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Smyrna times., 1870-06-22

WILMINGTON AND READING r. r. Com
PLETION.-A demonstration in honor OF the
completion of this road was given by the Viii
mington Board of Trade on Wednesday and
Thursday. Invited guests, among whom were
eminent citizens of Reading, towns ON the
route of the road and of this State, members
OF the press, &C., assembled at the Board of
Trade rooms in Wilmington at o'clock, ON
Wednesday, and proceeded to visit points Of
interest, factories, &c, in the city Subse-
quently they embarked on board the steamboat
Ariel and steamed out to the Delaware, up to
EdgemOor, down to New Casle and back to the
city In the evening the guests were enter
tained at the Institute with magnificent sup
per, at which, as usual, complimentary toasts
were drank and speeches made Hugh f. Steel,
President of the road, Frederick Lauer, of
Reading Hon. Hester Cymer, Of Reading
CuStis W. Wright, esq, Of Georgetown, DEL.
and other gentlemen. are reported as having
made very happy and appropriate responses
On Thursday guests and entertainers all took
special train for trip over the newly com
pleted Wilmington and Reading Railroad,
visiting Coatsvie BridsbOro and Reading.
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day last to this town, numbered about 500 per-
sons, including many not connected with the
| Sunday School. On arrival in town Smyrna
Sunday School met the Easton School at the
train and escorted it to the VI. +. Church.
where Rev Mr. RittenhouSe delivered speech
of welcome, to which Rev. Mr.. Phoebus, of
EastOn, responded, followed by Mr.. DOdsOn
Cashier of the Easton Bank Singing was in
dulged in by each school, alternately and con-
jointly After the exercises, (which were
ShOrtl were concluded the EaStOnians viewed
the town until noon, when they left for home,
leaving behind them good impression in the
minds of the Smyrnians. Excursions to our
! town are rather novelty, this being the sec
Ond one, We believe A party from Salisbury
visited us about twelve years ago Smyrna
felt cOmplimented by the visit of so large, or
derly and fne-lO0king lot of strangers.
To-day, Wednesday, another excursion is
visiting us from the same town. There are
two or three hundred, who came with the NJ.
p and Southern Methodist Sunday Schools to
Goldsborough and extended their trip to
Smyrna.
The Easton Star in referring to Thursday S
excursion, says: 1--WE were pleased with
Smyrna If from our limited observation of
the town we might be permitted to pass an
opinion, we think, and we believe that such
was the general impression, that though evil
dence was wanting Of wdGawake, active bus
mess save in its manufacturing interests, it
presented superior attrac ions and charms as a
place Of residence Easton sends compli-
mentS to Smyrna for the manner in which She
treated her representatives, and promises to
do the handsome for her when opportunity
offers.
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The Republican Candidates.
connrsroNnrNcr w1ru Lnsu1., 49,.

ID,
The committee recent Rrnb,irnn state C,or
ventOn notify the candidates OF their nomination.
the following correspondence E
JOSHUA 7. HEALD, ESQ. - W 'i' Ao'O'
Dear Sr-Ihe undersigned in behalf of the Republican
State COnyentiOn held at Dover Thursday the 81 instant
have the honor TO announce
choice of that Convention Representative from
ware in the 42i U. s. Congress- that were M
body because OF eminent The office Won u
and earnest adherence to the principles Republican
Party; your great and ability
public and private III which engaged -sDrraIy in
the growth and development the wealth i our Sta ~
because of uniacrIng for general rducatio an
ghtenment and advanced civilization OF the people Of ON
State. - '1'
In the trim belief that with you our standard bear
and with the united efforts Of all true Rppubcans in tIo
State Will be chosen by lrr. maturity nj The
November election to be Representative in
We YOURS
Very respectfully,
EENJ. NIELDS,
r.
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The Cloths and Cassimeres

are new, just bought, and comprise all the leading
styles.
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Deaths.

