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Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

IoURNAMENTAT MIDDLET0wN.-The T,ta-
SCRIPT says: Damon Lodge, No. II, Knights
OF PythlaS are making extensive preparations
for grand Tournament at MiddIetown, in Oc-
tQber, to wind up by grand ball in the Town
Hall, at night 1t is intended to be the lar
gest and most imposing affair Of the kind ever
witnessed IN this part Of the world, and will be
gotten up without regard to cost The Gov.
ernor5 OF Delaware aud Maryland will be invit-
ed to be present and participate in the inter
estlng coremones o. the occasion. Not less
than twenty five or thirty Knights, from both
Maryland and Delaware, will enter the lists,
and ;he most liberal prizes VIII be awarded the
successful knights. There will be marshals,
heralds, and orators of the day, a full Lrass
band and Rtchie's full cotillion band. The
gentlemen having it in charge will spare no
pains to make it a complete success. Mr. r.
II. Cochran has politely rendered a field for
the purpose, snaa u is intended to erect an am
pie pavilion fokfhe comfortable seating of the
spectators.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

TIE LEWEs IRON PIER-The Secretary of
War has approved the survey at Lewes harbor,
by Lieut. Krutz. BY this survey the pier is
located about one mile below the junction a.
Breakwater X. r. pier, and the railroad com
pany, IN order to use the pier, will have to
build causway costing about $4,000 The
action Of the Government, in taking the pier
SO far from town, has greatly displeascd the
citizens, who supposed it would be constructed
on, or near, the site Of the present pier The
object in taking it 50 far away is to get bet
railroad company will keep up the present pier
at its own expense, or construct the causeway
to the new pier, which will be two or three
years in building, is not yet decided upon. A
strong protest will doubtless be entered against
the site selected
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

The Episcopal CHURCH IN DELAWARE
The annexed statement shows the strength OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church in the State
of Delaware: Clergymen, canOnicay resi-
dent, %; Candidates for Orders, 6 Clergymen
settled in parishes, and missionaries 49, Cler.
gymen having more than one charge, 6 Cler.
Deaoons ordained, 2; Baptisms-Infants, 3l5 :
adults, 43; total 35S; Confirmed 1872; Com.
muncants-Died, 20 lost by removal. II.
otherwise, 7; added, 202; present number
1888; Marriages, u; Funerals, I79; SUNDAY
Schools-Teachers, 3o4; Scholars, 25l0: Con.
trlbutions for all purposes, $4l 1923. 70.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

The OUTLOOK FOR THE BOMBAY HOOK
RoAD.-We have received a marked copy OF
the Fineland Independent, which contains
quite lengthy article relative the New Jer-
sey Southern Railroad, and the Vineland
Railway From the fact that the corporation
that is building these roads propose to con-
struct the Bombay Hook railroad, there is
something of local interest which attaches to
the enterprise. The roads above named from
a continuous line of railroad form Port Mon
mouth and Sandy Hook to the Delaware Bay
and, from its situation naturally becomes the
great Trunk line of the State extending South
wardly from New York 1t is the great line
of travel from New York city to Long Branch.
The Independent also states that the line will
be fed by eleven branch lines, six of which are
already in running order and the balance are
mainly under contract, from which it predicts
that it will become the most profitable road in
the State. The Nineland Railroad isexpected
to be finished to the Delaware Bay, by the
goth of September. This, says the Mdepead-
ent, "wll give it the command Of the peach
trade of Delaware and connect it with the rail
road system of the south. This is the only
allusion, however, to the Bombay Hook road
which we give for what it may be worth. We
may add that, since the recent survey, several
weeks ago, nothing has been done on this
side of the Bay, and the talk Of making a sixty
or ninety days lob of the Bombay Hook road
amounts to nothing moro than fuss and
feathers" as was generally supposed. Sill
our citizens are disposed to keep quiet an1
await devolopements Just now our peach grow
ers are blue over the profits of their crop. The
fruit is realizing poor prices, which have to be
transferred to the railroad company to pay
freight. What the growers may be com PEELED
to do to protect their interests we will not at
tempt to foreshadow.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
Investment Securities

