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Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
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EwnB& GrowerSs Association.


The Peach Growers held a convention in
the r, preventative Hall, to day.
The Association met at 2 clock, p NJ, Jno.
P. Cochran, President, in the chair The
minutes OF the last meeting were read and APP
proved. Mr. Brown, from the Executive
Committee, reported that said Committee had
waited on he Presidents of the different Rail
Road s-that they had been kindly received /;
hut that they had fxiled to obtain redress on
drawbacks, and that the Companies adhere to
their former construction. In regard to the
future they had agreed to carry peaches at the
rate of 500. 90 per car load, from Dover, gIad-
ing up and down from said pOint-frnm
Clayton, at $95 co. Mr. Brown said that MIR,
Hinckley, had informed him that he could
make no arrangements for carrying peaches
over the Junction & Brrakwater K r. And,
he further stated, that Mr.. Hinckley said, that
all expenses, of whatever character, shall be
borne hy the people, and that this would ia
clude toEes, cost Of ld,o-suits, &c. The ques-
ton Of how many baskets of peaches make q
car load" was discussed at length, by Messrs
Cummins, Hays, Todd, Fulton and Others
The subject of small fruits was di.cussed with
interest by Messrs. Townsend, Hillyard ant
others.
The Executive Committee also reported tha
the Delaware Railroad Company, had collected
$4,000, from the peach shippers to cover tn,
State tax on their cars, which Mr.. Hinckley
stated they were willing to return to the ship
pers, II the suits now pending against them Oh
the pant Of the State were decided in thei
favor, after deductng all expenses of the suits
Much was said both for and against Mr
Garrett Stout 8. peach tree trimmer. Adjourn
ed till the Sd Tuesday in April, at 2 o'clock
n. ".
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

DEATH OF Ex-Gov CAUsEY.-Ex Gov
Peter H. Causeyldied at his residence in Milford
on Friday morning last, aged 70 years and
month. He was buried yesterday He was
elected Governor in 1854 by the American or
Peoples Party, and served his term with much
credit. For several years he had been in i'll
health, by which his mind was so impaired as
to incapacitate him for the duties of life He
was thoroughgoing and very successful bust
ness man, and gained quite fortune in the
mercantile trade, which he carried on exten-
sivly in Milford for a number of years. He
was member of no Church we believe, though
he was a faithful attendent Of. and liberal con.
tributor to the Methodist Church. He was n
man Of unblemiShed character, who enjov"d il
an eminent degree the respect and esteem o.
the people among whom he lived for his many
excellent qualities. His administration o.
public affairs was marked by integrity anr
ability; and in private lite he was genial anc
affectionate. The PHILADELPHIA North A,neri
can saws of him: His cease will bt
mourned in this city, whore h. hid nun, r"u
friends: as we'll as in the State oi which h.
was distinguished ci';zen."
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

The MIDDLETowN AND ELKToN RAILROAD
The citizens of Middle,own and ElktOn are
considerably excited over the new project to
build railroad between those two towns On
Monday week delegation from Elkton, con-
sisting Of David Scott and Thomas " Oliver,
E>qrs and DR.. Charles VI. Ellis, visited Mid.
dlrtown, and arranged with prominent citizens
favorable to the enterprise, to hold a meeting
there on Fridly last. The Middletown Tran
script Of Saturday says
According to announcement large mum
Der Of citizens Of Delaware and Maryland me,
at the Town Hall, yesterday, and the meeting
was organized by calling w. H. Barr to the
chair and appointing A. q. Cox secretary
After a short address by Hon. Hiram McCul
Tough, setting forth some Of the advantages O
the road. committee, consisting of Rober
A Cochran, f. G. Fenimore and Nathanie
Williams, on the part Of Delaware, and Hon
Hiram Mccullough, William Lindsey and Da
vid Scott, on the part Of Maryland, were ap
pointed to take into consideration the neces
sary legislation and procure a charter from tn
Delaware Legislature. The meeting adjourn
ed TO convene again at the call of the Com
mttee"
Ii was suggested at the meeting that the P
!. W. & B. Il. r Company we're favorable I
the enterprise and would extend to the mea.
ure substantial aid.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

MISSIONARY ANNIvERsARY.-Next Sunday
the annual collection for the aid of missions
will be lifted at the VI. +. Church of this
town. Rev. s. l.. Baldwin, OF the China Mis-
sion, will preach in the morning. IL the
er%s veTsary viii viii T be held % and Mr. BALDWIN % will
deliver lecture. The exercises in singing,
&C., will be entertaining as usual, aud a large
audience will attend to hear Mr.. b., who ia
always popular.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
The Cloths and Cassimeres
new, just bought. and comprise all the leading
styles.
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

