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Smyrna times., 1871-02-15
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Newspaper Change.-W. c. Handy. editor
of the True WGryldnder, published at Princess
Anne, has retired from the business and that
paper is now edited by Ephraim G.rPolk.
Two school boys got into a fight in Caroline
CO., last week and one stabbed the other.
Denton is trying to organize fire iSurance
company and "a loan association.
A parsnip measuring 4 #. . in length and lOI
inches in circumference has been left at the
Denton Union Office by Mr.. Collision. =.
Mary Jones, an old colored women, aged
l07 years, and supposed to be the oldp<t in
habirant OF Dorchester county, died in Vienna
last week.
Jno. D. Kemp, lawyer Of Denton, has
abandoned his profession and become minis
ter Of the NJ. f. Church.
On Thursday week two colored children left
at home near Trappe, while their parents went
out to work, were burned to death. Their
mother returning in the evening, found them
laying naked out in the snow where they had
gone to relieve the pain. They both died in
about an hour. ...i
Salisbury is scared. The Eastern Shore
man. published there, says that for ten conss-
cutIve nights, ten white men, each mounted
on coa!-black horse, assembled OH the Snow
! Hill road about half mile from that town,
precisely at the hour of ten clock, when they
would raise a pole with lantern affixed, dis
playing red and blue light, which they would
dip ten times in quick succession. after which
ten shrill whistles would be given and the
whole party would ride rapidly away.
There is stove in Cambridge which has
been in use for 81 years. l.. rs..
Apples are selling in Berlin at IS cents per
bushe -,
The store Of Isaac Bryan, at Trappe, Talbot
county, was broken into on Saturday week,
and robbed OF a quantity of tobacco, after
which the rogue turned the spRgots OfI.tht
whisky barrels. the contents OF which, valued
at $500, was lost. t.
Salisbury boasts OF the best brass band or
he Eastern Shore The ladies' of the town
gave the nIJmbers supper last week.
A business man of Newtown has offered tC
donate ten or fifteen acres of land for manufac
turing purposes. That's the way to show en-
terprise.
An old lady named Holland, of Berlin, fel
from chair and broke her ankle last week
She is SO years old.
Damage 10 Flood-gdtes. The food gates o
Whalands mill pond in Kent CO., were broker
on Sunday morning week in consequence o
the heavy pressure from rain and melted snow
The loss will be heavy.
j. E. Murdoch is announced to give reading
in Elkton on the evening OF the '2Sth inst
The ~ p Conference. The Annual Con
ference of the Methodist Protestant Churcl
will meet in Chestertown on the third Wed
/ nesday 1.-THE l5th Of March next The Presi
dent of the Conference Rev. DR.. Sutherland
, has appointed Rev. r. Scott Norris to preacl
the opening OF Conference sermon; TO delive
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

THE BOYS ACADEMY The Committee to
inquire into the expediency Of erecting first
class Academy for boys, on the Peninsula,
under the auspices OF the Wilmington NJ. f.
Conference, held meeting in this town, at
the VI. Z. Church, on Wednesday afternoon
last. All the COmmitte were present except
Mr.. j. j. Cause, OF Wilmington, as follows
Rcvs Messrs. KcnneY, Uric, Rittenhouse and
II. 5. Thompson, and Messrs. Ellis, Shake
spear, and MaIlalieu. From the result of the
meeting it appears that five towns have put in
q bid for the institution, viz: Elkt0n, Port
Deposit, Smyrna, Dover, and Centerville
p II Deposit made the strongest bid Rev.
MIR. England and Mr.. Abrams, presented Its
proposition Jacob Tome, has made an Offer
of $4,000, On hi. individual responsibility. and
$4,000 and more could be secured if neces
sary. Mr.. Ellis, in behalf of Ekton, made q
proposition, but specified no definite amount
Rev. Mr.. LghtbOurn, Tx Gov Salisbury and
Messrs. Day aud Stevenson, on behalf Of Dover
stated that several eligible lots could he selected
there and one had been donate by Rev. 7. B
Bradford, Presbyterian minister. valued "a
&lLOO. 4ucy diSO any IcdsOHdUl
uisaiption, tut named no specified amount
Smyrna WAS represented by Revs MessIe
Uric and Rittenhouse, DR.. w. T. Collins, an
others. OF its offer we have heretofore spoken
Centerville merely expressed desire for th
institution. There was general desire {
select a central location, and this fact, it
believed, will narrow the competition down I
Smyrna aud Dover. That evening a publ
meeting was held in the Town Hal, whe
liberal subscriptions we're made to the ente
prise, mainly by working men who desire
prosper through the prosperity OF the tow
1t is believed by the members of the Commi
tee here that Smyrna has offered the stronge
inducements so far, taking location into CO.
sideration. We have every assurance tn
proper exertion will bring the institutio
(which is almost certain to be built) to O,
town. Shall we show a spirit of enterprise al
secure it, or shall we display that liieIessne
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15
Letter from Dover.
DOVER. DEL. Feb

