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Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

A NEGRO MAN HUNG AT New CASTLE
Andrew &. Clark, negro man formerly of
Odessa, was hung on Friday last at New Cas-
tie tor Outraglng the person Of a cOlored girl
named Martha Rakes, in Wilmington, in
January last. He was a most desperate
character in this respect. In addition to this
act, he was charged with making four other
attempts of similar character upon white
women, all Of whom he assaulted in the streets
OF Wilmington in the months of October and
November last. The ladies assaulted were
Mrs. Reynolds, Miss Jane Marvin, Miss
Mather, a girl of lG, and a Mrs Dara. In
four of these cases the prisoner was positively
identified by the injured parties. Clark was a
large, muscular man, very black, of more than
average intelligence, and presented an exceed
lngly repulsive appearance. His former
character was not bad, and until he displayed
such beastIy prOpensties no one ever said
aught against him.
We quote from the Commercial as follows:
At 20 minutes before II o'clock, the process
sion began to move from the prisoners cell to
the gallows. Clark walked lightly along, and
TIPPED up the gallows' steps as if he were glad
the end of the solemn scene was so near at
hand. Rev. Ii. COlclazer then led in tervent
prayer during which time he cast his eyes up
ward, occasionally plancing upon the crowd
beneath, his lips moving as if earnestly engaged
! In prayer AT the close OF the religious devO-
/ tiOns Sheriff Armstrong asked the prisoner if
! he had anything to say, to which he replied he
had nothing except that he forgave everybody
and was ready and willing to die. Leave was
then taken of the Sheriff, his deputies, and
the ministers present, when the moose was
placed around his neck.
! At this juDcture, Clark expressed a wish to
speak a word to the colOred ministers in atten
dance, when the cap was removed, and Rev.
Mr.. Green and Rev. Mr.. Young were called
upon the scaffold, to whom he said he was
going to glory, and wished them to meet him
there. His SOUL he said, was now just on the
verge of eternity. The scene at this moment
was solemn and impressive. A respectful
silence hung over the crowd, some being
affected to tears. A young white man by the
name Of Cochran, from near Odessa, and will
whom Clarke was raised gave vent to his feel
ings, and expressed his belief in the innocenc,
of the prisoner. Everything being in readi
ness, and the cap readjusted, Clark was re
D quested to step forward upon the drop. HI
Immediately did so, singing as he went, in
I loud and clear voice, without a tremor. Blu
just as he had partially pronounced the las
word, the sheriff cut the rope, when his bod
instantly fell six feet, and was dangling in tn
air.
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Our death list is unusually long this week,
circumstances than from a great prevalence of
sickness in the community. One of the list,
Mr.. Thos Lamb was an influential and we'll
to-do farmer, living about six miles west OF
the town. lie was a man of industrious hab-
it's, unassuming manners and good business
capacity one who died in full esteem with his
fellow men. Another, Mr.. Jos. Hoffecker,
was one of the oldest citizens of the town.
More than this we may not say except that he
died at peace with the world and his own con
science. We also record the death of Mr.. Far.
row, an active young farmer, and Mrs. Smith
highly esteemed lady of this town.
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GOLD QUOTATIONS, STOCKS, &C.,
John McLear & Son, Bankers,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
THE MARKETS.
DEATHS.

HOFFECKER-In this town. on Sunday, IGh inst, Joseph
HOnecker. in his list year
LAMB-On the 10th inst, the ALLEY, smyrna Thos
Lamb, aged yesrs His are
funeral to at his late residence Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock. Interment at Baekstons VI. E. Church.
FARROW.Near this town, on the 18th inst. Mr. John g
Farrow. in the 36th year Of his age.
SMITHAt the residence son. Frank ). Smith,
MORTON the 18th inst Mr.. E. J. Smith, Of BinghamtOn
New York. aged Gs years
SMITH.In this the 18th Inst, Mrs. NJ. Smith
in the 4sth year OF her age.
COPES-On the 18th, Blanco, Kenton HID, Mrs SAC
Copss aged 70 years
REEDNear Smyrna Tuesday July 6th Mattio
Of Richard and Ellen Reed aged 10 months
THOMAS-Near Prices Corner Wednesday 10th nst Mrs
Isabella Thomas wife John Thomas aged years
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