On the 22nd of May last, at the residence Of
,her husband, in Wayne County, Ind. Mrs. Mar
tina Houseworth, wife of H. H. Housewo rth. for.
.merly of Greene County, Va Mrs. H. was q
member of the Methodist Church. and gave abun
sdant evidence, by consistent walk and CONVEX
Esation, that she was o child of God not only in
NAME but indeed and in truth. Her friends sin
cerely believe that she has gone to those blissfu
mansions of peace which Saviour hath pre-
pared for those who love him, Best les devo
lied husband, large circle of relatives and friends
both in Indiana and Virginia, who were sincere
Fly attached to her, she leaves two children te
Slament her early departure from them. May the
sGod of all consolation abundantly comfort and
bless them, and SO sanctify to them this great
of their youth that it may help to lead then
fleet into the paths Of righteousness and peace
then may they through life rejoice in the consol
ling hope, that the little family circle SO sadly
sbroken now, will one day be permanently reform
led in that blest place where the trials and chang
les of earth unknown, but where there is
s'.fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore."
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A WONDERFUL MICROSCOPE.

Rev. Daniel Wise, D. D., editor of the New
Y ork Sunday School Advocate, thus speaks o
the celebrated Craig Microscope.
Its simplicity, cheapness and great magnify
ling power struck me with surprise. Then wa
examining a hys eye by its aid, and was strucl
with wonder at the skill aud power of the Crea
tor which is displayed in its structure. When
saw statement in an advertisement that tn
Craig Microscope magnifea one hundred diam
eters, and could be bought for S. 80, | thought i
twas one of the humbugs Of the hour, for | hat
p: id $40 for a microscope not long before Blu
now find it to be really valuable instrumen
which l should. like to see introduced into tn,
families of our readers in place Of the manifold
useless toys which please for an hour and is ther
destroyed. The microscope would both amuss
and instruct them and | advise every boy ant
in little things to save his money until he ha.
So, IS, which will pay for the microscope and thu
postage when sent by mail "
AS holiday gift this microscope is unsurpass
ed. being ornamental, instructive amusing and
cheap. and never loses its interest. Agents and
dealers supplied liberal terms. A sample
will be mailed, postpaid, to any address for So,
rs by E. H. Ross, 313 Locust street, st. Louis
Missouri
Read the advertisement in another column.
Send for a large four page Illustrated circular
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miscellaneous.
INHE GREATEST WORK!
i OF THE AGE!!
A BOOK INVALUABLE

T1VERY GROCER, Every Produce Dealer,
sL Every Dairyman Every Farmer, Ever,
Manufacturer, Everybod Yoa Cannot Affort
ito be Without it.
1T CONTAINS, The surest and only certain
method to keep Eggs Fresh and Sweet for a
least one year. The cost is less than half a cen
per dozen, and by this method Eggs bought a
eight and ten cents dozen during the summer
can be kept and sold duringthe winter for from
thirty to fifty cents. When once known thi
method will take the place of all others. II
DOES NOT TARNISH THE EGG OR GIVE II
THE APPEARANCE OF AGE.
WHEN OFFERED FOR SALE 1T CANNOT Be
TOLD EITHER BY APPEARANCE OR QUAIL
ITY FROM A FRESH LAID EGG.
lit CONTAINS, The best receipt ever published
of rendering sour and rancid butter perfectly
sweet and also how to give uniform and natu
raj color to White and Streaked Butter, and Tho
best manner Of mixing and repacking butter fol-
market.
,These Two Receipts Alone are Worth
Hundreds of Dollars!
llT TELLS, The cheapest and best modes of man
ufacturng Washing Compounds. How to make
Hard and Soft Soap. Inks, Candles, Paints, Var
nishes, Clements, and Baking Powders.
|IT TELLS, How to Clarity Honey so as to sell
for nearly twice the common sort
lit TELLS, The latest and best mode of sailing
and curing Hams and all kinds of meat Is
III TELLS, How to Dye Clothes of all shades
and in fast colors.
lit GIVES, Valuable Receipts for curing Burns
Sores, Cuts, Felons, Prostitutes, Cancer, Ear
Ache, Tooth Ache, Ring Worm, with hundreds
of other new and valuable methods, with full
directions, so that any one use them.
IT TELLS, How to take out Fruit Stains, Ink
Stains, Iron Rust Stains, and Paint Stains from
Cloth and Silk Dresses.
IIT TELLS, How to counteract frost upon trees,
a valuable receipt
1T TELLS, How to Tan Furs, either with or
without the hair or wool on, aud how to initiate
those of superior grades.
IT TELLS, How to make the best Curling Fluid
for making the hair grow in beautiful flowing
ringlets.
Ut TELLS, How to Feed Hens so to make
them lay all the year round.
III GIVES, Five Hundred rare and valuable Re-
ceipts, and complete guide to the manufacture
of hundreds of useful and saleable articles, in
Guiding Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Toilet
and Dental Articles, and many others easily
made, at trifing cost, and selling readily at
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&C., &c.
1T is VALUABLE TO EVERY ONE-BE SURE
TO GET IT.
b@% Sent by mall free of postage, for ONE
DOLLAR. For sale by VIM. II. BISHOP, St.
Louis, Mo. Agent for the publishers.
iulv 7-3m
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announcements.
FOR CONGRESS.

