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The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
For the Herald.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I am glad to see that
Unity" has placed his name upon the
RoU-Book and himself upon the tstrI.
am glad to be able to leave the con-
test in the hands of such able competi
tors, for you may rest assured that s'J''
Will contest every inch of the ground
with him and think ''Unity'' will find
him a 'foeman worthy of his steel (pen).
IL is an old saying and true, that when
5reek meets Greek then comes the tug
Of war; they have met and am in
hopes they will fight it out on "that line
If it takes all summer"
Unity" modestly asks not to be crit
cised too severely, to which petition /
trust that my friend "J'' will not turn a
deaf ear. 1 am not given to criticism
myself. But If WAS ever so disposed, l
certainly could find nothing in his ar
ticle to call for, or that would admit of
criticism; he only asks to be let clone
that he may worship God beneath his
own grape 0ine and peach tree. A very
modest request, indeed, and one / think
-" and "the rest of mankind" will
grant him. But, Mr.. Editor, if he is
going it on his own hook" with his
conscience as his guiding star, I'll ex-
TEND to him the parting hand, for I'm
not going that Day.
(which wish to remark,
And my language is plain,
That for ways that are dark,
And for tricks that are vain,
That Kenton sl.inee is peculiar,
INDEPENDENCE.
SMYRNA, DEL, May Sd. 1871.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

SERIOUS apprehensions in regard to
to the results of the doings of the Joint
High Commission are being entertain
ed. What, few days since, had an
aspect so favorable to our side, has
suddenlylassumed another aspect, and
it is now feared that when the nature Of
the negotiations is fully understood, a
perfect storm of popular indignation
will be heard throughout the land. -
We hope not; but the indications to-
day are that such will be the CASE
Evening Herald.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06


One @. Harry Franck, adyertises to
give Theatrical entertainment in VIII
istry.
Brinton's business has increased since
he removed his stove and tin store to its
present location, Commerce ST., below
Market.
On Sunday night week, the residence
of Mrs. Brown, near Pennington, was
destroyed by fire, with nearly all the
contents.
Enoch Moore, ship builder and prom
inent citizen of Wilmington, has made
an assignment, for the benefit of his
creditors.
| The first Strawberries of the season
were shipped from Milford on the 25tI
ult., by Mr.. John Cow, on General Var
Vorsts farm.
There are several regular readers o
the HERALD whose names we would b,
pleased to place on our subscription list
Be generous, gentlemen,
On Wednesday week a mill stone il
the Brandywine Mills, Wilmington
burst with loud report, throwing frag
ments in every direction.
The brake on one of the Wilmington
| SN~S OAOfNO1 Ado1 nhOIOdy 4N6DlDk
and the car ran rapidly down Marke
street, OIL the track. Fortunately no on,
was hurt.
An attempt was made to murder Mrs
ouracco, last week in Baltimore. Mrs
5. is the wife of the "Professor," VIII,
taught dancing school in this tow
last winter.
We received a paper from Chester
town, Md, this week, with the follow
ing extraordinary announcement at it
head: 1920 per annum, paid in ad
vance," Cheap reading that.
VIM. M. Goldsborough, for twelv
years teacher of music in Maryland
has removed to Smyrna, where he will
give lessons to all wishing instructions
See advertisement in anoter column.
A child was found on the steps of th
Central Presbyterian Church, Whining
ton, on Monday night last, with pape
pinned to its dress, on which was writ
ten: "Take me in and use me well, Fo
in this house my father dwells."
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGo.-We
have been shown by one of our legal
gentlemen a copy of Blackstone just
one hundred years old, and which is
in good of preservation. The learn
ed commentator in his lecture on the
study of the law, page 81, after tell
ing us that "ethics are confusedly q
branch of accidental learning adds.
that eAristotle himself has said, speak
ing of the laws of his own country, thai
Jurisprudence or the Knowledge of those
Ia,Os as the principal and most per-
feet branch Of ethics" The copy.to
which we refer is an American edition
and was published in Philadelphia from
the last English edition. We are left
to infer that the above italicized words
are to be found in Greek characters in
the foot note of the English edition, as
the American editor apologies in the
foot note of his work, thus "There
being no Greek characters at present in
Philadelphia, we hope the learned read
er will accept the Greek in Roman let
ters." Philadelphia has advanced
some since I771.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

