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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-25

TINS little obituary illustrates not
only the difference in race riders but
the difference in the genius and efficiency
of men in all departments of life: Adam
Carpenter, a well known race horse
rider, died at Sutton, r. l., on Saturday
last. A story is told of him that he
once rode horse in race and came in
ahead. He then proposed to change
horses, and he made the other horse win
the race. He then insisted on trying
the first horse again, and was victorious
the third time. In this way he rode FIVE
races, changing horses each time, and
won them all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-25
CAsII PRENIIUMs /:

The Board of Directors, in commencing this
scheme to the public, promise that Il shall be
carried out in good faith. They will appoint
a Committee Of Award whose high character
will be sufficient guarantee that perfect fair
ness will control the distribution.
The price Of these Special Tickets has been
fixed at the low sum OF
TWO DOLLARS,
In order that they may be within the reach Of
every one.
II Is hoped and expected that the Third An
nual Pair will be so successful, financially, as
10 enable the Society to erect suitable build
inRs and improve the grounds TO such degree
OF excellence az TO render them n source OF
pride 70 every citizen Of Memphis. Shelby
county, and the adjacent country.
The Board Of Directors have selected Mr.
W. II. BATES TO supervise the special ar
ranQement. and Tickets can he had on appli-
cation to him ut the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad Depot. or through any OF his sub
"ss"''''' JACOB THOMPSON. President.
LEON TROUSDALE. Secretary.
Tickets can be had at the following sub
agencies:
]. C. EYRICH'S NEWS DEPOT,
Ne. $40 Main street.
JOE LOCKE's NEWS DEPOT,
No. 236 Ia MAIN street.
MANSPORD'S NEWS DEPOT,
Cor. second and Monroe streets
Or By application to me. by letter or in. per;
son. at the Memphis and Charleston railroad
uepo'' WI. BATES.
1857 Agent for the sale Of Tiekess:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-25
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1871,

As the time for distribution, when 1t is ex-
pected will be assembled the largest number
Of persons ever present at one time on the
grounds. p-,
Tickets. numbered and stamped, good for
that day only, will entitie the holder TO ad-
mission TO the grounds and participation in
the chances of the following special list Of
valuable ''-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.

PUNPs at 3I5 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-25
FAIR.

MYTH THE VIEW OF INCREASING
w the interest in the coming Fall Fair,
the Board Of Directors have determined to
offer list of Cash Premiums for attendance.
anDointinR .' .a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-25
"a STATEMENT OF THE
list. Louis Mutual Life Insurance Company

nlHE NAME OF THIS COMPANY rs THE ST
j Company, and is located in the city of ST. Lou
Copy of Charter.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

RATIFIED. United States Senate. or
Wednesday night last, at about IL o'clock
ratified the Treaty of Washington, for the ad
iustment of pending delicate and important is.
sues between the United States and Great
Britain, by the extraordinary vote of so to II,
nine more than the required two-thirds. All
proposed amendments, it is understood, were
voted down. This happy result virtually con-
summaries the treaty, as the British Parlia-
ment, through its representatives on the high
commission, stands pledged to ratification.
which will be formally done, it is presumed, as
soon as official copies can be forwarded from
this side. On Thursday two copies of the
treaty were signed by the President and the
great seal of the United States, affixed Both
copies will be forwarded to England for the
signature of the Queen. One will be retained
by England and the other returned to Wash
lse,'n. 1t is stated by the n Y. Tribune that
~ 10 the very day before the ratification of
the Treaty several of the Democratic Senators
freely expressed their satisfaction with it, and
declared that they should vete for ratification
The World and some other prominent Demo.
cratic journals, approved it very cordially. No
doubt there was hope that in the discussions
the Republican organization might be badly
shattered. AS soon however as it became evi
dent that this hope must be abandoned there
was change of tactics. A meeting of Demo-
cratic Senators was held at the Capitol duriHg
the closing hours Of the debate. The friends
of the Treaty were overpowered. The result
of this forcing process was shown on Wednes.
day night. The Democrats were substantially
unanimous against ratification, and only one
doubtful Republican was found to go with
them. Senator Baysrd, through the influence
Of Reverdy johnson, voted for its ratification,
but Senator Salisbury voted with his party
friends.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31
Worden g. Evans,
Smyrna, DelaWar