yNO the. Voters of the Sixth Congressional
l. District am a candidate to represent the
Sixth Congressional District of Virginia in the
next Congress of the United States. In making
this announcement, desire to state that shall
mot oppose any policy the Conservative party
shall adopt in reference to the ensuing campaign.
and if it is deemed best for the interest Of the
Conservative party, that its candidate shall be
Ilected by District Convection las has been sug-
'gested) 1 will acquiesce in its action.
Sc 15-tf JOHN C. WooDsoN.
FOR COUNTY COUNT CLERK. 8
WE are authorized to announce WILLIAM A.
BURNETT a Candidate for the Office of Clerk Of
the County Court of Augusta.
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
WE are authorized to announce JOSEPH N. RY-
IAN as a candidate for the Office of Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Augusta county. sept 20
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
WE are authorized to announce SAMUEL PAUL a
candidate for the Office of County Treasurer for
Augusta county.
WE are authorized to announce GEORGE W.
|MCCUTCHEN as a candidate for the office of Coun-
ty Treasurer for Augusta county.
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FEM ALE COMPLAINT,

THAT claims its victims throughout the length and
sbreadth of our land.
Many females in some way at each monthly
speriod SEINE girls are in great peril at the com,
gmencement of menstruation, while older ones
sdread it's decline at the "turn of life." Some
times the menstrual flow is too mucn, or too little
Tor may be attended with pain; may be irregular
sor entirely checked, or changed in appearance,
ATTENDED with other distressing symptoms. Leu
lcorrhea, or the g Whites, frequently drains the
SYSTEM or liberation of the womb may create
pain and cause rapid prostration.
Falling of the womb is an exceedingly COM
|mon complaint, giving much trouble and distress,
(which, under ordinary treatment, is difficult to
'cure - -
Mysteries, Green Sickness, Irritabilty of the
Inv omb and other serious and fatal complaints fol-
low the female sex throughout life. Lives there
ID medical gentleman who has or can relieve the
fair sex Of the above troubles? Not many. Is
there no combination of remedial agents that
will come to her rescue? We answer, Yes.
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Dronego0le d Co.'S. Column.
SICKNESS, PAIN AND DEATH

