling.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

The Springfield Republican says that about
half the $1,000 needed for the support of the
three scientific men who propose to spend the
coming winter on the summit of Mount Wash
ington, N. H., has already been raised, and
the remainder will doubtless be soon obtained.
They expect to be showed in at the Tip Top
House from December till March, but will
maintain daily communication with the lower
world by telegraph The room which thew in
tend to occupy is to be lined with felt, and they
expect to use twenty tons of coal during the
winter.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

BELL, THE SCoUT The Commercial saws
that Captain Charles s. Bell, Of New Castle
county, the distinguished Union scout during
the war, and the hero Of many perIous adven-
lures in Texas, since the war closed, is prepar-
ing second series of papers embodying his
adventures, for the New York Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
SN21lI'2lZ. DEL.

TIE TIMES is published every Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH H. HotFEcKER Editor and Proprietor at SMYRNA
Delaware.
IEhMS-SUBScRFToN-O 5000 IN advance or $3.50
not paid till the ej of year. No paper discontinued until
all arrears are paid-ony the option the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will he inserted the rate Of Seap
ane iHr he rst nSerton subsequent Three-and
a-ha cents liberal Discount made 10 quarterly, semi-an
nual and yearly al,pr.i>,.rs
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

KENT COUNTY STATIsTICs.-We could not
publish the following portion of the census re-
port Of this county last week for want OF time
Duck Greek hundred has 754 dwellings, 759
families, l54 farms, productive establish
ments, and had II deaths for the year named
Kenton hundred has 453 dwellings, 447 fami
lies, lS2 farms, Is productive establishments
and bad II deaths for the year named.
Little Greek hundred has 345 dwellings, "a;
families, l0I farms, 6 productive establish
ments, and had 10 deaths for the year named
Dover hundred hes 772 dwellings, 773 fami
lies, exclusive Of the town of Dover, and hai
547 farms, % industrial establishments, snC
had so deaths, exclusive of the town, for tht
year named.
The town of Dover has 27l dwellings, 27t
families, and 48 deaths for year named.
North Murderkill hundred has 439 dwellings
and 442 families, exclusive Of towns named
below, and has 22l farms, % industrial estab
lshmeLts Deaths for year named, excluding
towns, SO.
The town of Camden has l44 dwellings, ant
l44 families, and its deaths for year nance
were 8.
The town of Wyoming has 62 dwellings an
60 families, and had one death for time named
South Murderkill hundred has 629 dwelling
and 622 families (oXclusive of towns) and ha
32S farms and 10 productive establishments
Deaths exclusive of towns 45.
The town Of Frederick has Is dwellings AM
I23 families, and had deaths for year named
The town of FELTON, has 80 dwellings, and s.
families, and had deaths for year named
Milford hundred has $50 dwellings,, and So
families, 304 farms, 81 industrial establish
ments and had As deaths for year named
MispilliOn hundred has 632 dwellings, 63
families, 4l3 farms, 3 industrial establishments
and had 3 deaths FOR year named.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

THE SUSSEX DEMOCRACY-It is reported
on reliable authority, We believe, that there is
also serious disafectiOn among the Democrats
In Sussex, and that such men as Judge Woot-
ten, Jas Anderson, Chas. Stockly and other
prominent Democrats are the leading oppo
nents of the g ring"
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

Buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts, Balmorals, Ladies' and Children's Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks, GIUves.
Neck-ties, Haudkerchefs, Hooks and Eyes, Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, SKIRT Braid, Combs, Gun Caps,
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pins, Needles, Scissors, Goa;
and Vest Binding. Thlmbles, Collars, Cuffs, ,COrsCts,
Twne, hid 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, Mucilage, &C.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

COPRECTION.-Lastw week we published VIM.
j. Clark's name among the list of prominent
Democrats interested ia the Independent move
ment. He disclains any sympathy with the
new party. He is joined to his idols-the
Salisbury CLIQUE.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

THE COMING STATE ELECTIONS. Next
Thursday elections will be held in Pennsylva-
MIA, Ohio, Indiana, and Nebraska Congress
men are to be elected in each of these States
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05


