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Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
TIE Pass ON Mr. SINNERS nrpos1r1nN

THE PRESS ON Mr.. SUMMERS DEPOSITION.
The majority of the republican press, while
regretting that it should be deemed necessary
to remove Mr.. Sumner from the chairmapship
of the foreign affairs committee of the Senate
do not consider it so serious matter to their
party as some others would have deemed il.
The fact that, after all the opposition by some
OF the Senator'S friends, not one of the repub
lican Senators voted finally in the Senate against
the caucus decree-such of them as did not
approve it absenting themselves for the mo-
ment-shows how general is the determination
to preserve party allegiance. Generally thew
hold that the influence belonging to the posi-
tion OF chairman of foreign affairs should not
be used to embarrass the administration or to
thwart Its foreign policy. Speakinc more
specifically, the Newark Adrertiser saws the
ground OF Mr.. Summers difficulty with the
President Is not the st. Domingo difference.
but that the real difficulty, and danger affect
ing the public interest is in the embarrassment
that would be sure to attend the final action
upon the report of the Joint hiRh commission
when 1t came to the Senate forapproval or dis.
approval. Aside from the trouble arising from
the personal non-intercourse, Mr.. Sumner is
avowedly opposed to the basis of negotiation
upon which the joint high commission was an
pnlnted. de opposed the having any commits
SION at all, and denounced its work in advance
1t may be fairly said that the administration
after having been endorsed by the Senate in
the appointment of the high commission. has
just claim that the trety it may negotiate
should be contided to the Management of some
other than an opponent. BaH Sun.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

The LEGISLATURE Both Houses of the
Legislature met together yesterday in an in
formal joint meeting to discuss the propriety
OF accepting the invitation of the City Council
of Wilmington to visit the city. After several
gentlemen had expressed their views, it was
agreed unanimously that, owing to the length,
ened session and the press of business, it was
inexpedient to accept the invitation at this
time. A committee from each House was an.
pointed to convey the thanks of the Legisla-
ture to the City Council for their kind invita-
ton. The question of adjournment was also
considered, when it was agreed that the Legis-
l'ture adjourn on Friday, the 3lst inst, to
meet on the First Tuesday of January, next.
1t was also agreed that the members be paid
In money equivalent to gold basis.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

THE LEGISLATURE ON AN EXCLUSION
Friday last the Legislature made an excursion
to Lewes by invitation of President Hinckley,
in special train of four cars. We make the
following extracts from the Commercial:
Most of the members, several of them with
their wives and other friends in all about 60
constituted the excursion. AS they filed along
in front Of the depot at Dover one car above
all others, attracted the attention of the ex-
cursionlsts. A table had been arranged the
whole length of the car, upon which were pyra-
mids OF oranges, and apples, cakes, pies, and
all kinds of meats, while at one end was huge
cook stove covered with coffee and teapots.
La short no pains or expense had been spared
In order 10 provide for the comfort of the ex-
cursioniSts. No wonder then that the hearts
of all beat high with anticipation as the train
moved oil, and stopped not until Harrington
was reached, where few reinforcements were
added to the company. At Milford more re-
cruits were taken abeard when soon after
Georgetown is spied in the distance. The ex-
cursoniSts were here informed that the train
would be delayed half hour until the train
bound north from Lewes passed The cars
were soon emptied and every place of interest
was visited. The town of Lewes was reached
about II o clock, and passing the town, the
tram halted on the long pier extending out
INTO the Day. Here the company was served
WIN tndSHIHCcnJ ulnDeT. Alter going up
the pier, the company returned to Lewes
where it was found that Senator Records and
Representative Tunnel, (who both reside
there) had been at work, and at their request,
the citizens of Lewes and the surrounding
neighborhOOd had between 80 and 40 carriages
IN waiting to take the visitors on q still furth-
er excursion down to the beach at Rehoboth
City, seven miles from Lewes After driving
through the city Of RehOhoth, which as YET
only consists of staked off streets, We stood
upon the beach with the ocean in view before
US, fresh water lake on the left and RehO
both B y on the right. Those of the Compa
ny who had been to the watering places of New
Jersey, agreed in opinion, that RehObott
might be made the successful rival OF Atlantic
City, or Cape May. Having done up tht
wonders OF the beach, the company returned
TO Lewes, and took the cars for return. TIL,
rain now commenced falling, but caused no in
convenience to the party snugy slowed in the
comfortable cars. On the return while W.
were between Lewes and Georgetown, an im
promptu meeting of the Legislature was caet
IN one of the cars, when upon motion of Speak
er Gooding, Senator Mustard was called t
the chair, and on motion of Speaker Biggs, o
the House, j. W. Robinson, was chose
Secretary. Speaker Gooding then presente
resolutions of thanks to the p w. & B. Com
pany for the compliment rendered them an
for the pleasures Of the trip, which were unani
mously passed. In the meantime, an infor
NAL meeting OF the ladies was held in one O
the cars, where they deputized Speaker Good
ing and Blggs to express to the Presidents @
the two railroads, Messrs. Hinckley and Gil
bons, their hearty thanks for the pleasure
they had received during the day.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
For the Smyrna Tiaes.l
Baptism Again.

