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Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

THE TINES is published every Wednesday afternoon bv
JosRPH H. HoFFEcKER Editor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
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not paid TIL the end the No paper
all arrears are paid-only at the option the Publisher
ADvERTISEMENTS will benserted at the rate Seven Gents
Ane orthe hrst insertions subsequent
a-ha cents liberal discount made quarterly seman
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

1HE BARN IN WHICH JOHN WILKES BoorH
WAS KILLED Lewis presented in the
Senate, on Monday, a petition from Richard
II. Garrett, of Caroline county, Va, asking
compensation to the amount of 90. 52j for b;s
barn and goods destroyed by Colonel Bak4r l9 t0
81 eh:ct e the capture of John Wilkes Booth and
~ =: Harold, in 1865. Booth and Harold,
VIII De remembered were concealed in
order to get them. - "'0 III
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

-. The Supreme Court of Massaclusetts has
finally do~;jeI ... u,,I. is nor D'e''a mas
IT," IT.; the commonwealth.
nnIS opinion !s gwen IN the case of rhe State
VS.. Dennis. The respondent was indicted for
attempting 10 kill himself, but the iuiges have
ruled that the attempt at feio de Sc is not bv
tne statute, an attempt to commit murder
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

The Democrats last week electod r,n,o. y,
Smith, now Speaker of the Honse op Ronrn W.
sentatlVess,. Governor of Georgia. There was
no opposition, the Republicans taxing no psrt
10 the election. They maint4in that Nr Con
ley, under the Constitution. is entlrlod 70 sorvo
out the term for which Gov. BulIock was
eIectel The total vote of the State is 200 ono
or OF more and 1t is e,tim ted that not more tb
$1,000 or - nIl ...,.I NV '''0ie III al
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

p.aineIANcE TEMPERANCE .RALLY.-The Wilmington
rrea9heis Association have arranged for a
grand mass-meeting, in the interest Of temner
ance' preliminary meeting, composed of the
clergy OF all the evangelical denominations of
the city, and delegates from all the churches
was held in St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal
Church, on Friday, 22d inst. The object of
TINS movement is to secure the enforcement of
the license laws of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

A party of twelve American voun, Iod;os -
now travelling abroad under the cbar@e oF Fie <
matron, Mrs. Stone. They have visited Irn-
,lnd, England, France, Germany, Italy. and At
last accounts they were in Egypt. looking at
tne Pyramids. Their trip was taken, not far
ssht-seeing merely, but Tor solid information
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

FIRE NEAR HAZLErTvILLE--A two story
frame dwelling with Kitchen attached on the
farm of Hon. \. B Smithers, near nazlrtt-
vile, was totally destroyed by fire on W,dne,-
day last. The premises We're in tenure Of
lhomaS Moore, whose loss is heavy, all his
household goods being destroyed except few
articles OF bedding. The building had only
been erected about four year, ago, and was
valued at about $500 upon which there !, a
partial insurance. - DR1rarcau.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

During the present year elections have beer
held in twenty-five States. and of these ffteen
with III electoral votes, have gone Repubji'
can, and seven, with 81 electoral votes. have
gone Democratic. These alone make an ag.
gregate OF more than one-half of the full Col.
i;ee, and insures a Republican President al
the next election. -
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY

Buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Con,n y
Sairts, Balmorals. Ladies aud ChI,c,.r".' ~ n1'OP
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp R,ck. ~ nO's
Neck-ties ilandkerchiefs, Hooks end Frs,, Tr.O'H'
trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Cou.t, In, rel'sf
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pins. NeeclcA, rr,,'.. 'SP''
and Vest Binding. TAimbIes, Colhrs.Cus. t,,Oa' NOa'
T"ine, Kid Gloves, Machine Sewing S,I SI.'s', s
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Letter, Foois.cap, Aa,. M 'lI
Bill Paper, Pens, Pen Holders Lead PtnrI. S', '.0
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink bo,I'i
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, Mucjj.vs -.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

RESIGNED. 1t is stated that T.. Q. Sewall,
Esq, formerly Superintendent of the Delaware
Railroad, but for some months Superintendent
of the New Orleans, jackson & Great North
ern Railroad, (of which II. 5. McComh, of
Wilmington, is President,) has resigned the
latter position, to take place at New Year.
Mr.. Sewall has been residing in New Orleans,
since holding his present position.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
stockholders Nee ting

,t, me annual Meeting ot The Stockholders of The
oi' ''i M nv DELAWARE BAY RAILROAD co
viii he held in SmyrnI nj the IIoteI oI Cha,lo :,
toEweIl. on the SECOND WEDNESDAY, Che ION
gay 81 "a ANuARY, 1872 for the purpose of eIecune
E'EN HECIORS 10 serve for The ensuing vea r
smyrna. Dec GOth 1871 s1,y1,
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Jesse X: Grant father Of the President was
struck with paralysis early Wednesday after.
noon, and remained insensible for an bour
He recovered enough to sit up and converse a
little before evening.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
DEATHS.