CoURT.-The Superior Court and
Court OF General Sessions of the Peace
and Jail Delivery commenced on Mon
day, and Court of Oyer. and Terminer
on Thursday last, for the county, Chiei
Justice, Hon. Edwin w. Gilpin and As.
sociates Hon. Edward Wootten and
Leonard E. Wales on the bench. The
civil list comprised about 95 cases, 6
large number of which We're continued
and several referred to arbitrators. The
following criminal cases, were tried and
disposedof:
State VS.. Samuel Voshell-Indictsd fol
assault and battery oil. his wife, at April
term, 1870. Voshell failed to appear Oh
the case being called, and his recogni.
zance was forfeited.
State VS.. Edward Holland-Assanlt
and battery. Not guilty.
State VS.. John H. Bishop, (negro)-Tn.
dicted for carnally knowing and abus.
ing female white child, the daughter
of Preston Bedwell, near Marydel. II
appeared that in November last, while
this child, who is only about niue years
old, was returning home from a neigh.
boris she was chased and seized by this
negro, who dragged her into the woods
and violated her person. The jury
found verdict of guilty without leav-
ing ike box. The court sentenced him
to pay costs of prosecution, pay to the
State fine of $500, stand in tina pillory
one hour, to be whippid with thirty
lashes, and imprisoned for the term OF
ten years, commencing April 20, 1871.
State VS.. Samuel Townsend, (negro),
indict for the murder OF Peter Young.-
1t appeared that on or about the oath OF
last December the prisoner, who is me-
gro boy about 10 years of age, struck
Young, negro of about the same age,
on the head with brick, from which
blow Young died after sugering from it
about ten days. The jury returned a
verdict of not guilty.
State VS.. Edward Anderson, (negro),
Indicted for larceny of a quantity OF
wood from VIM. r. Morris. Guilty.
Sentenced to pay cost of prosecution, 500
restitution money, receive 20 lashes, be
imprisoned three months and wear a
con 7ict's jacket six months.
State VS.. VIM. Townsend, <negro), in
dicted for burning hay. Found guilty
and sentenced to pay costs, $4S iestitu-
ton money, stand in pillsry one hour
and undergo six months imprisonment.
| Crhis prisoner escaped from Jail soor
after being remanded.)
State VS.. John Griffin. Larceny. MOI
guilty.
State VS.. James Jackson alias VIM
Montgomery. Larceny. Not guilty.
State VS.. Louis Hamilton. Larceny
Not guilty.-DeLdOGre
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
LOCAL AND STATE ITEMS.
STRAY WAITS.

Wheat is heading.
Read the HERALD.
Scarce-Local news.
The circus is coming.
Pretty-Our new head.
Croquet is harmless and healthful.
Wheat looks beautiful around here.
Pleasant-Boating on the "miIl
pond"
In demand-The HERALD on Friday
evenings.
Peas and beans should never be cook
ed in hard water.
The weather has been very damp and
dismal the past week.
Quite heavy rain on Thursday, with
thunder and lightning.
Tie prospect for an immense peach
crop is very encouraging.
When you look into mirror, 'you
know how it is, yourself"
Read ''The Pen is S1ightier Than the
sword" on our first page.
The widening of the dam at the "mill
pond has been commenced.
The Germans of Wilmington held a
Peace Jubilee, on Monday last.
Swaps Vi Wot pApSrs SJreWn on the
carpet, before sweeping, allay dust.
Go to 7. Mccoy, tailor, Commerce St..
on the Hill. for neat-ftting suit oi
clothes.
Stephen Van Fessen has built an ad.
dition to his house, on Pearl ST., below
Commerce.
For perfectly fitting, well-made suit
of clothes go to Clyde, Commerce street,
near Main.
Knighton has fine stock of stoves
and tinware at his store, Commerce ST.,
! near Market.
Mr.. T. Ferry, of Wilmington, has in.
vented carpet cleaner, which is said tc
work effectually.
JOS. Smithers has erected an addition
/ to his res d3nce at the corner of Pear
and Commerce SITS.
Primrose, on Main ST., opposite the
Delaware House, is very busy-so is
Reynolds, next door.
Fine fresh clans at Watson d. Mnll's
RESTAURANT. Commerce St.. near the Pos
Office. A fresh supply received every
week.
The q. s. Revenue Cutter Miami. re-
Gently sunk at Port Penn, has been sold
70 wrecking party, of Philadelphia, fol
s., $50.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