Whreeas certain persons are sndeavOring 10 preveh
US trom making anu selling our Save Peach Basket
by claiming Letters Patent we publish. for the lnOr
nation OF all persons interested the following emE
nenI legal opinion
WASHINGTON. D c.. May 26. 1871.
Gentlemen We have examined Letters Patent No.
LOG CTS, dated August Sd, 1870, granted TO Rlcha'
Mitchell. Of Smyrna. Delaware, and find them 10 Dc
for fruit basket made by The cOmhin tIOn OF inward
~ curved slaves "a" ihickenCd be veled hoops b'
ana perforated dIsc-bOitOm, D." Il Is the coHoHa
tton of these three elements which constitute lhe
invention OF Mr. Mitchell.
You slate 10 us that the beveled hoops, pcnoFaeu
-nottsms. IN combination with slaves not lnWa1H
curved. have been in common since 1864 lhH
you are now, and have been for some tine past
engaged in the manufacture OF fruit baskets made oy
the combination Of slaves not inwardly cuf'eu'
thickened bevoled hoops and perforated disc bottoms
such as you say have been IN use for the past s'e"
years and that Mr.. Mitchell threatens 10 pTOSeCuS'
not only yourselves for the manufacture OF SUI"
baskets, but also all persons whO may use hem III
In regard TO the subject OF infringement. II is wen
Setied that II rs no infringement OF paleh 'u'
cOmbtndton unless all The essential paris OI II o'
substantially initiated. See Bell VS. Daniels 81 ST.
let Fishers Patent case. 372; Barrett Hall Nu'|,
447; In PrOaty VS. Buggles. i6 Peters $50 'm',
Ihsice Ianney. IN speaking OF cOHbInailoh Pa 'o
held The Of Two or three paris only. or Ol Nv
combined with third. which is substantially diner
ent IN the form or The manner OF its arrangement"
not the thing patented. 1t is not the same commune M
ton II It substantially differs from il IN any O' !"
paris"
lf Mr. Mitchell had invented not only the ln"a'oy
curved slaves, but the beveed hoops and periora'su
disc bottoms. and suffered The two last named 70 -
into common for than two years IN cOmo'nr
ton with straight slaves. or slaves not In"aluy
curved, his patent would avail him nothing as agan
you See Section Z, act OF Congress. 1889 See'''"
"a act of 1870 ..
We are OF the opinion that the manufacture ssS ,
and use Of The basket which you say You are nv
making, is no infringement of MIR. MnckelIs rS H.
and can subject TO liability for making se''s
or using them.
GEO. P. FISHER,
RICHARD HARRINGTUn'
To Messrs. WoRDEN e. EVANS. qI
Smyrna Delaware ny
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

STATE LICENSES. Under the late revenue
laws a persons, firms or corporations engaged
IN buying and selling goods. or in manufactur.
ing goods, wares or other articles, are required
to take out license for carrying on their busi.
ness on or before the first day of June, (next
Thursday The licenses are dispensed by the
Clerks OF the Peace. The tax is s. for the IL
cense and 10 cents on each ono hundred dol
lars of the cos; value Of purchases or articles
Manufactured. Single or married women,
trading in their own name, whose purchus eS
are under $1,000 per annum, are exempt; and
manufactures to the value OF $500 in each wear
are exempted from the payment of said tax or
license. Persons applying for license should
bear IN mind that the tax is on the cost Udlue
OF their goods or manufactures. Cost include,
the price paid for the goods purchased, trans
pOrtatlOn, and other charges, or the value of
the raw material used in manufacturing, wages
and other EXPENSES incurred in producing the
articles manufactured. Statements of appli-
cants for license are made under oath, and
false statements subject offenders to the pains
and penalties of perjury. Those doing bus
ness without license are liable to a fine of five
hundred dollars. Every. lawyer, physician
dentist, conveyancer and private banker ought
now to be IN possession of $40 license under
the new law.-DeiGWGre0n
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

BIGHTEES MEN CHoKED TO DEATH.-On
calamity similar to that which visited Avon.
dale in the autumn of 1869 The shaft of one
of the mines took fire, and as it was the only
means of ingress aud egress all the workmen in
the mine.were completely shut out from escape.
Fortunately the number of men thus trapped
was not as great as at Avondale, whore QUO
hundred hunah beings fell victims to the care
lessness, inhumanity or, what is most likely
avarice of the mining companies. At Pittstor
only thirty-seven men were entomed, Of whom
eighteen wee taken out dead and the. othert
alive. Though inseDsible 1t is feared that the
recovery of several of the latter is impossible
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

