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Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

THE SMYRNA FRUIT GROWERS MEETING
was held at Foxwell's Hotel on Saturday
March 23d, 1872 1t was resolved to hold tho
next meeting lst stated meeting) at Foxwell'
hotel, on the Second Saturday of April-l3th.
On motion Of j. Il. Alice, the Secretary was
Instructed to correspond with the neighboring
local Fruit Growers Societies in reference ia
the appointment Of joint delegations to confer
with the railroad officials, upon the best ar
rangements of the trains for shipping berries,
&c. The President of the Association and
the Chairmen Of the Executive Committee
aud OF the Committee on Consignments and
Sales, were appointed as delegates Tor such
purpose on the part Of this Society.
Ii, NJ. Cooper, Esq, presented and read a
paper on the best mode of culture of the
" llsOn Strawberry, which elected discussion.
The consideration of this paper was continued
to the next meeting.
Mr.. Cooper gave it as his opinion that the
great point was to have the fruit ripen early.
before the Jersey yield intertered with ours.
The crops OF 'G7 and '68 were nearly failure
from this fact, and would have resulted in loss
had not the freight been reduced from A to
about cts. The crops Of 20 and II held uD in
price the season through. To accomplish this
an early soil was necessary, viz a black OF
dark sandy loan, like most of the soil around
Smyrna. Sandy land will do, but not so well.
Those having stiff clay soils had better LET
berry culture alone-they are too cold New
ground, Oh which crop Of turnips or potatoes
have been grown the year previous is the best.
Clover sod Is bad OH account of the grub worm.
Stable and barn yard manure he regarded bet.
ter than phosphates, and put on broadcast.
The ground should be plOwed and allowed to
settle before planting, which should be done a,
early IN April as possible; October will do.
however. 1t does not hurt the plants to keen
them week before planting. Wet the roots,
but keep the tops dry and plant as soon as
they are out Of the water Keep them as dry
as possible until ready to plant He was op-
posed to hill culture bed culture is the only
way for profit. \ gentleman near Morton,
last year, shipped from 3245 square yards j0IG
qts. which netted him $50 ~ OF about 81 :.
275 per acre. And it was estimated that he
lost 500 qts for want Of crates Vim. Parry.
OF y. j., by bed culture, raised $4,000 quarts
from acres. The heaviest crop in hill culture
he ever heard Of was by A. S. Fuller-4OO ats.
on the 10th Of an acre, manured and titled in
the highest style. The first fruit of plants
should be cut Oft with scissors, (children being
employed for the purpose) for if allowed tC
rIpen great many Of the plants will die
The second year his plan was to .bar-plow
phosphate liberally and hoe out the weeds
The third year it will be found better to start
new beds than to keep the old ones longer.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

Wholesale DISFRANCHISEMENT.- 1t really
looks as though the Democrats had determined
to triumph at the next election by the whole
sale distranchisement of the colored population.
The collector OF St Georges Hundred, returned
two hundred and seventy persons as HAVING
died or removed from the State the collector
Of Pencader returned nearly as many; those of
Wilmington still larger number and those in
other Hundreds are very prodigal in this
respect. We cannot believe that there has
been any such wholesale exodus of colored
men from the State, and the canvass going ON
will show one of the most wicked attemnts 70
disfranchise a large body of voters that was
ever perpetrated in any community. The re-
qulrements OF the law have been most shame
fully dlsregarded and oaths and obligations
are treated with no more consideration than
the ldIe wind. The parties to this contempla-
ted fraud should be held to strict accounta-
hlllty, so that they may never attempt to re-.
peat the outrage Republican.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