JAY CoOKR & Co. now selling and recommend SS~p
able and safe investment for all classes the Fist 'V
7-30 Gold Bonds OF the Northern Pacific Railroad 60 np'
They have 81 years to run, bear Seven sHd Three
cent gold interest (mors than = per cent currency A
secured by first and only mortgage on the ENrRs Rv
EoUIPNENTs and also, fast the road is completed
600 Acres OF Land to mile of track or 500 acres
$1,000 Bond They exempt from T. $. tax; prnei' AM
interest are payable iu gold Denominations Coupons
TO $1,000; Registered. 500 to $4,000 80,
Northern Pacific 1905 all times receivable 81
GENT ABOvR PAR in exchange for the Company "D-
their lowest cash price.
The proceeds OF all sales lands required TO BE-
to the rsDurchass and cancellation Of the First Mortgage
OF the Company. The Land Grant OF the Road eSces
Million Acres the fertile portion Of the NOrh"s
the demand for the Company lands for settlement
ceeds the ability Of the Government to complete
This immense Sinking Fund will undoubtedly cancel 'H'
cipa Of the Company bonded debt before it falls avs ~
Holders Of u s. Five-Twenties whO wish to CONVEX ,os
into hrsclass railroad security. do so at sps i'm
OF about twelve cent. while increasing the brn
come nearly One-fourth, by exchanging them Or ''
Pacific 1905 .,.
All marketable stocks and bonds will be received IN In.
free Of express charges at their highest current
formation maps. pamphlets, etc. will be furnished
tiOn to
John McLear & Son, Banko
PRINCIPAL AGENTS FOR DELA"A'1'
No. 6O2 Market ST.,
auEl6-4m Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
OFFICE OF WALTON, WmANN & Co.

Wilmington, Del, May Ist.. 1871.
Mr. EDIToR:-We have made everv effort To insure
benefit to those who give their confidence bv pur
chasing the PHOSPHATE manufactured bv as. and
ieel an honorable PRIDE The favorable reputation il
has gained among your farmers az manure tor grain
fruits ahd vegetables. But cannot allow any other
manufacturers or their agents take advantage Of
name similar to that Of article to Impose upon
Their purchasers an entirely different Phosphate much
Inferior 10 ours made by parties moi connected in anv
manner with us.
We therefore distinctly state that the only genuine
" Hhann's RdW Bone Super Phosphate" the arucle
SO long and favoTably known to your community bv
that name,can only be purchased OF essrs C. & A. H.
SFOCRLY, who are our sole agents in your town. No
other dealers there have the genuine article for sale
we would earnestly caution farmer rs against buving
any spdrlo"s article represented as ours, as /. will
only result in their disappointment and loss.
Respectfully yours,
WALTON, WHANN g. CO.,
Manufacturers Of
my3 Whann's Raw Bone Super Phosphate
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
A Administrators Notice,
REGlsRER's OFFIcF.

REGlSPEkS OFFICE,
DOVER, Kent County, Del, Aug. Isl, 1871.
Upon application OF ALICE W. PARRY Admin.
tratHG OF JOSEPH PARRY, late of Keuon Hundret,
IA sald County deceased II ls ordered and directed
by the Register, that the SAID AdmniHratri1 give
notice OF the granting of Letters of Administrator
HPon The est,e Of the SAID deceased by causing 81
vertisements 10 be posted within forty days from The
date OF such letters, in SIX of the most public places
OF The County OF Kent, requiring all persons having
demands against the estate to present the same o.
abide by an Actoi Assembly in such case made and
provided and also cause The same to be inserted %
the SMYRNA TINES newspaper published IN Smyrna
and continue therein 3 weeks
Given under the hand and seal Of Office
OF the Register aforesaid. al DOysi,
lsEALl Kent County. aforesaid, The day sIt
year above written.
NJ. HARRl lNGTON Register
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