WAR IN THE CAMP.-A bitter fight
has broken out between the regular
Republican Committee of New York
city, and the State Central Committee,
apparently as to "whether the State
Committee has the power to dissolve
the city Committee" But the real
question is, according to the N. Y,
Sun :, swhether Grant shall have the
thirty lone delegates from New York il
the Republican National Convention o.
next year. The State Committee are
mild but memorable in their determine
ton to dissolve the city Committee,
while the latter in their appeal to the
Republicans of the State are sharp, Sc.
we're, and de6ant.'
The. city Committee have issued an
appeal, denying all charges preferred
against them, and charging the Stat,
Committee, with fraud, falsehood, etc
In summing the probable result of thu
rupture, the Sun concludes:
In fine, the appeal declares open wa
on Grant, raises the flag of no surren
der, and calls upon the Republicans o
New York to go into the fight with
free will. That this puts an extinguish
Ell upon Grants chanches for obtainin
the delegation from this State in tn
next National Convention, must now b
as evident to his friends as it long ha
been to all impartial observers.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
THE PEN is MreHTIER THAN THE

THE PEN is MIeHTIER THAN THE
SwoRD.-At our solicitation we pub
fish, on our first page, speech, deliv-
cred by S. j. Raughley, Esq, of
Smyrna, before the ssSalisbury Lyce-
um,'' near Denton, Md. Admiring its
strong arguments, chaste and classic
style, we are confident that it will be
perused with pleasure by our readers,
Although the question is one of long
standing, and has been debated, and
decisions rendered afirmatively and
negatively-time and again, yet it is {
subject ever interesting, and productive
of many and various arguments ant
reasonings. The remarks of Mr.
Raughley will be found fresh and terse
his quotations well selected, and hi
arguments powerful the whole forming
conclusive evidence of the superiorit,
of the pen. We bespeak for tn
speech careful perusal.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
MARYLAND ITEMS.

A severe tornado passed over the low
er part of st. Mary's county last week,
carrying desolation and ruin in Its track.
A number of enterprising gentlemen
in Carroll and Frederick counties have
in contemplation the erection Of cheese
factory at York Road Station, on the
Western Maryland Railroad. 49, =
& little girl, aged between eleven and
twelve years, daughter of Mr.. John
Murphy, residing at Trappe, in Wicom-
leo county, was so horribly burned on
Sunday morning last, by her clothes ac-
cidentally taking, fire, as to cause her
death on the following night.
DR.. Rousette, one of the oldest citizens
OF caroline county, died at his residence
In Greensborough on Friday morning
week. The DIR. was a French-German
bJ birth, and removed to this county
| in 1920. He was in the battle of Water
loo under Wellington, and bore upon
his person several honorable scars re-
ceived in that battle.
| The station house at Greenborough
depot was forcibly entered on Thursday
week and suit of clothes valued at $40,
sent by express G. o. D., and few dol
lars of ticket money taken away. Mr..
Bush's shoe store in the town was also
broken into and several pair of shoe:
taken therefrom. The fastenings Oh
Satterfield & Moore's store was also tam
pored but without effect. No clue to thu
robbers as yet.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
NEWS IN BRIEF.
For health, marry on Monday.

For health, marry on Monday.
Secretary Boutwell, is in Chicago.
The Republicans carried Stockton,
Lamont's woollen mills, in Bridge
port, were burned on Tuesday night
Loss, $4,000.
Percy A. Leonard, who killed DIR.
Seanland in Chicago, and whe was re-
leased on Monday, will go to California
at once. -
Two nieces of the late David G. Brod-
erick, of California, have sued to have
the alleged fictitious will under which
their uncle's estate was sold set aside.
The Republicans of Long Island CITY
have elected one Alderman, VIM Bridge
and one Independent Democrat is elect
ed, VIM. Schwalenberg. All the others
elected are Democrats.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

THANKs.-Messrs. Dauchy & Co.,
Advertising Agents, rs Fulton St. N.
Y, will accept our thanks for their
prompt and accurate fulfllment of our
order for type and printers material,
last week. During the past year we
have advertised extensively through
this firm and have always found them
strictly reliable in all business affairs;
we take pleasure in recommending them
to our brethren of the press, and wish
them that success their energy and bus
mess abilities entitle them to.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

"WoRKINGs OF THE SPIRIT."-On
Thursday week one of the straneest
manifestations of the 'tworkings of the
Spirit" that we ever heard of, occurred
at schoolhouse near Templeville, Md.
The teacher, Mr.. James r. Dill, had re
turned to school after tho noon inter.
mission, and on opening the door was
surprised at finding the whole school in
tears. On inquiring the cause, his little
daughter sprang up and exclaimed, "Oh
papa, we've had such good time" 1t
appears that during the noon intermis-
mission Mr.. Dill's daughter and another
girl, aged about IA years, both earnest,
devoted young christians, had COM
menced singing hymns; the other schol-
ars becoming interested, they started a
prayer meeting, during which ten chill
dren became converted, and professed
their belief in Christ. Mr.. Dill was af-
fected almost beyond control. School
was. not to be thought of that afternoon.
The spelling book was laid aside for the
Bible, and season of praise and prayer
was enjoyed such as the old schoolhouse
had never before witnessed. In answer
to his question, as to how many would
meet him at church the next Sabbath
morning and make public profession Of
their faith, five of the older scholars ex.
pressed their willingness to do so. Thus
were the humble efforts of two 'earnest
workers. rewarded by result which
cannot help proving a blessing to the
community, and an advancement of the
cause of religion-while the old school
house is invested with an additional
charm, which will forever render it sa
cred in the eyes of all christian people
Surely,
"God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform"
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

