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Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
MARYLAND ITEMS.

| Elkton Loan Association money sold for l6
| per cent last week.
! 1t Is reported that two cases of small-pox
have appeared near Greensborough.
Hon. Jacob Tome is said to be slowly
recovering from his severe spell of sickness.
A Young Mems Christian Association and
a., dancing school have been organized in
Elkton.
Fire was communicated to store in Princess
Anne, last week by rats carrying matches II
their beds
The track of the Worcester Railroad is at
last laid to Snow Hill 1t terminates at Sails
bury, via Berlin.
:, Grand BaH-The young gentlemen of
Easton give a grand subscription ball this
"Wednesday night.
., Sheep Killed Mr.. John Craft, living in
Talbot CO., on Friday night had thirteen sheen
Killed and two badly mangled by dogs.
Levi Duncan, Esq. mail agent on the
Wicomico and Pocomoke railroad has been
appointed Postmaster at Salisbury, vice R. ii.
Ellegood, decd
Mr., VIM. Coston, of Somerset CO., has
already put his plOws in motion, preparatory
TO sowing oats in February. The early bird
may catch the frost.
:, heV. Ihos. POulson, of Accomac county.
Va, recently killed two-year old hog that
weighed Csc pounds clean meat, and asks.
who can beat it?'
Although mail route has been established
between Centreville and Townsend, the mes
sengers on the Delaware Railroad continue to
send matter to the former place via Chester.
town.
Lees Chapel a new NJ. +. Church on
Gjree;nsborough Circuit, will be dedicated on
Sunday the 28th inst. Rev. Bishop Scott, Rev.
Andrew Manship and Rev. r. w. Todd, are
expected
~ The members of the NJ. e. Church at
Tobacco Stick, Dorchester county, being de-
prlved OF house of worship by the VI. Il.
Church South taking possession of their church
have purchased lot of ground and erected
thereon a very comfortable plank ten:. in
which to worship until the means are nro-
vlded for building church.
Singular Loss.-Phillip Franklin few davs
ago left his horse attached to a buggy in the
streets of Stockton, Worcester co. The horse
and buggy disappeared and the owner thought
they were stolen. A few days afterwards the
hores and buggy were found caught in the bushes
and trees in the woods, the horse dead and
nearly eaten up by the vultures
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

A WIMiNGToN LADY ABANDONED nv j..
BIGAMIsT IN THE WEsT.-The Louisv;lle
Journal, of the 18th, contains an account of
the desertion, in that city, of lady, formerly
Of Wilmington, by her bigamist husband, VIM,
Green. 1t appears that some two wears ago
Green came to Wilmington from Philadelpbia,
and married the woman whom he has inst
deserted, representing to her that he was n
wldower, with one child, old enough to take
care of itself. After changing his residence
two two or three times after his departure from
Wilmington, Green finally located in Louisville
Where he engaged in the confectionery business
abandoned his second wife. when he recog. 90
nIzed Philadelphan in his store and at once
converted his property into money and de-
parted, leaving Mrs. Green helpless, with two
cnlldren n dependent upon her for support
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
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lFor the "Smyrna Times.
The Kent County Association OfGOOd
Templars.

The First Quarterly Meeting of this Associa-
ton for the present year. will be held in the town
of Harrington, on Friday, the 10th prox. The
stated time for this meeting is the third We'd
nesday OF February, but as the Wilmington
Conference is to convene in Laurel on that day.
and as our w. G.. Templar, with other mem
bers, will have to attend Conference it has
been thought advisable TO change the date for
the one named above. We trust all our mem
bers will remember this change, and arrange
their business so as to attend. This AssOcia-
tiOn, heretofore, has not exerted the influence
and power which it might have done, and
which similar Associations are doing in other
counties and ia other States, simply be. .use
the members have failed to attend its meet. .ngs
1t we would accomplish anything we must
work, and, if need be, make sacrifices. We
hope that every member and delegate who
sees this notice will decide at once to give their
presence and influence towards making this
the first meeting of Pa success. Officers
Will be elected to serve the ensuing year, and
other business of interest and importance will
be brought before the Association Harrington
Lodge will make arrangements to entertain the
members, delegates and visitors Shall they
end the faithful few be disappointed2
By order of the Association,
MCKENDRER DOwNHAM, Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