Mr.. Editor My little reference to Bro.
Flippo has brought him out in force He is
on his usual line OF fuss and feathers, and
manages to tell the public about the "Wyom-
ing Institute" First College, second an In
stitute, what next-Freedman' Bureau? He
says | am behind the times, as he has has
been on the mission several months Well
there is one wonder about the matter-that he
was so long in publishing it, He intimates
that |, or we Of other churches, are afraid OF
him; he must be in fun. Surely he knows
that there is no reason why any one should
fear him.
Before We 20 any further we want Brother
FippO to say yes or TO to the following ques
ton: Are all lost who profess the Christian
religion and die without being immersed?
PLEBEIAN
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

SAN DOMINao.-It is thought the San
Domingo Commissioners will return home some
time this week. 1t is stated that their report
will not have much influence in Congress, and
that there is not much prospect of annexing
the island to the United States The Wash
ington editor of the New York Tribune says
that prominent opponent of annexation, in
the Senate, now claims to be certain that, not
only will it be impossible to obtain two thirds
vote for annexation, but that there will be
found to be clear majority against the treaty.
He has made cut list of the Senators who
are certain to oppose it.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

LARGE EATER.-The Middletown Trans
crypt of Saturday tells the following: Dick
Williams, colored man, living with MIR. Thos.
Cavender, on Bohemia Manor, is the most
wonderful eater We have ever heard Of He
ate for supper some years ago, at Back Creek,
two geese aud a-halt, two opossums and half,
two chickens, pan of biscuits, bowl of gravy,
and drank pot Of coffee and half pint OF
whisky. Some time ago, at Fosters ice cream
saloon, in this town, he ate forty-one plates of
ice cream, and then declared he hadn't even a
taste. Dick says he can eat ten bushels of
oysters at one time, and if any one will buy
them and give him two days notice, he will do
it, Dick, although capable of eating such
enormous quantities, is rather small eater, a
slice OF meat piece of bread and cup of coffee
being sufficient for him.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

=, SHoRTSIGHTED PoLCY.-A companv of
Northern capitalists applied to the present
Legislature for grant of certa in bottom mr.
marsh lands at or near Rehoboth, at which
place they proposed to establish large salt
factory. These parties intended to spend a
large amount OF money in buildings maehin
cry &c They have the new evaporators ca
pable OF making several hundred bushels of
salt In day, and designed going into the busi
ness on large scale. But, alas for enterpris
ing Lewes Protests were sent to the Legis.
ia,ure and the whole thing defeated. Any
where else on earth they would have had no
opposition for the enterprise could but have
Denentted the State and particularly that sec.
tlon. This selfish, sbort-sighted policy will
XIII enterprise and effectuay drive away capi.
tal from our shores. When only few months
ago some gentleman came to this county to
purchase land at Rehoboth for the purpose of
building upa watering place every man who
owned land in that neighborhood dreamed
hlmself 'nstdnter a millionaire and held his
land at such prices as disgusted every purchas-
or. Almost anywhere else the worthless land
would have been given and the enterprise en-
couraged. Such conduct is downright fool.
lshness and the people OF Lewes and vicinity
VIII wake up one day to find out that their
lands are not half as valuable as they have es-
lmated them to be.-ISusser Journal
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

