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Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
GHERIEF,S SALE

CJHERIFFS SALE.
- By virtue of a writ of Levar Facias TO me
directed will be exposed to Public Sale at the front
door of the County Building. in the Town of Dover
Kent County and State of Delaware, on TUESDAY
the 18th day of February. 1876, at 20 o'clock p NJ
the following Real Estate, to wit:
All and singular, all that certain farm plantation
and perce of land, situated in Dover Hundred West
Election District" in Kent County and State of Della
ware lying on the north side of Tappahannah Marsh
Ditch, adjoining lands of William slay, Thomas NJ
Hutehns the heirs of Matthias Day and other lands
and said to contain Two Hundred and Fifty (25Oj
Acres, more or less, and being the same lands and
premises which were conveyed unto the said John
Williams in fee by David Marvel and wife by their
certain ndenture of bargain and sale, bearing date
the eighteenth day Of March A. D. 1852 and of record in
the proper Office, at Dover, in book w, vol T. folio 49,
&c, as in and by the said conveyance to which for
greater certainty reference is hereby expressly made
will more fully and at large appear together with all
and singular the buildings, improvements fixtures,
&c
Seized and taken in execution the property of
JOHN WILLIAMS, late of Kent County, and JOHN c.
MONTAGUE, administrator, and EMMA MONTAGUE,
wife Of John G. Montague MIRIAM, wife of John
Purnell, VIRGINIA WILLIAMS. and ANNA, wife of
John Marvel. hers-at-law of John Williams, decd,
and terre tenants, and will be sold for cash.
PETER L. COOPER, Sheriff.
SHREIFF's OFFICE, DOVER, DEL.,l
January 90 1876.
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OHERIFFS SALE.

NHEKIFFS SALE,
- By virtue of wit of Ievari Facas TO me
directed will be exposed to Public Sale at the front
door of the County Building, in the Town of Dover
Dover Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware
on TUESDAY, the 18th day of February, 1876 at 2
O'clock p. NJ. the following Real Estate to wit:
All and singular, all that certain farm plantation
and parcel of land situated in Murderkill Hundred
in Kent County and State of Delaware aforesaid on
the public road leading from Willow Grove to Smiths
Mills, adjoining lands of Edward ]. Carter lands of
Robert Frasher and Others and said TO contain Two
Hundred and Fifty Acres, be the same more or less
and being the same land and premises which William
Frashier father of the said James FraShier by his last
will and testament bearing date the twenty-seventh
day of July, A. d. 1876 and of record in the Office of
the Register of Wills, &c, in and for Kent County
aforesaid. did give and devise unto the said James
Frashier in fee together with all and singular the
buildings Improvements, fixtures, &c.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of
JAMES FRASHIER and REBECCA A. his wife and
will be sold for cash.
PETER L. COOPER, Sheriff.
SHERIFF's OFFICE, DOVER, DEL
January 20, 1876
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
She~MS SuIeS.'
NuEpTEE,c cATE

OHERIFFS SALE.
- By virtue of writ of Levari Facias to me
directed will be exposed to Public Sale at the hotel
OF charles L. FoXwell in the town of Smyrna, Duck
Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of Delaware
on THURSDAY, the 18th day of February 1876 at .
o'clock p. NJ. the following Real Estate to wit:
All that certain farm tract of land, situated in
Kenton Hundred, in Kent County and State of Della
ware adjoining lands of David Keen, lands of the
heirs OF Jacob Hurlock (deed) lands of John Reams
and other lands, and said to contain Ninety-Seven
Acres and Twelve Square Perches of Land be the
same more or less it being part of the real estate
whlch formerly belonged to James II. Conner (dec'd)
ana that part which upon the return of the free
holders appointed by the Orphans Court of Kent
county to make partition of the real estate of said de-
ceased as designated by the letter A. plot whereofs
duly recorded in the said Orphans Court in Plot
BOOK vol page 200, to which said plot the parties
hereto expressly refer for description of metes and
bounds OF the said farm tract of land and which
was sold to Thomas Slaughter by Edward Ridgely
Esquire. trustee" and now sold to John Garner by
sald Ihomas Slaughter and Clarissa c., his wife
Dy thelr deed dated even date herewith and
intended to be forthwith recorded at Dover together
With all and singular the buildings improvements,
fixtures &c.
Seized and taken in execution as the property of
JOHN GARNER and WILMINA GARNER his wife,
and will be sold for cash
PETER L. COOPER, Sheriff.
SHERIFFs OFFICE, DOVER. DEL.
January 90 1876.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
THE WEEKLY SUN.
NEW YORK.
1916.