A SIGNIFICANT MovE AT NEwARK.-Tbe
p, w. Il b. and the Delaware and PenDsvlya-
mia Railroads, have, jointly, purchased tract
of land of twenty-three acres, located at the
intersection of the two roads, near Newark.
The Ostenaible purpose Of this purchase is for
the location of depot, but we'll informed men
at Newark think differently They reason. and
not without some degree of plausibility, that
this quantity of land is not necessary for depot
purposes The well informed say the removal
of the T., W. ~ b. shops from this city 10
that point is contemplated, and furthermore,
that it is proposed to make the junction of
these two roads also the head of the Delaware
K. r., instead of Wilmington. BY this change
it is claimed that the distance to Baltimore
will be shortened about fourteen miles. while
to Philadelphia it will be increased only about
three miles. We have no positive knowledge
as to the real intention of the two Railroad
Companies in this purchase, and submit what
we have said only as the speculations Of promi
nent gentlemen at Newark, VIII )Se intelligence
and standing in the community entitle their
views to some considerations Til, sale was
cOnsumated only last week. The land was
purchased from Joseph Griffith, and the price
paid was $3.50 per acre. - Con,nerciaL
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Easter Annirer-
$dTy.-This being Passion Week, the close of
Lent, period observed by the Greek, Roman
Catholic and Lutheran Churches, and ~, 600,
600 EpiscOpaans, is being observed at St.
Peter S in this town. This "Wednesday even
ing the rectOr's subject will be, Christ in the
Hands of the Soldiers" The subjects for the
the other days will be Thursday morning
(l02) Agony in the Garden" evening (7l
" Night OF the Institution of the Lords Sun.
per, when it will be administered Christ
ians invited. Good Friday, morning, 1.-The
Passion of our Saviour" afternoon, (34)
The Women Lingering at the Cross" Satur.
day afternoon, The Grave of Christ, or Close
of His Suffering Life" Sunday morning,
. The Witness of the Resurrection" On
Sunday evening the Easter Anniversary will
be held. The exercises will be naugurated by
the professional, as last year, followed by reel
tations, singing, &c. Mr.. Walter Cummins
and others, will deliver addresses. The publ,
are invited.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

In JAIL FOR MURDER.-Mr. John Ambrus.
ter, formerly of Nliddletown, now prominent
citizen of Camden, New Jersey is in iail for
murder. The circumstances are as follows
On the llth inst, W. Penn Repsher and
John AmbrISter; promi incnt and well known
citizen of Camden, got into quarrel about
some rent, in Philadelphia, and from words
they came to blows. Ambruster had an um
brella in his hands, and in the struggle the end
Of 1t was thrust into Repsher' eye to the depth
OF an inch or more, inhcting a wound that
caused his death. On being informed of his
death, Ambruster proceeded to the Office of
Mayor Gaul and gave himself up. The Mayor
held him in $4,000 to answer. In few
moments, afterwards, however, Mr. Gaul re.
celved an order from Mr.. jenkins, Prosecutor
OF the Pleas, instructing him to revoke the bail
BY virtue of this order, Mr.. Ambruster was
committed to the county jail This melancholy
occurrence has created profound sensation in
Camden, as both gentlemen are widely known,
Mr. Ambruster as one of the largest and most
extensive builders and contractors, in the city.
and deceased as the son of Mr.. Leonard
kepsherr, Supervisor of Streets and Highways
of Camden.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