Mr.. GREELEY ACCEPTS THE DEMOCRATIC
NOMTNATtON.-Th Baltimore committee to
officially notify Mr.. Greeley of his nomination,
waited upon him at the Lincoln Club House,
New York City, on Thursday forenoon. After
the usual formalities, the nomination was
handed to him in writing.
Mr.. Greeley said that perhaps it needed
more time and consideration before replying
fully to such an important communication. 1t
might be that he should have replied in writ
ing; but, inasmuch as he had addressed let
ter to the committee of another convention,
which had been extensively published, per-
haps it was not necessary that he should at
this time make a formal and full reply.
He accepted the nomination, he said, and
with the more pleasure from>the gratifying
spirit with which it was presented. His posi-
tion was proud one, and it was, nevertheless
an embarrassing one, but he trusted this EN-
barrassment was only temporary. 1t subjected
him to misconstruction on the part of valued
and lifelong friends, but he was assured thai
time only was necessary to vindicate his mo
tives, and the disinterested and patriotic course
he had determined to pursue before he received
such hearty cooperation
"Whils you," said Mr. Greeley, I" in max
ing this nomination, are not less Democratic
but even more so, than had you taken thu
opposite course, |, in accepting it, was as mucl
a Republican as | ever was. Applause.
He was not much accustomed, he said Il
receive nomination for PRESIDENT il he had
he probably could have responded more fifty
This was all he had to say, except to invite tn
members of the committee, or as many of then
as could make it convenient to visit him at hi
farm at Chappaqua he could assure them o
a warm welcome he would give them the bes
the little farm afforded lie should be ther
to morrow, and they could then consult an
confer more freely than at that time.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
Political Notes.

The Los Angeles Daily Ne,oS, leading
Democratic paper of California, opposes the
Baltimore nominations.
Last Friday, the Tribune, (Mr. Greeley's
organ) said that he had mot changed his
principles nor repudiated his record.
The Straight Out Democrats of Oregon, it is
stated in a telegram from San Francisco, will
send delegates to the National Convention at
Louisville.
The Chicago Times, the leading Democratic
paper Of Illinois, refuses to support Greeley,
but says it will support all the reform candi-
dates for State offices and for Congress-
The Detroit Free Press, the Democratic
organ of Michigan, which refused to support
Greeley, has been sold, the old prOprietors and
editors retiring, and it will now swallow the
coalition.
1t is stated that Mr.. Sumner being asked
directly" on Thursday, whether he would
support Grant or Greeley, replied that the
time had not come for him to speak out, and,
at present, no man was authorized to speak for
/ him.
The Strsight-Out Democrats at Baltimore
met again last week from one hundred to one
hundred and fifty being present, adopted an
address to the Democracy opposing the action
OF Tie NaLlOnal OOnVentlOO aOu duJOuTneu tC
meet in Louisville on September LIST.
THE STAMPEDE IN PENNSYLVANIA. The
Pennsylvania Democrats are repudiating Gree
ley, by thousands, and many are declaring
their preference for President Grant. Ii
Delaware county, the stampede is astonishing
and in Media, alone, a considerable number o
those who formerly voted the Democratic
ticket, have joined the Grant and Wilson club
So IL vOes AttemDtS to deceive the American
people will always fail.
A Bolt FROM GREELEY. The Cincinnati
Commercial which has heretofore cen stron
supporter OF the Liberal Republican move
, , ment and of the liberal candidates, on Tuesday
of last week, came out in an article renouncin
Greeley. He takes the ground that as Horac
> Greeley has virtually become the candidate G
the Democratic party the Commercial, Re
publican paper, cannot support him. Thi
shows the feeling Of the Liberal Republican
|, towards the Democratic party.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
SMYRNA. DEL. April 18th. ls7

SMYRNA, DEL. ApriI IJIh. I6'@
This is TO certify that have used the La'y's Friend
Washing Machine IN my family sinSe June. 1871, ana
recommend IL as Ihs best have ever seen. lis
easy TO work; child OF ten twelve years old ,an
do as much washiSg in two hours as formerly took
woman nearly all day with the wash board and tubs
THIS Washing Machine not only great labor saver
but is a great saving of the clothing and my wis
would dispose OF any piece Of furniture in our house
sooner than With her Washing Machine.
DAVID Il. SMlTITERS.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