DUVEHi DEL,i FeU. tt, 1T.
Mr.. Editor Some things are strange,
others are stranger; but the strsngest OF all
was the action Of the Levy Court OF Kent Go.
This august body met last week, in Dover,
when each and every man was sworn not to
reveal any oi their proceeding, further than
thing new even with Salisbury serIs.
Had it not been for this prpcaution, the
saIneful deception, practiced by some one in
that body, would cause him to blush when he
sees VIM. Brown.
Messrs. Edward Ridgey and VIM. Taylor
were relieved by this sworn court from further
duty in their respective positions, which they
held and filed, viz: Ridgley as council for the
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

The bill authoring the building of pivot
bridge over Smyrna Greek at Deakyne' S Flem-
ming's) Landing, introduced in the Senate by
Mr.. Mustard, has been passed by the Legisla-
ture. We learn from that gentleman that a
bill of this character has been pending in the
General Assemblies for the past sixty years,
but remonstrance against it had always been
made till the present. owing mainly to the
fact that the bridge will have to be built by the
two counties conformity. Were the Greek
wholly in New Castle or wholly in Kent the
work would have been accomplished ere this.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

4 WONDERFUL EATER--A mechanic in
this city named Gamble, is noted for his gas
Economical powers. He claims to have drank
l2O glasses OF lager beer in one evening With
out experiencing any evil effects. Forty glas-
ses are but an ordinary allowance, AMI he will
dispose of them in one sitting if any one will
merely foot the bill. He claims to have eat u
425 clams on one occasion, and 1900 prime
oysters on another. The claims were rather an
ovc,d do>e, but he did not mind the oysters
He has also gone seven Gays withou: eating
RepubLcan
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

Buttons, Spool Cotton, KNITTING C"itun, IIc"r
Skirts Balmoral+. LsdIer' aud ChIldren's H">t
Mcn's Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp " Icks, GhTcs,
Neck ties, HandkerchriS, Hooks and kyes, E'i"i
Trimmings, Tape, SkIrI BruId Combs, Cur Gaps
Hair Pins Buckles Pms, Netolcs. S,s>o't. Cost
and Vest Binding. ThIn'hIrs, Collars uf> trrs'i',
Twine. hid Gloves, Machine Sewing SIN, and
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Letter, Fn"lsc"p, Note and
Bril- Paper Pens Pen Holders Lead Pencils, Slnirs
and Pencils. Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink, Pocket
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, MucIsge' &C.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

SUPPER.-Senator Eli Salisbury gave very
handsome entertainment at his residence in
Dnver. last Thursday evening to the members
Of he Legislature, and other prominent friends
The ladies were attired in the most iaShona blt
>tyle, and made quite grand display The
affair was conducted on strictly temperance
principles, there being no light wines or liquor,
of any kind whatever on hand.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

THE TROUBLES IN EURoPE-The French
have elected delegates to National Assembly
which convened at Bordeaux on Monday to
settle the impending troubles. This is all the
news of material Importance. 1t isstatCd that
majority of the Assembly are in favor of an
empire
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

AMPUTATIoN.-On Tuesday, of last week, a
Young man named James. Ford. living near
Price Corner, Appoquinimink HID :, had both
Of his feet amputated by DIR. Green, OF Clay
ton. The amputation was rendered necessary
hy r. ason of severe frost bite. contracted on
Chri>tmn>,eve night. when he fell asleep on
the roadside and thus remained. in drunken
sturor. ril morning. The feet are cut off
leaving IT. heels.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

AN EXAMPLE WORTHY OF IMITATION -
Rev. Lafayette Marks, pastor of Hanover
concluding his sermon on Sunday, was about
to engage in the administration of the Holy
Communion, but, not seeing the venerable
Willard Hall, Judge Of U. S. District Court
of Delaware, in his seat, remarked that it was
the first time in 46 years he had been absent
on communion day, and who was then pre-
vented from being present hy indispostion.
Judge H II is in his 9lst year, and has been
an exemplary member Of the church since
| S2j.-Gdzettc.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