IMPROVEMENTS are being made in our town,
as follows: Mr.. Robt. H. Baynard has nearly
completed neat three-story dwelling on North
St: rs by 81 it., with back building
Mr.. Robt q. Smith, of the TINES office. is
erecting a comfortable dwelling in Spruance
CIty, f6 by Is it., two stories and half, with
back building.
Mr; Jas. L. Smith has added 30 feet to his
wheelwright shop on Main ST., which will be
used as show room by Mr.. James Taylor,
wheelwright
DIR. VIM: Daniel is converting his dwelling,
opposite the Delaware House, into modcr.
nized storeroom. 1t is to have an improved
front, with large bay windows, the floors are
to be lowered, and an extension of 80 feet
added to the rear.
Mr. Denney's new store and dwelling, on
Commerce ST., Is nearly completed. The glass
front will be put in in few DAYS, and the build.
ing, when finished, will be one of the parked
attractions of our town.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

M Inc unag delegates from all the Territories, except
Wasb;n%tppr' W., hooper OF Utah, who is absent from m
dav d'Um, anS nno called on the President on Satur-
oS2;, aaa presented an unanimous resolution
asking as that hereafter Federal appointments ;n
the territories be made from eitigenS of .h1 Ia
same. One of the delegates said that =. - nrar sme
emu of such officers were from p;tS
vue the Territories. The President faroua5 m,.nl
1ne,r views as applicable to all officials avoen,
Suuges and Indian Superintendents 'AUeps aa's
necessary. 'e oincers being
Wedding Corda n,;n,nl :. - IN, .
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

FATAL ACCIDENT.-On Thursday morning
last, between 10 and II O. clock, Sam'l Register
was walking from Smyrna to Clayton on the
railroad, almost helplessy drunk, and when a
short distance out of town he was run over and
almost instantly killed by the train. The loco
motive was pushing freight car ahead of it,
and no one on the train saw him. 1t is SUP.
posed that he attempted to cross the track as
the train was approaching and fell or was
struck. He was badly manged Deputy
Coroner Eubanks held an inquest and verdict
in accordance with the facts rendered.
lie was about &c years of age and widower.
He was sentenced to imprisonment for life and
sixty lashes about four years ago for killing a
negro at Kits Hammock, but after serving
a nominal Imprisonment Of abOuto one wear Gov
Salisbury pardoned him. His whipping was
RENTED at the request of nearly ali the tax
payers OF this community, on the ground that
It was barbarous. He was the only son
of wei to do farmer late Of this neishbor-
hood, and different course in life would
have put the young man in easy circum-
stances and good position, but dissOl lutte habits
got the mastry of him. He was almost penni-
less, however, at the time Of his death, if we
may except small prospective inheritance.
His remains were taken charge of bv the
undertaken till the day of interment.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
7-3O GOLD LOAN.
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD c..
One Million 7-3O's were sold
During December,
And January opens .ilh an Active Demand.

These Bonds are issued in denomna lions OF from
SlOO 10 81 900 COUPON and 800 To Sl0,OO0 REGIS.
TERED have thirty years run, bear an interest OF
. 50 per cent IN gold, and are eAeSpI from Unned
States tax
Thes are secured by FIRST AND ONLY MORTGAGE
upon The Railroad, its FranchIs: and a the Lands
ana property now possessed by the Company, OF
winch II may hereafter acquire,
The bonds are offered par and accrued interest
IN currency. and with their ample security and hGH
RATE OF INTEREST there Is investment accessible
10 M tne people which IS more profitable and safe.
me present most unusual opportunity for the prof.
IaoIe conversion of Government Bonds into COrpor-
ATE Securities of undOubted reliability cannot long
commune. Government and corporate disbursements
ior interest and dividends the ninety days Will
sIsengage some Two Hundred and Twenty Millions
OF capital, most Of which will at once seek reinves
ment. Really desirable investment securities are
scarce compared with the present and probable de-
mahd Tor them. hence an early advance in their value
Is morally certain. The 80 Gold BuRds OF tho North
erh Pacific Railroad are beng rapidly absorbed by
the people and these facts suggest prompt on The
part ct those who wish TO exchange securities time
'" proh' oy the present premium FIverwentles snd
me present low prIce OF Northern Paclfics.
D gus, Delaware Stale Bonds and all market
securities taken in exchange full market rates.
John McLear 81 Son, Bankers
No. 6O2 Market ST.,
Wilmington, Del.
lhterest allowed on deposits. Janl7Jm
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
The ALDEN FRUIT DRYINa ESTABLISH

