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Smyrna times., 1874-12-02


William Cooper, a member of the Grand ury
at New Castle. died suddenly of heart disease
last Wednesday afternoon He complained in
the jury room of feeling unwell, and expired in
a few minutes. He was a prominent aud
wealthy citizen of that town and lived in the
house formerly occupied by Hon. John NJ.
S'layton. He was aged IS. He was a most
benevolent man.
Aaron Baker, of White Clay Greek Hundred.
New Castle county, killed a COW a few days
ago, which was twenty-five years of age, and
had her remains decently inferred. She was
getting helpless from age. He had raised her,
and the IL or ii cows which he now owns, are
her descendants. She was an extra COW.
Mr. b. also had horse killed last fall, and
decently buried, which was thirty-Gve years Of
age.
Barney DAVIS, a half-witted yet peculiar
genius, died at the Kent County AlmshOuse a
few days ago. He was we'll known all over
this county, and used to delight in calling him
self the wood sawyer" the fortune teller,
&c. He was very good musician, and always
felt at home when playing tin fife. He was
also somewhat Of a mechanic, could make 6
good broom, basket, and many other things
DeldWaredn.
Mr.. LOwery. of the Milford Hotel, or
Thanksgiving Day, served the biggest dinner
ever gotten up in that town, for Mr.. Bruif anC
his party, the weddingers. A number of th'
Milford folks were invited, and when the
guests got full of toast some rich speeches were
made. Among the Milford speakers were DR.
w. G.. Davidson, DR.. NJ. c. Lofand, B.
Collins, James Anderson, John Atkins anC
} Henry Smoot.
A large body of woods in the section of thi
county known as Owls Nest" located feV
miles west from FELTON,, got on fire last weel
and burned for several days. Several smal
dwellings were destroyed and also a churcl
belonging to the coored people; also larg
quantity Of fence, and young timber. Tn
population for miles around turned out ant
fought the flames until they were finally sub
t ed.-MIord Ne,Os.
Mrs. Cathaline Marshall, of Lewes ("Grand
} mother Marshall, she was generally called
: died last week in her 95th year. She was
) good woman, devoted member of the Epis
t cOpal Church. The Bredkl0dter Light say
of her: We cannot say too much of Mrs
, Marshslrs good qualities; she was always
friend of the bereft mariner, irrespective of hi
nativity. Many is the nice warm bed she ha
made for those who had none Of their own.
The Septinel says that in Dover, "if tn
, farmer takes ever so much pains with hi
y poultry, he gets no more for it than does h
! neighbOr who brings his poor and bruise
, fowls with their creps full of corn; fc
the simple reason, that the merchants bu
them in exchange for goods, and have got I
. run the risk of selling again or losing ther
altogether; consequently, he pays one price fc
good, bad, and Indifferent. Amt there som
mistake about this?
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

A CHESTER SCANDAL nev Gilbert f
Walters. Of Chester, formerly pastor of A.bury
NJ. f. Church, of that city, was arrested On
Saturday on the charge of being the father Of
an illegitinate child. Eliza Ann Able was the
prOsecutrix and after giving her testimony the
accused was held in $500 bail foI his appear.
snee at court in February.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