| In Wilmington, Monday evening, a little
child named Gather got her finger under the
needle of a sewing machine which passed
through it, coming out on the lower side. The
child, in struggling to exticate herself, broke
the needle in the finger. The piece wa:
extracted.
Two little children, named Conner, in
Wilmington, last Saturday, while their mother
was gone to market, got bottle OF spirituouS
liquor from the mantlepiece and drank so much
that the youngest one, aged about years. died
from the effects The older one will recover,
it is thought.
A hotel keeper in Wilmington refused to
receive letter (for one of his boarders)
from! the negro letter-carrier recently appointed
Tor that city. The bOarder being put to some
trouble to get it advised his landlord to exercise
hls prejudices only SO far as his 0Cn incoD-
Venlence was concerned in the future.
The breaking into the Adams Express
office at Kenton is assuming an interesting as
pect. Reed, the young man accused, has had
hearing and been acquitted, and now he ac-
cuses MIR. j. Nj. Arthurs, the agent, who had
MN arrested on suspicion. MIR. A. is "a mer-
chant In the town and man of excellent stand
ing.
The Milford Ne,cs and Adrertiser learns that
some OF the Levy Court Commissioners of
kent county, who believe in conducting the
business of the public with a spirit of honesty,
threaten to resign their office rather than ap-
pear TO be parties to certain ''j0bbing' trans
actions which, they don't scruple to say, the
majority Of this body are inficting upon the
people.
The new Hymnal authorized by the recent
Protestant Episcopal General Convention is to
be introduced in the Episcopal church of this
town next Sunday. This book is to substitute
the Psalter and collection of hymns now used
IN that church. The Psalter, as a distinct
feature is omitted in the new Iymnal, the
entire collection being designated as hymns,
OF which there are about six hundred.
A Milton correspondent of an exchange
says the people Of that ancient Sussex town
(the home Of Gov. Ponder do not want rail
road tor the present and what they gave for
the aid of the Junction and Breakwater Rail
road, was given for the purpose of running it
Just where it is, thereby avoiding quack doc
tors, backlegS and gamblers" That man has
certainly got old tOgysm of malignant type.
The dwelling on the farm of Robt. Hill,
Esq, Of this town, near Blackstone Cross
Roads, took fire Thursday night week and the
second-StOry rooms were considerably damaged.
The OverSeer Mr.. Geo. Walker lost over 500
in bedding, clothing, &C., which was partially
made up to him by friends. Mr.. Hill loses
about $75-nearl y covered by insurance. A
spark from the chimney it is thought caused
the fire.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

THE RECEPTION OF REV. WM. UR1E.-
Thursday evening, the l4rh inst, was the occ .
sion of large and pleasant gathering of the
members of the NJ. Z. Church of Seaford to
wei lcome their pastor, Rev Mr. Uric, and his
eestmable companion to their new home. The
Parsonage having been completed internally
with paper and paint for their reception.
presented very neat and comparable ap.
pearance By previous arrangement a SINNER
was provided by the ladies of which between
sixty and seventy persons partook. The even
ing was passed very pleasantly in social chat.
all seemingly delighted with the courteous and
attable pastor and lady.-Seaford Record.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27
METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFERENCE

METHODIST Protestant CONFERENCE
The, Maryland Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church, which met in
Washington on the 18th, made the following
appointments for the ensuing year for Della,
ware and the Eastern Shore Laurel. Del J
W. Charlton; Caroline, VIM. H Lane Cam
bridge, II; Bruner Cecil, w. T. DUNN, one
to be supplied; Chesapeake, w. NJ. Strayer ;
Concord, ). T. Ferguson; Dorchester, G. r.
Cochell, 5. B. Trradway Leipsc, j. NJ
Elderdice; Kent, j. }. Murray, d. d., Thos
.. ,Crous; Newtown, James L. Lassen; Ken.
nTte9dyvillee, Chas. o. Melvin; Milton, j. Ii.
EIIego9d, r Sy |. A. Moore, sup; Pipe Creek, H.
Z. II. Llttleton; Seatord, C. McF. Thompson :;
Talbot, b: f. Benson, J. f. Reed; Union, A
L Melvin; Warwick, 5. A. Hoblitzell ;
WHNh;aIIeyyyille, " W; T. Holmes Queen Anne 5,
r /. Tagg; Snow Hill, to be supplied ::
Wlcomico, }. J. Straughn; Harmony, j. n
T. EwelI; St. Michaels j. f. Maloy Sussex,
W, d. Ltzinger; Salisbury, j. L. Mills.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