The ALDEN FRUIT DRYINa ESTABLISH
MENT OF MLLFoRD.-Recently We gave the
statistics of the Middletown Fruit Driving
factory; The following is the statistics of the
Peninsula Ne,os and Advertiser thew dried
this season 1000 TBS. cherries worth 80 cts !,
the total cost of which per H., including labor
aud oil expenses, was 2S cts. Raspberries
cost 70 cts, and sell for so cts. Backberries
cost 10 Cts, sell for 40 cts Whortleberries at
% cts per bucket, cost 20 cts, and sell for 40
per 10. Peaches at so cts. per bushel, yield 6
lbs. per bushel, and sell at IS cts. They
handled l25 bushels per day. In good seasons,
WIN perfect FRUIT peaches will yield tbs. and
$4,000 TBS during the season.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

A MARK OF EsTEEM.-Rev. Mr.. Bsale.
Presbyterian minister of st. Georges, has ac'
cepted call to Baltimore, and on last Tuesday
evening large number of the CONGREGATION
assembled at the parsonage in ST. GEORGES for
the purpose OF bidding himself and family fare
well, when Mr.. #. 8. McWhorter made q very
touching &C address, and on behalf of the young
with purse of nearly one hundred dollars as
testimonial of their sincere love and stron9 n,
attachment, and also gold watch from one ~
the members of his congregation. "' o''' Vi
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

The EASTERN SHORE U. s. SEyAToR.-Tbe
Legislature of Maryland, in Joint convention
on Friday, elected the Hon. Geo. R. Dennis,
OF Worcester CO., as United States Senator
wee George Vickers, whose term expires in
March, 1873. Mr.. Dennis received the entire
democratic vote. The Republican vote wss
east Tor DIR. Lewis H. Steiner, State Senator
from Frederick County. The contest. which
commenced on Wednesday, was an animated
one' and the result is something of damper
on the aspirations of Mr.. Vickers, who desired
ana expected denomination. The first vote.
on wednesday, was very hattering to his hopes,
Il standing thus: George Vickers %: George
h Dennis, %; James T. Earle, g; Philin
francis Thomas, 81 Dan'l NJ. Henry, 12. But
MI Dennis developed increased strength q,
every ballot until Friday, when, to end the
contest, 1t was decided in caucus, to cast the
unanimous vote of the party for him. He
belongs to an old Eastern Shore family: has
served In both branches of the Legislature and
was vice president of the Convention that
nominated Seymour and Blair. He was not a
Democrat till the breaking out Of the war wa
believe. w
1t is generally understood that the newly
lnaugurated Governor, Mr.. Whyte, aspired to
the position, and little og-rolling was sug.
gested to secure the nomination for him. but
It failed An old joint resolution of the Ieeis-
iature has almost uniformly been observed.
providing that one United States Senator shall
be from the Eastern and one from the Western
Shore. 10 overcome this difficulty, WHITE is
understood to have made an arrangement with
State Senator from the Eastern Shore. in
accordance with which the Representatives. NJ
that part Of the ~.a,4 we're to support WHITE
Tor the Senate, while Whyte and his friends
were to secure the election Of that Senator to
the Governorehir tto Legislature. Such
combinations as tuis have been made before.
Out have never succeeded except in the case
of Gov. Swami.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The annual meeting
Of the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias, Of
Delaware, was held in Wilmington last week,
when the following officers were elected :,
u. V. F., Jerman j. McMullen; G. c., STAINS.
bury }. Wiley; q. V. G., Benton V. Weldon;
e. X. and G. s., James p. Hayes; G. B.,
David 7. Curlett G. G., James +. Casperson;
q. |. s, Fred. W. Taylor; 6. 0. s., VIM. p
voshell. Three new lodges were established
during the year, and one hundred and thirty.
nine new members initiated, making the total
number IN the State, 1885. The amount paid
during the year to afflicted persons was 81. S95,
and the funeral benefits were 81. .23O Thcre
Is now in the several treasures of the subordi.
nate lodges and invested $S,276.95. Samuel
Taylor was the Representative from SMYRNA
The next semi annual session will be held in
,M!HddletoWn' ,dH1 on Wednesday, July the 18th,
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

LAND SALES. The following sales Of rea
estate took place in this town on Saturday. viz
HE "dllghman lands, near BIancO. ~ mile,
west OF Smyrna, 293l acres mostly woodland
10 Wm NJ Shakespear, of Dover, for Sl3 5n
per per acre, and Is acres to J. j. Lockwood Of
Warwick, Md, for $7 per acre. This is the m
last OF the large tract of timber lands belong,
Ing to the heirs of the late Judge Edward
Tilghman, of Easton Md It orig;naIlU
embraced from 200 to I,4OO acres, q iarge
portion of which was sold several wears since
:, Also the lots at Clayton belonging to John p
ices heirs-mnor chidred-one lot to Geo,
boyer for $3.50, and four to Geo. Whitlock for
So85-aggregatc, $l665.
Also lots of the late Pemberton Clifton.
ISlSter OF Rees) at Clayton, four to Georoe
Boyer, for 81 600; one to VIM. McAfee. for SIS,
and several PARCELS to Asa s. Clifton, adm
I3r M $50. The purchasers are to paw the
George W. Ingram & Co. of Middletown
n have sold the farm of VIM. CHM. decd near
townsend, to }. G. Naudaiu, for $II, ,IO0-IS5
acres at $50 per acre. ~
Mr.. Geo. Derrickson, Jr., of MiddIetown
T1 mas purchased the home farm of Mr.. Lewis
hoberts' near Murphey's Mills, in Cecil co.
containing 260 acres, for $2S, 600.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

