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Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

LET HAVE THE Truth OF THE MATTER
PRESIDENT Grant is now in position TO he the
best praised or worst abused man in tbo
country. As In 1868 manifest DESTINY. or
something that the people cannot explain. has
marked him tor the Republican candidate for
tne Presidency in 1872 His opponents. be
tney OF whatever party afRliation, hope to avert
tnis by charging him with various offences
ohelal and personal The charges mast fre.
quently referred to are two his love for pres-
ents and his desire to give his relations fat offices
under the government.
MS St Louis farm, his house in WASHINGTON
his cottage at Long Branch, his mining stock
&C. 1t has been repeatedly charged. were do.
mated to him, for which he providod +bo
aoners with lucrative positions in his eff
ana out OF the thousands of Offices under his
patronage 1T has been frequently charged that
ne mas appointed twenty-five or twentv-s;v of
either his or his wife'S relatives to fiji thor,
Recently, however, the New York Times hoe
taken the pains to investigate and danv .bo.o
charges. 1t asserts that not G dollar's : ,cortb
o. property has been aicen to Gen. Grant
SINCE ne became President" and with reference 70
MS relatives who hold office, number Of tbam
were appointed by Mr.. Lincoln or Mr. Jobnoon
Chiefly the latter His father and his co..
were both appointed by johnson. wb;la +bo
positions the Dents This brothers-in-law} bold
were mostly army appointments. Thirteen
out OF the twenty-five appointments. II is 40.
serted by the paper above quoted, are no re-
atlon whatever, and one or two of tbor, bora
no e'r'Stence, In an official capacity, at least
But we did not commence this articlo 20 do
tend President Grant. We believe mona ia
needed In his behalf from any quarter. Onr
OBJECT Is to lndoroe the action of Senator NJ
ton' In his action upon a resolution offered bv
Garrett Davis in The cl..,o ro.L boc..oI.
Mr. Davis mad 'a''
Q, investigation should inquire whether the
president has had any interest in any contrsc,o
70 DO work for the United States; whether bo
mas received donations, and annointed tbo
uonors or their relations to Offices Of nublo
trust; whether he has bestowed ofices If nuh
nc trust on his relations, and whethar tho Gan
Domingo matter had any consi1erat;o, of
money or property connected with it. BE
OoJection was made to such resolution. bu,
senator Morton, an intimate personal friend of
the Presidents said he hoped the objection
would be Withdrawn, as he wanted to see the
investigation made, because it would ''souelcb"
vast number of lies that have been put i,
circulation Mr.. Edmunds, Republican, of Yer
mont wanted the resolution printed, and
wanted ten thousand copies of il himself as a
campaign document The resolution was laid
over This is the way to reach the question.
Either expose the wrong or expose the falsifers.
Ii there is enough in the charges to warrant
an investigation let an investigation be made.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

IHE JUNCTION Il BREAKwATER RAILROAD
Is 10 trouble and likely to have a stormy time
at the annual meeting. Its treasury is empty,
It seems, and is unable to pay the $4,000
interest on its State bonds, or $ll 900 which it
owes the Baldwin locomotive works, in Phila-
delphia. A petition in bankruptcy has been
filed against it by Baird & Co., the locomotive
firm, which is to come before the u. s. court on
Friday. The majority ofthe stock of as we stated
recently, is owned by Mr.. Baumgarden, of
Lancaster, Pa, and he controls the road to
suit himself. 1t is proposed to issue additional
stock, allowed by the charter, which can be
sold. Money can thus be secured to pay off
pressing demands, aud the majority of the
stock be secured by parties at home.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

In retiring from the Mayeraty Of Philadelphia Mr. Fox
eaS attention to the reforms his admins
aon' chief among them the the paid fire de-
sVStsm which he declares is working hney. or
oree which has been the subject
MS administratsn Mr. Fox The police force OF
CITY consists when iu Of about Of this number
are naVeeorn citizens Of the United States; 9ls were
~ IN ireand 2a9 were honoraby discharged soldiers OF tbe
% ana d were similarly discharged from navy; had
the rank OF general army; that Of major ~
captain "a that OF sergeant. that OF lieutenant
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