TIE Crops The most complaint in this
locality concerning the crops is the drought.
There has been some complaint of fly in the
wheat, but it has not done much damage-the
crop is too far advanced Rust has also made
its appearance, but not to any serious extent.
Corn would do finely with good shower. In
one or two instances we have heard of the
peach trees shedding their fruit rapidly. but
this complaint is not general. The renorts
from Dover are not so favorable. however
The Drla~oTe0a of Saturday says: Farmers
IN this county are complaining of the depreda.
tlons OF the Hessian fly. Many fields that
promised a large yield a month ago will now
scarcely pay ;he cost of harvesting. An OBJ
serving farmer informs us that fields on which
super phosphate was used are singularly ex
empt from the hy.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

We have received from Jas. Osgood & Co
Boston, pamphlet edition of John Hay two
popular rhymes,-wrtten in the Bret Harte
style, Jim Bludso'' and g Little Breeches. -
They are illustrated by Eytinge.
We have also received, from Madame De.
morest chrome, entitled Isn't She Pretty,
a very creditable picture Every new sub
scriber to Demorest' Magazine will get copy
of this chrome gratis. 1t is large aud valued
at $8-a valuable gift.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

LACK OF COURTEsY.-Some of our vii.
mingtOL cotemporaries are justly censuring the
Gazette for its conduct towards Prof. Hardness,
Principal of the Normal School in that city.
Recently it published two or three articles ac-
cusing that gentleman of grossly libelous and
untruthful statements in reference to the
school system of this State, to which he wrote
respectful reply, which the Gazette refused
to publish-a lack of Journalistic courtsey rare
ly exhibited. 1t is an unusual oecurrance for
a journal to refuse party whom it has criti.
cised hearing in it's columns.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

LECTURE By "A LADY.-Miss Nav Chapman,
OF PhiIa., will deliver lecture on Phrenology
this evening at the Seminary, in this town,
commencing at 8 o'clock. Miss c. has been
lccturing through the Peninsula for the last
three months and all the papers have spoken
IN decidedly complimentary terms Of her. At
Dover she lectured during the session of the
Legislature, and gave public examination at
the close, when she "felt' The heads of sneak
erS Gooding and Biggs, to the great delight of
the audience. These examinations are most
interesting feature, in which she has proved
remarkably successful in describing character
from the bumps. Judging from the newspa-
per, notices her lectures are interesting and
well delivered. The admission will be 20 cts
children, 10 cts.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31
OFFICE OF WALTON. wmANN b Co.,

Wilmington. Del. May lst.. 1871.
MR. EDIToR:-We have made every effort 10 ipsure
oeneh' to those who give their confidence bv pur
chasing the PHOSPHATE manufactured by us. and
'eeI an honorable pride in The favorable reputation il
has gained among your farmers rs manure for grim
''u'S ana vegetables But We cannot allow any Other
manufacturers or their agents to take advantage Of
name similar to that Of our article to impose upon
'helr purchasers an entirely different Phosphate much
Wer'Or to OUTS made by parties not connected in anv
manner with u.s.
we therefore distinctly state that the cnlv genuin,
Whdnn'S RaU Bone Super Phosphate" the arIele
80 long and inVo9ably known to your community bv
.hat atname,can only be purchased Of Nessrs j. C. & A. II
sroCkLY who are sole agents in yonr town No
other dealers there have the genuine article for sale
we would earnestly caution farmers gains, buying
any Spafors article represented as ours. as it will
only result IN their disappointment and loss.
Respectfully yours.
WALTON, WHANN q. CD.
Manufacturers tf
"y' "hann'' Raw Bone Super Phosphate
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

Monday was the great strawberry day on the
railroad. From Brenford alone, which is the
principal shipping point for this vicinity, four
car loads of berries were shipped, which, at
low estimate, realized four thousand dollars.
The total shipments along the whole line of
road for that day was 26 cars, or 2OS,O0O qts,
estimating 5000 OTIS. to the car. In addition
to this there were shipped six cars from Balti-
more to New York
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

A FIGHT WITH THE CIRCUS MEN.-A fight
occurred at Franktord, in Sussex county, on
Friday week, between some roughs and the
men connected with Handenburg & Co.'S cir
Gus. A correspondent of the vii. Commercial
thus describes the affair All day thew Ttbe
roughsl followed the laborers of the show
cursng and menacing them, and after night
they became more violent Alter the close of
the exhibition their pent up fury was fairly LET
loose AS one OF the shOwmen approached the
bar to take drink, one of the rowdes delt
him blow which knocked him down. This
was not resented. immediately afterwordo
one fthe rioters outside fred a pistol into a
group Of showmen, fortunately hitting none of
them, it is believed. At this juncture the
sh9Wmen determined to defend themselves,
and did so very roughly indeed, inAictinp Sc,
rlous wounds and bruises on many of the
ronghs Indeed two of the latter are now
lying in very critical condition. These Young
men are part OF a gang which takes delight
IN disturbing camp meetings, and perpetrating
other acts of wanton violence.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