|Legitimately result as penalties for violations OF
natural laws, from which none can escape.
The faded cheek, the pale.and wan features, the
dull eye, the clouded intellect, the deep heaving
gsigh the feeble and emaciated frame, the detected
brow, the lettering gait, all indicate previous
'transgressiono of law. Knowing that "procras-
itination is the thief of time,' all intelligent be-
|ings apply for some remedy as soon circnn-
stances permit; while those who do not act upon
the principle that delays are dangerous" gen
|erally linger, lose time and pay more money.
Thousands of mothers and daughters, in all
stations and conditions Of life, are suffering.
lingering and dying from the effects of some
dreaded and eadful RI.
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The five dollar Sewing Machine purchased by
sme, January, 1866, from the Family Sewing MAJ
.chne, So Nassau Street, n Y, has been in almost
constant use ever since. 1t has not been of
sorder once. Has cost nothing for repairs, and I
find it simple and reliable in operation, and all
sways ready to sew. Those friends of mine who
suse them with the new improvements very
much pleased The one have would not part
with. Mrs. ANN W. CUTHBURT,
428 West 36th Street, New York.
sept 29-3m
All KINDS of STICKING done to order by
&c. E. WOODS, New Street, Staunton, Va. 3m
"Spaldings GMs'' Cheap, Convenient and
useful. Mends everything.
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#TN addition to his Large and well-selected stocl
Ill now on hand, he is receiving daily fresl
Supplies from the North In dress goods he il
prepared to offer black and fancy silks Irish pop
Aims, iron berages, grenadines, plain and EN-
abroidered lenos, japanese cloths, bareges, organ
Mdies, lawns. jackenets, merinos white and blacl
Nbereces, S-4 wide, white, black and colored al
apacas, from IS to 81 so peryard; omplete linz
Aof mourning goods, the best fast colors, American
sprints at 12c. bleached cottons from to 20 cents
Anew Y ork mills ditto, 24c; Wamasetta ditto, %
ssssbrown cotton from 10 to l5c; Laurel D do, 16a
a o. sheeing, best quality, So to 65 cents; lrisi
linens from 40 ST so; shirt bosoms from Is te
Mss cents; bleached and brown table danask, tow
Aels, napkins, and the cheapest lot of ladies' anc
sAgentlemen's hankerchiefs, silk do. Bonnet rib
sbon, satin ditto for trimming, Swiss and JACKIE
ssnet embroidery, dmty bands, hosiery. gloves, al
kinds of heavy twilled brown linens for pants al
NO cents fiue twilled linens for gentlemen anc
ahoys.
q Summer shawls, silk and lama lace points, rea
Nand imitation lace collars, thread and, lml-
Station laces, Swiss edgings and inserting, linen
acollars and SETS splendid stock OF pafasols
Nshowerets and umbrellas. A full assortment o.
ladies' and misses shoes and CATERS from the best
baltimore makers; gentlemcn's do; also carpet
ding, oil cloth, mating and rugs, table oil cloth
lin patterns and per yard. French, English
Sblack. brown and blue cloth. Black and fancy
acassimeres a full stock; tweeds, cassinets, Ken
atucky jeans, gambroons, cheaper than ever; cot
zton bats 40 cents per full pound; cotton yarns
lat So, best quality.
1t is impossibleto enumerate all items en- hand
IT invite he public 10 inspect my stock, knowing
i that can and will give satisfaction to all who
Twill favor me with their patr anage.
P. ST. will not follow that rotten Yankee
Hhabit of binding my customers to the pledge o
ssnot buying elsewhere before they come back te
4 my store, but let each go and come unencumber
He'd . 5. IL. HlLB.
4 may l2-tf
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My hair was falling off, used two bottles oil
Natures Hair Restorative and it checked IL a
once. It is clean, safe and efficient. If you
druggist has not got it, send direct to Procte
Bros, Gloucester, Mass See advertisement.
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DEATH is AT THE DOOR.


In all these complaints the system evidently
shows u want of red blood, and Mr.. Churchill, in
shis work on Diseases of Females, says: "Bear-
ling in mind that the blood is remarkably deficient
n red corpucles, and the known property of 'ron
Ito correct this condition, theory suggests it as
the most to be relied on, the best Of which is the
Citrate" Citrate of Iron enters largely into the
of English Female Bitters, combined
with powerful vegetable TONES of rare qualities
Among the mountains of Tennessee and the
] piney woods of Mississippi, is found certain
5nard and inty root, which has been in secret use
by some old miawives for many years, possessing
smagic powers in regulating and restoring all te
males suffering with any affection of the womb
iThis root we have obtained. gave it fair test in
four practice and it is now one OF the prlnelplej
4 Ingredients in these bitters. Other powerful
sutcrne and general tonics also enter into itscom
position. We also add Leptandra or Black root
sufficient to act upon the liver and keep the bow
\ els open.
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ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERs,


xThe only acknowledged Uterine Tonic and Female
Regulator known, will cure all those complaints
gabove mentioned in an incredibly short time. The
SBitters at once arouses, strengthens and restores
sthe womb to its natural condition. removing OBJ
astructions, relieving pain and regulating the
smcnthy period. Yonder stands pale, feeble
ssand languid gill, just bursting into womanhood
sshe is the pride OF all, but bark she silently
ssteals pickle, eats chalk, slate pencil; no
aapyetitc for food she tuIns with dull eye and
sseeks solitu lie; her eye no longer sparkles; her
merry laugh is no longer heard ringing through
athe air she mopes about with bloodless lips and
gums, with headache, palpitation. constipation,
Swimming Of ths head, cold feet and hands, mel
Y ncholy she has coated tongue, offensive
abreath, and host Of other evils too numerous to
Rmention.
4 When neglected all these symptoms become ag-
gravated, there is sick stomach, heartburn, dark
aine settles under the eyes, the legs and ankles
aare swollen the hair loses its gloss and falls off,
sthere is brittleness and splitting Of the finger
En- ails, swollen abdomen, extreme nervousness,
gfretfuness, pains and aches, dry cough. Hysteri-
Zeal Fits rapid prostration, epilepsy and death
slf you, any of your friends, are thus afflicted,
ssend at once for Bottle of English Female Bit
sters and be cured. Its effects are magical in
asuch complaints. Surely no mother will post
! pono and delay this dnty until
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drove of FIVE hundred cattle, from Nortf
Carolina, going to Front Royal, Va, passed
through Staunton on Tuesday evening. The.
were very fine.
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RICHMOND MARKET.
Reported by H. G. HARTMAN, Commission
.i Merchant, Richmond, Va.
Special Notices.
A TORPID SYSTEM.