GERMAN IATERTENTIoN--An I'm
perial councilstBerlin on the seth ult.,
decided to notify the Versailles Gov
eminent that limited period will be
allowed for the establishment of its au-
thority and the fulfllment off treaty
stipulations, and in case of failure, Ger
many will take action to establish law
and order in Paris. =. In this event it is
believed that the regency of Eugene
will be established as it is supposed
that Theirs and Marshal McMahon will
urite IT. The project and be made Re
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

Wonderful Curative Effects.
Vinegar Bitters are not vile Fancy
Drink, Made of Poor Rum, Whiskey,
Proof Spirits and Refuse Liquors, doc
tored, spced and swcetened to please the taste,
called Tonics," Appetizers" " Rcstorers," &c,
that lead the tippler on to drunkenness and ruin
but are a true Medicine, made from the Native
Roots and Herbs Of California, free from all
Alcoholic StimuIants. TheY are the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER and A
LIFE GIVING PRINCIPLE, a perfect
Renovation and InvIsorator of the System, carry
ing off all poisonous matter and restoring the blood
to healthy condition. No person can take these
Bitters according to directions and remain long
unwell. provided their bones are not destroyed
by mineral poison or other means, and the vital
organs wasted beyond the point of repair.
They are IA Gentle Purgntive MS we'll
MS n Tonic, possessing, also, the peculiar merit
of acting as powerful agent in relieving Conges-
ton or Inflammation the Liver, and of all tho
YisceraI Organs.
FOR FE2IALECOMPLAIN whether
In young or old married or single, at the dawn OF
womanhood at the turn of life, these Tonic Bit
tiers have no equal.
For Innammntory md Chronic Rheu-
nntism and Gout, Dyspepsia or In-
digestion, Bilious, Remittent and
Intermittent Fevers, Diseases of tho
Blood, Liver, Kidneys and Bladder,
these }itters have been most successful. Such
Diseases are caused by Vitinfed Blood,
which is generally produced by arrangement OF
the Digestive Organs.
DYSPEPSIA OR INDIGESTION,
Headache, Pain in the Shoulders, Coughs, Tight
ness OF the Chest, Dizziness, sour Fluctuations Of
the Stomach, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Bilious
Attacks, Palpitation of the Heart Inflammation of
the Lungs, Pain in theregions of the Kidneys, and
hundred other painful symptoms are the Off
springs of Dyspepsia.
They invigorate the Stomach and stimulate the
torpid Liver and Bowels, which render them OF
unequalled efficacy in cleansing the blood of all i'm
purities, and imparting new life and vigor to the
whole system.
FOR SKIN DISEASES, Eruptions, Tetter.
Salt Rheum, Blotches Spots, Pimples. Pustules,
Boils, Carbuncles. Ring-Worms. Scald Head, Sore
Eyes, Erysipelas Itch scurfs, Dscolorations OF the
Skin. Humors and Diseases of the Skin, of what
ever name or nature. are literally dug up and car
RED out Of the system IL short time by the use of
these Bftters. One hettle in such cases will con-
vince the most incredulous of their curative effect
Cleanse the Initiated Blood wheneveryou find its
impurities bursting through the skin in Pimples,
Eruptions or Sores cleanse 1t when you find it
obstructed and sluggish in the veins; cleanse it
when it is foul and your feelings will tell you when
Keep the blood pure, and the health of the system
will follow
PIN, TAPE, and other WORMS, urking
destroyed and removed.
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS.
y. WALKER, Proprietor. r. II. MCDONALD IL
Co, Druggists and Gen. Agents San Francisco
cal., and ~ ana u Commerce Street, New York.
May 9TH, lS7 II year.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
"God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform"