Owing to suffering Rheumatism the last
Al years have been deprived of the ability do fine needle
work OF which fond But bottles of
Hosadals have hemned eight yards Of bnautifu thread
cambria ruHieS and made lovely NauSOok skirt for friend
the making which required great deal of work would
also add that Frank Ridley, had daughter suffer
ing with White Swelling, and tho thought would m
necessary to amputnte the limb She take Rosas
however ana am happy she is
reside In the family Of Colonel Thomas Ridley and take
everywhere. W '"' "iI''eu
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

CAUTION In chanIeabIe climate, coughs
colds, and diseases the throat lnngs and chest viii
always prevail Cruel Cunsumpliun will calm
victims. These diseases # attended 10 time eau
he arrested and cured The remedy Is DE-. NlsLara
}a Hsam OF Wild Cherry
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Cold weather will soon be upon us to make
our feet ache but Primrose 5 fresh stock of
Kip Boots will bid defiance to the coldest
weather.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Sixteen shares of Farmers Bank Stock, six
shares of Union Bank Stock tor sale by John
McLear d Son, Bankers No. COZ Market ST..
Wilmington Del.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
DRY GOODS

viz: Silks, Popllns, Alpacas, Challies, All.Woo
Delaines, Cotton Dealnes, and CalIcoes, with manE
OF the latest styles Of Dress Goods Gnghans,
Jeans, Osnaburgs, FlanneIs, TIckings, Table Cloths
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Sheetings, Pillow Case
Mnsllns, Swiss Striplngs, ,Cambrics; Paper MuslinS
Denlms, Checks, DrIllIngs, Ndnkeen, Linens, Mus
Inns, PlaIds, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns, Chambrays
PIques, and all the goods usually found in first
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Creek, New Castle CO., last week and on being
discovered ran naked through the woods.
The Loan Association funds in this town
sold as follows for the present mouth: Smyrna,
I6I Diamond State, 13B.
The ladies of the NJ Il. Church in this town
hold meeting on Friday evening in futherance
of the female missionary moven ent Of the
Church. Rev. Mrs. Brisbane will present the
subject to the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

OUR PEACH SHIPMENTS MIR. JOS Smithers,
our Clayton Railroad Agent, has furnished Us
with the following statement of the shipments
of peaches tor the season just closed, which we
put in comparison with the shipments last
year:
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Democrats agree on one point. that is-that
Bennet sells better Shoes, and Cheaper than
they can buy anywhere else
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Washington Booth wa last week nominated
for Congress by the Republicans of the Third
Maryland District, General Adam f. King
aud H. Stockett Matthews, rival nominees,
ha wing Withdrawn.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

During October the Treasury will sell ST.
600, 900 gold on each Wednesday, and purchase
$1,000, 900 Of bonds on each Thursday of the
month.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

THE INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS.-The Dem
ocrats of this county who have become disgust
ed with the Salisbury element, and have sick
ened at the corruption and mismanagement of
the Ring, have issued the following call for
a county convention to be held tomorrow:
Lndependent DemOcrdtic COunty Meetin0.
RetTenchment and Reform "A meeting of the
Independent Democratic voters of Kent county,
Delaware, will be held at Dover, on THURSDAY,
the 9th of October, A. d., 1870, at 10 clock
A. NJ, for the purpose Of forming an Ladcpcnd-
eht Democratic County Ticket, to be supported
by the people, at the approaching General
Election. The object of the meeting will be to
nominate pure Democratic County Ticket
pledged to no clique, or faction. devoted to the
principles of the Democratic Party, and in ia
vOr OF a wise and economical Administration
of our State Government.
All persons attached to the principles of the
Democratic Party, who are in favor of Re
trenchment and Reform in the administration
OF our State and County Government, and of
the reduction OF our taxes, by wise, ju,kcious,
and impartial tax law, which, while it will in
sure the prompt payment of the interest and
gradual and certain reduction of the State
debt, will, at the same time, bear lightly upon
all classes of our citizens, and be burdensome
and oppressive upon none. And all who are
IN favor OF the reformation and correction of
| dpuScS anu errors Whlcn nave crept IN, and
now exist, in the management of our State and
county affairs, are invited to be present and
participate in the meeting
:, Henry Rldgey George W. Cummins, Viii
liam A. Atkinson, Alexander johnson, Nathan
Pratt, William WildS w. N. W. Dorsey,
George i. Raymond, Jehu F. Tharp, Robert
J.; HiIl Henry g. Collision, David j. Cummins,
Thomas o. Tulbreh, John Dunning, Xebulon
Hopkins, Thomas b. Lockwood, Isaac c..
West, Jr., James D. KINNEY, George w.
Gummns, Jr, Nehemiah Lohand, James b.
Prcttyman, VIM. W. SeederS John A. Mich
olson, James l.. Heverin, William Hill, Ed
ward Ridgley, Ii. G. Douglass, William Sharp,
AAy!r,es Stockly, Mark A, johnson, John C.
Bailey, Elias s. Reed, Thomas Slaughter, VIM
Walker, William C. Mitchell, Benjamin Dono-
no, Benjamin 5. Gootee, T. Cordray Robert
s. Wids, John r. Whitby, SAKE &. Laws,
James 5. Hazard, Henry Galloway, William
| Ward.
The meeting will be addressed by Hon. John
A; Nicholson, Edward Rldgely, esq, Beniah
Watson, csq., Elias s Reed, esq, and Others
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