Eighteen hundred and seventysix is the Centennial
year. 1t is also the year in which an Opposition
House of Representatives the first since the war will
be in power at Washington and the year of the
twenty third election of President of the United
States All these events sure be of great interest
and importance, especially the two latter and all of
them and everything connected with them will be
fully and freshly reported and expounded in the SUN
The Opposition House of Representatives taking up
the line ofinqury opened years ago by the SUN viii
Sternly and diligently investigate the cOrruptOnS and
msdeeds of Grants administrations and will il is to
be hoped, lay the foundation for new and better
period in our national history. of all this the sun
will contain complete and accurate accounts furnish
ing its readers with early and trustworthy information
upon these absorbing topics.
The twenty-third Presidential election, with the
preparations for it, will be memorable as deciding
upon Grants aspirations for third of power and
candidate Ofhe party of Reform and electing that
candidate. Concerning all these subjects those who
read the SUN Will have the constant means of being
thoroughly well informed.
The WEEKLY sun, which has attained a circulation
of over eighty thousand copies already has its readers
in every state and Territory, and trust that the
year 1876 will see their numbers doubled It will con-
tinue to be thorough newspaper. All the general
news of the day will be found in it, condensed when
unimportant, at full length when Of moment; and
structive manner
family newspaper in the world and shall continue
to give in its columns large amount of misceaneons
reading such as stories tales poems scientific intelli
gence and agricultural information, for which we are
not able to make room in daily edition The aori
cultural department especially is one of its Prominent
features. The fashions also regularly reported in
its columns and so are the markets of eyery kind 40
The WEEKLY SUM- eight pages with fifty-six broad
columns Is only S4 ia year postage prepaid AS this
can be made from this rate to clubs, agents Post
masters, or anyone. w
twenyeight columns gives all the news for two cents
a copy subscription, postage prepaid, 55c month
or s6SO year: sunday edition extra s1lO per year
Jan O-oe The SUN, New York City.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

When elected President, John Adams
was 65. jefferson 81, Madison 60, Monroe
So, John Quincy Adams 5S, Andrew Jack
son 81, Harrison 67, Buchanan 65, and Lin
coin 81.
Some enterprising citizens of st. Louis
propose to have prepared colossal picture
of that city, covering more than 300 square
feet of canvas, for exhibition at Philadel-
phia.
In England they are now building loco
motives which are expected to draw trans
at The rate of seventy miles an hour. A
mile minute is quick enought for most
folks.
Holland immigrant in Iowa, caught
while assanlting little girl, four years Old,
said he thought this was free country
and he guessed he could do as ne pleased
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

A bill has been introduced in the New
Jersey Senate authorizing cities, towns, and
boroughs to vote a sum at the next election
not exceeding seven cents on each in
habitant, to be expended by the local
authorities in celebration of the centen-
NAL in that State; and also providing that
the Governor issue proclamation calling
on the citizens to observe decoration day as
a daY of Thanksgiving.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
DIR. SIMMS WHITE PULMONTC BAISAM.

During the last % years than 10000 have been
saved from the terrible desoatng effects of Pulmonary
Consumption by using DIR. Simms WHITE PULMoNIC
BAISAM. II cures without fail when properly used,
and we hold ourselves ready to accept any challenge
to the qualities of good articles. We guarantee it
Just what we represent il to be. In chronic and
cent Coughs Sore Throat Group Hoarseness, Blood
Splitting WhOOping Cough, Bronchitis, Sore Breast,
Weak Lungs &C. and i'm all diseases of lungs tend
ing toward or terminating in Consumption, this
remedy cannot be equalled much less excelled. 1t
will positively prevent the lungs from yielding TO the
terrible effects of Consumption. Let us say to the
afflicted and persons pradisposed to Consumption give
our remedy fair trial be patient and perSevering
using strictly according to directions and do not yield
to the solicitation of pretended medicines and mex
perienced advice and you will soon find yourselves
rapidly recovering. We have a large number, several
hundred references of persons have cured, (many
of them very bad cases,) which can be seen ut our
office or given by mail when desired DIR. Simms is
graduate of the class of 1854 and can be consulted on
Lung and Throat diseases every Wednesday and
Saturday ut his private office Office and principal
depot Fourth and King street, Wilmington. Del
Philadelphia Depot, COZ Arch Street. New York
Depot No z 9Th Avenue Baltimore Depot los Balti-
more Street Sold by J. w. Denney. smyrna; David
+. Burton, Dover, and dealers in medicines every
where. dec lo-u
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
BEEAKwArER 4 FRANKFORT AND WORCESTER R. T..