Some medical insist undgnAed 10 advertise
remedy however valuable il be- Queer reasoning this
IL Is IKE saying that artcs which world needs shou
De ma IN cornerhat benefits blessings may be to
widely dhused-hat the OF protecting and restoring
health should be close monopoly not accessible TO all
me argument is bad. II is than that it il ISBrMAS
suppose hoSteter stomach Bersan absolute specific for
dyspepsia bousness and debiy-had never hsen
known beyond the REPERTOIRE of the faculty what would
eeen the consequence Instead curing and invigoranR
"hs the good effects OF the preparation have been
confined to comparative lew There the highest
"r saying that light should not be under a bushe that
whatever excellent should be placed city on hill where
all men can take cognizance of upon this principle
A ths hters have been advertised continue to be
ed IN every newspaper ot prominence in the western
hemisphere and that the testimonials
nav" been translated into all languages Thousands
ENJOY perfect health to-day who would angushin on bed
oil sickness il the newspapers had spread the truth with
regard to this uneQualed uvgOran and and
wde Suppose profit been from this publicity Ia
THAT any argument against it II the public health has been
protected II lives have been saved il the feeble have hae
and the sick restored good has been nc
compshed and who grudge 10 exerjons TINS
directed their fair rewardf
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

How TO OBSERVE THE HOLIDAYs.-The
Holidays should be impressed upon our minds
by some pleasant remembrances. Some good
action done, or some act of kindness received
IRON another. The good time should be spent
SO that we can look back upon it without a re-
proach. We should have some landmark set
down by which we can remember how the time
was passed. One good way to have a con-
tlnua reminder would be to purchase Suit of
greatly reduced prices by BENNETT & Co.,
Tower HALL, No. 5l8 Market street. half
way between Fifth and Sixth streets, Philadel.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

IRE PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY School SOCI-
ABLE, at the town hail. in this town. ON
Wednesday evening last, was the happiest of
social reunions. Early in the evening rich
and most substantial supper was served and
partaken OF by both congregation and school.
After this the scholars were allowed the utmost
liberty III the way Of amusement, and for two
hours upward Of hundred children made
such a babel as only so many happy, well
hllcG children could make. Having settled
their supper by their romping, about 9 o clock
they were called to ORDER and in a short time
one or the handsOmest, most richly. laden re-
iireshment tables was depleted by them, with
ice ice cream and rich jellies to cool their paates.
IhlS accomplished, after prayer by Mr. n r
Underwood, Rev. Mr.. Sturgis, the pastor
made short address, and DR.. G. L. Mahon'
the Superintendent, awarded the prizes to the
scholars; These prizes, mostly Bibles and
hymn Books, were all beautifully finished
some OF them elaboraiely so-being thus
made attractive to the children beyond their
intrinsic value as religious books. they will
adorn the central table as well as the minds
ana hearts OF the receivers The liberal scale
upon which this entertainment was gotten nm
VIII at once strike the reader These enter.
ttalnments comparatively new here, will soon
become general, doubtless, as Sunday School
teStivity. '''
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

ODD FELLOWS IN SMYRNA.-The following
Dec. 9th, 1871. N. G., VIM. N. Maull; V. G.,
VIM: A: FAIRIES; r. s., Richard Il. Kinghton
T. s., VIM. H. Bags; Treasurer, JOS. ii.
Primrose; S. p. G., VIM. G. Emerson.
The following officers were elected in Morn
ing Star Lodge No. 6, Dec 29th, 1871. N. g.,
Leml I: johnson; V. g., Jos. Wright: r. S.,
Armwell 5. Quillen p. S., Samuel Taylor ;
treasurer, q. W. Taylor; S. p G., James c.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

:, The New York Herald publishes a renort
t that the Prince of Wales was not suffering
DI,i"n ,rom ypno,q II fever, Ipt from an attempted
International Society This oreansat;on VI T. me @
said, has resolved upon the death Of the
Prince, and the public assertions of some %
its members is urged in corrobopa,ion of the
fact. A0
Ward & Phillips still have respect for the
iaboring man. They are prepared to cover
their body with good and cheap clothes, and
their hands with good buck and fur gloves.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

The PLEA OF INsANITr.-GOvernor Gratz Brown OF Ms-
sou' sensiby and peItnenty suggests that all
acquitted because of insanity should at
unac asyums and that the trying cases be re-
CURED by law to to it that the acquitted
mailman at consigned place he will be harm
less to his fellows Certainly perverson Of Justice TO let
loose society being whose hands mbrued in
the blood Of one his fellows The perhaps
trolable desire to kill moment aud cause
the sacrifice Of more Innocent people
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

The New York LEADER has ceased to This
for some years the special of the Tammany Ring and
within the two past had Mayer Hall for principal
edltSr 1t was noted for its sparkling though very
found literary and dramatic criticisms, for its usually
semi-oicial outgivngs IOca political movements Since
the collapse Of the Ring had been rapidly running down
ana when the New York Printing Company with which
connscted) went into bankruptcy its support was
and so it died,
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
The Cloths and Cassimerps
are new, just bought, and comprise all III. Ls5'
styles. 'eadIng
NOTIONS AND STATIOy.pr