THE GREAT Ti-r..--usr,--'lhe ~ recent heavy
fall Of rain in Virginia na. Sa", ed great toodj
in the James. Potomac, SuSqu1l :" any
other smaller rivers. At Lyuchburg the no.
by the rising of the James is estimated AZ ~
900 The Orange aud Alexan,;r;@ ana H1H'H,
side railroads each suffer to the cxtcr. "I n@N
a million. Manuf .ctorie>, residences and even
towns along the rivers have benn swept away.
AT Richmond the lower part Of the city has
been submerged IN water, and thousands of
dollars worth Of property has been swept away
and many lives lost. At Washington and
Georgetown the Potomac OverHowcd its banks
and swept away a portion Of the chain bridge.
Great damage has been done along the line ot
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and Che-a-
peake and Ohio. canal, All both canal and
railroad have been washed to a cpn,'d raDlc
extent. At llarpers Ferry it is said t! at
over forty lives have been lost by drowning.
30 far the total number Of lives lost is reported
at 80, and there is strong reason to fear that
the number may prove much greater.
-~ SS~-
| SWEET MAIL MATTER R-The Postmaster
| General recently Received letter from Post
master Bingham, of Philadelphia, stating that
he had detained in his office. on the ground
that they were unmaabe matter, large
number Of small paper packages, containing
samples Of moasses, which had been mailed
by commission firm in Philadelphia TO bust
ness correspondents in different sections Of the
country. Postmaster Bingham stated that he
had been requested by the firm lin the event
OF the Department sustaining his decision that
the packages were unmalabe matter to
forward those at present detained in the office.
| In reply to his request for instructions in the
premises, a letter was written by the Second
Assistant POstmaster-Genera recently, stating
that the samples now detained must not be
forwarded through the mails, aud saying also
that " in view of several recent complaints re =
lative to the molasses and other di*agreeable
fluid samples being broken in the mails, it is
the intention of this department to urge its
officers to u careful examination of mail mat
ter in order that all such articles may be rigid
ly excluded from the mails
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Money saved by buying Ladies' Shoes at
Benefits, LoOckerman ST., Dover
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

SCARCITY OF GUANo-Peruvian guano is
scarce and high. The supply from the Chin
cha Islands has been nearly exhausted, and but
little more of it will be offered to farmers An
interier guano from the Guanape Island, off
the coast Of Peru, is being sold as the genuine
Peruvian. 1t resembles it in color and odOr,
but is not nearly SO valuable, as it contains only
about three fourths as much ammonia As
many farmers have largely used Peruvian
guano who will soon have to substitute some
other fertilizer to such we would recommend
Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate, which
is considered more valuable manure even
than genuine Peruvian, Notwithstanding the
difference in price. The phosphate is not only
an active fertilizer, but also permanent i'm,
prover of the soil. On wheat its effects are
remarkable, sometimes more than doubling
the crop.
The sales of Whann's phosphate are very
large. and its consumption is constantly in
creasing. These facts prove that its value is
recognized by farmers.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

The complete registration will make it at
least II, ,OO0-about two thousand more than
Hambeton's majority for Congress two years
ago. The election Of Torb .rt, therefore, with
proper effort may be regarded as a forgone
conclusion.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

Why does Primrose sell more Boots and
Shoes than all his competitors? Because he
sells better class Of goods, and sells them
cheaper.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

The public debt statement shows a decrease
OF 50 0U1 .498 since the first Of September
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