SHARP PRAoT1cE.-A gentleman of
this town was last week arrested for
supposed violation of the Internal Rev
enue Laws and started to Baltimore in
custody ola U. S. Deputy Marshall
arriving at Wilmington the parties were
compelled TO wait for sometime for the
connection train from philadelphia. ON
arrival of which the prisoner was re-
quested by the officer to "get aboard, -
which invitation was positively declin-
ed. On being commanded and remon-
strated with by the U. s. D., he (the
prisoner) said he believed he wouldn't
go any further. in that direction, as he
had business in Philadelphia which
must be attended to. The officer becom
ing somewhat exasperated, demanded
to know the cause of such conduct in
defiance ofthe majesty of the law, when
the prisoner produced the requisite doc,
uments, showing that he was "all right
on the goose" When asked why lac did
not show his papers before leaving leav-
in home, he said he wanted to go to
Philadelphia and didn't mind having his
passage paid as far as Wilmington
With this lucid explanation he babe the
Marshal good evening" just as the train
was moving off. 1t is said that the Off
Ger muttered something not very COM
plimentary to the prisoner and his fu-
lure state of beatitude.-SdLisbu,y Md.
| Eastern ShorenGn.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

THE PRoPosED PENrNsULAR AcADE-
MY.-The committee of eighteen minis
session of the Wilmington Conference,
with the fonr Presiding Elders, and a
Representative from the Board of Dis
trict Stewards of each Presiding Elders
District, forming commission of TWEEN
ty-Six ministers and lsymen, by whom
the Academy is to be determined by a
two-third vote, will meet at Whining
Ton, on Wednesday, the 10th day of May
next, to hear the report OF the sub-com-
mlttee appointed to visit and examine
the diftarent points for location that have
peea suggested, to act upon said report
and take such further steps as may be
necessary to inaugurate the enterprize.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

MARYLAND & DELAWARE RAILROAD.
AT meeting of the Directors of the
Maryland q Delaware Railroad, held at
the office of the in Easton on Tuesday,
the Messrs. Caldwell, contractors, deliv.
cred up the road, stock, &C. from Easton
to Clay ton, to the Company, by whom
the road will hereafter be run, instead
of by the contractors, as heretofore. Mr..
]. l.. Caldwell, the efficient Superinten-
dent, will still continue in charge. MIR.
John w. SCOTT, Auditor, was also elect
ed Secretary and Treasurer of the Com
pany, vice J0r. G.. w. Goldsborough re-
signed. It is an excellent appointment
-EdStou Journal.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
]. w. Poole. J

HRokE JAIL.-A negro named VIM.
T. wnsend, who had just been tried and
&C nvicted of setting fire to hay stack,
at our Court of General Sessions, escap-
&c from Jail on Tuesday by jumping
do wn the privy and scratching his way
til cough the filth to the open air. He
he d leg-irons on His absence was dis
co vered by the odor his exit occasiened,
br too late 70 lead to his re-capture.-
ID q uiDdTedn.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

NEW TYPE.-Last week we receiv-
ed from Dauchy & Co.'s advertising
Agency and Printers Warehouse, rs
Fulton st. N. Y. several founts of
handsome job type; besides some ne
cessary printers materials. With this
valuable addition to our already large
stock eftype and material, we are pre-
pared to execute all kinds of job work
at reasonable prices, promptly and in a
superior manner. Call and see us.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

HE Kent County Association of Good
rel nplers will meet in Frederick, in the
al of Trinity Lodge, No. 81, on the
third Wednesday of May. We ask for a
full delegation from every lodge in the
Unity. Brothers and sisters, il is well
KNOWN to you that the order in our
70 unity is at stand still point, or near
~ so. Let us use this association for its
advancement. McKendree Downham,
Secretary.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

Our New HEAD.-In this issue we
have placed at the head of our columns
new, neat, and attractive head, from
the large and extensive johnson type
foundry, Phila., which. is decided
Improvement on the Unlocking wood
type head, which has 'sadorned" oul
first page so long. In the future oul
paper shall be as neat and attractiv,
in all respects, as any on the Peninsu'
la.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06
ng-DEAFNEss. BLINDNESS. CA

M1-DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS, CA
TARRH treated with the utmost sue
cess, by J. ISAACS, M. D., and Profess
ser of Disease of the Eye and Ear This
speciality IN the Medical College Of Penn
sytvania, Is years ex perlencs, Formerly
of Leyden, Holland,) No. s05 ARCH
street, Philadelphia. Testimonials can
be seen at his office. The medical facul-
T. are invited to accompany their pa
tieRts, as he has no secrets in his prac-
tice. Artificial Eye inserted without
pain. No charge for examination.
May 9th, l871.-one year.
The herald. (Smyrna, Del.) 1870-1871, 1871-05-06

FROM the way in which the promi-
nent Radicals of Ohio decline=the nom
nation for Governor, it would seem
that they do not have much faith in an
election. A dozen atsleast have alrea-
dy refused ts let their names go before
the nominating convention.