n BRILLIANT WEDDING IN MILFORD
Says the Milford NeWs: On Thursday morn
ing the wedding of Mr.. Joseph f. BrGf, of
Baltimore, with Miss Josie Lohaud, only
daughter of Hon. James T. LoAand, of this
town, came off in style Of brllliancy unsur-
passed by any similar event that has ever oc-
Cured in Milford. The ceremony was per-
formed at Christ's p. +. Church, by Rev. j.
l.. McKim, assisted by his honored father.
The church was neatly decorated with ever
green's and flowers, the most notable of which
was gothic altar piece, terminating In very
pretty arch in the centre, in which was sus.
pended in a circle of rosebuds the double
monogram of the bride and groom, wrought
also in rose buds. The church was crowded
with the relatives and friends of the parties.
The bridal party entered at nine and half
o. clock, A. NJ, led by Miss Annie Watson, of
Milford, and Mr.. Edward Herring, Of Balti.
more, third bridesmaid and groomsman; who
were followed by Miss Sallie Bruff, and Mr..
| William Montague, of Baltimore, the former a
sister of the backgrounds second, and Miss
Bruf, of Batimore-the BRIDEGROOM lrother
AS first maid and man. The bride was
elegantly attired in white corded silk, en- train,
| trimmed with tuile and orange blossoms. She
wore long bridal veil, and diamond jewelry.
Miss Anderson, first bridesmaid, wore dress
of white blonde, trimmed with satin and lace,
loOped and orn1mented with apple blossoms
She wore pearl necklace and earrings. Miss
Bruff wore white tarletan, trimmed with satin
and looped with orange blossoms; jewelry
pearls Miss Watson also white tarletan, with
white satin bodice, skirt looped with pink rose
buds Her jewelry, carbuncles. Mr.. and Mrs
l4oAand, the brides father and mother, accom-
panied their daughter to the altar, and the
Major in digni6ed and graceful manner gave
away the bride. Mrs. l.. was handsomel,
attired in black gross grain silk, trimmed with
black velvet and buges, and appeared graceful
and elegant as usual. The ceremony over, tht
party repaired to the residence of the bride
parents, followed by the invited guests, wher,
after receiving the congratulations Of hundred
of their friends. and with the guests partici
pating in an elegant and sumptuous collation.
the bridal party left for an extended wedding
tour, followed by the benedictions Of all. Tn
wedding presents were numerous, and many o
them valuable. Mr. Bruf, the bridegroom, i
the head of the wholesale dry goods house o
Brutf, Faulkner & Co.. of Baltimore.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

The body of an infant child of Allen Goqe
supposed to have been kidnapped at Free
mansbure, Pa, on Wednesday night last, WA,
found Friday morning in the Lehgh river
The mother confessed that she threw it in Tho
river on Thursday morning, and she was at once
arrested and taken to the county Jail at Easton
She is supposed to be insane
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Mr.. GREELEY DAUGHTERS A New York
letter writer publishes the following stuff !:
1t is now nearly two years since the death of
Mr.. Horace Greeley, and this season, for the
first time since that event, his daghters-lda
and Gabrielle-occssionally make their appear
ance in public. Gabrielle is still very young,
probably not more than eighteen, but has
grown during her years of seclusion into tall
and very beautiful girl. Both have exquisite
compilations, lovely eyes, ripe, scarlet lips and
the sweet, chidike expression which dis
tingushed their father. Ida is most like her
father, however, in appearance, and Gabrielle
like her mother. Evidently the most devoted
affection exists between the two girls Ida,
the elder, looks after her sister lovingly, and
says, Hasn't she grown tall and pretty p
And Gabrielle remarks, Don't you think |
begin to look more like Ida2" Their manners
are very charming, perfectly simple, easy, and
unaffected, yet with fine air of good breed
ing, and even distinction, of which they are
apparently, quite unaware.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

TIE SAFE BURGLARY CAsE.-The jury in
the safe burglary case 10 Washington entered
the court room on Friday morning. latter being
out nearly two days. and the foreman said they
agreed that Arthur B. Williams was innocsnt,
but could not agree upon Whitley aud Har
rington.
Judge Humphreys then discharged the jury,
and directed the recOgnizanceS OF Harrington
aud Whitley to be continued until the next
term of the Court.
Immediately after the adjournment, Har-
rington, his brother, and A. B. Williams at
once stepped forward and congratulated Mr..
Barker, one of the colored jurors.
A talk with the jurors, after they were dis
missed dlvulged the fact that on the first
ballot they stood eight for acqulttal and tour for
conviction in Harrington's case, the following
jurors voting for conviction Craig, Mann and
Hickling (white), and MOSely (colorell, and
the vote did not change during the whole time
they where out
In the Whitley case the vote stood nine for
acquittal md three for conviction, HIck ling
changing his vote in the case OF Whitley, and
this vote was not further changed. There war
no difference OF opinion In the Williams case,
all argeeing that he was innocent
The jurors agree 10 their statement that
Craig stood like a rock for conviction and thai
Mann and Mosely adhered to him. They also
assert that Craig was cursed. reVIed and called
every vile epithet it was possible to imagine, in
order to make him change bis opinion, but he
did not finch he was intimidate1 BY every
plan they conld devise, hut without effect.
Washington, NoU. 3O.-rhr statement comes
from the counsel OF the Government in the
safe burglary case that the new trial will not be
called till tho last of January or the first Of
February. The time intervening will be dsvo.
ted to securing new evidence, since it is clear
| that the evidence on which one jury wert
unable to agree could not be submitted tC
another jury with any prospect Of securing ;
verdict of. guilty
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