Buttons, Spool Cotton, Knitting Co,..
Skirts, Balmorals. Ladies' and CblI6,.Onh' Hop
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp WIsta Hose
Neck-ties, Handkerchefs, Hooks and Fy.,. T!o'e',
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Combs e.. velvet
Hair Pins, Buckles, Pins, Needles, Sr,.,a,. OSPs
and Vest Binding. ThlmbIes, Collars, Cuas ,' OOa'
Twine, Kid Gloves, Machine Sewing STt ItV'e'',
Spool Silk, &C., &c, Letter, Foolscap Noa' N,n' and
Bill Paper, Pens. Pen Holders, Lead Pencil. s, shd
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books, Ink. Po,t', PI"'
Books, Spelling Books, Copy Books, MuciIsps 10y q.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

OUR Maryland items are rather few this
week, from the fact that our Eastern Shore
cotemporaries, very many of them, have
adhered to all old custom, and suspended pub
llcaticn for week to enjoy Christmas While
their motto, in the general way is, business be-
fore pleasure, at Christmas they feel at liberty
to reverse the order. Our supply being short,
our list must correspond to it.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

seems to be settled that the National Republican Copyen
ton will be ned in Philadelphia. The arrangement in favor of
Philadelphia has been made the meeting OF the
executive committee by correspondence ma"y OF its
members Had it been the FIRE the convention would
no doubt have met at Chicago 1t urged against the claims
ofs Louis and Cincinnati that they have sufficient
datiOps.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

WAR ON "LoDGEs-Severa young ladies Troy N Y and
In fact some married ladies', talking about getting up
society to oppose the organization more lodges of
Kind In that city They do object principles of
secret societies they Of about secrets
o any knd but claim that there many attractions
the lodges every night in the them Between
Masons OddFeows, Knights Of Fythas Grand Army of the
Republic Sons America Sons OF Malta rooms 1t
no wonder the ladies complain the of their
husbands and Rallants
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

The Grand Duke Alexis arrived in Chicago Saturday He
received at the depot by committee headed by
Sheridan who escorted him the fremont House.
Mayor Medl extended to him cordial welcome with all the
hospitaes their asking him overlook any
ency aud take the will for the deed The Mayor concluded
inviting the Grand Duke to visit Chicago years hence.
during the Centennial jubilee. when Chicago have
cred her former greatness The Grand Duke replied
well chosen and cordial remained in Chicago
Yesterday afternoon.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

Richard NJ Tweed Jr, (Tweeds son) was subjected to
rigid nation saturday in the Supreme Court on his
proposition to be- one ofthe bondsmen for his iaher He
the total value OF his real about SslOOO He
owned none Of this property before last August He
received 1t all from his father and mother partly for con-
alteration and partly for love aud Had no under
standing with his father that the conveyance this
was to enable him to become BAIL in
standing at all between him and his father the subject
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

CURIosITEs YEAR-The year 1879 contains
Sundays September and December begins SUNDAY
January April aud July Monday; October is the only
month beginning on Tuesday, February begins and ends
Thursday Consequently have five Thursdays which will
not occur again until the 1900 In the year February
viii have Eve Sundays, which will again until the
year M The year 1871 began Sunday and
TINS will occur again in every eleventh year there
altar
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

THE TIMES is published every Wednesday afternoon bv
JOSEPH H. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor at smvr
Delaware.
year S9OO in advance or
not paid till the the year. No paper discontinued
ali arrears are pad-ony at the option of the Publisher
ADFERTISEMENTS will inserted at the rate Of
ne tor the hrst nserton
HnA cents liberal discount made TO quarterly semi an
nual and yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
DRY GOODS

VIZ: VS.; Silks poPIns' Alpacas, Chulies, An.w,,
Delalnes' Cotton Delaines, aud CalIcoes. via 0e
OF the latest styles Ct Dress Good, t,i, ill.," many
Jeans, Osna burgs Flannes, Tlcklngs. Tahi. ss"'mI
Sack Flannes, Napkins, Sheetings P,IIo,, Clh',
Muslins, Swiss Stripings Cambrics, Psper NJ, "a"
Denims, Checks, Drllllngs, Nankeen, I,nen. uSlr Mr
Inns, Plaids, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns. Chani .HU'
Piques, and all the goods usually found in
class country store. =" hFiL
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