A NEEDED LOCAL IMpRovEMExr.-We
have been requested to call the attention of
the Town Commissioners to the importance of
widening the dam over the pond" in this
town. 1t is too narrow and too unsafe in ire
present condition, for the amount of travel
over it. Last year, when Mr.. Sharp put in
the new bridge an effort was made to widen
the causeway, and number of the farmers
and citizens of the town offered to furnish
teams gratis to haul dirt. but the old Board Of
commissioners, tor some reason, failed to act
in the premises. Now, from the surplus az
yet uncollected, but due the town in taxes
with the amount allowed by the County. $3.50
it is thought the present Board can under,ako
the job with prOpriety We believe that nnb.
lie safety and the interests OF the town demand
it, andsShould it not Je made some uckIess
traveller may sue for and recover damages
that will amount to more than the sun rennir.
ed for repairs. A few feet added to the width
of the roadway, with asubstantial whtewasb.
ed fence on each side, and lights at each end of
the dam, would render it entirely safe, and add
greatly to its beauty, which is matter of some
Importance, in as much as it is such popular
resort in Summer.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

BAPTIST ITEMs.-An interesting work of
grace IS in progress among the pupils OF Wyo-
ming Male and Female Institute Meeting in
the chapel every night, many inquiring the
way of life and several have found peace.
=, a band of independent Methodists near
Vernon, have signifed their desire to be or
ganlzed into a Baptist church. Five were
baptised last Sunday, and nine others will pass
under this ordinance next Sunday week
Among the number baptiscd was Rev. Rich
ard A. Merriken, minister Of no ordinary in
teliIgence and earnest piety. He is 73 years
the services Of the Baptist missionary.
Rev. George Bradford has been unanimous
ly chosen to supply the Baptist pulpit in Do
yer and Wyoming until a regular pastor is Sc
lected. Deld,oarean.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

A TOUCHING SCENE AT GEORGETOwN.-A
Chttd REFUSES to L,ce ,cith its Real Mother
Ihe adopted Mother Refuses to GiUe 1t Up-
The Sussex Journal, of Friday last, (l7th)
publishes the following:
On Monday last writ Of hdbedS corpus was
issued at the Instance Of Mary Lewes against
Mrs. Burrows Ot Milton, to show cause why
she illegally detsined little boy, Warren
Lewis, son of the aforesaid Mary Lewes. The
parties appeared before Judge WoOtten in
Georgetown, and the following facts were elc-
lted The boy Warren is an ilegtimate
child OF Mary lewes, and was, wien quite
young, given to Mrs. Burrows to raise The
boy has grown 10 the age of seven years, and
deep affection exists between him and his
guardian. The mother has recently mnrried
and claimed her child, while Mr.. Burrows re-
fused to give him up. After hearing the facts
the Judge ordered the Sheriff to deliver the
child TO his mother, his natural guardian.
Then followed a scene which beggars descrip.
ton. The boy clung to his adopted mother
and the Old lady with prayers and tears plead
that she might be allowed to keep him. The
little boy resisted the approach of his real
mother and told her that he knew she was hi
mother but that when he was an infant she
had deserted him and but for Mrs. Burrows
ne would have gone to the door house. and
that he would rather die than leave her. The
child used such language and evinced such
spirit as surprised every One The cries Of
MIS- Burrows brought out the people of the
town The boy was taken to the Sheriff 8
ONCE and still he refused to have ANYTHING to
90 with his mother; but after the excitement
mad subsidized the Sheriff delivered the little
fellow to his mother.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

CONGRESS. new Congress is still in
session and likely to remain so for week or
more. Much of the time is taken upin trying
to pass bill to protect the Southern Unionists
against the outrages Of the Ku Klux, and in
the Senate joint committee was appointed to
investigate the matter. In the House, the
same day, bill was passed admitting alien
soldiers and sailors to citizenship. In the
Senate on Saturday, memorial was presented
from the cclored people of Georgia, prayin ng
for protection from the Ku-Klux.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

WHAT PAYS 1HE FARMER BEST ?-We do
not propose 10 thcorize on this subject, but
will give two or three Items of fact which NAV
enable the farmers to make up their own
theories and draw their own conclusions, as
we believe they are best qualified to do. The
facts are these: Mr.. Jacob Williams hasa pea, h
orchard of twenty acres, near SMYRNA. which
was set out in l869--eleven years ago. In the
eleven years he has realized from these twenty
acres nine thousand nine hundred 9, ,90O)dollars.
or 5000 per year. The largest yield was in '65
$4,000 and the smallest in go, s4OO, except
the years of &c and 90, when the crop was a
failure. Heiso of opinion that the corn and other
crops raised on the land after the orchard was
set out paid for the cultivation. There NAV
be orchards that have done better, but our OBJ
ject in publishing the item is to show the
yield of this fruit through series of years
and thus enable the growers to form a more
correct estimate of its value.
Another item brought to our notice relates
to patch of strawberries. The late Mr..
Garrison, in 1868, set out about threc-quarters
of an acre 10 straw, erries, on his farm. near
town. From this patch, in three years, Mr..
G.. sold about s70O worth of berries, net, and
recently the plants in the patch we're sold with
the deceased's personal effects and realized
$2l2, thus making net profit of over 5000
from this parcel of ground for ;he time spe-
cited.
Almost daily farmers tell us that the cereals,
wheat, corn, &c. do not pay. Several, who
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