WORTH KNowING.-The oldest, largest,
safest and best accident Insurance company is
The Travellers Insurance Company, of Hart
ford, Conn. 1t has cash assets of over $4,000,
900, has written over 100000 accident poll
cies, and has paid over 81 900 claims: 1t has
paid over $4,000, 900 in direct benefits to its
policy holders.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

The Secretary of the Treasury has decided
upon general revision Of the modes Of tran,.
porting dutiable imports across the Canadian
frontier, aud has assigned nine special officers
to correct abuses in the transit, particularly
those which have grown up in the use Of locks
and seals
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

THE ANNIvERsARY EXERCISES of the Pres
byterian Sunday School of this town, on
Thanksgiving evening, drew full house, not.
outstanding the entertainment at the town
hall, which was also full This School is in d
a most Hourishing condition. The annual re-
port OF Superintendent Cooper showed that
there are 81 scholars aud II teacher, sa increase
over the last report, while the missionary con
tributions realized over SIG, an increase Of
nearly $40 over last year. The exercises were
conducted by the Superintendent, and the re
sponsive readings and singing of the children
were we'll done DIR. Swinney conducted the
musical part Of the programme, Miss Maggie
McCracken presiding at the organ. Rev. Mr.
Brown, the pastor, made short aud excsllen
address The audience were we'll pleased will
the exercises.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Ex- Senator Yuee. of Florida, writes that
report now going the roun Is of the pres, that
he is buying up slave claims ir the nope that
Congress will ultimately pay for the elnanci.
pated slaves i. "absurdly false" He saws the
hope Of any possible remuneration for the los,
of slave property is " too wild to be entertained
by any saRe man.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

DEATH OF THE MAYOR or NEw York
Nor 3O-Mayor Htvemeyer was in the train
from Flushing, Long Island, this morning.
The train broke down and he walked two miles
against a strong wind. On reaching Bis Office
he was struck with apoplexy and died soon
after.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

TIE TAYLOR CAsE.-Taylor, on trial for his
life before the New Castle court last week for
the alleged downing of the man MacKey in
Drawer creek, near Odessa, was acquitted
The jury were out 80 hours-irom Wednesday
morning at 10! to Friday evening at ST o'clock
They only had one lunch in all that time
They stood from the beginning eight for
acquittal aud four for conviction, aud so re-
manned all the time till the four men gave in
aud agreed to the result desired by the other
eight. When the jury was asked for their
verdict, all eyes were turned in that direction,
and a dsath-like stiffness pervaded the room as
the foreman announced in audible words, mot
guilty" The prisoner gave sudden bound
of delight, nut did not leave his seat, although
he expressed no disappointment, as he said he
had all along felt confident of such verdict.
lie was arrested as soon as discharged for the
larceny of horse and wagon, the property OF
Mackey. He was arraigned before Esq. Van
dever. The evidence not being sufficient to
detain him he was discharged and lett at once
| for Elizabeth, y. j.
A reporter of the Erery Erenjnq says one OF
the jurors toll him that it a poll of the jury
had been demanded when the verdict OF
acquittal was rendered, on Friday, four of the
jurors would have refused assent to the acquit
| tai. He said that, after fasting fifty elghl
hours, they agreed to remain silent when the
others gave the verdict, but if asked indivd
ually, they would have refused their assent.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Thedestitution in Nebraska from the ravagss
Of the grasshoppers extends, It is said to twenty
thousand people, and Kansas has nearly forty
thousand shorn OF their supplies by clouds Of
grasshOppers. Kansas, however, has still com
paratively an abundance of corn, wheat and
bacon, while Nebraska, with her much smaller
population, is short and calls for help for her
thousands of industrious people on the verge
of starvation.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

