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New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09

Na'lame Ross IS evidently contiien. tha'
her astonishing powers a an astroiogist con
not be equaled. as she offers $4,000 to any
successful competitor. She is. moreover.
an accomplished female physician, having
acquired q right 10 the title by years Of
study. and subsequent snccessful practice.
Her advice in business matters. love affairs.
and. ir fac'. il all concerns of life, is said
by those who have consulted .er TO be "alu-
a6ie. Give her cali at No. ,. Ran? par:
street. !Ier CHARGES are very ,casonai..c.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09

HoMs !-GM PROM .tBIOAD.-We found
Hhs following dog story in a Western paper.
Gu: fee! sorry that the writer did not fur
aish the name of the vessel simply TO make
IL sc - people take stock in the narrative:
The !as- instance comes ir the San Fran.
cisco Hujieti.'. related by ship captain at
.!at .ors, aud embraces a chapter of ac"i-
dents as well as 81 exhibition OF ntcll.
gs,nce and fidelity. The mate 81 ship at
New Orleans Rad ne Irish ''setter' dog.
He gave tho dog to a Louisiana planter,
@ho took him up th. river. The dog cs-
capped, got aboard a steamboat. and was
carried back TO New Orleans In the
meantime his old masters ship had sailed.
and the dog being thus homeless, took sh'!
ser on a schooner. then lying at he !evse.
and was carried by her to New York. Not
Gar from the schooner q ship was 40 anchor.
The dor was seen to be intentlv watching
the chip, and ultimately leaped overheard
and SWAN 80 it. was recognized in the water
Ly She crew. and thus go: bac.. :" bis h'.t
l. .stey and his old home.
Th. fashion ,.t locating improbable .'o,ias
~ New Orleans j. q ..Vorits :ashic" wi:L
Gealers in tict.ou. We have sufficient sad
,sality ir 1ug midst 20 :ina anose,asn: y:
GIncvftlf themes.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09

SUs.L.-N'. La: tii. IL ;.e i."~.sv'! :.
C.MH.rc.G':
Duy,i -. great ,t,""-cs'! ia"n'' i.:a.
o. the Missouri valley. trern -. LOUIS 20
omaha he takes hi. winding course back
and forth, SLING his pockets with his little
ioker," and spending bis Sundays at Nan
o.. CITY,, where be may be seen on bright
days driving Ogt q. pretty . wi'e as there
!. in the West.
Now. to the Res. Nr. MosL:r. of nn..ua,
there came stiIl. smal! voice. telling him
20 arise and cony.r: The willy Duyal from
his wicked paths, and :c'tors him 70 the
ways OF righteousness. After muct cogita-
sion it occurred 40 the reverend That the
best way to accomplish his mission would
be to play with the gambler, win bis money
and then return il with benevolent JUNCTION,
together with touching lecture about the
eyil OF his course aud its wrong To himself,
20 the world and to his lovely family.
The game commenced, and, as the parson
had arranged, the money was won, and the
lecture delivered-but it was Duval who
did both. .'Parson,' said he, folding away
his religious contribution Of $1,000 IN dis vest
pocEei, I've ,G.eD on the road twenty years,
and you guilcIess, good-hearted nltN'sters
are the largest source of my income. lou
can't play monte, and you don't know IT.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09

A mass meeting OF the Republicans of
the Second District was held last night at
the Grand Armory Hall, No. 80 St Claude
street, in which the nomination of Captain
Octave Rey for Senator for the second sena-
toriaI district was unanimously ratified.
The meeting was largely attended. and was
addressed by several prominent speakers.
among whom was 7. Morris Chester.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09

That incendiarles' friend, coal oil, was
sprinkled over the floor of the house No.
IA Annunciation street, Friday night, and
fired. Other comblstibles were placed
ready to assist a confagration. The house
is occupied by Mrs Lane and owned by
Mrs. jefferson. Fortunately the blaze was
discovered in time to prevent disaster.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09
AVIS iUN COSTRIBUARLES-TA
De SSECHEMENT.