Buttons, Spool Cotton. Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts, Balmorals. Ladies' and Chidr-n's Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks, Gloves.
Neck-ties, Handkerchiefs, Hooks and Eyes, Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Combs, Gun Caps,
Hair Pins, Buckles. Pins, Needles, Scissors, Coat
and Vest Binding. Thimbes, Collars, Cuffs COrseis.
Twine. Kid Gloves, Mschine Sewing Silk. and
Spool Silk, &c. &C.. Letter, FOols-csp, Note and
Bill Paper, PENS Pen Holders, Lead Pencils. States
and Pencils. Envelopes, Pass Books, Ink, Pocket
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books. Mucilsgs, de-
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
AnnoINTvrNrs pY THE GovERNoR.-The

APPOINTMENTS BIZ THE GovERNoR.-The
DeIu,ooyedn gives the following list OF the ap-
appointments made by Governor Ponder since
bis induction into Office: Aids de Cdmp-
Lewis B. Chandler, of Milton; Edward L.
M,riin, Seatord James Williams, kenton !;
John A. Cavender, Smyrna; W. Fisk Town
send, Georgetown John L. Wright, Laurel {;
Horace r. Mustard, Smyrna; WIN. X. Coch-
ran, Middletown; X. A. Cochran, Jr., Mid
dlernwn; John F. Price, Summit Bridge; b.
r Hei>ler Wilmington; Caleb n. Brintonn,
Wilmington VIM II. Newton, St. George =
VIM. p Biggs, Summit Bridge; James 4.
Mitchell. Milford; Ipnatiu~ G. Grubb, Will
mington. George B. Dickson, Dover; Henry
Clayton. Mount Pleasant.
John II. Paynter, Of Georgetown, Secretary
oil State.
Abraham H. Pennington, of Red Lion hun
dred New Castle county, Notary Public.
| VIM o. Short, Commissioner OF Levy Court
of Sussex county, in place of Geo. w. u
EIern, deceased
Joseph c. Nones, CT New York city Com
missioner of Deeds.
VIM. f. Osborn, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Com
missioner of Deeds.
John Daisey, of Baltimore hundred. Srsse1
county, Wreck master i'll lieu OF Annanlas Der
rickson, deceased.
David l.. Mustard. of Lewes, Trustee o
Delaware College, in lieu of John Martin, de
ceased
Joseph Kilgore, of Newport, Justice o
the Pecae and Notary Public for New Castl
county.
Severn A. Lainbden, of Nanticoke hundred
Justice Of the Peace in lieu of John K. Spi
Ger. removed from the State.
Stephen NJ. Co;Iins, of Little Greek Landing
Collector under the act for the protection {
oysters, passed at the present session OF th
Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

Coon TEMPLARs The Kent County Quar-
terly Association of Good Templars met in
Milford last Wednesday The following per.
sons were elected officers of the Association,
to serve one year. Wis. w. C. T., Rev. A. D.
Davis, Of Harrington Lodge, W. " T., Eliza
beth Hogeman, of Milford Lodge, W. s.,
Mckendree Downham, of Canterbury Lodge
In the evening there was a public meeting
held in the NJ. E. Church, which was ably
addressed by Rev. A. D. Davis, of Harrington,
Rev. John Downham of Canterbury and Rev.
E. Stubs, of Milford. The Association nd
iourned TO meet in Frederick on the third
Wednesday in next May.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

THE steamer Tennessee, with the San Do
mingo Commissioners, about which the country
has been so much distressed. has arrived safely
in the harbor of Samana. in that country.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF DELAWARE A
hand dsome pamphlet is to be published by this
Society containing lists of active, correspond
ing, and honorary members constitution. do
nations, when, and by whom made subjects Of
papers, when, and by whom read, and OF her
matters OF interest aud permanent v.le This
Society has quietly accumulated nearly 300
valuable autographs, pictures, relics, books,
aud documents. 1t is doing a work which will
he of great value in few years, and each year
adds to its importance. Recently number OF
shelves have been put up, additions made to
it's stock, and its furniture, &C., insured
| Commercial
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

THE TIMES" Ia published Wednesday afternoon BY
JosRfH H. HoFfEcKER. Editor and Proprietor At Smyrna
Delaware.
rRRMs-suBscRrPrIoS-0neye $500 in advance $3.50 II
paid till the end the No discontinued until
all rsidonly at the option OF the Publisher
ApvERTIsEMENTS will bensertsd the Cent?
ne for the Hrst inserton insertions
Rhaf cents liberal discount made 10 quarterly scna
nxsl and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