THE LOCAL PREACHERS of Easton District
held special meeting at Lewes on Saturday
last, which was very largely attended. DIR. f.
Dawson, of Camden. preached Sunday morn
ing, and Rev. }. V. Smith, of this town, in the
evening. A visit was made to Rehoboth beach
on Saturday, and all were delighted with the
grandeur Of old ocean, so famous at this point.
The site for large hotel has been staked out
there. This meeting was held by invitation Of
Rev. Mr.. Warner the NJ. H. minister and cti-
gems Of the town. The next meeting will be
held in Smyrna, in November.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

SMYRNA, DEL, April IS, 1879
This is TO certify that purchased, in April, 1871,
Of Mr.. Asa Z. Worden. a Washing Machine called
THE Lady's Frend;" that ! have had II IR use for
year. Ii has given eRiIre satisfaction to my wife
and family. IL washes ceani woman, or even a
child can do the washing Of family OF ten person
IN two hours, and If ! could not get another would
not take one hundred dollars for the one have; and
that during The year it has not been out OF repair
/. ID. HAMILTON.
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NOTICE.

The undersigned. Administrator named above
hereby gives notice, that Letters &C Administration
were granted TO me on the 18th day OF July. 1879
all persons therefore having demands against the de
ceased estate will presenI he samo, properly attesied
before the 9th day of July, 1873. or abide by
law in this behalf
juyl73t B. +. LATFOMUS, AdmE
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
SMYRNA. DEL. April Is. Is

PHI
This is TO certify that nv family has been using The
Lady's Friend Washing Machine, during the past
year. and it has given entire satisfaction, washing
clean and much less time than can get II done 10
anv other way. II is easily worked, my little boy Of
fourteen years does the washing and he could do IS
if he was several wears younger. | wOuld not part
with il hardly any price il could get another
OF the same kind. | have never any other
Washing Machine that would have.
WM H. BAGGS
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
FATAL RESULTS From A LAMP ExpLosTc

FATAL RESULTS From A LAMP EXPLOSION.
One evening last week colored man living
near Odessa, named Jonathan Hinson, received
fatal injuries from the explosion of a coal oil
lamp. Before retiring he attempted to extin-
guish the light by blowing down the lamp
chimney. The flames were forced into the
lamp and the explosion that followed threw
the ignited oil into the face and over the
person of the man, burning him so sh ockingy
that he died after two days suffering. Tho
man was respected by all classes in Odessa
| lie leaves wife and several chill lren. The
accident is, or should be, warning to the
! public,
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

THE TIMES published Wednesday afternoon by
JosEPH II HoFFEcEER Editor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware.
rHRMS-srpscrrPr1oy wear $500 IN advance s25o
paid till the the No discontinued until
s paid-ony the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will inserted at the rate OF SeyenCents
ine for the first insertions insertions Threeand
ahslf cents liberal discount made TO quarterly seminar
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

TAX PAYERS, who have not yet settled their
taxes on b. ii. Smiths (late collector) dupli-
Gates, would do we'll to attend to the same, as
we understand that Mr.. j. w. Flick, his sue
cessor, intends, after this week, putting the
same ia course Of legal collection.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

Wilmington n Western R. r. Co.'S First Mortgage 7SGOur'
reney Bonds Profitable Investment interest pay
able For sale at 9 and accrued interest by JohT
McLear Son. BAnkersiNo COZ Market ST. Wilmington Del
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
WIN. II. BAGGS.
SMYRNA. DEL April l6, 1872.

SMYRNA, DEL, April l6, 1872.
My wife says have been using the Ladys
Friend Washing Machine. sold by Asa Z. Worden,
for more than year. II gives me great pleasure TO
testify to its merits. | cannot now conceive how
should he able TO get along without It." have
been authorized by my vile TO make The above slate
meni in her behalf. WM. L. COLLINS
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

The gentlemen who travel great deal, and
those who spend most Of the time at home,
alike need good clothing, and they all want It
cheap. Go to w. & b. s Great Oak Hall, 9th
and Market Sts., Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
PEACH BASKETS!