OYSTER SUPPER. Ihr oyster plantersin Del
aware Boy. G vr handsome "y>rer supper t,
the mrmhers Of the Lrrisilture anl forty ol
fifty other gentlemen at The State. Capitol no
I'll in Dover, la,i "Wednesday evening, in rec
ogni.'On of the protection promised by the
oyster law recently enacird. The supper wa,
served under the direction of the pnpu ar land
lady Mrs Stewart, and Geo. b. Dickson, Esq
and was in all respects a very pleasant Office
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

THE TINES" Is published Wednesday afternoon by
JosEPH H. HoFFEckER Editor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
yeSr SEQ in advance tsSo
not paid till the end the year No paper discontinued until
all paiony the option Of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will inserted at the OF Gents
the first Insertion subsequent insertions Threeand
a-ha cents. liberal discount made 10 quarterly, semi
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

manifested when the railroad, the carriage
factories the cotton factory and other good
enterprises and good mechanics left us to
enhance other localities Shall we try to
retrieve or 90 on irretrieveahIY.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

The ALABAMA CLAIMS On Thuesday
President Grant sent to the Senate message
containing The correspondence between Secre-
tary Fish and Sir Edward Thornton, relative
to the appointmen of Commission of repre-
sentatives Of both Governments on the ques-
tions of the United States and Great Britain.
In the CORE spondence the British Govern
ment entirely comedies to the demand Of Presi
dent Grant. The Commission will meet in
Washington, and the two most important sub
iects to come before it are the Aldbama claim,
and the Canadian fisheries.
The Presden, has appointed Secretary Fish
Minister Schenck Judge Nelson, of the
Supreme Court, Julge Iioar, Of Ma>sachu
sets, and Senator Williams. of Oregon, 20 b.
the Commissioners on The part Of the Unite,
States. The English members Of the Commi>
sion are Earl De Grey, ? Of. Montague Btr
nard, Sir Edward Thornton, Sir John A
Mcdonald and Sir John Rose, the two latte
of Canada. The E,rl De Grey will sail toda
from England for the United States.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

A STRONG VAULT. The Citiz,ns' .Naton,l
Bank Of this town is having "A vault built in
their new huilding, which will lie fire and
burglar proof. and perhaps, the most secure
one in tn State. 1t is built Of granite slabs,
nine inches thick, with brick work on the out
side, aud uc on the inside withrhic1 hoihrl
iron, the whole bring twenty.one inches thi L.
1t la, two sets OF hurgar-pruot doors of til
hest Herring manufacture The vault wher
entirey finished will cost about $2OOD Md
2ieto,cn TrdMscrt5)t
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

DR.. W. B. Melnney, OF this town. has been
granted a patent for an improved thill or
shaft coupling, which he has invented recent
ly. The advantage Of the Doctors patent is
in the ease and fapidity with which the shalve>
are removed or attached, aud the avoidance "t
all rafting at'the thll when the carriage Is
in motion. He made the thll for his owl
carriage, and wa. induced to secnEe "a patent
for the invention, which upon application
was readily granted.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

RAILROAD MEETING.-An informal meet
ing of citizens OF Ekton favorable to the con-
structiOn of railroad from this place to con-
meet with the Delaware Railroad at Middle
town, was held on Tuesday evening of last
week. An interchange Of opinion indicated
that those present were generally agreed thar
such an improvement would lr an excellent
measure for the development Of Elkton. as
well as the most feasible mrans Of Connecting
the Eastern Shore counties directly by rail
with Baltimore. It was also suggested that
the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore
Railroad Company were favorable to such a
connection, and would probably extend to the
mea ure substantial aid. Hiram Mccullough
and David Scott, E.q<, were authorized to acr
as a committee to lay the matter before the
Board of Directors, and to report what success,
their application should meet - Cecil Demo
crdt
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

The WAY In minister IC mud diseased ia tn
lake Peruvian Syrup. a protected solution at thr
nrnIoXde OF Irnn- which gives strength and vieui
.he whole sysIem rest"res The digestive organs Io
p~riec health. thereby restoring the mind ils
Manual vIRnT -.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

To LET-A two-story Store House, on Main
Street, with grocery room and cellar wsll To-
Gated and choice business stand Apply to
j. ii. Primrose.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

The EARTHQUaKE 1t has heen rhoIlphl hat the
recenI earthquake did not visit PhIiaheIr rha. hut
either IL or melody veTv like mnsI have hIi O IL
| He'll. u may Judge from The mpheavH'R Oi noun
ta'ns Of fine cOhrnp there. aud Ne swa owing up Of
low prices which has been motto ed al Wannanaker
a. Brnun'
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

