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Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

WAR NEWS From EURoPE-The move
nents OF the & 'rman armies in front of the
army OF the Loire Indicate that the main pur-
pose OF the Gcrmsn leaders Is to iurm defen-
slve Seml-clrcl2 around Paris. from EtalDps
on the southeast, by way Of Chantres and
Dreux, to Nantes Oh the northwest, with
Prince Frederick Charles on the south, and
the Duke Of Mcchienburg and General Man
teuHel on the west and north lespectivev
The " Twin" katta'i0ns uf the extreme left
".-t %. the Feu.h h,ving fallen back to-
wards Argentan and l.. Man. Germqn cavalry
have advanced within few miles of the for
lner i.>" occupied Nngent-le- RotrOn
2s n3fheAst Of the lattsr The
MAN llne Of the GcfmaHs, operating south of
Paris now takes IN Dleux and extends south
east to Auxerre, the centre resting on Etamps
The present .Ituali ION rather fUrashadoTs IN
attack by the army Of the Lore upon the
Herman centre than mUYcmsnt direct upon
versailles, "a tbs position OF tho forces seemod
to Indicate few days age. Indeed, the state
Inent that the army Of the Loire had intea eadsd
TO move directly upon Paris is denied at Tours
where all is now expectation aud anxiety, in
view Of the coming battle.
The siege Of Moutmedy and Mezieres has
been abandoas /, and the troops employed have
been ordered to the interior TAc mnin body
of the French forces at Lille having been
ordered to cO. operate with the army of the
Loire, an attack upon or siege of that city is
anticipated. Lille Is a frst-elass fortress, and
considered nearly as strong as Metz and
Strasb9urg. 1t Is said to he well supplied.
In the sorrie of the French garrison from
Montmady, on tho 18th, 500 Germans were
killed, wounded or captured. Several mnol
engagements are reported in different parts o.
France, in which the Franc-tireurs appear tC
bear the most conspicuous parts. Ricett
Gsribaldi, With 400 men, routed $50 PruSsiani
tat Chatillon on Monday last causing them tt
leave their dead and wounded on tha field, to
gether with baggage and ammunition wagons
A dispatch from St. Petersburg representa-
that the reply of Prince Gortschakoff to Ear
Granville, which was received in EngIane
Thursday, is very conciIiatory in its tone, anc
asserts that Russia Graves pescs generally, arc
ia the east especially, aud thai she shrinki
from acting separately from tile other powers
The subnis>ios Of the question at issue to
congress Ur conference Of the powers will pro-
baby be the uext phase lf til. trouble.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

THE MD. Il DEL r. R-Two or three weeks
ago we published rumor that Fisk, jr., OF
New York, and the p W. & B. Railroad Co
were each trying to purchase the Maryland &
Delaware Railroad that Fisk wanted it to
connect with the Eineland and Delaware &
Rartan Bay route, with which he had become
interested, as also the Bombay Hook route,
and that the p. W. 4 b. Co. wanted it to frus-
t-atc Fisk plans, as well as to protect its own
interests. We gave the statement simply as
a rumor on the street, aud it may be nothing
more than that, but it seems to have some,
thing Of a practice. bearing, at least SO far as
the lastname1 corporation is concerned. A
correspondent OF The B4ltimore Sun, writing
from Easton, states that the report is current,
but denies that the road IS for sale.
How much there is in the fisk rumor We
know not, but that New York capitalists are
looking with favor upon the plan OF connect.
ing the Nineiand roll with Md & Del. road
and thus form new Southern route, is evil
dent from tie following paragraph from the
New York Rst. We quote
II lluC VI IdliIptI - HOW nearly cGmDl ete0
which promises to add largely to the commerce
and business prosperity Of New York The
effort to obtain direct southern route ty rail
road, without going through Philadel phia-
which has so often been attempted and failed
is near accomplishment. The inelanl rail
road, which runs from AtSion, en- the New
Jersey Southern raihoad, to the Delaware
Bay, will be opened IN few weeks 1t is en-
tirely graded, with bridges all built, and the
iron is laid tor sixteen miles At the Della
ware 1t Il Proposed 10 cross by boat. short
passage with deep water, and connect with the
Delaware and Maryland railroad at Smyrna.
This road is nov building to Oxford. on the
Chesapeake bay. The rails will all be laid by
the first of January. These roads viii com
plete direct line from New York to the fne
wheat and fruit lands of South j, r-ey, Della
ware and Maryland, and to trade aud cotton
regions e the Southern States, and will give
New Iork aad New England new route ter
both freight and passengers going South"
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