Trains of Junction & Breakwater Railroad make
close connection at Georgetown, DEL with trains of
Breakwater & Frankford, and Worcester Railroads.
No change of cars between Harrington, Del, and
Stockton, Md, point near Chincoteague Bay noted
for fine oysters.
Passengers taking this route will find comfortable
cars and accommodating conductors.
At stockton, which is near the line between Mary
land and Virginia. stages connect with these railroads
for Greenback, miles distant; for Horntown miles
distant; and Drummondtown, % miles distant; and
for towns all the way down the Eastern Shore of
Virginia.
Passengers from Delaware Railroad connect at
Harrington at LIS NJ, with train making connection
with steamer for New York on Tuesdays and Fridays
of each week
Trains running as above connect at Lewes on Tues
York that leave at P. NJ, having good accommoda-
tons for freight and passengers. Rates of fare and
freight very low.
Trains connect in the morning at Lewes DEL for all
points named above, on Tuesdays and Fridays with
steamers that left New York ut p. the day before
At Harrington connection is made with trains North
and South on the Delaware Railroad by which the
principal points on the Peninsula may be reached by
rail.
At Berlin passengers can take the WicomicO and
POcomoke Railroad for Salisbury, Princess Anne
Crisfield and other points
Freight not perishable is received every day i'm the
week except Sundays, for New York and all points
East. West North and South.
Perishable freight is received at ALL POINTS on
the days the steamers leave Lewes and is due in New
York early the next morning
A. BROWN, Gen. Freight and Pass. Agent J. &. b.
b. Il f., and W. Railroads
II. A. BOURNE, Gen. Supt. 0. ID. S. S. Co.,
THOMAS GROOM Supt J. d b. X. X.
j, l.. MAPES, Supt. B. Il f., and w. Roads. jan 5-u
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

Nor Room ENOUaH FOR THE PICTURES
Referring to the fact that France is going
to send six hundred and seventy oil pain
tings to the Centennial, the Philadelphia
Star says that it will be necessary to make
additional accommodations for the pain
tings, as the Memorial Hall, designed for
that purpose, will not contain fourth part
of the pictures that will be sent.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

DIR. Redfield writes 1t is humiliating
fact that there are more dogs in Tennessee
than men. Returns from the dog tax as
sessment from thirty counties, the first to
men and 70,7S0 dogs. When all the
returns are in the totals will no doubt show
that Tennessee contains very nearly one
hundred thousand more dogs than men.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

CoRS FOR FUEI--A letter of a recent
settls in Nebraska says: ave are burning
corn in our cool stove, and it makes the
hest fuel l ever used for quick, hot fire.
| Jay Is cents for seventy pounds, and
think it fully as cheap as wood at Sc a
cord" This seems a pity, when so many
people want bread-but it is evident it won't
pay to bring that corn to the people who
need it, hence the people ought to go to
the corn.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

John Wanamaker, the great clothing
merchant tofPhiladelphia, it seems provided,
at his own expense, the large depot build
ing, at 18th and Market streets, in which
the immense Moody and Sankey meetings
were recently held. This appears from a
letter prepared by a committee of evangeli-
cal ministers of Philadelphia and published
as a testimonial of Mr.. Wanamaker's great
liberality.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

The SPnISo ELEcTIOSs.-The State cleo
tons Of the Presidential year begin with
the three New England States, New-Hamp-
shire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
ew-Hampshire holds her election in
March and the other two IN April.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

Smith n. Halves, ex-Treasurer of Coving-
ton, KY, has disappeared. and "defi-
cheney" of about $4,000 has been discover
ed in his accounts. Mr.. Halves " stood very
high in society,"" but all doubts as to his
criminality have been set at rest by a letter
signed Ly him, in which he confessed his
crime, and says the money was spent in
drinking and gambling. His sureties will
cover the loss.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

PoRKoPoLIs LOOKING UP.-The Cincinnati
Gazette says that portion of the city in which
the heavy grocery houses are located pre-
sents scenes that recall ante-war times.
The sugar and molasses products of Loui-
siana are arriving in large quantities, and
merchants are laying in their supplies as
they used to do in old times. Consumers
are also turning back to the Louisiana pro-
ducts. This is especially true of molasses.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