YEAS AND NEIGHs.-If horses could ,roL,
themselves understood in human Ianon"ro ,"Ae
they would signify by a universal Yea j
their assent to the statement that the MlstGno
L'ninaent is the best remedy extant for al
these external ailments, and by a most en-
phatIc " Neigh + show their dispeasure at
every attempt to use any other preparation in
its stead. Ever since its introduction At ST
Ions at the close of the Mexican War. in
sS4 so59, It has proved signal blessing to horse
wonderful despatch, such equine d;seaSSos a"u na
spawn, ringbone, poll evil. scratches. boofaIe
&c:' and relieving and finally removing the
painful affections which attack the muscles
Slnews and external glands of human helm 20
1t lsa tact beyond contradiction that for oIi
injuries or complaints of man or quadrupeds M In 70
which an external remedy is applicable, the ~
Mustang Liaiment is preferable to every otbar
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

THE statement of the Republican, in our
locals, that the Collectors in New Castle county
are returning hundreds of persons mostly
colored) as dead or removed from each Hun
dred in that county, explains the action of the
Republican County Convention last week,
which appointed committee to look after the
assessment lists and the delinquents. The Re-
publicans feel pretty sure of carrying the county
this Fall, if not too badly cheated, and the
Democrats are pretty sure of the same fact.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

ABOUT YoUNG DELAwAREANs. The Wash
ipgton Transcript thus compliments young
''Mr. Richard Harrington, Assistant II9;tnj if%
States Attorney for this District, began the
practice of law in Washington several wears
ago, and promises to be one of the most
successful criminal lawyers in the conntrv y
The Binghampton On. " Press saws. Dnr.
ing the twelve years of his connection with the
railroad transportation business, Mr.. Charles
w. PoulsOn, of Delaware has Travelled
925,Oo0 miles, nearly enough to make two two
round trips. to the moon. He hollis the
champi9nshIp as the Great American Travel
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

The DeldrareGn, after ridculng the op-
position to the ten cent railroad tax till it
found it was mo laughing matter in even the
Democratic ranks, quietly takes in its derisive
smile, and gravely adopts the editorial of the
Gazette, that the tax is injurious and ought
to be repealed" Both of these journals would
doubtless like to sustain this and other acts of
their party, but the "Pollies" might tell them
of their faults. in New Castle as we'll as Kent
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

POLITICAL EVENTs.-A summary of the
political facts and opinions of the day, as we
find them expressed in leading journals, will
prove an interesting chapter to most of our
readers. We therefore write up the following
The Labor Retormers, according to the
Philadelphia Press, are rejecting Judge Davis
as the nominee for the Presidency, and the
Judge himself, the Press thinks, cares little
Tor their support hoping rather to be nomina-
ted by the Liberals. On the strength of this,
the Labor Reformers are advised to come to
the Republican party, where the objects of the
Retormers can be best carried out.
Senator Sumner las not yet reached the
Where am | to go" stage of Webster, the
Boston Journal thinks. 1T is his misfortune
not his fault, that the present 1umOrs are in
circulation about his future course. 1t is con
hdent, however, that Mr. Sumner will never
be found IN arms against the Republican party
and the Cincinnati movement, it diyulges. is
simply in the interests of the Democracy-Mr
Sumner lifelong enemies.
The n. Y. Herald says of Sumner: Mr..
Sumner position, from the latest semi-oficial
information concerning it, appears to be this :
He will not support Grant for President under
any circumstances; he will not support the
Labor Reform nominations, and he never will
swing over to the Democratic ticket As John
Randolph once remarked in Congress This
IS clear, Mr. Speaker; clear as that window
which is not very clear"
The Richmond Wing electrifes its readers
by soberly declaring that Gen. Grant may DOS
sibly be sustained for reelection by the Demo
Gratis. 1t adds 1t is not so certain that he
cares about the nomination at PHILADELPHIA.
and thIt he will not throw himself into the
arms OF the great liquor-loving and free-and-
easy Democratic party" The Dispatch, as
choice between two evils, declares its prefer
ence for Grant over Sumner. because the lat
ter was the principal agent in the outrage upon
the Constitution said outrages being the
Fifteenth and Fourteenth Amendments and
the Civil Rights bills.
1t is now stated that the National Executive
Democratic Committee will hold meeting in
Washington, in May, after the meeting of the
Cincinnati Convention, to decide upon the
time and place for holding the National Demo
cratic Convention. Leading Democrats in
Washington believe that the 4th of July will
De the tlme' and St. Louis the place chosen.
This would seem to put correct phaze upon
the action OF the Democrats of Rhode Island
the other day. In their State Convention thew
elected delegates to the National Democratic
Convention, if such covention be held"
Inc election In Connecticut occurs next
Monday 1t generally goes Democratic.
The COlOred National Labor Union, MIN.
oering over three hundred organizations, mostly
In the South are preparing to enter the can
vasS in support of the Republican party. J.
ID. Ralney, colored Congressman, will sneak
at Elmira on the 28th, in support of the Ku.
Klux act, and Mr. Myers, of MARYLAND the
President ID thy Union, will speak in the same
city on the 18th, in opposition to Davis and
Parker
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