From 1000 to $4,000 WHITE OAK SPLTNT
PEACH BASKETS. for sale Cheap. by
w. w. TSCHUDY.
my292m Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
SMYRNA. DEL, April 18th. 1879.

SMYRNA. DEL, April 18th, 1879.
This is TO certify that have been using the Lady
Friend Washing Machine for the past year. and havs
no hesitation in recommending il to be the best Ma
chime in the market. as have used several Others
but find the 'Ladvs Friend " the only one 10 give me
satisfaction. Before got it ttoOk four women nearly
all day to do the washing of my hotel. but with The
Machine boy twelve years old can do the same
washing by ten or eleven clock and we do the Iron
ing the same day. CHAS. +. FOXWELL.
iuIyloim =
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
SMYRNA, DEL.
The LADY's FRIEND
Washing Machine

This Machine is asserted to be the highesl step
towards perfectiOu yet made in labor savIHg
machines OF This character. II has been thoroughly
tested by hundreds and has given the best Of satsae.
tiOn. | give few names and certificates Uf person
that have been using ii for time. IL not oAly
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
Washes without Friction,
CERTIFICATES.

and Clothing will last about twice as long 10
washed on The washbUaFd.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

think it best not to dispute, where there
is no probability of convincing. = IVhdefetd.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

The most dangerous of all fattery, is the
inferiority of those about us.-.Nad Slcetchne.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
M. IL. DYOTT.

No. ia South Second ST, Phila., Pa.
N. B-CHURCHES furnished with CHANDELIERS and LAMPS
Every Description 9 cent cheaper than at other
.tabIishment in the country. apll0-3m
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17

For further information apply TO
ASA E. WORDEN, Manufacturer.
Agents Wanted. Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
Mary had a little lamb,

Mary had little lamb,
Its fleece was white as snow,
And everywhere that Mary went
That lamb was sure to go.
II went out one day and returned so dirty
that nothing but Moore & Brothers Whining
ton City Soap would restore it to its original
color.
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
A Profitable Business.

Light Equal TO GINS, Mt One-Eighth the Cast
CANNOT No Chimney Wick used. MEN de-
string PROFITABLE BUSINESS, secure the EXCLU-
o Il Information call on,
Smyrna times., 1872-07-17
Midsummer MaIadies.

The hot solar that rpen the harvest dis
diseases II the liver be all predsposed rregu
laes, this the in which bilious may
spated weak stomach too, is weakest in the
vitality through pores by excessive
perspiraOn is great that wholesome tonic combining
also the properties of dusive stmuant and gentle exh
rant in many cases necessary health and under
eumstances should be dispensed with BY sck deb
tated Cf all the preparations thus refresh
TAIN and ortiy the human frame there will
with Hosteers Celebrated Stomach Bers They
been weighed In the balance of experience and found want
Ing have been recommended the first medic
nal specific not beverage and in spite Of interested
stI0n from innumerabe quarters stand after twenty
trial at the head of all proprietary medicines intended the
prevention and Of all ordinary complaints Of the stomach
the liver the bowels and In the unhealthy dis
trcts bordering the rivers Of California HOsette
Stomach Bers be cssed the standard
species Of intermittent ettent fever The people who in
habit those districts place the implicit confidence in the
preparaona confidence that increased by the
results Of its operation
As bers, so-csed the perncious character
sprngng like fungi every side, the public hereby
warned against the frauds Ask Hosetters
ters See that the abe and remember that
the genuine article Is sold in bulk but IN bottles only
july Sd
! Talk at the Toiet.-Every lady's maid
knows that the bewtching beings who pave
their triumphant way with conquered hearts,
regard splendid head Of hair the most effec-
tive Of all womanly tacinations. They believe,
and they are right, that they can lasso as many
beaux with the luxuriant ringlets and glossy
braids as they can kill at sight with their
beaming eyes Hence in their toilet talk -
among themselves and with their attendants,
the merits of preparations for the hair are
freely canvassed and the latest results Of this
discussion seems to be the almost univeral
adoption of Lyons KathaHon as an article
better adapted to promote the growth and
beauty of the Chief Glory of Woman " than
any other at present before the world. They
say that without irritating the skin of the head
it eradicates dandrutf and that it penetrates
below the surface to the roots of the hair, en-
(, dowing them with new life and vigor.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24