A REBEILI0Us SPIRlr--'Ihe success Of the
Democrats at the recent election, on the East
ern Shore. seems to have 50 elatci them as to
cause them to over leap the bounds OF loyalty
and decency. Ii has served to develop their
dormant hostility to the flag of their c0antry,
and brought cut spirit Of insubordination
that is disIeputahlc to say the least At
ratification meeting at Centreville, recently,
che fag was carried in the procession uatoa
le,oa. while some Of the members Of the pro-
cession eheered for jeff Davis. At Cam
bridge one of their speakers advocated social
ostraci>m towards the Republicans--that social
and business intercourse with then be avoided
as far as practicable, and thus make it as ua-
comfortable for them as possible willie they see
fit to indulge the privilege Of maintaining such
sentiments as they believe 10 be right At
Berlin negro school-houSG was burned, but
it is but Just to say that a number of the citi-
xems have subscribed funds to rebuild it, At
Ceciiton, on Saturday last, at barbecue. the
most disgraceful scene was enacted The flag
was not only carried union down, we learn,
but number Of the crowd went to the resi-
dence of Mr. Jones, twho was from home)
tore down his flag, and trampied it in the dust.
Such ma ignity would be dangerous were it
not cowardly, and, we hore, limited. Yet
it is the result Of false political teachings car
ried to practical results. 1t Is but natural that
such a spirit should suggest the application OF
the incendary's torch
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

INTERESTING TO LIFE INSURERS A very
curious question as to the liability Of insurance
companies to pay the policy on the life Of
suicide has recently been raised in Connect.
cut. The insured, it appears, had claims
against four insurance companies, amounting
i'll all to forty thousand dollars One company,
which inSureS against >uicide-the New York
Life Insurance Company paid the amount ton
thousand dollars due ON the policy without
dcmurrlng. The other three companies in
which the deceased was insured defend the
case against the widow on the grOund that sal
eide vl:lates the policy. Under the general
Jaw OF ll0 insurance we believe that it is re-
garded. 1t would seem that the recognition
OF companies vino make it specially to insure
a man life, even when the death OF the par
! ty should occur ty suicide, night establish the
lact that companies who make no such pre-
vision do not accept the responsibility i'll their
contract This seems to be the Case in point
before the court in Hartford and as the claim
/ oi the widow is contested by the joint Influence
OF three powerful Insurance companies there
is some probability that the question of law iu
the matter will be ventilated thoroughly; and
probably will he carried TO the higher courts
80 that We shall know definitely how the law
stands III case Of a party insured committing
suicide T. Herald.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

The Alabamt Legislature met on Saturday
in Joint convention, to count the votes Of the
State fer Governor aud Treasurer, when an in
Junction obtained by Governor Smith and
Treasurer Bingham to prevent the counting,
was presented. The President pro tent Of the
Senate thereupon counted only the votes for
the lrst Of the ticket, the result showing that
f. II. Moren, Democrat, was elected Lieuten-
ant Governor by 4377 majority. Nh Moren
was sworn into office. Az presiding officer of
the joint convention he proceeded to count the
votes for Governor ana Treasurer, the result
giving IAni>ay, Democrat 1929 ma aorlty for
Governor, and Grant, Democrat, 300 for
Treasurer. Mr.. Lindsay then took the oath OF
office as Governor, Sc that there are now two
Governors in Alabama. 1t is stated that the
Senate will Gnize Smith, and the House
Lindsay, aud the Courts will have to settle the
matter.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

RAZORs AS WEAPoNs.-Chief Justice Gil
pin, in sentencing a colored man at New Cas-
tie the other day, who appeared from the evil
denco to have made an attack on another. with
razor, said that it is notorious that the color
ed men were in the habit of carrying razors as
weapons, and he wished to give them notice
that in every case where the evidence showed
that the party convicted had used one of these
instruments as u weapon, that he would impose
the seTsrest sentence the law allows. - COM.
ntercIuL
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

Buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts BalmoralS, Ladies' and Chldrsn's Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp WIcks, Gloves,
Neek-ties, Haudkerchleis, Hooks and Eyes, Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid. Combs, Gun Gaps,
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pins, Needles, Scissors, Coat
and Vest Binding. Thlmbies, Collars, Cuffs CorsetF
Fwine, Kid Gloves, Machine Sewing Siik, and
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Letter, Fools.ssp, Note snd
Bill Paper, Pens. Pen Holders, Lead Pencils, Slatts
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. lnk, Pocket
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, Mucl!nge, &c.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