Sometimes, without any assignable cause the
physical strength and animal spirits give way.
land strange torpor falls alike on the body and
intellect. There is little no pain perhaps but
the natural vigor and elasticity of the nervous
|and muscular system seems to have departed, and
Ian Indifference to the pleasures oe life, and even
Ito its grave responsibilities, takes the place of
that earnest interest in both which characterizes
Eevery we'll balanced mind when in healthy con-
|dition.
This state of a paltial collapse is often the
premonitory symptoms Of some serious malady.
1T indicates Enthusiastically that the vital powers
|are languishing and need :. stimulant. In such
ceases the effect of few doses Of Hostettcr's
stomach Bitters is wond erfully beneficial. The
great tonic wakes up tha system from its browse
THE seer TONS AMI til circulation receive new
impetus. The relaxed nerves recover their elias
ticty under the operations of the specific, like
slackened strength Of musical instrument ia the
process of tuning. Lethargy and debility sre
replaced by energy and vigor, the spirits rise,
and life that almost seemed burden while the
season OF depression lasted, becomes once more
enj oyable. That sueh radical change should
be pro iuca d by a mely entirely devoid OF the
powerful alkaloids and minerals so extsnsiyely'
used in modern practice, my seem incred Bile to,
those who pin their faith on the medicinal efca-s
cy of active poisoas. but if these skeptos will
take the trouble to enquire Of those who have
tested the corrective and Alternative virtues of tn
Bltters under the circumstances described, theyI
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Woop.-Those of our subscribers whose sub
scriptions to this paper payable in WOOD
will please bring it along at their earliest conVe-
nience.
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GROG SHOP IsITTEfss

Empty Bitter Bottles of various styles, can be-
found around almost every dwelling and cabin
throughout the land. Their taste is pleasant,
land are advertised to cure almost every disease
while the manufacturers know they possess mol
medicinal properties whatever. They are sol
many DISCUSSES for exceedingly common beverages
which do not, nor cannot possibly cure any one.
Beware of these pleasant bitters in quart bot-
tles, they contain sting for your vitals, and he
who buys them carries a ''toper's" grog into his
house. One man who knows nothing about med
icine, says his big bottles of common stuff will
cure chills and fever, rheumatism and consump
lions another. whose bottle is very fancy, cures
fall impurities of the blood, makes old men young
casts out devils, restores sight to the blind and
numerous other Miracles while yet another
who presumes every man q drunkard, proposes
10 collie, ingrowing nails, yellow fever, heart
disease and love-sck maidens! We know thcyy.
make no such cures, we know the people at large
are deceived and swindled, and as we desire to
ventilate these common humbugs, made the fol
lowing challenge to one and all:
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DROMGOOLE 4 co.'s BUCmU

The best and cheapest combination for all af-
!fections of the Kidneys and Bladder ever offered
/ the public. 1t is prepared by regular physi-
CLANS aud used by the profession
Price 81 or. six bottles for s.. Sold by Drug
|gests and merchants everywhere.
]. P. pROMGooLE 9 co.
june st1T Feraals'' Tenn
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HoRsE THIEF SENT TO THE PENITENTIARY.-
George Walton was arranged in Judge Guigon''
court, Richmond, on Saturday. and having plead
ed guilty to the charge of stealing a couple
horses from Absalom Koner, of Augusta II
August last the jury fixed his term of imprison
ment in the State penitentiary at FIVE years.
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLAERS

That one table spoonful Of ENGLISH FEMALE
contains as much medicinal properties
as one bottle of any of the pleasantly tasted com
mon advertised bitters of the day The medical
profession to decide the que tion. Be it under
stood that English Female Bitters is not bever-
age, hut is powerful Iron and Vegetable Tonic
curing long standing chronic female
in every direction.
Put up in large bottles at 81 30 per bottle, or
six bottles for $500, and sold by druggists and
merchants everywhere.
J.P. DRoMGooLE & CO., Props.
Memphis, Tenn.