WRETCHED PARIS.-The nows from Paris
would become dull reading were it not that
some new horror is constantly recited to spur
our interest and shock our nerves. Sodom
and Gomorrah were hardly more unfortunate
than this city Of modern civilization" After
three days of continuous bombardment the
Versailles troops entered the city on Sunday
week, the Dist, when the reign of the Com
nun was virtually ended. Since then the
scenes in the unfortunate city beggars descrip
ton. The streets have literally run with
blood. The Communists, finding they could
no longer rule, determined to ruin the beauti-
fu city of the French. During the fighting OF
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last. the
rebellious Communers, in their last efforts to
retain power, set fire to the city and murdered
citizens in cold blood, including the Catholic
Archbishop, Darboy, and sixty two priests and
nuns. One third of the immense city has been
destroyed, including the royal palaces of the
Tulleries, the Louvre, the Hotel de Vile, &c,
monuments Of art and elegance that have
odorned the city, some of them, for centuries
and cost millions of dollars The contendine
forces shot each other down in streets it said
until some of them were blockaded with dead
bodies. The Communists refused to surrender
and the Versailles troops, it is charged, slaugh.
tered all persons found with arms In their
hands, including women and children. For a
week this terrible scene of carnage and fire
continued up to last Sunday when the success
OF the government forces was announced and
victory proclaimed
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

ESCAPED. The two Irishmen Jas. and John
Murphey who so brutally assaulted Mr.. Jeff.
Is. Foard, near this town over year ago, es-
capped from New Castle jail on Sunday morn
ing last. Through misunderstanding be-
tween the Sheriff and the Jailor the main front
door was lett open and they took advantage
organized, and James was captured Monday
afternoon near Newark, where John is still on
the wing. They had till August to stay to
serve out their fifteen months.
Later accounts, from the Commercial saws &:
Sheriff Armstrong states that the escape was
not through any negligence or accident. They
had possession of key, which unlocked the
front door. This, James states, was made bv
John, some time ago, and had been kept wait,
ing Tor good opportunity to use it.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

BRUTAL MuRDER.-A colored man bv the
name of George Hackett, was seized and mur.
dered on the railroad between Massevs and
MorrlSs station, Kent CO., Md, on Monday
evening last, by two white men named Geo,
n. Walls and Alex. Newton. He was cnt and
stabbed so that he died eally yesterday Tues.
Walls has been arrested and sent To iail Nnw.
ton IS said to be surrounded by a large number
OF men in swamp near Yandykes station. bnt
had not been caught this morning. There was
no provocatiOn whatever for the murder
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

-, New JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.-Thc term Of
Ihos Carrow, Esq, as Justice of the Peace
tor this town, expired yesterday, and Gov.
rronder has appointed Henry q. Budd. ESQ,
Town Alderman, as his successor. ESouire
Carrow filled his office conscientiouslv and well
and many regret to see him retire, but his sue,
cesSor is thoroughly competent, conscientious
ana peace loving, and transgrcssors will find
doubt not. '''O'0ie' We
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

l. o; G. THE County Convention of
Go9d %Ge Templars., of New Castle CO., met in
wilmington on Friday, W. c. r., John Hare.
IN the Chair. All parts of the county were
well represented. Acommittee was appointed
TO confer with committee from Kent county.
TO TO arrange for holding a State Convention.
the last week of August.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31
Poisonous NTedicHnes

theoy that the virus of disease be safely countrsct
u " ueS poison is false and dangerous Within the last
years not less than of vruept
been added to the repository medical profession Tbs
are given N small Doses otherwise they would destroy ks
u'"a'y out even In minute quantities. they produce
umsty very disastrous effects 1t unwise and upnhio,
phcal to employ remedies powerful and ,Dsidto e.
WHICH IN suouR"tinE disease tho seeds Of another
m more unmanaSeable Mono terrible medSamen.
"''' ~ VIZ" q" nueh direetness and certainty upon the
causes of disease Hostetter's Stomacb Ri,,a,.
corrective without single dcleterious ingredient in n,
POSITION Arsenic and Qunia given for intermit,spts
ue {" POTASSIUM fer nervous disorder. stryehnipe and
asu 'or general debility; mercury. in yarious forms
Tor ver complaint; preparations cllorofon and , ,
ana yet these deadly drugs do NOT comn1ro ~
'or e diseases above enumerated. with that whole
inviGorant and Alternative while tbe- aro ali an
percous that 1t is astonishing physicia, should t
ep"hs'oty OF prescribing them Let invalids for Ibi 80
% ~. 'e bters before they to che poison, Tha
e'ie, '"fY VIII experience from a course Of Tho ho,
speche VIII render the unsafe
ferred to, quite unnecessary preparations re-
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