The economy per day d ring the last fiscal
year in the current expenses Of the Govern
ment as compared with those of the year be-
fore, is reported at $222, 44O Meanwhile the
taxes have been reduced and the DEBT has
been steadily diminished. In the face of this,
the cavilers are welcome to pronounce the
Administration failure just as vehemently as
they please. The people want to keep up this
sort Ot failure.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

CoLoRED LEGIsLAToRs, &C.-lt is stated
that the new Legislature of Louisiana, just
elected. will contain four colored mon in the
Senate and about lerty in the House. South
Carolina not only elects the colored members
of Congress, but colered lieutenant, governor,
eleven colored State Senators and eighty col
ored members of the House, besides a colored
Secretary OF State anl Supreme Judge. Ala
bama has elected coloreI member Of Con-
gress and number Of colOred persons to the
| State Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

A CURIOUS Casa Nan C9arjcted for
His Brother.-ln the court, at New Castle
last Tuesday week, says the Commncnu
Hugh Sweeney OF Wilmington, was convicred
OF assault and battery on VIM. q. Moore, with
intent to kill him After the rendering of the
verdict Mr.. Patterson counsel for Sweeney,
said that he would move for a new trial, on
the ground that since the conviction he had
obtained evidence showing that the assault
Tas not committed by Sweeney, but bv anotb-
er person, who was now ready to make con-
icssiOn of the fact in open court, that he alone
had committed the offence, and that the man
convicted knew nothing oft.
1t proves that the person who proposes to
offer himself IS the guilty party is a brother to
Sweeney, shoemaker working in this :own
who much resembles hln, and it is stated that
he was present during the trial hoping, no
doubt, that his brother would be acquitted
Iio alIedges that he made the Assault on
Moore because he ruined the character of his
bI0ther's laughter.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

the property of Saul Betherds, on which it
seems Gordy had an execution Retherds, 10
order to prevent the taking OF his property by
the officer, held on to the bride near the
horses head. Gordy, sitting in the buggy,
commanded him several times to let 90 the
bride or he woald shoot him. But Betherds
refused, when Goriy shot him and then hcd.
Betherds is wounded in the groin.
Senstble.-The people of Deals Island, by
a majority of PAL, have voted that no more
liquor shall be sold there The vote was taken
under an act passed 10y the last Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

Recently man named Dutton. residing in
Muskingum county, Ohio, who had been out
coon hunting, aud, after returning home and
retiring, dreamed III his uneasy slunber that
he had caught the coon, and struck it against
tree, killing it, was awakened by the frantic
screams Of his wife, and, to his horror, found
that ne had picked up his infant daughter and
dashed her against bed post, killing her
almost Instantly.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

THE TABLEAUx The tableau entertain
ment to be given by the students of Smyrna
Seminary On Friday evening next will doubt
Jess be very attractive. Some magnificent
scenes have been selected, as we'll us some re
markably ludicrous onGs, which, with the mu-
sic, charades, etc, will make up most at.
tractive programme. The entertainment will
be given but the enc evening.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

FATAL AcCIDENT-John Anderson of New
ark, alter getting up about half past four
o clock. last Friday morning, fell down a fight
of stairs, injuriug himself TO such an extent
that he died in few minutes afterwards He
was about II years Of age, and was highly es-
tcemed in the town where he Lad resided for
Inauy years.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

LAUNCH.-Oae of the finest and largest
boats ever built at this place was launched in
the presence of large crowd at Smyrna Land
ing on Thursday afternoon la a.t-Thanksgiying
Day-for Capt. Oliver Burger owner and
master. She is 100 #. keel 80 #. beam, and
$50 tons burden. She is handsomely orna-
mented and the cabins elegantly finished
Mr.. Julius Jacobs is the builder She is 80
engage il the cOastwse trade.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
DRY GOODS

viz: Silks, Popns, Alpaeas, Challies, Af-WOo
Delanes, Cotton Delaines, and Calrcoes, It'll mani
of the latest styles Of Dress Goods Ginghaus,
Jeans, Osnab burgs. FunneIs, Tlskings Table Cloths
Sack Flannels, Napkins. Shsctngs. Pillow Cass
Muslins, Swiss Strlpings Cambries. Paper MuslID.
Denrms, Checks, DrillIngs, NAHkeen, Linens, Mus
lins, Plalds, Shaw!s, Diaper, Lawns, Chambrays
PIques, and all the goods usually found in hTsL
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