GK"N AT Atteborough, Pa, the SOth inst A. J.
Eroves ESQ., aged about IS years
RlCkARDS-ln ThorOughiare Neck New Cas,Ie csp,,v m
' i4' INST" Mrs Rebecca e. Richards wife of Joseph
Richards, in the 5Sth year OF her ag.. "
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

A splendid assortment of ready made cloth
ing at Ward 4 Phillips. You had better 20
and purchase now as they are Offering extra
inducements.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Bishop Oanan e. Baker, of the Methods,
Episcopal Church, died at Concord, N. H.,
Wednesday, aged So
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Talk about your Philadelphia markets ,
Come We out tonight. Can't hold light to
Ward 4 Phillips Alexis hats and caps.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Mr.. Kirk, editor of the Delawarean, we re-
Rret to learn, is lying dangerously i'll with
pneumonia.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
Needles Special Branch,

For the adjustment Of
"Rupturc Trn-srs, " Braces,''' - SuppOrtcrs' nd
tlcchauicHl Remedies.
II, oac- ioT the >au conducted with SKILL aud AptI
H. it lAtI- pertaining (" 'ht~ n, Treatment mad ia
aF' N many wears o -rtc cNpel.nce winning for M
MEDICAL AUTHOFfrIE-. - 80.
Tn LhpiE> OFrIt T. A. No.if4 NORTH TWELFTH s. is
'Nt'S oTLp ikVt E>Hl>A Al ~ t' ed
Pm N-jcsu. {. X NREDLFs pharIrareir I'm -
; ". Cor. 18th ana Race streets.
N'''' Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
DRY GOODS

VIZ: ma,,;a slks' ropllnS Alpocas' Chalhes, Anw,l
Delalnes, Cotton Delaines, and Culicoes. yuL o,.
OF the latest styles Of Dress Gooc> C,irai"'l! "'l!
Jeans, Osnabnrgs, FIanneIs, Tickmgs, Tsblt
Sack Flanneis, Napkins, Sheeting., P,II,v C'A' C
Muslins, Swiss Stripings, ,Cambrcs, Psper NJ, -"
Denims, Checks, Drlllings, Nankeen, Linen. ML'
Inns, Plads, Shaws, Diaper, Lawns. CHAM wa
fIques' and all the goods usually found in S.''
class country store. nat
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

REV. ALFRED CooKMANs ESTATE. The
estate OF the late Rev. Alfred Goodman is
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Every one that h,s tried the Wilmington
City Soap' give it the preference.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

lake L, Take it on, and Keep Taking it
reduce the dose that it acts as a gentle laxa-
tive, and continue it on regularly. 1t is a
tome, aud will strengthen YOU 1t took long
time to confirm your disease, and YOU can I
get we IN day. Simmons Liver Regulator.
II per> >ted in, will cure the most stubborn
Liver Disease. There i, no failure about il
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

WnMINGTON's New OPERA HOUSE.-Last
Friday night the Grand New Opera House Of
the Masonic Temple in Wilmington was for
naIly opened by promanade concert. The
following description we take from Ereyv
Hren1a9: The theatre is really one of the
most beautiful and perfect in the whole country,
It's Measurement inside the walls is l33x35
feet, and It's height from flor TO ceiling is 45
ieet. The stage is IS feet deep aud As wide
between the pro>ccnium boxes, of which latter
there are four very cleglnt ones. The parouet
contains 355 patent drop chairs, aud Is sur
Rounded by flne parquet circles, aud over the
latter and ot equal size with it is gallery or
dress circle, the whole surrounded with an
ample lobby. The seats. numbering l4lS.
exclusive OF the prosccnium boxes, are, with the
exception of the iron framed chairs on the uar.
qnrt, OF walnut, and all the seats are upholSter-
Ell with maroon c0lored leather. The walls are
handsomely fre>coed in panels aud the ceiling
Is Il perfect triumph OF the irescoer's art. In
the centre is field of blue ornamented with
gilt stars, and surrounding tins is larger
paneled circle containing representations of the
muses. who are to preside over the varied en-
tertainments of which the new opera house is
to be the scene.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