GEORGE s. LACEY. Attorney.
New Orleans Republican., 1873-02-09
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Purchasing and Depot Commissary OF Subsistence.
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Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
Bishop Gum minis.

Rev. Charles b. Cheney was eOnsecrated BishoI
OF the Reformed Episcopal Church at Chicago las,
Sunday, DR.. Cummns beng the consecratOr. There
were present Rev. Messrs. Marshall Smith, M
Gallagher, B. B. Peacock, Wv. Fetwell, and C.
II. Tucker. The congregation united with the
choir singing "All fail tie Power Of Jesus
Aame. Alter prayer and readings Bishop Cum
mins announced that the prayer book and liturgy
were those Of the Convention, presided over BY DR.
White. After the hymn nicame the sermon bV Bis
hop Cummins. which was almost wholly devoted /,
a presentation of the views Of th0se engaged 10
restoring the old paths" tile EpIseopacy Of III,
second century, .t
After the sermon DR.. Cheney was conducted be
fore Bishop Cummins, and The cOnsecrutIon took
place. The contributions for The suaeBance fund o
the Reformed Episcopal Church yielded nearly
o. 900. A cordial and affectiOnate invitation wa
extended t0 all Christians Of other churches 10
and commune with the congregation at the table q
their common Lord. Over 20nO persons remained
the bresd and wine being administered by BishoI
Cheney. is48 81 i te-- ISL. ...
In an interview Bishop Cnmmins said he antici
pated that Abe sow Church party OF England an,
Ireland would avail themselves of the opportunity &
turn their backs upon the Innovations Of the prssen
century aud go back 10 the Episcopal Church Of ID,
sscpnd century. Congrstulatofy letters had beer
received from England and ireland and from al
eminent divine Of the English Church in Canada
Seven clergymen had already joined the movement
and 20 or IS others have expressed themselye
ready to JOIN. There would soon be Reforme
Church at Peoria. with the Rev. A. q. Tying a
reatss. Several distinguished ministers Of ih
Methodist and the Presbyterian Churches woul
unite in the movement and would be recognized an
welcomed. He grieyed TO say thai in the Dioces
of Illinois the Episcopal ChIrch has assumed to
ward other denominations arrogance which ha
prevented its growth. The church had hardl
..E.l..a
p,licy had been most dissslr us. TIE Reiorme
Church stood toward the Epi4cnpala as do the Oh
Catholics ~ G ermA ny towsrd the New r ~ nnh
G3dA % c~1- rr-~-~--.- = r----r--- - y . h
Go 10 * at W. II. CARTS fine display of toys
and holiday presents.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
KIND WORDS.