THE ABsURDITY OF ANOTHER PENINSULA
RAILROAD B lItimore is anxious to secure or
regain the trade of the Eastern Sh ,re, and j.
suggesting various railroad enterprises that
will give that city an equal show with Phila-
deiphia by making it a. accessible by railroad.
Consequently various railroad enterprises are
always themes for speculation. One of these
schemes is to run a road from Ekton 10 Mas
sey's; another is to run one from Eikton to
Middetown; still another is to run one from
E,kton to tap the Nd & Del L. r. and still
another is to run one from Elkton to Salisbury
W, hive several times s ated that anyrai'rOsd Oh
this Peninsula running parallel with the Della
ware road would not pay. A correspondent o.
the BalIimorA Sun views the mat er in tht
same light He says:
Admitting this to be the case, can it be
supposed that the great controller of our system
of roads will sustain two parallel main trunks
upon this peninsula, when the one already il
full and successful operation pleFces the c0ntre
and the route to be followed by the proposed
Maryland line is AAnked by water courses?
think not. Marylanders, in their pride, msy
determine to build the Maryland stem, but cal
it divert trade enough from the other road t
support it? don't believe it. a glance a
Martinez SNAP OF Maryland and Delaware viii
show you the relationships of these roads ant
proposed routes, and think 1t will convinc
you, as it has convinced me, that the Massey
and Ekton road, with its further projection
from one county road to another, can neve
become a seli-su>taining M lin track, for tn
reason that it cannot become the direct rout
for more than a portion Of the Shore. All tn
southern portion Of the Shore will be obiige
to use the Maryland and Delaware road.
Baltimore has been too slow in the race an
allowed Philadelphia to bottle up" tn
Peninsula
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

A rare chance for bargains at Primrese's s
Goods at cost.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

APPOINTMENTS BY THE LEVY CoURr-The
Levy Court of Kent county met on last Tues
day, to assess the Assessors, correct the assess
mcnts, settle with the Treasurer of the Poor,
appoint County Treasurer, Collectors, TruS-
tees Of the Poor, Road O,er,eers, &c Tn.
following appointments were made on Thurs
day:
County Tredsurr--Robert Wilson, of Do.
yer.
CoUectow-Ben H. Smith for Duck Greek
hundred; Thomas Il. Taylor, for K"nton hun
drrd John G. Scottrn, for Lirtle Creek hun
dred ,seph G. Foreaker for Dover hundred
John Bell, for North Murdrkill hundred
Henry Harrington, for South Mur,lrrk,ll hun
drcd Martin Smith. for Mi<piiion hundred
Nathaniel B. THONGS, for Milford hundred
Trustees Of the P1or-,J rhn A. Savin, 70
Duck Creek; David $. Wilds, for Kenton
Moses X. Ford, for West Dover; Henry NJ
Clark, for Mispiion
attorney for the Lery Court--James L. Wa
colt, ESq-Dei0Uuredn
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

OBITUARY. - Martha H0ipes Butf-Mrs.
NJ. II. B. Bennet, known in the social world,
and in literary circles by her maiden name, AS
above, died Sunday afternoon. at 3 O clock, in
the Grand Central Hotel, New York city, after
suffering Tor few days from pneumonia. Mrs.
Bennett was a native Of Norfolk Va, and
was connected with the first families of the
Old Dominion. She was for several years one
OF the leading bellies Of that State and made
a literary reputation hy her contributions tn he
! periodical press. Her articles on social and
literary topics found favor with the H0n,e
Journal, and some of them were COLLECTED in
book form. Mrs Bennett published volume
with Carleton, u few years since which mel
wtk favorable reception and had good cir
culatlOn. Mrs. Bennett, for hr kind spirit
her large hear, and her earnrstneSs in work.
Of charity, had t. very large circle Of friend>
while her ine personal appearance and grea
beauty made tor her legion Of admirers
Coo
New CASTLE CoUNTY OFFIc ERS. The Levy
Court OF New Castle co made the follow
ing appointments last Friday.
County Tedsurcr-Gassaway Watkins, St
Georges.
Collectors Brandywine, Thos. Lee TaIley
Wilmington Eastern District. Geo. G. Ward
l Wrstt rn District, Archibald Given; Christi
ana, John ?. Mckee; Mill Creek, Joh
, Springer; White Clay Creek John Fl. Small
! ley; New Castle, VIM. B Mccoy; Red Lion
! John W. Kane; Pencader, Mark NJ. Kirby
3 St Georges Jas G. Matthews; Appoquini
mink, VIM. Weldin.
E Bnilf Of Cont-John Sink, E>q.
Trustees Of Poor-George Lodge, Brandy
wine JnO. A. Reynolds, ST. Georges; z
Med. Roberts, Appoquinimink.
attorney for the Lery Court-Geo. Gray
ESQ.
Physician for Pr,son-Jno Merritt, n. D..
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15
DRY GOODS