lHE NEW TREATMENT OF SMALL Pox.-
)r. I. W. Williamson, Of Ander>onvIH in the
| lower part OF this county, has tried DR.. lam
Il plan of administering vaccine matter in.
| ierna ly, instead of the usual way. and thus re-
la'e, his experience in The b. tlr1reau: Four
weeks ago was called to see a case Of confucnt
smallpox, aud a the process of maturation
pad nearly reached it. acme, treated the case
acc riding to the usual method but the natient
dled on the thirteenth day. \ few days after
htr death, c!hid seven years Old uprotrcted
Dy FhccInatloH, took the disease. and CON
cluded to 2ly" Dir. LanIclI remedy trial |
commenced the Treatment by giving a mild
catharuc, and after the bowels were gently
moved, dissolved three grains of fresh vac
cine crust In three ounces 0i wafer AMI gave
one diacGm at dose every two hours CON
uhuei thus remedy for five DAYS The erun-
u'H made lis appearance on the fourth dav
Vut Instead ot gong tiuDugh the regular stages
"t mituratlon and decline, the pocks cam.
menced drying up en- the seventh day. The
Pocks were few in number and She had no nm.
toward symptom during the whole course of
'ne ulSeaNe' Her appetite remained good and
Sne was not confined to her bed more than half
o! the time OF her sickness Had commenced
the treatment forty eight hours before the
chIId was seized with the crultive fever I
nave no dnuOt that there would not have he.n
any eruption at all. 1t is worthy of remark
thit the crust should be fresh ana from tbr
ar'n of healthy person, aud should be mixed
every t"enty-irur or forty eight hours nt mast
II may be taken wiki absolute impnnity IN
much larger doses than gave the child
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Boys and youths clothing cheap, at Ward &
Philips'
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Ward & Phillips. ~ A'D p'i0es' a'
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Late style Of hats and caps at Wad &
Phillips,
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

The Cloths and Cassimeres
are new, just bought, and comprise oil The I.,.,..
styles. 0'hH
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Word & Phillips still have respect for the
Iaborins man. They are prepared to cover
their body with good and cheap clothes, and
thelr hanis with goll buck and fur glores.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
Captain James Gallagher

Steamboat Captain Of P;EburR Pa The inyeu;or
Of MisHlERs Hiram BlrTrFs beneactor the human
race was victim the form Of Dyspepsia my
health failed 70 such that my pronounced
me incurate had used remedies and even took
voyage 10 California but nothing relieved me- When Msu-
LEHs HERB BrTEEs recommended refused to use it
but friends insisting at last yielded am thankful tina,
did So for il cured aud we'll hale and strong
as was fifteen years ago
drc6.Irn
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
Stock of New Goods.

which he intends 10 sell cheaper than sny mi,
lhls market for years, consisting Of IVY
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

Fruit Growers MEETING. On W,desl,v
It>t an adJpurncd meeting of tn. Penin>ular
FrIi NI9"rrs Association was hcll at l,owerv'
Hotel, Milford. The Attendance of memlers
was 50 s'nall that those present declined 10 act
~ authority OF the Association. An interest.
iIg informal meeting was he,d, how YER. Col
II. B. tt!dem IN the Chrr and Nr. John
r. lharp, Secre airy. On motto. Of MIR J w
CAu,ry, .ir. j. Alexander Falton was invited
to address the meeting, which he did in a b,ief
ana Appropriate manner. Col Fidrman.
Hon. John ". Houston, and others di,,u,~cj
the propriety Of organizing Milford .&,,o,.ia.
uon' and the meeting being convened large
number OF names were promptly obtained +:
when, on motion of DR.. Davidson, the new
Association organized temporarily by eIecting
G"I; tlddcman Chairman. On motion of
Judge Houston, the new association organized
aa independent aud under the name of the
milford Fruit Growers Association. = Dr
W. Z. Davidson, Daniel c. Goodwin and
stephen W God, were appointed committee
to draft constitution aud by laws. Mr.. Van
zIndt, Of the Alden Frut Preserving establish
ment, by invitation exhibited to the meeting
specimens OF dried fruit.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27

q Phillips. ''''''' a. aru
Smyrna times., 1871-12-27
& . q ID -
CHEAPER
THA AIN EVEP,
The undeTsl gned resnertfnllu au,...

lhe undersigned respectfully announce, T.. -,
c''Izcns OIL Smyrna and vicinity lnul h. hs. W., "'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