PERsoNAL-Mr. Alyan Allen, of this town.
has bought out brick yard in Wilmington,
Mr.. John Millaway also expects to move To
that city in few days, TO engage in business,
Rev. John Houeh, of St. Michaels, Md,
Presiding Elder of EastoD District, will occupy
Mr.. Miaway's dwelling.
Messrs. VIM. A. and Isaac II. FAIRIES continue
the. cabinet business Of their father, dec d,
under the firm name of VIM. A. FAIRIES &
Brother.
Mr.. j. II. Primrose has completed the
improvements OF his storeroom, and will open
a, dry goods store next week. lie is now pur.
chasing his stock.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

The CHARADEs given by the teachers and
students OF Smyrna Seminary, on Friday even
ing last was a popular entertainment. The
pantOmime Of the "Mistletoe Bough" was well
acted, and put upon the stage with richness
OF costume that elected high appreciation.
The comedy of "Sensc VS.. Sentiment" was
rendered with good effect, "Miss Transcend
entail" the heroine sustaining her part finely.
while ''Fitz Allen" 'Biddy Mulroony," ami
Grandma, were applaude1 to the echo, as
were also Jonathan and ''Sary Ann. - The
other parts We're also we'll sustained in the piece.
In the charade of "Changcable'' the leading
character, Miss Lee," was nodestly and
effectively sustained, ard don Carlos Smyth"
was excellent abel Smith" was well taken,
as modest farmer. But perhaps the most
amusing piece was the comedy Of the ''Water,
fall, - in which old mint" the faithful colored
servant, was sustained with faithfulness of
delineation that brought down the house.
The band music was a good feature and under
the leadership Of Prof. Morton. The vocal
music, under charge of Miss Lue Sturgess, was
all popular es pecially "Widders Beware"
sang by little boy and girl The entertain
ment was repeated Monday evening when that
popular old piece, "Cinderella, was rendered
in pantomine with decided success. 1t could
hardly have been eXcelled by amateurs. The
quartet, The Hen Convention, was gotten
Oft IN good style and pleased the audience.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

The STATE FINANCES. The Gazette, of
Friday says Mr.. Elegood, State Auditor,
was in the city yesterday. He authorized us
to say that the Auditor Account, containing
the whole Of the financial transactions of the
State, is in the hands of the printer and will no
doubt be out soon. Neither he nor the State
Treasurer, have authority to make any state
ment to the public We hope the next Legis-
lature will make some arrangements whereby n
knowledge Of the affairs of the State will be
more generally and expeditiously spread among
the people.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

SUDDEN DEATH-This morning Mrs. Eliza
oeth Kose, on Methodist St, in this town, was
found dead in her bed about 8 O'Clock Yns,
terday afternoon she had a chill and ret;rod
with hig fever last night. She was the
widow of the late Jas. NJ. Rose, formerly living
near Daviss Corner, west of Kenton, and IS
years old: Deputy Coroner Eubanks held an
inquest This morning and the jury returned a
verdict OF death from causes unknown to the
jury. ;, She leaves five childred, most of whom
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