THE CoLORED VOTE ON THE EASTERN
SdoRE.-The following coored vote of the Eas-
tern Shore has been registered, and foots up
about as follows.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

You can afford to have several changes of Fall Clothing this
year Tor Wauamaker Brown will
what one cost a little while ago.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

PEACH GROWERS SUPERIOR Wednesday
evening, the DIST ult. Col. Locke, of the Arch
Street House, Philadelphia rendered a com
plimentary supper to the Peach Growers of
New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland The
Silver COrnet Band was present, toasts We're
drank, speeches made, and vote Of thanks
rendered to the generous host. The Autumna
Peach Club was organized, and President,
Secretary, and Managers, active and honorary,
were appointed. Addresses were made by
Jos. A Bonham, esq, Capt Walker, MIR. l..
j. Vanhedkle, and Others Tiunseript
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
From the PhiIa North American
CENSUS OF THE PENINSULA.

The census Of the State of Delaware show,
very steady progress for the last twenty
years, although the increase of population in
the last decade has been only l20lO, while in
the previous decade it was u, ,6S4 Delaw
was slave State, and has shared the fortunes
OF the south, notwithstanding her northe, ~
situation. Her agricultural labor system was
dl>organzed by emancipation, and the Freed
men Bureau lent her no material aid in the
work OF reorganization. Still the agricultural
counties OF Kent and Sussex have increased
slightly, although, in view of the impro, ed
railway and other tranSportat: on facilities. and
tie greatly augmented trade in peaches. straw
berries and grain with the northern markets. I:
greater degree OF prosperity had been expect
ed
We suspect the truth is, that the neighbor-
mood OF so great a city as Philadephia ha,
drawn t, ON Delaware large number of the
freed people OF color, attracted by the extra
ordinary demand here for servants. We our
selves have known Of many such from Kent
ana OusaeX he farmers of Delaware who
formerly owned slaves did not sufficiently real
lze the necessity OF offering them good wage,
III order TO retain their services, and consr-
quently the hands have gone south or north
wherever their labor was most IN demand and
the best wages paid.
New Castle county, which conta ms more
population than both tie others put together.
has increased III It's towns and suffered in its
rural districts From 1850 to lS6Oit increased
l2,Ol1 and from 1860 TO 1870 it, increase wa>
bat $40, notwithstanding the growth Of man
uia:tureS III W llmngton. In fact the increase
OF Wilmington was 9646, while that of the
whole county was nearly thousand less, so
that the rural districts have not only made no
progress, but have lost seriously In order to
see how the agricultural parts of the State used
to increase, We have only to look at Sussex,
which, from 1850 TO 1860 increased 66SO. while
from 1860 to 1870 the Increase was only 1868.
So much of the above statement as refers to
the diSorganization of our labor by emancipa-
ton is a mistake-Ed Times.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
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., 1870-10-05

The WAR NEws.-The event since our last
issue from the seat Of war in Europe is the
surrender Of. Strausbourg to the Prussians.
with. Its garrison Of 45l officers and 1000
troops The inhabitants of the city were in
the most destitute condition, and surrendered
from sheer starvation. By the surrender of
this stronghold 10000 German soldiers are
relieved for more important duty around Paris.
Diminishing around that city still continues
without any appreciabe advantage to either
side. On the 3Oth ult. sharp skirnish took
place, which favored the French in its results.
but was no permanent benefit. The Flench
government is repored to be an unit against
peace since Prussia refuse the conditions prof-
tered, ard fresh efforts have been made and
are IN progress for defending the capital. The
Germans are being reinforced by eighty thou
sand reserves, who are to operate against Bel
fort and Lyons
But the most important intelligence is from
Rome. The question has been submitted to
the people OF that city whether they preferred
the Pope or Victor Emanuel, King of Italy.
TO be their ruler, and they have voted by 50. 600
Tor the King to only 80 for the Pope. It is
stated that the Pope, seeing his overwhelming
defeat advised his aiherents not to vote. The
result Is received with full and hearty aepre-
clatlon throughout the whole kingdom.
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

which he intends to sell cheaper than any sold ir
this market for years, consisting of
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05
GO CD -
CHEAPER
THAN EVER!

The undersigned respectfully announces TO the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity that he has Just
opened his
Smyrna times., 1870-10-05

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., 1870-10-05
The Cloths and Cassimeres

are new, just bought, and comprise all the leadin
styles.