Glorious and delightful "a thu simmer weather
powers. Even the strongest are sometimes pros
t-ated By Its effects. The common phrase sp-
Piled to this condition OF the body Is general de-
bIlity." Now, general debility arises from, and
inelndes variety of Ailments The liver Is more
less affected, the bowels are either constipated
or too much relaxed, the stomach but half per-
forms the work Of digestion, the appetite ia poor.
aud the spirits depressed. Thia is what is called
general debility. It is q general disarrsngement
Of all the physical functions, and requires as
remedy = medicine that Will regulate them all.
Hostetters Stomach Bit.ers is specially adapted
70 this purpose. It's general operation is not con-
fined to 9 single organ. If the liver ia affected,
it restores its tone If the stomach is torpid, II
regenerates il. If the nerves are tremulous and
weak IL braces and rsinforces them. II the mind
which ever sympathizes with the body. is gloomy
and respondent, it relieves the difficulty, and
coon brings the whols mechanism Of the body In
to harmony with the laws Of health.
There Is no civilized nation in the Western
Hemisphere in which the utility Of Hostetter's
Stomach Btters se 3 tonic, corrective, and anti
bilious medicine, Is not known and appreciated.
Throughout the Tropics il Is considered, both by
the people and the profession, the standard spe-
clfc. While IL is q medicine for all seasons and
all climates, It IS especially suited to the COM
plants generated By the weather, being the pur-
est and best vegetable stiunlant in the world.
Beware Of the Bitters made OF acrid and dan
gerous materials, which unscrupuious parties
are endeavoring TO foist upon the people. The T
name Ia legion, and the public has no guarantee
that they are not poisonous. Adhere to the tried
remedy, Hostetter's Bitters, sold only in glass,
and never In kegs or barrels.
Aug5 eodlE&E1t -f q. cd E.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

n
erdeen. Miss, also contributions of fruit
by Mrs. Judge Spofford, A. A. Dicken-
son, A M Carter and Martin Fry, ~ =
TIE NASHVILLE DELEGATION. IS .os
The arrival of the Nashville delegation
on the train at half past ten O'clock, Gre
ated no little commotion. Among those
who took part In the excursion were + II
French and wife, A. B Beech, John Beech,
G j Stubblefeld, j L .Stubblefield, Mrs.
CS Riddle, james w Hamilton, Hiram
Vaughn, Thos. Garland, r A Campbell,
Elmore d. Nichol, w F Orr, X l. Arm
istead. Mrs. John Overflow + davies
and wife, III Gray, @ r Parsons, . Nc,
Cormack, John Heiss, B Lanier, Tnomas
Psrkes, DR.. Van Lindsey, Z. u Nicnoi,
III Sweeney, Sam Roach, Brad. Nichol
A HemphiIl, and others whose names we
did NOT obtain. Shortly after having
arrived, they visited the Expo
sitiou. and one. and all expr essed
themselves IS highly delighted with the
fine display A cordial welcome was
extended to the Naehyillians, and the ex-
cursion proved to be in every respect
agreeable. tfIS1e.ie 70 hDNsd sszs
n FROM COLUMBIA. 900 e
: Columbia was also well represented at
the Exposition. Among the distinguished
REPRESENTATIVES from that place we noticed
Col. Horsley, of the Herald, and Mr.
Wood. ex-Coroner, Squire, ct ais. A
number of fair representatives constitute
the delegation from Columbia, and the
beauty of Maury is hard to beat Gen.
EHeIi was among the distinguished visitors
present, and received warn welcome
from old friends. -1f os Csts,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