The trial of lands for the murder of
CArruth, the Vineland editor, is nearing its
close. The District Attorney and Mr..
Nixon, for the prisoner, both addressed the
jury. The theory of the defence appears
to be that Carruth was killed by the doc
tors, and not by Landis. More reliance
seems to be placed upon this than upon the
plea of the insanity of Landis.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

Prof. Smith, the recently elected presi-
dent of Howard University, is to go to
Africa to reorganize the missionary service
in that country. Fred. Douglass and other
prominent colored men object to using the
University's money for such purpose, con-
tending that the funds should be used for
the elevation Of our own "heathen."
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

Speaker Kerr has written letter to j. III
Reall, Of Philadelphia, declining to be {
candidate for President. Mr.. Kerr says
that the Indiana Democrats will present
Governor Hendricks as a candidate for tina
high position, and he "will stand with then
in hearty cooperation"
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

There is widespread temperance revival
in progress in New England. At Glouces-
ter, Mass, Thursday, there was a temper
ance parade of 1900 men, nearly all of
whom have signed the pledge within the
past six weeks. At Marblehead two hun
dred signed the pledge Wednesday evening
Temperance demonstrations are reported
in many other places throughout New
England
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

John Stellwagon, the banker Of Buffalo,
who suspended last week, drowned himself
on Saturday night. His body was found in
the Erie basin, partly out of the water, and
frozen, and there was about $4,000 in the
pockets. The assets of his bank were $1l,-
coo in excess of the liabilities.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

The centennial trial Of moving and
reaping machines will require fifty acres
Of grass and standing grain, and the agricui-
tural bureau Of the commission has put the
land in the best possible rendition.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

VALUE OF REAL ESTATE IN VIRGINIA.
The auditor of public accounts of Virginia
has sent to the Senate statement giving
a comparison of the assessments of 1S78and
1875. The total value of the land of The
Commonwealth, as assessed in 1873, was
$25l, ,5T3,6ll.23. BY the assessment just
completed their value appe0Xto be 1885,
046, ,397.49. Decrease, $5, 5,52Tsz43.74.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

GROUND Hoe DAY.-Wednesday\ today
is ground hog day. If that famous animal
should come out of his hole and see his
shadow in the sunlight, six weeks of bad
weather are dead sure. If no shadow
appears to scare him back into his hole he
win remain out. and the most delightful
weather may be expected-may-b
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

The compulsory education act recently
passed bv New York is already bearing
fruits. Over eight thousand children have
been rescued from the gutter during the
past year. in the metropolis alone.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
DEATHS.

KENNEDAY.-At the residence of his son, at the Hof
fecker Mills, near Smyrna, The 2sth ult., James
Kenneday, in his 10Th year. Interment at Bethel
Church, Cecil co., Nd.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
E5TRAX-

Came to the premises Of the subscriber on Monday
night oath q small GRAY HORSE, in good condition
and about s years old. Had ON halter. The owner
can have him by proving. property and paying
ian 2g smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
TOR RENT ON lST OF MARCH NEXT.

A Comfortable Dwelling with Store and Office
attached, situated near the centre of town. Now in
the tenure of 5. L. Clark. Apply to
jan 10Th W. NJ BELL.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02

7
All freghts must be at the various stations at least
thirty 800 minutes before starting of ran otherwise
they Will lay over twenty-f -four (24) hours.
By the above arrangement Passengers make close
connection with trains ON the Delaware Road going
North and South.
December o. 1875.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
A RARE CHANCE
FOR
RAFGATNSS
SELLING OFF AT COST
The Subscriber intending to discontinue tie mercan-
tile business in Smyrna will offer his entire Stock
of Goods ut Cost for Cash, consistingo of

OF dOOus NJ COst lor Ousn cohsisIihS VI
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
Oueensware, Glassware, Cloths, Cassimeres,
Carpets, Oil Cloths,
And in fact Everything kept in frstclass country
store and win be, positively, sold at Cost for Cash.
CALL EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS.
No Goods sold TO any person except for the Cash or
Country Produce II. p. HAZELL,
ian 5-2m Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
JUNCTION g. &BREAKWATER,
u BREAkMATER e. &FRAkKEORD,
AND WORCESTER RAILROADS,
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP COMPANY
IMPORTANT NOTICE.
CHANGE OF TIME.

On and after MONDAY October 2jth 1873, the trains
Will be run as follows, daily, except Sundays:
JUNCTION 4 BREAKwATER r. r.
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
FOR RENT.

