Smyrna times., 1874-01-28

merly of the ZINES Office, Is in town canvaSslng
for the Christian at Work, Rev. L. DE Witt
Talmage paper. Every one with any literary
taste knows the high standard of this religious
journal, and we hope Ned " will have sue
cessul canvass.
| We find the following names in an exchange
| in connection with the GOvernorship: James
Williams, of Kenton, John w. Hall, DIR.
Thomas Cahall and William Townsend of
Frederick, and John Mustard and John H.
| Bewley, of Smyrna, are nominated as private
candidates for Governor.
Camden came near having a confagation on
Saturday afternoon the 10th. The smoke
house in close promity to the new dwelling of
Mr.. Lawrence, at the edge of town, acciden-
tally caught fire, and was totally destroyed,
before the flames could be extinguished. The
dwelling was also several times on fire.
The Sussex Journal boots at the idea that
the Wilmington Bank robbers, who go for
millions, should pass by Wilmington, Dover,
Smyrna and all the State banks, to como to
Milford lin 1869 to rob a poor little concern
that never did have money enough to buy
set of first class burglars tools. 1t says the
lie is 'too thin"
The new NJ. E. Church at Staytonvile,
Lincoln Circuit, Sussex county, Rev. j. E.
SEith, formerly of Smyrna Circuit) pastor,
was dedicated on Sunday week. Rev. Chas.
| Hill preached the dedicatory sermon, and
Rev. j. B. Mann begged" $500, the full
amount of the Indebtedness 1t is pretty
building, costing $4,000.
We have heretofore spoken of the catching
of crows in gill nets on Reedy Island, at night.
A correspondent of the Middletown Transcript
is told by party who went to catch some on
the night of the 18th inst, that the crows were
so thick that they did not need any pets, that
they lit on them, and he believing they could
have caught thousands of them ii they had
had any place to put them.
The Wilmington 4 Western Railroad run.
ming from Wilmington to Lendenburg, Pa,
20 miles, and intended to ultimately connect
with the Pennsylvania Central at Pomeroy, is
about to be put under the Sheriff hammer.
Geo. G.. Lobdlll who has been one of the main
stays resigned the Presidency at the last
annual meeting and the withdrawal Of so
prominent name from the board depresses
the Company.
There are objections it is said to the leases
given by the Rehoboth Camp Meeting Asso
citation, for two reasons First, the leases are
not transferable without the consent OF the
Association and therefore the lot holders can
have no bona ftde right or title to lots. Second,
the Association would have right to mortgage
all the lots for debts the Association would
please to contract, without the consent Of the
majority of lOtholders.
The Bible meeting held at Wyoming on
Sunday evening last, under the auspices of
the Kent County Bible Society, was a most
spirited one. DR.. Z. Dawson, of Camden,
presided, and Rev. w. B. Gregg, President of
the Society, and Mr.. Heath, Principal OF the
College, made addresses. The Buell. Family
also favored the audience with some excellent
music. 1t was one of the most enthusiastic
meetings ever held for the Bible cause.
Rev. DR.. Matlsck, pastor of Grace NJ. E.
Church, Wilmington, rendered his resignation
to the Official Board, on Saturday evening last,
which was accepted. Who is to succeed him
is the next question. Rev. Mr.. Rdgway, of
New York, (some of the papers say Milford)
Rev. j. w. Stevenson, now of Harrisburg,
the first pastor of the church, and Rev. Mr..
Bristor, young minister Of Chesapeake City,
are named for the place.
There was a shooting match, oyster and
terrapin supper held at Port Penn, on Tuesday
of last week, which caused great interest tc
sporting men. There were $50 crows caught
between the different neighborhoods and
Delaware City, the latter being the champion
in each match one between Port Penn and
the Trap; the former the champion; another
between the Trap and Odessa the latter the
champion.
The revival meetings in the NJ E. Church
OF this town are now in their fourth week, anC
the deepest interest is kept up. The number
Of penitants who nightly crowd the altar in
crease rather than diminish. On Sunday last
during the morning service, forty.thrse con
verts united with the church. When the large
number crOwed around the chancel, the hymI
"And can | yet delay, my little all to Thee,
was sung by the audience, in a full chorus O.
several hundred voices, and as the strains O
music went up from the crowded congregation
tears filled the eyes of many ofthe singing. The
occasion was a most impressive one. DurinI
the night service, Sunday. Is more joined ma
king 5S for the day. Every one of the $50 set
, tings we're occupied. The attendance is i'm
mense. The conversions number about &c.
; KENT COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE Con-
PANY.-The annual meeting Of the policy hold
ers OF this company was held at the Office oil
t the company, in Dover, on Wednesday, (2ls
inst Hon. Charles Brown was called to tht
: chair, aud Elias s. Reed, Esq, appointed Sec
retary The President, George w. Cummins
? made q statement of the transactions of tn,
r company during the past year, and briefly re
viewed its history from its organization. Tn,
statement of the Treasurer, and the exhibit O
the Secretary of Of the business of the com pan,
r during the past year, were also presented anC
, read. The Secretarys exhibit was as follows
Interest on Deposit Notes S2209s
Interest aud tar nVeatments,
r Policy and Transfer Fees,
PtothrOnOtary and Atterney, 996S
Discount on Fire losses, an
- sss41
: Losses by Hre e2fr945
= III penses-S Salaries, com. to AE'ts.
Printing. Taxes, &c., 3I9Qa
Paid members Withdrawal, ig12S5
Refunded for Overpayments s6n
Z a. -. =. a7.seI
Judgment Bonds on call e6O,9HsG
Y ENDORSED and secured notes on call, 1880 90
Cash, 1895
. kealised Realized S Surplus. s, s7.
n Intsrest accrued but not due, 1864 a4s07
Gross Surplus, a1qqsA
Loss unpaid, ZOO
N Net Surplus s7gIs
a NoTE.-The realized surplus December 81
$ 70, amounted to $57, ,492. 80, to which add tn
l. above shown gain for the year, ($l8,884 3g
v amounts to SIG, ,37678. The realized surplu
: Dec. 81, 1873 1877 I76 78l will be suh;ect 4