WV. B. WIGGINs. formerly a well-known
conveyancer and pen ion sgent OF Wilmington,
who ran away from that city several month,
ago, being detected in forging pensioners
checks, &C., was arrested in Monro. co West
Virginia, on the 18th, and taken to Whining
ton. tie had hearing on Saturday, before
U. s. immi>sioner Hartman, and was reauir-
ed TO ind hnil in the SUN of $4,000. The
Commercial speaks of him thus:
They found the object OF their journey en-
gagged in teaching school. Previous TO this oc
cupation, he was at work, during the summer
and fill, breaking stones on the turnpike roads,
and cutting telegraph poles He had built
himself little hut, on the side OF the noun.
tain, and when arrested Was very roughly anG
chesply clad, and ev,dentally living in poverty
We ought to state that there is strong feel
ing of sympathy in the community for Mr.
| Wiggins, and still more for his family, whC
have suffered terribly the consequences OF hi
action. His wife Is now in Philadelphia, anc
in very feeble heal:h. Mr.. Wiggins, himself
appears greatly changed. His hair Is turner
entirely grey, and the marks OF care and suf
tering in bis face are painful to those who knew
him as cheerful friend and genial compan
ion.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

We are so crowded in this issue that we
have TO cut down editorials and let some COM
munications lay over.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

Ksnsas leads all the States in the average
yield OF corn, and also stands third in yield of
wheat, barley. potatoes and hay, and seventh
in buck wheat
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

ENTERTAINMENTS.-T steriopticon exhi-
btion at the town hall On Monday evening by
r. v. Mr. Spencer, of New CIstle, was well
appreciated by the Episcopal Sunday School,
for whose entertainment it was given.
The festival for the benefit Of the poor, at
the hill, last week, was success There was
no effort at display or flourish, yet it was
very attractive. The music, vocal and in>tru
m"ntnl, was greatly appreciated. See report
elsewhere.
| The sacred concert at the VI E. Church
this evening, for the benefit ot Clayton Sunday
School hy the Union Choir, viii be well at
tended, we expect. This Choir, under the
leadership Of Prot Qnimhy, has drawn som,
large audiences The object is praiseworthy
Tickets 25 cents.
The Sunday School at Smyrna Landing give
an exhibition 10 morrow night
The Mission School Of this town give an en-
tertainment at the H. Z. Church on Frida,
evening. Admission 10 cents. The object u
the exhibition il to show the community wha
has been accomplished by this School am0nj
the heretofore neglected children Of the town
not merely in religious, but in secular instruc
ton. The noble women who have been n
this arduOus duty for several years, have, in
quiet way, accomplished re suits that will SUI
prise the people. We hope the exhibitio
will be largely attended.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

ONE ttuNDRED PER CEET..-Sinco the enlargement,
OF OAK ha!i-the Largest CioihIng Iit use IN Phila
delpha-he business has increased nearly hund red
per csnG lt seems impossible 10 build a house too
large tor a business conduc on the principle oi
fsir dsaliag aud small profits.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
Wood and WiliOw-Ware.

Washing Tubs. Buckets, Keelers, Churns, Br"onE,
Clothes Pms, Clihes Brushes, Hair Brushes. Scrub
Bru-h,s. Fancy and Market Baskets. Curry Combs.
Butter Prints. Butter Bowls. Wa.h Boards. "sli
Brushes, Half BuShel and Peck Measures. oii
Cloths. Mats, and all sizes of Rope.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

JAIL DELIvERY.-On Monday night last,
about S o'clnck, Nathan Anderson, and a
Maryland negro, by the name OF Bishop, made
their escape from the Dover Jail, in the follow
ing manner. Mrs. Harcadine unlocked the
II door for coIorcd boy to put bucket
of water in for the negroes, when they rushed
out by her. Bishop took to the creek and
finally sank in the mud up to his neck, when
being twice shot at, and ordered to return to
the shore. he came out and was secured. He
was easily followed by the noise his chains
made. Anderson made his escape, and has
not yet been discovered It is thought by
some, that he was conveyed away in carriage
which was in readiness, by others that he hid
near the Jail and subsequently made good his
final escape. 1t is now known that said night
was the time settled upon by the parties fOl
| this escape. hut not in the manner in which il
was made. They, hy some means, had secured
an old knife out of which they made a saw anC
with this they had cut the main ch In by which
they were fastened to the floor. Each on,
had small piece of chain fast TO his ankles
when they escaped. They had picked plac
III the wall to the outside course oil bricks
aud had m de rope out Of their blankets
preparatory to letting themselves down on th
o u>ide as they were in an upper room
Anderson was serving out term OF nine year
imprisonment, for attempted outrage on
female, there was over eight years of it remain
ing. Bishop was awaiting trial, Tor simaa
offence
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