The Associated Reformed Presbyterian says
For years Psrrv DOvs' Pam Killer has heen known
as most useful family medIelns. For pains and
aches We know nOIhng 80 gVOd as The Pasa Killer.
For Esany IAleTRai JAeases u 10 equaily good. We
sPssk from experience. and TESTIFY 70 what We kno~
No family UsghI 70 be ~NA0Bl bOIus Of avs PaIn
KILLER.
MEssRa PERRY DAVIS Il SsS- PROVIDENeE. r. L.
GeAb.-AlIhOugh Stranger TO You am not 10
your invaluable medicine. Pam KILLER. | formed
acquaintance in 547 AID | am On EaOsL In Imale-
Ierms with II sIIll; my sXPsnencs IA ccnfTns
nay belISi thai their 10 10 medicine equal Is kain.
PsIRIs Sore Throat. CTOBp. Btuses AID Cuts |
have used II in al aud found speedy cure every
feursTPuly
Judging By eIperinenes whoever once.
makes IrIaI Oi Perry DAVIS Pain khlsf. will not
jail TO recommend u widely as an UnR9uslIsd liRtS
meBt, aud valuable internal remedy Ter eUlds and
VariSss oaheT eOmplaIns.-Evsry Month
The efficacy OF Perry Davis world renowned Pam
Muller IN az Ssesses Of the bowels. even IN that
Tlble seouree, Ihe AsGiIe hSleHa has been amply
attesied by bhs mosa cOnvinrInK aubhorlhx Mps:on
aries N China and india have written home in com
mendaIon OF this remedy terms that should carry
conVIeISo0 10 The mOsI skepcai. while IT'S popularity
IN communities nearer hOme 10 ample proof that Ihe
virtues risImed I0s a zeal and tangible. Among
faniy medicines u slands unrivaed- Boston Courier
| The SstHrdey Evening Ga1sns Of Boston saTs :
| u 10 impOsible TO lind a pace on thn broad Isnd
| where Perry Davis Pam KILLER Is nut known as q
most valuable remedy for physical pain. In The
country. miles from phys,cian apOhecsry the Pam
Miller cherished e. Ihe exclusive paRacea, anu il
never deceiVes.
| "PERRY DAVIS PAIS KILLER 10 realty a valuable
medcamenI. aud. unlIke mosi OF the arIIces VI The
Day n used by many physicians. It's psrIrulatIy
desirable in iOcHIIOns whefe physicians
and. by Keeping u a. hand IamIlies viii often save
Inc necessity Oi sending out al midnight Tor rI"r.
4 bottle should be kept IN every hose - BsstUl
Traveller.
we have tested the PAIN. KILLER and assuTs
our readers thai u not only possesses all The virtues
claimed tor II. but in many instances surpa,ses ny
4 "her remdey We have ever known "-HsraLd Of Gss
pei Liberty.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
MARYLAND ITEMS.

The colored folkes are building new church at
Chesapeake City.
Rice-A farmer Of Weomico county reports
that from quart Of rice he raised this season "a
quarts. weighing % pounds.
The farm-222 acres-df John F. Stephens. near
Warwick, was sold on Tuesday, the 9Th, to J. j.
Lockwood for the sum of $4,000. i.
Rev. Mr. Bristor has resigned the prncipalship of
the Chesapeake City high school, aud the school is
temporarily closed. lie is the Methodist minister
there.
Fdrn Sold.-Col William Hayward Of Talbot
county has sold his farm IFS acre. located on Mile,
River, to DIR. p o. CheTbonnier, Of Baltimore, for
$4,000 a. ~ -
A Good Shot.-Naval Paymaster Frsnk Torber,
distinguished himself last Tuesday, on tho Elk
h'ver, by bringing down seven fine ducks at a
single shot.
ELfensips Tar SaIes.-The tar collector of
WicomIco county adverIisos the property Of about
two hundred and fifty persons, the list including
tracts OF land, farms, houses mills lots &c. levied
upon Tor taxes not paid and to be sold at auction.
Bird CGteAing.--The boys of Salisbury catch
blrds thus They 70 into the cypress awsmps a,
night with lighted torches, which has the effect oil
binding the birds, when they ure easily caught
Large numbers of robins have been taken in This
manner lately IN that vicinity. So the Eastern
ShOTsmGn says.
Sdlis6sry's Laundry.-Thc laundry enterprise nj
Salisbury is now about 10 be successfal Enough
shares have bcen subscribed TO warrant the pureas,
OF site near the river. And a building twenty. 81,
eet wide, by fortyeight long and three stories hs
: VIII be erected The first floor III be used as ar
engine room, and allthe washing will also be don,
there. The drying and ironing Of the clothes Wi
10 done on the second hoOr. The bathrooms, 81,
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

MATRIMoNIAL-Last Thursday, the Draw
yer's Presbyterian Church at Odessa was the
being the marriage OF Mr. James c. Matthews
and Miss Annie CrOwell, eldest daughter ol
DR.. John Crowell, the pastor, by whom the
ceremony was conducted, assisted by the Rev
DR.. Patton of Forest Presbyterian Church o.
Middletown. The church was handsomely
decorated, floral arch being the most attrac
tive feature. The bride young lady associate,
did this as mark of esteem.
Miss CrowelPs bridesmaids were Miss Mag
gle Baldwin, Of Orange, New Jersey, and Mis-
Mary Crowell; the groomsmen being Mr. J
Foster Crowell, U. S. n, and Mr. j. &. Brown
of Odessa
At the conclusion of the ceremony the ncwl,
married pair held hasty reception, and thel
took the afternoon train north.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