The eOmmodious residence. corner of Union and
Methodist sts.. with without stable. Apply to Vim.
w. Nelson, on the adjoining premises, or 20
WIN. DENNEY,
jan 29-tf Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
Maryland & Delaware R. r.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after SATURDAY, January 1st. 1876 trains
will run as follows - ' '
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
Philadelphia, Wilmington & Baltimore R. R.
Delaware Division.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

On and after
MONDAY. October 25th, 1875,
excepted Trains willleave
as follows:
Smyrna times., 1876-02-02
FOR SALE.

For Sale cheap and on'easy terms the TWO-STORY
BRICK HOUSE, situated on Main ST., Smyrna. Del
formerly owned and occupied by Hon. p. Spruanee
decd and now in the tenure of Rev. Jos T. Wright
together with the premises thereuntO belonging.
Inquire of c. f. ROTHWELL. near Smyrna. OF ad-
dress u. J. MURPHEI, Newark, Del. jan 19-1m
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-05
Interference with Omccrs.

NEW YoRk. December 4-WhIle the
United States Marshas were guard n an
Illicit wni.key establishment seized on
Saturday, disturbance was created in
the rear thereof The police were called
and when they entered the rectiiyIng
house the Marshsls and police were lock
cd in. Then the street swsrned with
men ard an entrance WAS effected into
the disti!iery. The Msrskal on duty wss
abused, and barrels o. spirits carried of
Other MsrshAIs returning 70 their posts
we're hurried into alleys and Railways by
bands 0! roughs and held there until TIE
removal Of the liquor had been Effected,
then the whole crowd disappeared ~
quietly as It had gathered, aud when the
police arrived they found not s24. .Pon
the streets.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-05
FROM THE SOUTH
South Carolina Democrats
Withdraw from the House.
LET US HAVE PEACE"
louisiana ScuIduggers I'm Sc
Cret session.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
To Avoid BIoodshed the Democrats
Adjourn To Carolina Hall.

COLUMBIA, :. &, December 4.-Aiter
the two houses were called 10 order
Speaker Wallace announced that IS there
were one hundred special constables IN
the State House 10 eject certain Demo-
cratic members, and as he had found
that such movement would be resisted
and that bloodshed would ensue, he sd-
lourued his house 10 meet in Carolina
Hall, where they are now in session. The
Republicans then went into secret session
at the State House. The town is full of
people, and great excitement prevails.
COLUMBIA. December I-The Demo-
cratic House continued in caucus all this
afternoon. Whatever action was taken
is unknown. The Republican members
of the Senste held caucus previous to
the regular hour of meeting OF the body,
which was not harmonious and lasted
TIL =. VI, when the Senate met.
The session WAS umimportant till
lust before T. VI. II was
moved that the Senate adjourn. The
motion was carried by vote of 10 ayes
10 Il nays. This action Is regarded ss
important rs two o'clock to-day was the
uOAl SCI l'l ''AlNkAAS WV WV ~ w.
ernor, and a the Senate adjourned
without considering that question ar
postponing It 10 some future day
i Is virtually disposed of in that body
and must originate IN the House TO
come ur again. The question is now
whc,her tho Senate will recognize the
Mackcv House a. "a Constitutional body
with a membership Of So only holding
certificates from the Board OF State Can
yasscrs, while CD is necessary Ia quo.
rum. rhe Democrats have 90, rcqulr-
ing only three TO make n quorum. The
city tonight is full OF people and others
are arriving. The Supreme Court heard
the argument during the entire day on
the application for y msndamus requlr-
ing the Secretary OF State TO deliver the
returns for Governor snd Lieutenant
Governor 10 Speaker Wallace, and sd-
iOurned At 7:3O p. NJ. till To morrow st III
A. ". As thi. question involves tie
other question ~ {" which 10 the legal
House of Representatives, the action ol
the court is looked forward 10 with great
interest.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-12-05
Movement Agalns, the Indians.

CHEYENNE, Wy, December 4 A dis
patch from Buffalo Springs, Wyoming
says General Cooks whole force lett
Fort Reno this morning, his intention
being to move down Little Powder River
and there form supply camp and then
operate against the hostilcs rs cIrcum-
stances may dictate This point will De
convenient for operations 70 the Tongue
Little Missouri or Bel Forks. The last
information is that nJting Bull has about
400 lodges and Crazy Horse about
20, equivalent to fighting force Of 800
to 1000. The command il ratIonod TO
about January J. Gard, the chief OF the
scouts, is Of the opinion that unless SUI
prlsed the hostile Indians will not make
a stand. The wounded OF MsckeHzIeS
fight leave here Tomorrow for Fort Fet-
termsn. Crook expects 70 find tho In
dians on Powder rIyCT.