Samuel TOwnsed is prolific letter writer on
peaches and politics. In trying to reply to
every correspondent who sees fit to refer to
him, he has become a weekly contributor to
nearly half the papers on the Peninsula Some
of his articles are pungent.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

The discount on mutated currency abolished aft
tue l"t oi January Threehths in fragment legal
tender note any currency denomination will redeemed
Its full face value More than less than five
eghths will be redeemed at hall its value than
will only be redeemed affidavit has been
destroyed 1t expected change will greatly better
the condition of the currency
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

france and Germany about to perfect postal
treaty between the two countries This news by special tee
gram gives hope that intimate and friendly
between the peoples of both and that the
interchange OF thousands of will serve to eacs b.
marks of millions Of bullets.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

A splendid assortment of ready made cloth
ing at Ward 4 Phillips You had better 20
and purchase now as they are offering extra
inducements.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

Bartholomew Barnes hanged at PtsRed H. on Friday
for the murder OF John rsham February last Barnes
who only s old attributed crime fer which he
suffered to whisky.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

The SMALL Pox AND TRAvEL.-To show
fhe falling off in travel to Philadelphia by rea-
son OF the small pox, we institute the following
comparison of the sale of tickets between this
locality and that city for the month of Decem.
Der, 1870 and 1871:
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

National Convention will meet at Baltimore on February
S2d TO form National organization for spread of total Alb
snence among members the Roman Catholic churches in
the United States.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

:" 1 wish | was dead !" is an expression not
untrequenty made use of by the dyspeptic and
sufferer from Liver disease, the depressed
spirits uniting the mind for anything, and
almost driving him to despair. But be Of good
cheer, there is life and health for you yet, so
those that have taken Simmons Liver Regu-
lator attest. 1t regulates the Liver dispels
despOndency. and restores health
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

Late style Of hats and caps at Ward &
Phillips
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

>, Boys and youths clothing cheap, at Ward &
Phillips.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
Total


or decrease Of 1l3 for the month-about one.
third This is not as great as many supposed
The travel is reduced to those who are com
PEELED to visit the city, for the most part
while those who can go or leave it alone are
dong the latter. From these figures it is fair
to presume that the city is deprived of at least
one-thlrd OF Its visitors by the epidemic, which
must show marked depletion in the tbons.
ands who throng its streets daily and also make
bad exhibit in hotel registers and theatre
seats. In the sale of luxuries there is also 8
great falling off, doubtless, as the class
kept at home are generally the parties who
deal most largely in such things. Tn tba
wholesale trade, however, the effect has NOT
been so marked. Our merchants and traders
generally, look to no other city for sunnles
and their stocks have suffered no dim;nution
They buy by sample, and many, who have an
eye to business have laid in the finer grades of
goods to meet the demands of those who ara
Kept at home. Our advertising columns point
out these. One good result may follow from
this calamity to Philadelphia: our citizens
may be induced to patronze home more liner.
ally.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
Stock of New Goods.

whlch he intends 10 sell cheaper than snv ,,,,.
this market for years, consisting Of 'O'u IT
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
Wood and WiIIOw.War.

Washing Tubs. Buckets Keelers, Churps R,,.-
Clothes Pins, Clothes Brushes, Hair Brushes So
Brushes, Fancy and Market Baskets. Cur,y Su'uO
Butter Prints. Butter Bowls, Wash Bo,;ts VTOS WOS
Brushes, Half Bushel and Peck Measnrss 6I SH
Cloths. Mats. and all sizes of Rope. vi
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
When Doctors Disagree

Where can patients look for ree' The sxperenc. Of every
Dyspepc tends to that proper method of
Of that wide spread disease Dyspepsia no to be found in
Of the regular schools OF medicine You cannot find anv
"uO wi" agree upon this point each has some pet
theory ot his own and each patient is but in truth ubisct
or experiment. Tn only eecua remedy for this terrible
scourges
MIsHLER's HERBBITTERs.
1t alone is certain and uniform in its ece-s t.b,...,
thousands and will cure you. TRY IT., ,.na,n
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

Talk about your Philadelphia markets
Come ye out tonight. Can't hold a light to
Ward q Phillips Alexis hats and caps.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
Spread the Trufh.