ENGLISH IMMIGRAToN.-At a meeting Of
the Farmers Club Of Kent county, held at
their room, in Dover, on the 29th of Novem-
Der, resolutions were, on motion of Hon. Jos.
z. Comegys, adopted to the effect that pub
lie meeting of land owners and tenants, and
all others interested in the subject of the in
PRODUCTION of additional farm labor into Kent
county, ought to be held and that measure,
Of the English immigration which it i, under
stood will take place next spring under tn,
agency of Mr.. Joseph Arch.
| Hon. Chas. Brown, president Of the club
has accordingly issued call for meeting O
land owners and all other persons who ma
feel an interest in the subject. to meet in Dover
on Tuesday, the Both inst, at O. clock, in tn
afternoon, in the Farmers Club-room, to cor
slider and adopt such measures as they ma
think proper to accomplish the object.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

The WHIPPING.-AH the accounts agree in
asserting that the Sheriff did not apply the
lash last Wednesday with any degree of vigor
to the shoulders of the Wilmington Bank
robbers who stood at the New Castle whipping
post. We notice that mary Of the advocates
of the lash in the State accordingly censure
him therefor, but the newspapers out OF the
State rather commend him. The New York
Times, the Phila. Ledger, Bulletin and Press,
and the Bait. american so speak of it. The
Bulletins ideas are a fair expression of the
sentiment on the subject. 1t says: 1--WE
certainly shall not complain that this punish
ment was not made so cruel as it might have
been, but the leniency of the Sheriff upon this
occasion supplies an argument against the use
of the lash which is stronger than any that
can be offered upon other grounds. The count,
we will say, directs that forty lashes shall be
given to criminal. The Sheriff, if he is
brutally disposed, can kill his victim with that
number of blows, or he can touch him so
lightly tina. the proceedings will be utterly
farcical. We assert that the law which per-
mits an executive officer to use such large dis
cretiOn as that in a matter of this kind is in.
human, unjust and dangerous. The court can
not accurately ix the measure of the punish.
ment. The Sheriff himself determines it. He
can wreak his vengeance upon an enemy or he
can permit friend to escape almost unscathed
Ii ne Is corrupt man he can defeat the end!
of justice by accepting bribe from the victim
and if he is timid he may permit his fear of a
personal assault from the prisoners friends t.
induce him to use tho lash tenderly. Leaving
every other consideration out of the question
this is enough to show the improperly of sucl
mode of punishment. The court aOn
should have the authority to inAict penalties
and an executive officer should be competen
only to obey with exactness the order received
from the bench. Under any other system
abuse is certain.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Gov. Thos. +. Bramlette, of Louisville, KY,
has given three years to the building up of a
Public Library IN Louisville, which he intends
shall be the best in the country He is doing
it by a series of Gift Concerts, the profits Of
which go to the Library. The third drawing
distributed $500, 900, and the fourth. which
has just been postponed to March 3lst, dis
tributes $l,5OO,0OO. Gov. Bramlette has
almost doubled the business of the Louisville
Post Office Eighteen clerks are kept busy
twelve hours each day sending off circulars il
answer to inquiries for tickets
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

SOOTHING LOTION FOR THEIR Backs
Most people are under the impression that
Sheriff Armstrong; castigaton of the bank
burglars was so light that their backs were not
made in the least sore. Such, however, is a
mistake for theS sent out to numerous parties
for sour cream on Thursday, with which to al.
lay the fever and acuteness OF the pain pro.
duced. The thongs Of the "cat" seemed to
fall lightly upon the backs of the victims, it is
true, but their repeated descent occasioned
wounds and bruises which could not be other
than painful Commercial.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