THE BALL AT DOVER R-The so called Legis-
lative Ball came off on Monday evening last :;
there are conflicting reports concerning it.
Some say "a grand success" others . mis-
erable failure " There were hut few in attpn.
dance from Dover. especially ladies'. A string
band from Wilmington was in attendence.
The music and dancing was of excellent
quality. The ladies present were principally
Wilmington and Philadelphia. The Ball wen,
by the nume Of ''The Legislative Ball" but il
was not properly named, hecause it was rather
permitted, 'han made by the members of tho
| Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

Do not be discouraged. fyou have dyspep-
sia or any disease Of the Liver. there is a long
life OF happiness before you, if you only use
Simmons Liver Regulator.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
GROCERIES,

Sugars, Syrups, Molasse.. Rice. c. hrs, Ts"s'
Chocolate, Coffee E-.ence. Coffee Roasted, ssvs"'L
Ia Coffee, Coal OIL Lard Oil, Candies, Soap, SPie
Salts Saerstus, Saltpetrc, Alum, SaP"nniher, lndi
60, Starch, Corn Starch. Farinn. Trenton Crscks"
Cheese, Shot, Powder, Matches, Vinegar, Shos
Backing. Stove Polish. Mustard, Pepper, Hams
Shoulders, Side Meat and Jowls.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

William FAIRIES we'll known to the citizens OF
SMYRNA and vicinity, has connected himself
with X. r. Knighton in the Stove, Tinware
and House furnishing business, and would he
pleased to have persons wishing anything in
his line to give him call before purchasing
elsewhere. The business will be continued
under the title of r. E. Knighton Il Co.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
COUNTRY PRODUCE

BOUGtTT AND SULD.
GEO w. CUMMINS, Jr.,
COR. OF MAIN AND COMMERCE sTREETs
meh23 'T0-ly
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
DRY GOODS

viz: Silks, PoplIns, Alpacas, Challlss. All-"Oo
Delaines, Cotton Deaines, aud CalIeoes, with many
Of the latest styles of Dress Goods Ginghamt,
Jeans Osnaburgs. Flannels, TIckings, Table Cloths
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Sheetngs, Pillow Case
Muslins, Swiss StriPings Csmbrics, Paper MuslIns'
Denims, Checks, DrlIlings, Nankeen, Linens, Mus
Inns. PlsIds, Shawls. Diaper, Lawns, ChambIsyE
PIques, and all the goods usually found in hr'''
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
A Large Assortment of Hats
and Caps,

Umbrellas, Saddles. Brides. Surcingles. Horse C"'
lars, Window Blinds, Iron Stone aud Queensws"
always on hand, at the lowest prices.
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22

THE FETE.-The ladies' who held the above
named enter ainment for the benefit of the poor.
return thanks to their friends for the amount Of
patronage bestowed. They feel truly grateful
to those who met them SO kindly, and respond.
cd 10 the call Of help when waited upon
Though we do not mention their names here,
they have made an impression upon our hearts
The Snciety of Odd Fellows as usual we're very
bene6cent to US Mr.. J. Wright, rendered us
great service in fixing up the Hall.
When gentlemen from a distance send us
donations, we think it our duty to rcf;r to
them more particularly, aud in this place, we
acknowledge our indebtedness to Mr.. Wm.
Eliasou, formerly of Smyrna, and to Mr.
Catherwood and Pierce, of Philadelphia.
| Allow US again TO have reference to Aaron
and Hur, as in our former communications,
as it seems 20 US our patrons may we'll be com.
pared to them. When Moses was weary they
not only stayed up his hands, but took a stone
and put it under him, and he sit thereon. You
have done the same! Your response to Oul
demands, at your own homes, when waited
upon, is the stone given to us sit upon. and the
liberal patronage Of the Fete tantamount tC
holding up our hands We have realized af
ter paying all expenses, $l75,32.
SATIIE MA2NN Gacv
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
SALLIE p. Mason, Secy.