The SMALL PoX IN SMYRNA.-A meeting
OF the physicians was held at the office Of
DIR. ". T. Collins, on Monday evening, 22d
INST. DIR. Hirons acting as Chairman and Dr.
Collins as Secretary, for the purpose of con-
sldering the best neans of preventing the
spread OF the small pox. The town was divided
into four districts, for the purpose of VAGINA
ting all persons who have hitherto neglected
thus most important prevention The erection
OF suitable hospital accommodations for the
treatment Of the disease, in some retired and
and convenient place, to which such narties
can be removed, and thereby isolated. was
recommended to the Town Commissioners. a
committee of whom met and conferred with
the physicians, and they expressed themselves
ready to adopt any necessary measure. Ar
rangements will therefore be made Immediate
ly' IT required. The districts for vaccination
ana the appointments made are as follows -
East District, DR.: Collins; South, District
1r. y Maaloney; West District, DR.. CIawson
North District, DIR. Hirons.
The physicians report four cases among the
coIored people, in the suburbs, but all are con-
valeS"ent. The cases have all been of a mild
type. - . nii'U
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

Banking House of John McLear & Son. No.
6O2 Market St, Wilmington, Del. Money re
ceived on deposit and interest allowed. q. s,
5-2O's, Delaware State Bonds and Railroad
Stocks bought, sold and exchanged Orders
from parties who desire to invest money safely,
respectfully solicited.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

How he WAS CAUGHT The negro named
John Bishop, whose escape from jail and sub
ssequent capture We mentioned lately, it seems
had rough time OF it during his absence from
prison. The prisoners who escaped with him
each went his own way, leaving Bishop with
hIs iieg-rons on to paddle his own canoe.
!aVlng no friendly harbor in which to conceal
himself, he took to the woods and tbickcts,
and wandered about without shelter or any-
thing to eat for several days. In crossing Mr..
Iaylors cornfieh in the night his leg irons
caught on the stub Of corn stalk, causing
HIM to tall, and not having strength enough TO
relieve himself from his preIicament, be lav
there until Mr.. Taylor found him. When
brought to Jail he was in a sorry plight His
feet and legs were so badly frosted that they
Will have to be amputated We learn that
application has been made to the Governor for
an order to remove him to the almshouse. =
DeldWdredn.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
NOTIONS AND STATIONARY

b. snttonS, Spool Cotton, Knitting Cotton, Hon,
% MEMS Ho.o Ga."|tas; Ga Ladies and Chdrsns Hos.
Necktss @ oII Uindlo Wlch lamp Weeks, Gloves
!, ,rImmlngS, Tape, Skirt Braid. Combs Gnn ttsvet C
mar FINS, Buckles Pms, Needles, SCISSOR CSps,
al and Vest Binding. Thmbles, Collars Cpas Co,ss"
iwine, MD Gloves, Machine Sewiny sIk
Spool Silk &C., Sc, Letter, Foolseap, Notr nG anS
bIlI faper' Pens Pen Holders Lead Pencils, SLATE.
ana Pencils, Envelopes. Pass Books. LAX, Poek,,
BOOKS Spelling Books, Copy Books, Mueiage, 6r
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
McKENDREE DowNHAM, Sec'y.