SOMETHING NEw.;-Silver Umbrella Plate
WITH "a name nan. aad residence neatly engrared by
required, and want long felt bv almost snnnl
person. The plates are made of ,,,,r" ayt,y eyery
and in form TO fit on any umbreIla O. s"eer, .
handle, having two sharp pronpS on tbo hoah zane
with which they are fastened as t;nbt PACK, S \
screwed on. Call and see SAMPLES "' 7 as y u
WoRDEN, Diamond State Stencil Denot =, aon. ~
door to Worden 4 Evans Factory, SSo, SG,yrna n9%'
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY

Buttons, B Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hoo,
SI@s Tsns os. TsS5s' csni L1SIs. %eL End ci' Hos:
Neck-ties, Handkerchcis, HOOKS and Eve, I'tfS we.
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braic, Combs, Inn Ca I[i'e'
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pins, N.cclcs >,.,I,. cps,
and Vest Binding. ThimbIe>, Collar. Cuf. OOt'
Twine, hid Gloves, Machine Sewing >IL .,'t,
Spool Silk, &C., &c, Letter, Foos.csp, N.,r aS
Bill Paper, Pens Pen Holders Lead Pencils S,"'.
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books. lux, locs"
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, MueIisgt A.,
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27
SH1V2'RU, Del.

THE TIMES is published Wednesday afternoon by
JOSEPH H. HoFFBCKER Editor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
year S2NO advance or sQ5Oi
not paid till the end the paper until
all arrears are paid-Ony at the option of the
ADVERTISEMENTS will be the rate Cents
line for the first nsertion insertions Threeand
a-hat cents liberal discount made quarterly
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27
A GIRL WANTED

either white or colosed) TO do General p" TO
and Cook, in private family near Chester Dsid.
competent person the HIGHEST wages MI' Irna, &c
Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe has been
ferOusg fs gn INJURED at aer home in Florida. by
isii' one Is reported to be likely to recover
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27
DRY GOODS

viz: Silks, Poplins, Alpacas, Challies, An.V,.,
Delaines, Cotton Deaines, aud CuIIcots, wIli ="
of the latest styles Of Dress Goods Girn.'''!
Jeans, Osnaburgs, FIanneIs, Tlckings, Tabl, .,f
Sack Flannels, Napkins, Shectings, Pillow C.'
Muslins, Swiss Strpings ,Cambrlcs, Paper N,,,
Denims, Checks, Drllllngs, Nankeen, Linens N.Y.
Inns, PlaIds, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns, Chan},-''
Piques, and all the goods usually found in = r.'h
class country store. :"
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

- The Republican says it is reported that our
democratic Levy Court will fix the rate of
taxation for County. Poor and State purposes
at at 64 cent ON the 800. This is an increase of
q cents over last year.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

Frank Raymond has received choice selec.
ton of Ne1o Spring iSha,ols at moderate
prices. Call and see them.
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

TIE Connecticut election draws nigh the
battle wakes hot and sharp; the State is closer
than New Hampshire. Four or five hnnJred
majority for the Governor is considered prest
victory The present Governor, Jewell. is said
to he. by his friends, good for five hundred
majority. He had only one hundred lass wear
and this year one or two hundred anti. q rant
republicans may spoil his calculations. New
Hampshire, on the other hand, has shown that
the anti-Grsnt Republicans are very few
though very noisy; and so in Connecticut the
odds appear to be in favor of Jewell. The
loss of the helping hand of Tammany, too, has
been heavy loss to the democracy everywhere.
but especially in Connecticut.-N y Herald
Smyrna times., 1872-03-27

The Baltimore Gazette has been sold to
Messrs. William Fl. Welsh, Henry Taylor and
w. Ii. Carpenter. William ii. Welsh, the
first-named gentleman, was formerly one of the
proprictors Of the Philadelphia Aoe.