THE STATE HOUsE-SOme Changes. The
State House committee met at Dover yesterday
to view the progress of the work. 1t wa:
decided to put French plate glass in the
windows, instead of double-thick American, a:
at first contemplated and to use oiled walnu
for the woodwork, instead of soft wood anC
paint, as specified in the original plan. Thi
will add from $500 to $1,000 to the cost, we
understand. The citizens of Dover, it is said
influenced the change. They brought such
pressure upon the Committee that the de
that the Dovertes should urge the change, a
it will cost them nothing but, upon the whole
we think it all right. AS long as the old edi6c
is being moderated it should be made a
modern and as neat os possible All tn
committee but one, Mr.. Van Gasken, W
believe, voted for the change. Mr.. Stockly, O
Sussex, was not present.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

AN IMPosTER. following note explains
itself We will merely add that there is a law
against obtaining goods under false pretenses,
and the penalty for its violation should be ap-
piled in this case
Mr.. EditOr:-I wish to inform the public through
your columns that there is an impostor going
from house 10 house begging meats. clothing. &C.,
representing them TO be for Mr.. VIM. Meredith,
which is FALSE as he has not authorized any one TO
seek charities for him. but it is for her own use
She is tall woman and wears gasses. Her name
is Mrs. Manning. She resides in Spruance City.
CITIZEN,
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

MARYLAND & DELAWARE r. R.-Tho an
nual meeting Of the stockholders of the Md. &
Del II. r. was held at the company's office, in
Easton on Wednesday last
q. w. Huntington, Esq, of Boston, was
unanimously re elected President, John w.
Scott, Esq, Treasurer, and the following Di-
rectors: VIM. Slaughter, DR.. A. Hardcastle,
Dr. g. w. Colds borough, j. p. Manlove,
David Knots, Col. Samuel Hambleton and
|. @. w. Powell Ex.Gov. Thomas, Col. Ed.
ward Lloyd and WIN. q. Sattertield are the
State Directors, and Henry P. Hopkins, ESQ.,,
Director for Talbot county. This is the old
board.
The Superintendent reports the rolling stock
and bed to be in good condition, having beer
kept fully up to the standard OF the year pre-
vious. The Treasurer report shows that the
business of the road is gradually expanding
the receipts being larger than the previous
year. These reports differ from the generally
prevailing idea.
At q subsequent meeting of the Directors
John l.. Caldwell, ESQ.,, was re- elected Super
intendent, and John w. Scott, ESQ, Secretary
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

A distressing cough causes the friends of the
sufferer almost as much pain as the sufferer
himself, aud should receive immediate atten-
ton. DR.. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry
speedily cures coughs colds, influenza, sore
throat, &c. 1t will always relieve Consump.
ton, and in many well-attested cases it has
effected perfect cure.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

W. F. A. Woodcock Fint Watch and Clock
Manufacturer, D0rer, DeL Fine Watches a
Specially: Watches of all kinds Repaired
Thoroughly and tcdrrnnted | employ in my
Establishment very fine Paris Watch Maker.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

A merry Christmas to all, and happy will be
the New Year to ali who are fitted out with
Kahn's good clothing and cheap stock, hound
to be sold. Call at New Clothing House
Commerce St, below Main.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

REV. Mr. STEWART ON BISHOP CUMMINs.
The Episcopal minister of Lewes, Rev. Ken.
sey Johns Stewart, writes letter to Bishop
Cummins through the Deia,Cdredn. He takes
a very conservative view of the Bishops course
and talks to him thus:
1t is, moreover, in far better taste for you,
who were not educated in the Protestant Epis
copal Church, to recede from the authority oil
its canOns because Of questions that you have
never had time to study, or because Of conflicts
that you were not called on to fight, than fol-
many who will continue to share it's heritage
and who allow puritanical bias to warp their
judgment and rule their actions in continue
attempts to subvert its liturgy, priesthood, and
organic law. AS | look back upon your twenty
eight years Of faithful service in and for oul
church. | would fain bid you God.speed in thC
remaining part of your work on earth. And
you will allow me to suggest, that we Ameri
cans are far more apt TO out pope the popes IL
framing platforms Of thought and practice fol
other men in religion as we'll as in politics, thar
older and perhaps wiser peoples. We mould
out for our adherents images and symbols o.
thought, and refuse fellowship with such al
will not accept them. l am free to say tha
you can find in the Bible no such dogmss al
men often make the shibboeths of religion!
life and death. Religion is but the outward
clothing of an inner life, and may be worn BY
the Friends without fringes, or by the Ritua
lists with many fringes. But at the best it il
but our dress, our earthly dress Let us no
destroy the unity Of spirit in the Church O
God for tho sake Of compelling others to dres
as we dress.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Although crowded out last week by the great
advertiser, we defy him or any one else to sell
Clothing any lower than | will, S. i. Kahn,
Commerce St. below Main.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