Observation-Disclosures permitting, the
new plank church erected at Townsend, for
the worship Of God, will be dedicated, on Aug.
goth. Preaching ut 10 A. NJ, by Rev. j. f.
Clymer; at b p. NJ, Rev. Vaughn smith, OF
Middetown, and alta by Rev. w. G. Pretty
man, of IIeipsic. The public are invited to at
tend. This temporary structure is 2S by 42
feet, erected in fine grove near the town,
which seems to have been providcntially left
standing when the woods was cut off. Mr..
Sam'I Townsend has donated valuable lot,
adjoining, to the church. The enterprise has
been conducted by Rev. DIR. Uric, of this town,
who is pastor in charge.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

On Monday morning, at o'clock, an explo-
sion of fire damp took place in the Eagle shaft
at Pittston, Pa, owned by Jesse Schooklev,
and operated by Alvah Taufkins. Twenty
men were in the mine at the time, sixteen or
seventeen being at work on new gangwav
where, the explosion occurred. The shock
caused the roof to fall and imprison sixteen
min Davis, at work outside the new gan0wav
was killed by the explosion. There is little or
no hope, that the sixteen imprisoned miners
will be alive when reached. ---'"''S
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

ABOUT NEWSPAPERS. The newspaper in
tere't Scam TO be on the advance in this State
anu ou tua Peninsula. The new daily to be
started in Wilmington has issued its prospec-
tn. J, T." i.ied Ec"rV Ercaing, and, as
J. ~, is to be an afternoon paper.
1t ls to be penny sheet entirely neutral in
politics, and will make its deJm on Monday,
Sept 4th. Mcssrs. VIM r. Croasdale and G..
U. Cameron are the editors and publishers.
MIR. Croasdale has heretofore been connected
with the Daily Con,merciaL and other Jour
nails, and has shown much tact and ability as a
Journalist When the ConlnterciaL was started
1t, was doubted by many whether Wilmington
would sustain daily paper, in as much as one
or two failures had resulted from former ef
forts. But nothing daunted, the energetic
publishers, Messrs. jenkins & Atkinson
launched forth, aud to-day Delaware has on,
OF the hest daily papers in the United States
so recognized by journalists The question, i
any existed, would be, not can the city suppor
1t but could it get along without it. The cit,
and the State demand its existence. Perhaps
by well directed energy, which we have reason
To suppose the new publishers will manifest
our progressive little metropolis may be mad
to sustain another daily. AT least we hope $
= the proof of the pudding is the eating.
j. Marion Emerson, ESQ, editor and pro
prietor of the Denton american Union. ha
accepted the position of assistant editor of tn
Commercial, vacated by Mr.. Croasdale. MI
Emerson has made the UnioR and himself
fine reputation by his ability and talent, an
both he and the Commercial, we feel sure
will be alike benefited in his valuable services
The Union will be published hereafter by tn
former publisher, Mr.. Emerson's father.
On Monday we received the first number {
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
NOTIONS AND STATIONERY

Buttons, Spool Cotton, knitting Co,,on u
Skirts, BaImorals, Ladies' and Chdrs,'. nn'0'
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp WI.s, ci'e nose
Neck-ties Iandkerchiefs, Hooks and T,o Tr,''e',
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Coi.ls En, C rf''e'
Hair Pins. Buckles, Pins, Needles, >,,s,o,. ,CSlS'
and Vest Binding. Thlmbles CoIiars.,ga, c,,' O'e'
Twine, hid Gloves, Machine Sewmr SIS 1S''eNS
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Letter FUos.cap, Sn,s sI sH'
Bill Paper, PtnP. Pen Holders Lead Pencil. >,', QUO
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink p,t'' ,I't'
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, MucI.ae ~
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

The episcopal MISSIONARY MEETING, IN
this town was held on Wednesday evening last,
as per announcement, the rector DIR. MOrseIl,
conducting the exercises Addresses were de
livered by Messrs II. Robt. Pennington, Wal
ter Cummins, and Dr. VIM. Cummins, after
which Young Mems Missionary Association
was organized, in accordance with Resolu-
tion of the Diocesan Convention held at l.ewes
last June. The officers of the A sociaton
are: President, the Rector, e-.coGicio; Vice
President, b. J. Cummins Secretary, VIM.
A. Cummins; Treasurer, ]. Il. Peterson.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