Garibald and his Followers have thus far
met with miserable luck in their campaign
against the tiermaRs. Dispatches report the
defeat OF the Garibaldans in the EoSges in
two engagements, one fought on Saturday near
Basqucs, and the other on Sunday near Plom-
beres. The Italians lif they are Italians fed
in the utmost disorder, throwing away their
guns and knapsacks. 1t is clear that Cara bal
di will not prove the SAVIOR Of France
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

FATAL AccEDENT-Thos Murphy, whilst
out cunning on the 1arm of Mr.. Samuel Feni.
more, near Odessa, on Thursday afternoon
last, met with an accident, which terminated
his lite. He had laid bis gun down to take a
chew of tobacco, and in picking it up, again,
it went off, di>charging the load through his
body, near the heart, killing him Instantly.
The deceased was about twenty-five years of
age, and has been living in the Fenimore fami-
y since he was seven years old.-Miidiet0wn
YrnnScrlnf
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

THE TIMES" pabisled "Wednesday afternoon by
JOsEPH H. npFs kGEEa, EjuI and Proprietor smyrna,
Delaware.
not paid till te the paper discontinued until
all padonly tine option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be:serte the o Seven Cents
aiine for the first inserton subsequent insertions Three
shalf liberal discount made quarterly, semau
nua and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

1t is reported ,hat Judge Houston, of Mil
ford, is to lie sent to the L. s Senate, in Will
lard's place. This may do TO tell, but if the
salisbury succession is not kept up it will be
because the Legislature cannot be controlled.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

Senate of Pennsylvania, has issued his writ
directing a special election to be held on the
20th of December, in the First Senatorial Dis
trict Of that State, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death OF Hon. VIM. W. Watt. The
death of Mr.. Watt, who was a Republican n,
made tie.in the State Senate, and the result
of the election just ordered will be looked for
with great interest. The district is generally
very close between the two parties, but for the
last few years it has been carried by the Re
publicans.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

1t appears that the new King Of Spain is to
wear his crown. il he wears it at ALL beset by
all the trials, tribuatiens and dangers that an
unlucky and discontented people can cOntrivc.
A Republican iasurrection is momentarily ex-
pected in Madrid, and the captain general of
Arragon appeals to Prim for rOlntoreements to
quel revolution already in progress there.
1t is probable, in view of tho state OF affairs
suggested by such intelligence, that Victor
Emmanuel hesitatcs to authorize the Duke Of
Aosta to accept the crown.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

THE FEsTIvAL.-Tho Odd Fellows festival,
in this town last week, was very successful
entertainment, and will add over $3.50 to the
orPhans fdhd Of the lodge A numb. .r
OF features Of interest were introduced A
Singer Sewing Machine, sold by lot, was won
by Geo. Z. R0thwell; also barrel of -four,
won by John Simpson. A handsome work
box, to be voted to lady or miss, was award
e | to Etnma, little daughter of b. V. Weldon.
The ring from the ring cake was won by w.
Y. BrintOn. The name of the doll " Celestial -
was Rot guessed, there being / 10 guesses.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

The next Congress is an aff1icton to those
eonfding Democrats who inaocently looked for
majority 70 break the force of their diSap-
pointment, the World parades table where
in II counts nothing bUt Democratic gains in
the States yet to hold elections, claims Demo
Gratis wherein Republicans are elected, mag
niteS, to ludicroas dimensions, the Revenue
Reform diversion, and caps the climax by
counting all the Democrats as Free Traders.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

A Los Angeles (Cal.) despatch says the
latest returns from Arizona elect Brady, De-
moerat to Congress, "Ovcr 800 fraudulent
votes " for his opponent, Mccormick, having
been di covered.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

The IMpoRTANoE OF a VoTE At the re
cent election in Pennsylvania, in several Con
gressona Districts the vote was close In the
10th the aggregate vote polIed was 27,703; the
Democratic majority was Is! In she l7th the
aggregate vote was 20.GJ9; tne Democratic
majority was II II the 18th the aggrsga,e
vote was 20, 38S; the Democratic majority was
p The above is far Illustration IF the
importance of vote But We haze stronger
illustration OF this fact in Prince Georges co.
in Md, where the Republican majority Was |.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
W0Od and ViIiOw-Ware.