VIZ: Silks, P,.phDs, AIp4cas, Cbalhes, All W.
Deloine>, Cotton Delaiu,S, and Cal,cots with M
of the latest st.les Of Dress GnOds Gingham',
Jeans, OAna bnrgs. FIanne,, T,ckngs, lnhI, CLOTH
Sacx Fanuels, NapEInS, ShtctIngS, Pni"" C",'
Mgsins, Swiss SlrIpmg>, ,Camt rIcs, Paper M"slr"'.
Dehln,<, Checks, Drliings, N,nhern. Lirtns Mt
Inns. Pards, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns. Crsn,trD!'
PIques, and all the goods usually found ~ a ms
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

Episcopal CoSvoCAmoN- The Lower Con.
vocation of the Diocese of Delaware held it,
session last week in Milford The service,
were beautiful and impressive. the discourse,
able and scholarly, and the music hearty and
church like The .nntnl Friend SAYS ser.
mons were delivered by the following reverend
genllemen:-
On Tuesday evening, by Rev. DR.. Frost
Trinity. Wilmington On "Wednesday morn
ing, by Rev. Mr. Tennent, Lurel, and in the
evening by Rev. Dr. Mor>eli, Smyrna: Or
Thursday morning, by Rev. Mr.. Ellis, Mills
boro and in the evening by Rev Mr. LitteIl
St. Johns, Wilmington. On Friday mornm.
by the Rector, Rev. Mr.. Mckim, and in tn,
evening by Rev. Mr.. Spencer, New Castle.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

4 large stock of Ladies and Children S Fur,
are now offered at cost by Primrose.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

SUDDEN DEATH --Gamaliel Garrison, Esq,
an estimablt man and able farmer living near
this town, died very suddenly Monday night
at his residence. He performed his accustom-
ed family devotions about clock aud retr
ed in his usual heath, apparently, but in
about thirty minutes from that time he breath
ed his last, from an attack of heart disc 8. ),
to which he was subject. He was in his 68th
year. His rotun1 and jovial appearance indi-
Gated a much longer life tor the good old man,
but the manner OF hi death was not surpris-
ing to his family He was devoted member
Of the NJ. +. Church, and literally "mnn
of upright walk and chaste conversation :"
man of pure motives, of earnest but unaffect-
ed piety, and most happy disposition. Thesn
were his distinguishing characteristics He
was a native OF Salem, n j., and came to this
section about thirty years ago He purchased
the farm on which he lived and died, and by
industry and good farming was enabled to
leave clever estate.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15
The Cloths and { asslmcreS
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

are new, just bought, ana Comprise all the leadr
styles.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

KEEPING MEAF.-A gentleman Of this town
gives us the following recipe for keeping hog
meat during the Summer season: Take the
pork from the pickle and dry it, after which
pack it in boxes with covering of air Stacked
lime. The covering of lime should be about
oneeighth of an inch thick This simple pro-
cess will preserve the meat as long As desired.
aud Is certain destruction to all insects and
larvu. The flavor of the meat is also improv
cd, whit it has clean white appearance that
nothing elSr can give. The process has been
tried by Mr.. Jos. Steven >on, whose meat, in
the market, a heen sought after for its pu
rity aud excellent favor
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

Tribune, that Brother Flippo il airing himself
again on Zone Lord. one Faith, one Baptism. y
We thought that " p H., of Norfolk, had
bottled him up" so tightly that he would
not bother us again; but the Baptist Home
Mission Society has reitted or repaired, and
ieturnished him, and started him out to look
for "our John"
win "P. H., of Norfolk, send us up his
old hat? We want to hang it on the flag pole
OF the State House, as a sort of religious
liberty cap We think it will insure peace to
the Peninsula. PLEBEIAN
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

which he intends to sell cheaper than an! sold .
this market for years, Consisting Of
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15

LYNCH LAVA special dispatch To the
Commercial, dated Milford, Feb. 10Th tFridav
last says: "Wm. Collins, IA negro who has
e CAPE from Doverjaii several times, and who
o capped ten days ago, was mi, morning arrest.
ed. As the constable was taking him to his
old quarters, and when about one mile from
Milford, he was set upon by about twenty
persons, who pulled Collins from the carriage
and tarred and teathrred him lie was then
turned loose and the dogs put on his track"
The Milford paper, the Mutual Friend
published on Saturday. says nothing about
such an occurancc
Smyrna times., 1871-02-15
G. q q ID =
CHEAPER
TH AN EV Err!

The undersigned respectfully announces I" the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity that he has just
opened his