\, The revolt among the Catholics at Hudson.
N. y, is at an end. Sunday mass was cele'
brated in the church there for the first time in
eight weeks by Rev. Daniel j. Brown, Secre-
tary OF the Bishop OF Albany, who has taken
temporary charge of the parish, and it was at
tended by a full congregation, including those
VINO re6elled against Father O'SullivaH. 1t is
pelleved that permanent successor to the
latter Will be appointed by next Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

THE DELAWARE Mutual AID SOCIETY, an
Odd Fellows enterprise has been in existence
In Wilmington about three years and has only
lost one member by death, Joseph Parry, late
OF this vicinity. His widow received $l20 :;
there being that many members, and each be-
ing required to contribute 81 on the death of
member. Each member is required to pay
an initiation fee of 81, and his family is enti-
tied to receive upon his death 81 for each
member that the Society numbers.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS On Thursday
last the Wilmington papers contained the toll
lowing announcement:
On Monday next, party of Agricultural
editors and others, visit our State to spend a
week in visiting the prominent orchards and
shipping points Among them are Charles
Downing of Newburg, New York, author of
Fruit and Fruit Trees Of America" p. T..
Quinn, author Ola work on " Pear Culture. "
and agricultural editor OF the New York
IribHne Prof Thurber, of the american A0-
rtcutturdttSt; A. s. Fuller. author;of works on
grapes and small fruits, and Of Moore's R,ral
Yer l0rher; Rev. DIR. John a. FORSYTH,
President Of New York State horticultural
Society; DR.. HeXamer, President of American
Farmers. Club of New York City VIM. Parry,
Esq, of New Jersey. On their arrival in
Wilmington, they will be Joined by Randolph
Peters, Esq. Edward d. Porter, Professor Of
Agriculture in Delaware College, and Charles
T: Williams, State Chemist, and one of the
editors of the american Ecchange anil Re
cteIo.
They will go to the place of George G. Lob
dell, Esq, and after examining his fine stock
Will leave for Newark to visit Mr.. Peters ex.
tenslve orchards and the Delaware Collepe
Experimental farm. After that, they 20 to
the peach country.
The distinguished visitors arrived in this
town to-day at noon, and are auartered at
toxwell s as we go to press This afternoon
they Swing around the circle" here and then
proceed to Kent CO., Md. More next week
concerning their movements.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
NOTICE.

The undersigned, Administrator named aoO'v, ''
hereby gives noIce, that Letters OF AGRInl''s-JJ" -J
were granted To me the 4Ih day Of Augus" i0'.'
all persons therefore having demands against Ihe
ceased estate, will present the properly ats'I
on or before the 4th day OF August, 1879, or aoue y
law in this behalf
aug93t ASA s. CLIFTON, Aoh
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

KENT Co. BIBLE SOCIETY newt an
nual meeting of this Society will he held in ST
Peters p +. Church, Smyrna, on Thursday
Sept. 7th, 1871, at p. NJ The friends of the
Bible cause are earnestly invited to attend. as
business of Importance will be presented to the
meeting. VIM. CUMMINs, Sec'v :
August, %, 1871. . f
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

a PhIladephia young lady appeared at the
9aIl at Cape May, on the Fourth of Jnlv. in a
dress made entirely of whito lace, which was
purchased In Brussels at cost of about 81. 600,
u is Kept 10 an air-tight case, and the sunlight
Is never allowed to fall upon it.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

Stop those Chills that have been harassing
you so long, as they sometimes end in that
fatal disease called by some the Up Country
Yellow Fever They can be very easily stop
ped by taking Simmons Liver Regulator. DO
not delay; 90 at once to your druggist and get
package and be cured
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