Ns-T The owner or owners of the above de-
scribed SCOW are requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take it away
otherwise it will be disposed of according to
law. ALPHEUS HAISLIP,
near Pigah P. O., Charles County, Nd.
April II, l872-6w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24
TOnnatO RlanfS

Tomato Plants.
NOV ready for sale, the best and earliest
~ TOMATO PLANTS, among the different
varieties are: Early Smoot Red, Keys Early
Prolific, General Grant, Spoon Butler or Shoe
Fly, Trophy (late). Also, Peach Blow Seed
Potatoes, for late planting, for sale at
ap 26-3t QUENEEL S.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24
Baltimore Cattle Market, May 1e.

Prices for Beef Cattle ranged as follows =
Best Beeves at 81 37a$8 u; generally rated first
quality So l2a$7 81; medium or good fair quail
ity $5 25a$6 IL; ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and
Cows 81 75a$5 25; inferior and lowest grades
of Cattle SO 00aS0 O0-general average of the
market Sc 81; extreme range of prices $4 75a
So IL. Most of the sales were from Sc 25 to
81 81 per 100 lbs.
SHEEP.-We quote sheared at 5a63 cts, and
wool at 7a8 cts per ID. gross.
LAMBs.-We quote at So 90 to $5 90 per
head, as to size and quality.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24

GRAIN
WHEAT-Southern red sold at 225a227 cents;
amber at 225 cents; prime white 220a23O cents
CoRN-Sales at 77a78 cts. for white; yellow
at 73a74 cts; mixed at 7Oa72 cts.
RYE-Sales at 95a105 cts.
OATs-Sales at 6Oa6l cts.
TOBACCO.-We report a continued very ac-
tive demand for leaf, particularly for Maryland
and Ohio, but business in the former descrip-
ton has been restricted by the very light re,
ceipts, shipments being retarded by the very
dry weather, but though there has been some
movement in the latter, sales continue to be
restricted by the extreme views of holders
The receipts of Maryland have been less than
200 hhds., but probably every hid. received
has been taken all at full prices, and until there
is material increase in the receipts of this de-
scrption prices must remain firm. Of Ohio we
report sales of some 800 hhds. though but lit
tie of this amount was taken by the principal
buyers, and we quote the market for it very
firm indeed. In Kentucky there has been no
movement of Importance, the high prices cur
rent for this description keeping exporters out
of the market. We understand that lot of
800 hhds. Mason county light cutting leaf,
which has been held here for some time, is about
to be placed on the market, and if so it will no
doubt be taken up. In Virginia there is liter
ally nothing doing. Prices are firmly main
tanned for all descriptions, and we quote as
follows, viz:
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24
ADMINIsTRATIoN NOTICE.

Orphans Court OF Charles County, Sets
AYRIL 30, 1872.
ORDERED by the Court, that UzzIEL
~ WRIeHT, Administrator of THos. WRIGRr,
deceased, give the notice required by law to the
creditors Of said Thomas Wright to exhibit their
claims, legally authenticated, by advertisement
published in some one newspaper published in
Charles County, Maryland. once in each Of
three successive weeks.
True copy,-Test:
JOSEPH STEWART,
Reg. Wills for Chs. Co.
NOTICE.
THIS is TO GIVENOTlCE, That the sub.
l. scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles County, Maryland, letters
Of Administration on the personal estate of
THOMAS WRIGHT,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated to the subscriber.
on or before the Sd day Of November next.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said deceased's estate. Given
under my hand, this Sd day of Map, 1879.
UZZJEL WRIGHT,
Admir- of Thomas Wright, deceased.
may 3-3w
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24

GKAIN.-
WHEAT.-Sales of red at 2l0a2l2 cts. for good
and 225 for choice.
CoRN.-Sales of white at 85 cts, mixed at 80
cts.
RYE.-Sales at ll0 cts.
OATs.-Sales at so cts.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1872-05-24
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sahickon Creek, Fairmount Park Up the
Schuylkill; Union League. House; a large
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mail. T. R. CALENDER l. CO., Publishers,
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