containing eths best 10 Che world, and
sa,s they Esrs To- be their own bottle
Mr. David cockrell, former proprietor
ct the Peabody Hotel, Memphis, is IN q
dangerous condition at his residence on
Poplar street. he hss been complaining
of heart disease for some time.-s Recently
he went out TO Raleigh Springs for the
benefit OF bis health, but he failed to i'm
prove, and had TO return One Of his
sides IS badly paralyzed new, and he is
| not expected TO i've saisgfEsg .azsd lsli u
On August q, The body Of anegro man
was found in q passenger car, at The Mis-
sissippi and Tennessee depot, at Memphis,
that had been lying on the switch for
several days. He hsd evidently been
dead for some time, as disagreeable
odor pervaded the whole car. The jury
rendered verdict that he had died of ex-
posure, or some disease unknown to them.
DIR. Sam Cannon, of Shelbyville, while
returning from visit to the country on
Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 1, accompanied
BY his wife and child, me. with an aeci-
dent which came near being serious. The
spindle of one of the fore wheels broke,
which threw the buggy forward on the
horse, causing him to kick, thereby turn
ing the buggy over and ipjuring them all
quite severely. 49, 49, - { - -. -
New York swindlers have Succeeded IN
Obtaining a considerable amount of
money from u1suspecting and innocent
Germans, Swedes, ETC., of Memphis, by
sending them letters, with an itsGnized
bill OF charges enclosed, telling them that
boxes OF clothing had arrived from the
old country, oand were lying 10 the
Custemhouss awaiting their orders. s 6
Niboyet the French Consul st Chicago,
has written to Sheriff Wright, of Shelby
county, at Memphis, for information con
corning the death of Mons. Lous de Pei
grom, alias Vaudemont, who was ACCT
dentally shot at Thompson's Music Hall
by Mr. johnson in 1869. Vaudemont
was the musical partner of the noted Cam
Can dsnser, Aline lie Favre, alias Miss
Maggie Cox, and married her before he
died from the effects of his wounds $50
An old negro by the name Of Peyton
johnson, who resides near Lynnville,
Giles county, was stabbed and fatally IT,
Iured by 8 young man named Bud
English, Thursday, July 81. The negro
had been drunk before and had In some
way offended English, who in company
with another man, went to his house on
the day mentioned, and after few angry
words attacked him with a knife and
stabbed him in several places. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

The Franklin Journal says Williamson
county is filed with mineral wealth. In
the vicinity of Nolensville lead mine is
being worked by q company with ten
thousand dollars capital. 1t is reported
to be rich in ore, and the company will
soon be able to realize handsome returns
upon their capital Near the John Beech
old stage stand, ON the Nashville pike, q
coal mine is being worked successfully.
The silver mines, near Brentwood. have
not yet ceased TO be valuable. -
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

On Friday morning, July %, as the
night train was running east, between
Knoxville and Morristown, the engineer,
Capt. Pickens, discovered q small animal
on the track, which he soon made out to
be fox. He blew the whistle, but the
fox had no idea of stepping aside for 50
slow coach as steam engine. Seeing
that reynard was in for race, Pickens
put on the steam and Event for him. y
They had it for about a mile, when the
engine overlook and knocked him off the
track, and crippled him 80 that Plckeni
capturedth fox. ..l - vll-s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
Insolyent Notice.

TTAvING THIS DAY SUGGESTED THE N
u solvency of the estate OF G. T Jones, de-
ceased. to the Clerk of the County Court Of Da-
wilson county, this is to give notice to all persons
having claims against said estate to file them,
duly authenticated as The Law directs. vita tbs
Clerk Of said Court, on or before the 10Th day OF
November, 1871, or the same will be barred both
In law and equity. This July 18th, 1871. y
= JOHN o. FERRIsS.
iv2a 1avfat I'd - o Pub Admir-. 3
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

An amusing and exciting chase after a
colored minister, by suspicious brother,
was witnessed at Franklin the other day.
The young clergyman is from Nashville,
and occasionally visited Franklin, taking
with him glad tidings, but whose actions
with several of the female portion of his
flock, resulted in his running from an en-.
RACED brother of sister. He was the
fieeter and escaped. .
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
InsOlvent Notice.

nAy1Ne THIS DAY SUGGESTED THE IN
III solvensy Of the est.te OF Tnomss AoIsn;
dece.sss to tia Clerk Of the County Court OF
Davidson county this is to give notice 70 All per
sons having claims sgsinst said estate TO Me them
duly authenticstsa az the Law directs Wlth NE
Novenber, lst1, or the same Will be barred
both II law AID equity. This, the 18th Day Of
July, 1871. JOHN O. FERRIeS, ,
iy2z IawSst Cd L ,TtTr Pub. Adm'r.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
SPECIAL NOTICES

Country merchants, teachers, parents
pupils will find the best and cheapest tock
Of School Books used in city, country and
other schools throughout the State st W.
O. Collier q Cos, "A Union street, Nash
vile, Tenn. - 1y
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05
For JaiIor:

Having consulted number Of my friends
the subject, 1 hereby announce myself caRdi-
date for Jailor Of Davidson county at the next
March election, subject to convention Of the
people. THOMAS MorAhLAn'
my13- Saturdays, te'
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-08-05

We are authorized to announce Z. J. MORRIS
as q candidate for re election to the office Of
Mayor at the approaching municipal election
jy3o I'd
We are authorized to announce Gen.
JOEL A. BATTLE as a candidate for Mayor
of the city of Nashville at the ensuing mu-
nicipal election in September next. to
We are authorized to announce DR. @.
K. WINSTON as candidate for Mayor of
Nashville, at the ensuing Municipal cleo
tion. 49, Cd.