WHAT WILMINGTON is DOING Whining
is one of the most thriving cities in the country.
Il is building $l50,000 Masonic Temple, a
$l36,000 hotel, new railroad to the West,
known as the Wilmington & Western,
which will tap the rich counties of Southern
house, "A 500, 900 Presbyterian church, and a
$4,000 : Home for Aged Women"
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
NOTICE

hereby gives notice. that Letters OF AdmlnsrsOD
were granted 10 me on the Isl day Of August, IS,
all persons therefore having demands sgaInsl The de-
ceased estate Will present The same. properly ate'Iet
on or before the lsl day Of August 1872, abide By
law in this behalf
aug93t ALICE W. PARRY, Adn'L
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

A Cincinnati despatch reports the formation
Ia Ia that CITY OF secret organization known as
the Union League of the United Sons Of
Rhmerlcai the object of which is g to oppose
h"nn h|oman catholicism in all shapes" Its mem
elgners are admitted to membership ~ f0'
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

:, Miss Olive Logan returns from her visit 70
Europe glowing with health and good snirits,
ana has fallen to work getting ready for her
next q! S lecture season. Her new lecture il about
Nlce Young Men," of whom Olive has seen
abroad Oo'" a' nome anu
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
,SUY2.uN. Dc/

THE "TMES" is published Wednesday afternoon h,
JoSEPH II HOFFEcKER Editor Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
5000 advance, or S25Oif
not paid till the end OF the No paper
all arrears are paid-only at the option the Publisher
ADNERTIS will inserted at the rate of Seven
ane orhe first insertions subsequent insertions Thrcean
A-ha cents liberal discount TO quarterly semian
nual and yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

PEACHES. s.-The peach growers are discour-
aged on Friday and Saturday last they were
heart sick, when telegrams from the commits
sion dealers in New York came to them in
structing them to stop shipping, that the fruit
was not paying expenses. Mr. r. Fl. Cum
minis, of this town. who was in New York at
the time, sent a similar telegram to his fore
man. That friday morning nearly two hun
dred car loads came into market, while forty
car loads from the previous days shipment
were still unsold Thus commenced a glut,
similar to that Of 1869. Fruit of the very best
quality sold for 20[T2jc. per basket, and the
inferior qualities had no demand. The ex-
pense upon each basket of that fruit from
Smyrna, thus sold in New York, cost the grow
ers not less than 81 cents, viz: 90 cts freight
cts. carriage from jersey City; .! cts. com
mission at the rate Of 10 per cent, and at least
cts. at home for picking, loading, basket ex-
p3nse, and other incidentals. And when we
reflect that the shipments had not reached
their maximum, we can readily imagine the
extent of the dlscouragement. The first ship.
ments owing to the rainy weather, would not
stand up; in other words it rotted and kill
ed the price. The shippers then based their
hopes on the later varieties and better wealth,
or. The finest fruit grown, the g 'Old Nixon .
is being shipped in favorable weather, but the
glut the Old Nixon gut," as it is called,
renders it almost valueless.
The farmers are about concluding, as they
did in SO, that this business, like every thing
else, has its limits, and the tendency will doubt
less b. to discourage the rapidly extending
culture of the fruit. Another tendency will be
to increase the demand for lower freight rates.
The business is vast enough to assert its rights
In this or any particular. 1t is now to Della
ware what cotton formerly was to the South
King. The great enterprise of the State,
agriculture, is now involved in it, and by it
must lice. The question is one of self preser-
vatlon-a vital one as well to the railroad as
the peach grower. The pungent article from
correspondent, in these columns, shows the
drift on this point.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
DRY EnnnS

VIZ: Silks, PopIlns, lpacas, Chslhr. Ar,,
Delaines, Cotton Deanes, and Cal,,n,s an "os
OF the latest styles Of Dress Goods C;sI isn I"'l!
Jeans, Osna6nrgs, Fianne.s, TcAmps Toi" sI
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Sheetnps P,pio'. 'C'-'
uslins, Swiss StripIngs, Cambrics, Pane, W ''
Denims, Checks, Drllngs Aankeen, I,ms,'' ""sIo' H
Inns, Plalds, Shawls, Draper, Lawns CI,i Cbnni .a''
fiques' and all the goods usually found in
class country store. :" AFsL
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
John McLear a. Son, Bankers
SALEM
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,