Il Phillips'
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The Annual Election of Officers cf the SMYRNA
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION will take place OF Ine
Library Room. on THURSDAY, JAN. 4th. lS!z' a.
ers is requested. ME- WILDS Sec'Y
{. SrocKLY, Prest
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

1t is an acknowledged fact that the Will
mington City Soap is cheaper than any other.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

w Over coats, all styles, qualities and prices, at
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
q O O ID 81
CHEAPER
THAN EVEP

The undersigned respectfully announces
c''lzens OF Smyrna and vicinity that h, I.. !" The
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
Needles Special Branch,
Maryland & Delaware II. r
WINTER ARRANGEMENT
GOING NORTH.
GOING sOUTE

follows: Asts iofa, trains will
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-08-21
NY JOLLY FRIENDS SECRET

do LEWIS New and Greatest Work,
is an immense success. 18th thousand in press
Agents delighted and coming money. AGENTS
WANTED everywhere GEO, MACLEAN Pub.
Usher, , School ST., Boston. as3t-4w
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Too MUCH WIDowERED.-An article on
corpulency for the GALAXY "Club-Room''
for September winds up with the following:
1 have reserved for positively the last''
story told me the other day, which proves
most conclusively the utter heartlessness with
which fat people are .treated. And as even
my slenderest reader may now feel fatigued,
leave the anecdote to speak for itself.
A Western Snowman was exhibiting
gantess who kept the scales in the vicinity
OF six hundred pounds. She was slike
heavenly pastures, large and fair" and prov
ed very profitable card, In order that these
voluminous and profitable charms should not
be sequestered from him, the Snowman Sc
cured life interest in them by marriage.
Unfortunately the bride sickened even unto
death, and council of physicians declared
her recovery impossible. The disconsolate
Snowman wandered out of the village where
''unmereiflll Disaster had overtaken him, and
Leaning over fence, gave way to a flood of
tears. A sympathetic bystander, learning the
cause of his grief, attempted consolation by
depicting what the future might have in store
TOR him. "Oh," said the pseudo widower.
that is all very well, but the thing that
worries me is what l am to do NOW. You
see she's so big that Pm pestered to know
whether I'd better coax her into graveyard
to die, or get up taro expensive funerdls.'
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POETRY.
A Dangerous Man.
BY CORPORAL BUMP.

Mr.. Sumner says that Grant is bold, bad
ngerous man.-[Newspaper.
"a bold, bad man is Gen. Grant"
Said Floyd one gloomy night,
As out from Donels0n he crept,
And took his hasty flil hit. o,no
From Pillows trembling ups tnei 0
An echo sounding much the same, ;h.
And Buckner thought his CHER was right,
Nor longer burst maintain the nght;
And then came down the rebel OARS,
And from the fort hung stripes anu stars,
THAT Grants dangerous manP said they:
And doubtless think the same to-day.
"a bold bad man is Gen. Grant,
Said Beauregard one morn,
AS from the naughty traitors brow
The victors wreath was torn
And from the field his legions went
BY orders Gen. Grant had sent.
Then Shilohs field was ours again,
Despite the host of rebel men,
Who came an army boasting loud,
But went panic-stIicken crowd;
For Beauregard and all his men,
Perhaps thought Grant was dangerous then
"A bold bad man is Gen. Grant,"
Said Mr. Pemberton one day;
"Entreaties are of no avail,
Hewill not go away.
A stubborn, mulish, dangerous man!
He wants our rebel hides to tan"
And still Grants cannon raked the town,
Until the rebel flags came down;
And then our banners rent and torn
Were through the streets of Vicksburg borne.
The 'bold bad man." that glorious Fourth,
Sent gladstone tidings to the north.
A bold, bad man is Gen. Grantp'
And poor Braggs eyes were dim
With tears; said he, 81 know
IT'S useless fighting him."
And soon the cheers from Grants brave men
On Lookouts crest, told where and whom
The rebel General had to run,
And what that "bold bad man." had done.
"That Grants dangerous man!'' he said,
AS from the field his army fed.
"a bold, bad man is Gen. Grant"
Said Lee, chats plain to see;
He must be very bold indeed,
To think of whipping me.'
Then Petersburg and Richmond fell;
Then Appomatox-maybe-well,
At last our heroes work was done;
The final victory was won.
Perhaps the people may forget
These things, but then, they havn't yet.
They needed then, such dangerous men,
And think perhaps, they may again.
"a bold. bad man is Gen. Grant"
JEFF Davis thought the same,
When running off in crinolinc,
He TO the "last ditch" came.
Kuklux's gentle voice was heard
And-"Grant Ii dangerous" averred.
1t needs but be that this Is 50,
For all these rebels ought to know.
Then Hall and Tweed-good honest men-
Say "Grant is "bold and bad" and when
Such men, declare it, then, forsooth,
Folks know that Sumner tells the truth.
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Prof. FOWler'S Great Work
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