DRowNED.-On Sunday morning last, about
o'clock, an old colored woman of this town
named Hannah Elliott, aged about 75 wears
was found dead in Denney' mill race at Duck
Greek. Deputy Coroner Eubanks held an in. :.
quest, and the jury returned verdict of I" ac
cidental drowning" She had been at Dnck
Greek nursing a sick woman, and Saturday
night she went out after some laudanum about
nine o'clock. and il is supposed she got be.
wildered and fell into the race. Her mind
was enfeebled.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

~, ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATOR'S
This week the Legislature of Virginia re,elect-
ed Hon John w. johnson, conservative, to
the United States Senate Gov. CLAYTON. re.
publican, has been chosen Senator by the A.
kansas Legislature. Gov. Alcorn. republican.
OF mississippi, who was some time since elect.
ed Senator from that State, but wrote a letter
uechnine, @ VIII, IN December next, take his
SUCCESSOR w N''"'
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

PARIS IN THE HANDS OF A MoR.-Tbe
civil discord" so long talked Of conce, ming
Paris has at last broken out, and the last tele.
grams by cable inform us that the city is in the
hands OF the mob. We will explain the mat
ter as briefly as may be, for our space is limit.
ed. A party of violent and active men in the
party OF the suburbs known as the Montmar.
tre who are bitterly opposed to the new gov
ernment, have.been..making riotous demonstra-
tons, and the government authorities made an
attempt to dlsperse them on Saturday last, bv
aid OF the National Guard But these soldiers
instead of dispensing the mob, traternized with
1t, and the two now have charge of the ctv.
Mob law reigns supreme. On Sunday nroclo.
nations were posted by the mob, in which thev
claim to have driven out the government that
betrayed them, and they call on the people to
prepare for a committee on elections and the
establishment of real republic.
The officers Of the Guard, having been base.
ly surrendered to the mob, three of them have
b'en condemned by court martial and shot 70
death, while others have been murdered hv
the mob. Gen. Paladines, its commander i
prisoner. Although originally confined to
the suburban districts of Beevie and Mont
martre, the rioters, since the detection of the
Guard, have advanced into the heart of the
city, aud have seized the headquarters of the
Guard in the place Vendome. In a word
Paris is completely at their mercy and already
cries out for aid from the Provinces or the
Prusslans. One telegram says: "The mob
Is triumphant and virtually possess the city.
Only wine shops are open and drunkenness is
rampant. The men are armed" It is rp.
mored that the German forces will reoccupv
their former posts if the disorders in Paris
continue.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

The New HAMPSHIRE ELECTIoN.-Not-
witt standing the Democratic candidate for
Governor in New Hampshire, lsst week, re-
ceived the highest vote, he did not receive a
majority over the two other candidates and is
therefore not elected by the people. The
Legislature will have to elect and as it is
thought to be Democratic he still stands good
chance.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

THE TINES" is published Wednesday afternoon BY
JosRPH H. HoFFEckER Editor and Proprietor Smyrna
Delaware.
year Saoo advance or $3.50
not paid till the end year. No paper discontinued
all arrears are pad-only at the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted At rate Of ssen epts
aline forthe drs inseron subsequent
aha cents Alihera discount made quarterly ssmian
nual snd yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

K. OF P.-The members of Star of Bethe.
hem Lodge No IL, K of p, are requested to
meet In their Lodge Room, on Wednesday
evening. the 29th inst, for the purpose Of
celebrating the Second Anniversary of this
Lodge. By order of the Lodge.
JOHN MILLAwAY, R. S.
Smyrna, Del, March 10th, 1871.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

MINISTER CALLED.-At a special MEETING
of the Presbyterian congregation of this town
on Monday afternoon last, the Rev. s. Smith
Sturges, of Sunbury, Pa, was called to the
pastorate by unanimous vote. 1t is under
stood that he will accept, and enter upon his
duties in few weeks. He has filed the pul.
pit for several SUNDAYS very acrentahlv
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

Is WILLARD TO BE CHIEF JUSTICE ?-The
SGo""'erciaLsays it is currently reported around
Dover, that the bill which passed the House
recently. to so amend the Constitution as to
abolish lite tenures in office, is designed to dis
i!c, place Chlef Justice Gilpin, to make room for
Willard Salisbury. The amendment will have
to pass the next Legislature, two years from
now, befpre it can become valid.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY.