A Florence and Wheeler and Wilson Sewing
Machines, for sale very cheap. at the New
American Sewing Machines Office, Main St
opposite the Delaware House.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

THE TIMES is published every Wednesday afternoon by
JosEPH IL. OFFEcKER, Editor and Proprietor Smyrna
Delaware.
S2.oO IN advance, or S25C
paid till the end the No paper discontinued until
alarrearsare padony at the option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will beinSrred atthe Gseven Gents
ane inserton subsequent insertions Threean
ahalt cents. liberal discount made &c quarterly semar
nual and yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

The great Snowman Barnum rs looking for
the man that visits Smyrna to buv clothing
who does not call at S. L. Kahn's New Cloth,
ing Store.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

We are selling our hats, caps, boots and
shoes, at the lowest living profits, johnson .
New Store.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Competent Judges after thorough examina.
ton, pronounce johnson stock Of Kip Boots
unenuale1
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
PUBLIC NIEETING.

Land Owners Tonanlsl and Others interested in
the oducuon. OF Farm Labor into this country
are requested TO meet in the Farmers Club Room. 10
Dover. on TUESDAY, the Both Of Dece,aber. al 2
O'clock r. Nj, to ndOpt MEASURES TO secure the bene.
fiji Of the English i'm agTauOn which is understood
will take place 10 The spring
BY order Of the Farmers Club OF Kent County.
CHARLES BROWN, President.
5. 3. MURPyEY, Secretary. dec. l7.2t
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Toys-the greatest varieties will be sold at
greatly reduced prices at Flick's
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
DEATH n.

ALLEN-ln this town. the 18th inst Josephine j. niani
daughter OF b. D. and Josephine Allen. AGED nine months
and IS days.
RiGGs-In Kenton. the 5th inst Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs
wife Of Nathaniel Riggs, aged Is ysAr..
TUCkER-ln Dover. the 9Th nst Miss MARY Y. Tucker
aged S7 years and days.
HAwKINs-Dscembsr 9Th, 1873. Harry Bolivar jane,
Virdin children Of Clayton and Sarah l.. Hawkins O
Dover the first aged month and days the second
lyesr u months and days r.ss r.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

A fine assortment of Christmas goods maj
be found at FAIRIES & Co., Tin Store
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Call early for your holiday goods and secure
bargains at Flick's.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

If you want cheap lamp call on FAIRIES Il
Co., at the Tin Store.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
M AR RIAGEs.

MARRIAGES.
McMANNUS- -RINGOLD.-On the Cd Of December 1874. by
Rev Stubbs at the BRIDES residence in Wilmington. Mr.
Mark NJ MeMAnnus and Mss A. NJ. Rsnsold, fornsrly oI
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Judging By oDg own eIpeTlnenes whoever one,
makes IrIaI Oi Peuy DavIs' Pain kIIlsr, Will 10
tsIl 10 recommend II widely as an unsquslIad liRt
nent. aud valuable internal remedy i0T eVlds anG
Varlsss oiheT rOm paInIs.-Evsry Monih.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17
THE MARKETS.

Wire clothes line at FAIRIES & Co. Tin Store.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Fiick's establishment is the place thi
season.
Smyrna times., 1873-12-17

Gents Silk Hats furnished at the shortes
notice, by the Johnsons.