Washing Tubs, Buckets, Keelers, Churns, BrOomE,
Clothes Pins, Clothes Brushes, Hair Brushes, Scrub
Brushes. Fancy aHd Market Baskets. Garry Combs
Butter Prints, Butter Bowls, Wash Boards Wall
Brushes, Half Bushel and Peck Measures, Oh
Cloths Mats, and all sizes of Rope.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

STRENGTH OF THE UNITED STATES Army
The total strength Of the United States army,
according to General Sherman ropert, is "a, :
$40 men, including twenty five infantry regi-
mGnts, l6,4o6 men, ten cavalry regiments, o.
S92 men, and Eve artillery regiments 4.2O5
men The total commissioned officers for all
branches of the service, is 2.488. This mum,
Der must be reduced to 2,277 before January
| |, 1871, and the number Of enlisted men must
be reduced to 80, 900 by July next.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

which he intends 10 sell cheaper than any sold E
this market for years. consisting Of
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
Smyrna Seminary.

~ ne second term will begin ON MONDAY. DEC
18th A class in BOOk.KEEPI n will no Li,n1oI =;
InaI umc Any person desiring TO join The class will
please DO so at Inc opening of The term For circular
Nn,sSL 10, !. II. BEAN Prn.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

NATIONAL RECUPERATION.-The eleven
States that ia 1861 declared their secession
from the Union had in 1860 population OF
9,l04, 32l. BY the census Of 1870 their aggrs-
gate population is 1000, 5j7 This shows an
Increase, Notwithstanding the destruction Of
life caused by the war. The border States of
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland and Missouri,
which had in 800 3,l36,94 population, con
tain now in 1870 an aggregate Of 1893 ,264 souls,
These figures show the wonderful recuperatiye
power Of the American republic.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

TIE KING OF BRAZIL CoMING.-The Bra
lillian legation at Washington is expecting a
visit FROM the King of Brazil Don Pedro, it
is said, intends to come to the United States
soon, when he will spend some time in all the
leading cities of the United States, taking in
the national capital as u matter OF course, and
paying his respects to the President. Don
Pedro is a liberal patron Of the arts and scien-
ces and has been the friend of many distin-
guishsd persons ip America, including Prof.
AgassiZ
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
& q q ID -
CHEAPER
THAN EVER!

The undersigned respectfully announces to the
citizens Of Smyrna and vicinity that be has Just
opened his
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

HOTEL DnCTORS The New York journals
complain OF the socalled physicians in that
city, who derive their income entirely from
strangers, by living at hotels, and attending
the guests when taken ILL., The average mum
ber Of stranger guests at one Of the large ho-
tells in New York, it is estimated, varies from
three hundred to five hundred every day, and
many OF these persons are daily tempted into
dissipation during their stay in the city, and
forced to call in a physician, either from
this cause or form accidental illness. For the
services rendered by the hctel doctor, the pa
tients, it is alleged are freced of enormous
fees, the bills being only presented at the mo-
ment of the victim departure, when it is too
late to discuss or resist the imposition.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

Last week family Of five persons, living
near Potosi, Mo, were murdered, under tho
most revolving circumstances On Saturday
the murderers were arrested and confined in
the Potosi prison. About one clock Sunday
morning some forty men suddenly made a
descent upon the prison and attempted to force
the doors for the purpose Of lynching the
Hurderers The Sheriff was prepared for
such an attack, and alter a short fight drove
back the mob, killing one OF their number A
few such examples OF determined resistance to
ynchcrs will etfeotually qurIl the riutous dis
position :" frequently displayed in the West
Of late, which sets the law at defiance and sub
jccts the community to the caprice Of mobs.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30

NO. and MAcKEREL IN quantities 10 suit. bv {,
~ f. Msclary, Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
COUNTRY PRODUCE

~ REENBACKS. Bacon. Lard, Eggs. Poultry snd
~ all kinds OF Country Produce wanted by c. :.
Maclsty. Clayton
Smyrna times., 1870-11-30
The Cloths and Cassimeres

are new, just bought, and comprise all the leading
styles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1870-11-05
ASTHMA AND CONSUMPTION.

Vienna. Fsi'isI Co., Va, sepl IT, 1909.
Iaave long been troubled with severe Asthma
causing great nervous probation, paiPits'.on Of
heart. and sbor,ness OF Sreaih, with pain IN my
left side aud breast. | tried doctors prescrip-
lions and many other medicines. go, no re-
f,ef until took DeBing's Cunsump,Ive Rene
d.. am now taking 1.-The third botle.and am
greatly ,dulisd.vo feel stout and am quite
Ire. rom those pains, nervousness, and short
ness Of breath.
rave married daughter who has been az
fie,ed with peculiar female complaints with
tendency to consumPrve decline. ehe Is no"
quite well, after taking only iour bottles Oh ibis
wocderfu! remedy.
PRESLEY W. MORELAND.