Buttons, Spool Cotton. Knitting Cotton, Hoop
Skirts, Balmorals. Ladies' and Chlldrens Hose
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks, Gloves,
Neck-ties, Handkerchlefs, Hooks and Eyes, Velvet
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Combs, Gun Caps,
Hair Pins. Buckles, Pins, Needles, SCISSORS, Coat
and Vest Binding. Thimbles, Collars Cuffs Corsets
Twine, Kid Gloves, Machine Sewing Silk, and
Spool Silk, &C., Sc, Letter, Fools.cap, Note and
Bill Paper, Pens Pen Holders, Lead Pencils, Saiu
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. Ink, Pocket,
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, Mucilage, DC.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

vEkf WISE had rather pay a little more
money and get a good article That IL wise 10 be
ou suppose you can get the very best article and
noe % heve 10 pay little more! How iheni This II,
y ,no cs,s Win Wanamaker d Browns clothing il In
t. best as we'll e. E" cheapest " :"
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22

IHE PRESIDENT AMONG THE HIBERNrANs.
General Grant, in honor of st. Patrick, dined
4n n:t the eve9ingof st: Patrick's Day with the
T5 TTloeinIsn Society of Philadelphia, at the St.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
NEW STOCK OF GOODS,
which he intends 10 sell cheaper than any sold ir
this market for years, consisting Of
DRY GOODS

viz; Silks, POpllns Alpaca<, Chalnes, An.WoO
Deaines, Cotton Dclainrs, and Calrp,s, with man,
of the latest styles Of Dress Goods Ginpham;
Jeans, Osnaburgs, Flunncls, Tckings, Table Cloth,
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Sheetings, Pillow Cas-,
Muslins, Swiss Stripings, Cambrics, aper Muslins
DenIms, Checks, Drlilmgs, NAnkern, Linens, Mus
Inns, PlaIds, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns, Chambrpys.
Plques, and all the goods usually found in fIs,
class country store.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
MARYLAND ITEMS.

The editor of the Snow Hill Shield is offer.
ing photographs of himself as inducements to
his subscribers to pay up. We should think
that would fetch EN-.
Land Sd'es.-]ames B. Groome Esq, sold,
as Trustee, on Tuesday week, lot of three
acres in the village of Warwick, unimproved,
to B. r. Hanson, for 5000, and the same day
lot OF one acre improved by small dwelling
~ the village of Ceciton, the estate of VIII
liam Siscoe, deceased, for $3.50, to DR.. S. Z.
Wills.
The same day William J. Jones, ESQ. attor.
ney tor mortgage, sold the farm of Mrs. Cath
arine +. Lloyd in Sassafras Neck, containing
l2O acres, for $4,000, William P. Ewing, pur.
chaser.
j. A. Pcarce, as trustee, sold in Kennedy
vile, on Wednesday the Dunlap farm, contain
ing 3Sl acres, for $l5,2 ,254, subject to the wild
ows dover Adeia 2. Justis, purchaser.
The Vestry of ST. Peters Parish have call
ed Rev. DR.. Robert Wilson, of St. Pauls, Kent
county, to the Rectorship of Christ Church,
EaSton.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
Congress has appropriated $4,000, for
clearing out the harbor at Cambridge.

Sale Of Trotter.-Messrs T. B. Marrett
and H. D. NJ. Howard, of Elkton, who last
fall purchased the trotting horse, Cecil, " of
Samuel B. FOard, Jr., for two thousand dol
lars, last Thursday sold him to Philadelphia
turtman named Turner, for twenty-five hum
dred dollars
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
Wood and WillOw-Ware.

Washing Tubs, Buckets, Keelers, Churns, BroOns
Clothes Pins Cloihes Brushes, Hair Brushes, Scrul
Brushes, Fancy and Market Baskets. Curry Combs
Butter Prints, Butter Bowls, Wash Boards, Wal
Brushes, Half: Bushel and Peck Measures, Oh
Cloths, Mats, and all sizes of Rope.
Smyrna times., 1871-03-22
The Cloths and Cassimeres

are new, just bought, and comprise all the leadin
styles.