THE New TAX LAw-The joint Committee
ON Ways and Means of the Senate and House
have been at work for several days upon bill
amendatory of the - Act Providing Revenue
Tor this State, passed at the last session. II
is understood outside the committee room that
u change in the mode of assessing aud collect
ng rhe tax will be recommended, dispensing
with the services of the State Assessors and
Collectors and devOlving their functions on the
Levy Courts OF the respective counties and
their financial agents. The tax on invest.
menls, it is believed, will be retained, as will
also the tax on process, with some modiica
tions. A poll tax Of SD cents per capita i,
talked of. IL is also thought some changes
will be M Ide in that part OF thsslaw taxIn.
corporations. The railroad tax vii be mad,
TO conform to the decisions Of the courts
B,nkers, broker, lawyers, physicians, mer
chants and manufacturers, instead of making
rrturn4 upon their income or the amount o
their sales or manufactures will be- required 4
take out license graduated according to tn,
amount OF business transacted by each perSoI
or frm. The committee meets daily, but
report need not be expected before the last o.
this month. h.--Detaparean
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
G. q O ID -
CHEAPER
THAN EVER!

The undersigned respectfully announces TO the
citizens of Smyrna and vicinity that he has luS
opened his
Smyrna times., 1871-02-22
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,

which ne intends 10 sell cheaper than any sold "
this market for years, consisting of
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-10
LARGE DAIRY.

1t is said that the second largest dairy
in America (the first being that of Chas.
Webb Howard. of California; is located
about four miles from St Louis. There
are 500 cows in the stable. They are
attended by Swiss mixers. The chief
food used is ground corn, mixed with oil
meal, cooked by steam. The average
amount Of material consumed per day is
400 bushels Of malt, 6,o0O pounds of cut
hay. 80 bushels of corn meal, Is sacks
of bran mixed together are also fur
nished for food. The summer pasturage
of this mammoth dairy embraces an area
of over LOCO acres of fine rolling land,
with numerous springs of pure water
The average daily yield of milk at the
present time Is 500 gallons, with so gal
Ions of cream.
Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1871-05-10
SOUTH AMERICA.
Great Earthquake in Chilli.
NEW YORK. May 2

Il t New York, May 2.
Tire following is from the special cor
respondence of the New York Herald !:
VALPARAISO, April 3.-On the 18th
ult. Chill was visited by the most severe
shock of earthquake experienced since
1851. That day being church holiday,
the people were busily engaged in their
devotions, when at eleven a NJ, without
the usual premonilory rumbiing. the
earthquake burst upon them. For more
than minute the walls and roofs of the
churcl es and houses swayed fearfully,
cracking and opening in many places
Windows were broken. Bells, moved By
the 81 ock. rang violently, and the shrieks
and cries of the terrified multitude added
even more horror to the scene
In a moment the streets and the public
rquares were full Of people on their
knees, beseeching for mercy, and not un
I'll :, me time after the departure of the
movement was any degree Of tranquility
restored Siniilr scenes occurred in
Santiago, VALPARAISO and larger towns
In the villages Of ,.- South the alarm
caused was even greater the frail nature
of rhe buildings Offering little or no re-
sistance to the force OF the shock
On the same day the phenomenon was
repeated three times-the last at five in the
afternoon, with greater violence than the
others. at this period the terror of the
people knew no bounds. Fearful of
sleeping in their houses, tents and shel
tiers were improvised on the squares and
suburbs, where la some instances the
whole population passed the night -
There has been no repetition of the
shocks since. Taking place during day
light, the loss Of human life is not great.
More causalities occurred from the con
fusion and haste in leaving the churches
than from the falling buildings.
In Santiago several very fine buildings
were ruined and the Mapocho river was
stayed m0mentarily. In Valparaiso many
edItices were more or less damaged. In
the haIbor the vessels at anchor were
pitched and tossed as though in violent
storm, and several small craft were driven
ashore by the force of the shock.
The route taken by the earthquake was
from east to west.
1t is an extraordinary fact that nearly
all the disasters which have befAllen
Chill during the past few years have Ia
ken place on religious holidays The
great strength of the houses in Santiago,
with the heavy and well built walls nee
essary in that climate, alone have pre-
vented most terrible catastrophe. The
people are still alarmed and unsettled
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We find in a late issue of the Prairie
FaYmcr an account of a somewhat extern
sive planting by Mr.. Kelsey. of Kan
sas. His FIRST essay was in 1867, on a
twenty-acre lot, fifteen of which he set
with black walnut. and the remainder
with several other sorts His success
has been such as TO prompt him to pur-
chase, in connection with partner, 12-
00o acres which is already enclosed with
Il wire fence costing Is cents per rod
TLis large tract is to be divided by hedges
into forty acre. lots, and several miles of
trees are to be set the coming spring.
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