DEATH OF DR. L. J. THOMPSON Rev.
/. j. Thompson, Presiding + der of the vii
mington District, of the Wilmington NJ. f..
Conference, died at his residence, in Whining.
ton, last Sunday afternoon at o clock. lie
was aged II years. He is to be inferred in
Mount Moriah cemetery, Philadelphia, this
afternoon The Commercial Of Monday thus
speaks of this prominent minister:
Mr.. Thompson was born in Dorchester CO. i,
Maryland, March 18th, 1893, being at his
death in the i2nd year of age He was con
verted in the 18th year of his age, and com
mcnced actively in the ministry in the year
| 1924 Such was his effectiveness aud popu-
larity as a minister that, as early as the year
1888, when the Philadelphia Conference in,
cluded all the State of New Jersey he was
made Presiding Elder of New Jersey District
During this, the first term of his Eldership,
the Conference was divided and Mr.. Thomp-
son, by his own request, was transferred to the
! Philadelphia Conference, to which he was
strongly attached. He afterwards served as
! Presiding Elder in the North Philadelphia,
South Philadelphia, Reading aud Wilmington
Districts OF the Philadelphia Conference, be-
fore the separation of the Wilmington Confer.
ence, and since that time he has served in the
same capacity in the Easton, Dover, and Will
mington District Of the new Conference, filling
the latter at the time of his death.
Some years ago Mr.. r. was the recipient Of
a very hattering vote for the Eplscopacy. His
FIRST charge was that Of St. GeOge'S Church
Philadelphia.
Throughout his life he has been distinguished
as a most profound theolOgian. remarkable
for his devotion to the church aud its princip pes
Mr. Thompson has always been in the efec
tive ranks until his recent illness which has
been very painful. 1t commenced by disease
Of the kidneys, and finally eliminated in drop
sical affection which with combination o.
other diseases terminated his life. A few
weeks ago very painful operation was per
!, formed by Dr. Pancoast, which he withstooC
, without the aid of ether or chloroform, anC
without complaint, and from which he so ia
recovered as to give his friends great hope
On Friday, however, he fell into a relapse
, which showed that the end Wss fast approach
, ing. Many of his ministerial friends called t.
see him on Saturday, whom he recognizes
with gentle nod of the head, but whe
, Bishop Scott called he appeared to revive an
stretched out his hand towards him. Th
greatest affection has always existed betwee
, these two old veterans of the cross, they bot
! having entered the ministry in the same yeal
: The last he recognized was his daughter an
son in-law from Smyrna, about o clock in th
: evening, from which time he sunk into an III
concious state, and remained SO until he dice
Q His son, Rev. H. S. Thompson, arrived yeste
+ day from Rhode Island, and his on-inlaV
: Rev. Mr. Gracey, is expected to day.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

The will Of the late Moses Day. Of Boston
just admitted to probate, hequeaths $50O0 each
eoaAmherst, Wllian,-. Harvard aSd Turt Col
lsges, aud provides Tor the expenditure %
s5o'OUO Tor charitable purposes and the sxten
sion OF Christ Kingdom on earth.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

9HE TIMES is published every wednesda, afternoon nv
JosEPH H. H0FrECKsR. Editor and Proprietor al Smyrna
OAlaw~:e.
Efrr!eS-0"A S2.eOIn $3.50
n"t aid ill the end wear No
A erHarsFr re nait-only at the optten Publisher.
ApYERTISEMENTS will Inserted at the Cents
he hrst Insertion; subsequent insertions Threeand
ANAL cents liberal discount made ery semi
nualand yearly advertisers
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

A Dict Kitchen for the sick poor is to be
established in Boston to supplement the work
of the dispensary. At this kitchen food
suitable for sick persons will be prepared, and
will be furnished to tho poor on orders issued
by the physicians who may attend them. The
orders will indicate whether the patient for
whom the food is desired is able to pay, or
whether it is to be furnished gratis. A kitchen
of this kind has been established in New York
for more than year. In the proposed estab-
ishment for Boston instruction will also be
given to poor women in the preparation Of food
for the sick.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02
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Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

At Newark, N. j., last Friday, an accident
occurred in Clark's thread factory, which, it is
stated, will partially suspend operations for six
weeks, snd throw out OF work about 300 female
operatives. The couplings of the main shaft by
which power is supplied were thrown of, and
an engine of 100 horse power being released
from restraint, acquired terrible velocity
The driving wheel, twenty tons in weight, split
into fragments, one of which, weighing two
tons, was shot through the rool to distance OF
fifty feet. No one was injured, but there were
some narrow escapes. The damage is estimated
at about $4,000.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02
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Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