=, SINGULAR lNcIDENT.-A few days ago lit.
and Madison streets, placed lump of lime i,
his pocket, and in short time it commenced
to slack, and he began to cry and dance nn;te
furious y from the pain itcaused. Fortunately
gentleman came to his relief and HASTILY
emitted the pocket Of its contents or he might
nave been burnt severely. Wilmington Re.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

Bread and Cake Baking resumed at VIM.
". Hall X Cos Bakery and Confectionery,
after short interruption, an experienced
baker having been engaged Bread will be
served at the residences of customers as usual,
by :he wagon. Give us a call
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

QUICK TIME.-A merchant in Marydel sold
setting Of eggs on Wednesday of last week.
and the purchaser Of them had fine brood of
chickens on the following Saturday from the
same eggs Fact. We know the merchant.
-Deldwaredn. '''''''
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

THE times is published every Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH Ii. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
not paid till the end of the paper discontinued until
all arrears pad-only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will inserted at the rate of Seven Gents
sine orthe first inserOn subsequent insertions Threeand
ahaf cents liberal discount made to quarterly semian
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

The DAM-The widening of the dam ST
the pond is nearly completed and will make
great Improvement, not 50 much in appear
ance as in convenience. however The cntt;nc
away of the willows, which was necessary has
shHrn the roadway of much of its beauty hut
the leaving Of the tops in the water half ex-
posed. to rot away, will be a perpetual cye.sore
By all means let them be removed and LET the
= big bridge he widened on the pond side
This is almost the unanimous sentiment Of onr
citizens, and until it is accomplished that
which has been done will fail of due apprecia.
ton. PP''0'a
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

By referring to the advertisements it will
be seen that Adams Mahoon and Worden &
Evans are contending for their rights"
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

Excursion TO OxFoRD.-On Thursday of
next week, the Sth of June, the Methodist
Protestant Sunday School of Easton will make
an excursion from Clayton to Oxford. This
quaint but neat village, situated on the Chesa.
peake Bay, twelve miles below Easton, is like
ly to share some of Lewes's popularity as a
watering place now that The Md a. Del rail.
roads completed toit. 1t has good reputation
as local resort, is historic as being the resi-
dence of Robert Morris, the Revolutionary
fnancier, and presents attractions next 10 n
seaside resort. Should a sufficient number
from Smyrna desire to go on the excursion the
town train will connect with the excursion
train. Fare from Clayton, round trip, one
dollar
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31

THE MDDLETowN & ELKToN RA1ROAD.-
A meeting in behalf Of this road was held at
Elkton last week The p. w. q B. Gonna
ny have agreed to survey the route, and Jacob
Tome, who presided at the meeting and who
is one of the largest stockholders in the p. w.
4 b. K H., stated that if this road should be
Railroad Shops located in Elkton, in short
time. He stated that the Philadelphia, vii.
mingtoh and Baltimore Railroad Company de-
sired to remove their shops from Wilmington,
and would need not less than thirty or forty
acres that if such quantity of land should
be rendered to the Company, the probabilities
of securing this improvement would he very
great. This gives coloring TO the statement
made some time ago that, owing to the exces-
sive State taxes on manufactures the railroad
company were contemplating the removal of
their shops from Delaware to lessen their ex
penses.
Smyrna times., 1871-05-31
SPECIAL NOTICE
TO Peach GROWERS,
And all Whom i'd may Concern

We hereby caution all persons against P9reenIb.d
any baskets that infringe on the patent oi INTENT
Of the law, anv and all persons who manufacture .s,i
buy or baskets in violation Of said Paen', en,nd
% Washington counsel 10 the contrary n,,riI noi%,IriI
ing. RICHARD MITChEbO'
ADAMS MAHoOD.
Williamsburg. Md, May 3lst, 1871.
III. c. DOUGLASS. Clayton, Delaware. 10 T,"Et TU,.Est,
Agent for the sale OF MtcheIls Patent Pescn DEL
for Kent and Sussex Counties and the Mu'
Railroad. lam
my3lIf ADAMS MAbI0p