A FlRSr-CLASS BOARDING AND DAY 00'
FOR BOTH SEXES. TeruI
Instruction thorough. Appliances es,SVvantsse'
al The lowest figure consistent with the Hu''
offered. Send for circular .,,oL
J.H BECHTEL, PrincipNS's
August 10, Tile 2m. Salem
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

"A census OF Chicago, just finished, gives that
city population of 1884, ,27O, the males having
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
Wood and WiiIOW-Waro

Washing Tubs, Buckets, Keelers, Churns. B,o,,.
Clothes Pins Clothes BRUSHES, ilair Eru.i,. S..
Brushes, Fancy and Market Baskets CnrryC C,r' o','
Butter Prints, Butter Bowls, Wash Boards w. w.
Brushes, Half Bushel and Peck Mc.,ury. 11 '4
Cloths. Mats, and all sizes of Rope
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
GRoCERTES

Sugars, Syrups, Molasses, Rice, {. f,e IT,,
Chocolate, Coffee Essence, Coffee Roasted, Say,1'
la Coffee, Coal Oil, Lard Oil, Candles, Soap >niro,
Salts, Saleratus, Saltpetre, Alum Saponniyq, Ink
go, Starch, Corn Starch, Farina, Trenton CracEs,.
Cheese, Shot, Powder, Matches, Vinegar Sbo.
Backing, Stove Polish, Mustard, Pepper Ham,
Shoulders, Side Meat and Jowls.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16

All manner of Gents Furnishing Goods at
lower prices than elsewhere, at Wanamaker &
Brown Oak Hall. PHILADELPHIA.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
q O @ ID s
CHEAPER
THAN EVHp,

ne undersigned respectfully annoupcs.
canztns OF Smyrna and vicinity thai he u the
which he intends TO sell cheaper than sr,..,,.
this market for years, cons,stlng Of '"J sod r
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
A Lrage Assortment OfNots
and Caps

Umbrellas, Saddles, Brides, Surcingles. Horse c.!
lars, Window Blinds, Iron Stone and QueensRs,.
always on hand, at the lowest prices.
Smyrna times., 1871-08-16
The Cloths and Cassimera.

are new' just bought, and comprise all the I.,4
styles. '''' 'eSdAl
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1871-08-24
White Cliff Mineral Springs.

TNIESE SPRINGS ARE SITUATED ON
l. Chilhowee Mountain, l6 miles from Madi-
sonville, and same distance from Athens Tenn,
They are located ut an elevation of about
700 feet above Conasauga Valley. in dry,
pure and very invigorating atmosphere-af-
iording an extensive and beautiful view of the
surrounding country.
There are three Springs in close proximity,
two OF which are Tonic, Diurctic and Altern.
tive. and have proved very etlicacious in re-
lieving diseases of the Liver, Kidneys and
stomach, and have acted rs Il sovereign remedy
IN Chlorosis and Dysmcnorrea: the other
Spring possessing properties that have proved
very beneficial IN Scrofulous Affections of the
skin and Chronic Diseases of the eye.
The Hotel will be ready for the reception of
guests by the Goth of June.
Hacks will run daily between Athens and
the Springs. Fare $3.50 each way.
Those wishing 10 stop off at Sweetwater will
Also hnd conveyance via Madisonvile.
IL A L e s.:
Board and Lodging per Day. ......s zoo
w eek, ........... + 90
Month";. ......... 80 0O
JOS. A. PECK, Prcp'r.
May 1s, 1s7l-tr-1s7l
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1871-08-24

Suggested by the death Of Mrs. JANE ELIZA
CROW, who departed this life at her fathers.
w. l.. Alice. Athens, Tenn, June 10th, 1871.
aged % years and l6 days.