SMYRNA PORK The total weight of pork
slaughtered in Smyrna for the season iust
closed (lS7ll is as follows: by Jacob J&enbur
ger, pork butcher, 68,598 lbs; by Lewis
Hamilton, 81, $50 lbs, making a total of l23,
l48 lbs, against 1919 TBS. for the season OF
lS70-an increase OF Is, lis TBS. In 1859 we
had no report. In 1868 the total slaughter
was oniy S4,760 TBS. We are progressive in
PORK eating.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

THE KENT COUNTY INSURANCE Co.-Tbe
Detdrdredn, in its last issue, charges the re-
movai of A. j. Wright, Esq, from the office
OF Secretary and Treasurer of the Kent Co.
Mutual Insurance Company, to political and
personal i'll feeling on the part of some of the
Directors. This charge is entirely false, and
without foundation, in truth. Mr.. Wright was
appointed by the same Board of Directors that
removed him; and his removal was for no
other motive or cause than bis lack of clerical
ability to fill the position he had been appoint
ed to, after two years trial, and the assistance
OF the former Secretary, Mr.. Dickson, to show
him the routine duties of the Office Had
SIr. Wright been competent he would not have
been removed. But every policy holder present
at the last annual meeting no doubt become
fully satisfied Of his ineficiency, on hearing
his report of the affairs of the COMPANY read
All the Directors of this Company, except two.
we believe, are Democrats Mr. Wright was
highly esteemed personally by the whole Board
as christian gentleman and worthy citizen.
out his experience as an accountant was NOT
suthcent for the requirements of the Office,
That Mr. Denney, the newly appointed Secre-
tary and Treasurer is a Republican, has no
significance whatever. He was selected solely
with view to competency.
No man should be retained in any official
position who is not fully qualified to perform
the duties of the Office.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

THE TIMES is published Wednesday afternoon nv
JOSEPH H. HoFFEcEER, Editor and Proprietor at Smyru,
Delaware.
year $500 in advance. s25Oi
not paid TILL the end of the No paper until
all arrears are pad-only at option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will bensered at the rate Seven Cents
sine fofthe ats insertcn subsequent insertions
shsi cents liberal discount made quarterly, seman
nual and yeariy advertisers
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

-, Masonic. The annual meeting of the Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, of Delaware,
was held at Dover on Wednesday. After
tran:acting the usual business of the Chapter,
the following officers were elected to serve the
ensuing term; G.. Il. p, John K. McFee of
Sussex D; q: II. P, John Taylor G. X,
JACOB f. Mynlck q. s., Hon }. A. Nichol,
son; G. Treasurer, S. II. Hodgman: G. Sec-
Tetaary, John ?. Almond G. Chaplain, Rev.
j. H. Lightbourne
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

THE WEEKLY SOcIABLEs of this town,
which have been so pleasant to our young
people (danccrs) and so attractive to visitors
were marked by "a pleasant depression last even
ing, when the young ladies gave a grand
complimentary supper to the gentlemen as a
mark of their appreciation of the entertain
ments. 1t was intended as surprise on the
part of the ladies', but the prying curiousity OF
the gentlemen led them to ferret out what
was in the wind. The table was handsomely
spread and beautifully Ornamented, and the
gentlemen were surprised to see so rich and
lavish repast. They were escorted to the
sated of the rich viands and delicacies, thew
were escorted back to the hall, when the ladies
returned and ate their share of the repast.
The gentlemen, fully approaching the COM
pliment conferred upon them, passed unAni-
nous vote of thanks. The oysters, salads,
creams, cakes, jellies, &C., we learn, were ali
prepared by the ladies themselves, thus show
ing no less skill in cookery than in dancing.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24
Stockholders Meeting

g, an Adjourned Meeting Of The Stockholders OF inc
oMfRNA u DELAWARE BAY RAILROAD ".
wli oe held at the Hotel OF Charles f. Forwell' ~
t1wn me rown OF Smyrna, on THURSDAY the Isl DAY OF
rsohUARY 1879, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. for the pur'
pose OF eleciing SEVEN DIRECTORS 10 serve inc
ensuing year.
s4ML CATS. Secretary
Smyrna. January. IIth, 1874 janI19
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

NEW PAPERs.-Mr. John W. f. Cooper,
OF Salisbury, Md, has taken charge of the
HeraM office of this town, and yesterday is
sued the Delarare hteH,gencer, neat we'll
hlled, readable paper. Like its prototype, I'll e
Herald, iG espouses the Democratic cause, hut
will also endeavor to advance the interests of
the town and State. In this last particular it
is hoped the TIMES and it may work together
for good. Mr. c. was formerly one of the
firm of PoulsOn & Cooper, publishers of the
old Delatoare Herald of this town, a number
of years ago, and has had considerable expert
ence in the newspaper enterprise on the PENN.
sula. We wish him success.
We have also received the first number of
the new temperance paper, The Observer, lust
started in Wilmington, by as. Devine &; Co.
1t is neatly gotten up, and Will doubtless do
good in its particular field. 1t also deyotes
considerable space to local and general news.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-24

Delaware City (Town) Bonds, bearing six
per cent. interest, for sale at 90 and accrued
lnnterest-odenomiuations $l0O and $500. John
Wilmington, Del. 0'''