WOODWARD, Who KILLED THE Boy LUKENs
FOR STEALING CHESTNUTs. The trial Of
Aaron K. Woodward for the murder of VIM.
L. Lukens commenced at New Castle on Friday
morning. At 10 o'clock the prisoner was
brought into court. He looked little pale,
from the effects of his being SO long in prison.
MesSrs. Bayard and Spruanco are his counsel.
The following is the jury Grubb Talley, John
NJ. Appleton, Jackson Whiteman, Peter +.
G.. Morrison, Isaac Fredd, j. Poulson Chandler
Jos. S. Foreman, George White, Jonathan f.
George.
Just as we go to press we learn that a yer
dict of not guilty has been rendered in thi
| case
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Mr. HARRINGToN' DovER FRIENDs Says
the Deid,oarean Whatever may be the issue
of this trial, we are satisfied that Mr.. H. will
have nothing of which to accuse his counsel
aud that his friends in Delaware will feel assured
of his innocence. He has unfortunately been
associated with men in the District who have,
from some cause, become odious, and if he falls,
his ia will be due more to that fact than to any
thing else. There is no satisfactory proof Of bis
completely with the burglary, but the commu-
nifty may demand victim, and Harrington may
be offered up. Still, however. we hope that
right may prevail and that be may, as he ought,
be acquitted
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

Miss Ormond's solos brought forth the ap'
plause in the fullest roundest manner. Every
song was encored, and at the close Of the pro-
gramme, when by request she rendered Lady
Of the Lea again, the audience showed q
strong tendency to trespass upon her kindness
even still more The rest Of the programme
was we'll sustained, as usual, by our lOca
talent, which is always appreciated and en-
couraRod by home audience. Miss Nellie
Powell, of Wilmington, a fine accompanist
presided at the piano for Miss Ormond's solos
Although piano solos end little favor with oul
audiences, as a rule, Miss Ford 8 fine execution
in "Arabesque, most artistic selection, wal
universally acknowledged. Her touch wal
decidedly skillful. Master Roberts, This frs
appearancel also acquitted himself finely. Th'
last piece on the progrsmme--ice cream anC
cake-was well performed by nearly the entir'
! audience, aud some encorsd till they we're sick
The entertainment realized most handsomely
more SO than anything Of similar characts
for several years.
Smyrna times., 1874-12-02

the best sustained work Of Il
kind In the W'Orld.-
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-04
THE NEW ORLEANS BULLETIN SUNDAY, OCTOBER L. 1874.

The Sabine will resume her trips on Saturday,
October 10th, ss o weekly Grand Ecore packet.
The Hy. Tete will arrive to-day and leave at
P. NJ. tomorrow for Donaldsonville.
| The Katie came to the landing yesterday, look
! ing as neat as new pin in her new suit OF snow
, white paint. She leaves at 5 P. NJ tomorrow on
her first trip Of the season with Capt. Jno W.
Cannon in command and J. q. Mossop as chief
! clerk, for the mouth OF White River and all way
landings.
(By Telegraph
SHREVEPORT, Oct. $50 J. B. Wilkinson,
Steamer W. j. Behan. No water to Jefferson yet.
J. 3. SULLIVAN,
Steamer Royal George
VIcKsBURG, Oct. 2.-To John Janney Leave
on time 1000 bales cotton. VIM. CAMPBELL,
Master steamer r. E. Lee.
The G. H. Durfee will be found receiving Mon
day morning to leave on Tuesday 9th inst, for
Jefferson and Shreveport.
The woodwork OF the lower steamboat landing
10 almost an entire wreck.
The KountZ Line packet Nellie Moore leaves
on Tuesday, 9th inst, for st. Louis.
The Mary Ida leaves at 10 A. N. to-day for Up
per Coast.
The John Kyle leaves for st. Louis on Monday,
5th inst. ....
The Gov. Allen, Capt. Benson, is being put in
thorough order, and will, IN Cuesday, october 6,
enter the trade between this city and Helena,
Arkansas.
The John T. Moore would, in our opinion, make
a first-class through packet between this port
and Yazoo City.
The champion r. E. Lee left vicksburg on
time, with 1000 bales OF cotton. Look out for \
rousing trip tomorrow morning Age is nothing,
but worth, backed by all immortal name will
tell.
The Pike will arrive tomorrow morning.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-04
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Juvenile Monday, We6o essay ana fridSy, from
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