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A Terrible Storm.

DR.. Hirons, of this town, in private
letter to friend, thus speaks OF his last
trip over from Liverpool:
After a very turbulent and protracted voyage we
have arrived safe in port, and all well. We sailed
"Wednesday 81 ult from Liverpool, arrived i'll Queens
town on the LIST inSt and by eight O'CLOCK the salhe
night was at sea The second day out was iaNoIaDle
ON the morning of the third encountered Nloeht
gale from the west with terrible head sea, wasnlIg
Sailor on the lookout forward about 100 feet att he
was picked up in lifeless state (concusSoh Oh the
brain with laCerated wound five inches long Oh the
scapl The gales from the west continued WIN
terrible head sea- and on Thursday the Sth we na9
the most fearful hurricane probably that ever visited
the North Atlantic The Captain said IN ms thlrty
two years at sea he never witnessed anythls equal
to it, the officers rated the wind from W 10 lOO miles
per hour. The mountainous waves laSneu eaCn otHeI
with savage furry and would fairly have crushed our
noble ship to atoms, had not our good old craft
broke each maddened effort with sturdy blow. About
eight O'Clock the same evening waSln the smoking
roOm all alone, when suddenly, with terrible thuu
and crash was thrown into the middle of the floor
-Four of our life boats and one raft had been crushed
to atoms. One boat with tons of water was thrown
against the social hall and smoking room. As soon
the flood of water left the deck sufficiently Ior ME
to leave made for the cabin. In passing through
the social hall found the windows with headlights
stove in and going into the cabin it really looked
like river of running water. Every room was
flooded l sent for the carpenter and had boards
nailed over the windows i'll the social hall The next
evening. the 9Th we fell i'll with dismaSted bark,
with full crew on board laid by her all night and
until 10 o'clock the next day, but the sea and wind
being high dared not to lower boat for assist
ance We then proceeded on Journey still boiling
with head winds until sunday the llth, when the
wind ceased and the calmed down. The re-
mainder of the voyage was pleasant had a num-
Der of accidents. two with broken arms, SpTained
ankles and knees Who would sell farm and 90 to
Sea? think the man that wrote Life ON the Ocean
Wave" had been mule driver on some canal.
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MARRIAGES.

WOoTER-SFRAUGHEN.-O the 1lth inst, by Rev.
j. II. shubart. Pennsville. n. j. Mr. John w Wooter
OF Magnolia, Del. to Miss Sue straughen, of Penns-
vile, Nj
PERRY-HOFFMAN.-Att Presbyterian parsonage.
Dover Del, Monday evening. November II 1877. by
Rev. e Huntington Mr. Joseph T. Perry to Miss
Annie Hoffman. both Of Kent county Del.
BLADES-WEBB.-on the 9TH inst, in seaford by
Rev. J. II. b. Brooks Mr.. William E. Blades 10 Miss
Addie Webb both Of SeafOrd
MARsHALL-ROCKWELL Tuesday, November
lSh' 1877 at the residence Of the brides parents in
Dover. by Rev. Mr.. Hail. of New Jersey, Mr. Joseph
H. Marshall, Of Clay Centre, Kansas, to Miss May
Rockwell, of Dover Del.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
LoosExEss or Rrspoxs1n1Lrr-The Ner

LoosENEss OF RESPONsIBILTY.-The New
York Journal Of Commerce notices the fact that six
officers of life insurance companies charged with
perjury. will be arragned for trial at the present
term of Oyer and Terminer in New York city The
defence upon which it is said, the insurance men
will rely is their innocence of any intent to defraud
They accepted and SwOre to statements prepared by
their subOrdinateS not verifying them for want of
time or ability. but assuming them to be correct.
Their explanations are entitled to hearing but the
effect of lOOSenes and ignorance is the upon the
innocent public that of perjury. The Journal re-
marks that whether they are convicted acquitted
the result of the trial ought to be impressive lesson
10 all presidents secretaries and directors of cOmpa-
MES not to sign their TO statements which they
do not know, from personal examination, to be true
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DEATHS.

WILLIAMSON the 10th inst in this town. If diph-
theria Hattie Carrow, elder daughter Of Joseph z.
and Caroline F. Williams, aged II years.
PETERsON.-At the residence of her mother Mrs.
Gideon speakman, Belmont Hail. this town, on the
2lst inst, Carrie May daughter of the late j. Howard
Peterson. in her 9th year. Funeral from Belmont
Hall. at Ga A. NJ, on Thursday, 22nd inst Inter.
ment at Laurel Hill, Philadelphia. Friends are in
vited to attend.
DoWNs.-Near Kenton, on the 18th inst, Anna NJ
wife Of David o. Downs, aged 40 years and month
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

Once upon time the British Crown sent
to Its faithful subjects in the colony of South Carolina
chime of bells, which were hung in the steepe OF
St. MichaelS in CharleStOn-that graceful Spre which
is to-day the fareSt well the first thing which
one after crossing the harbOr bar These bells
were captured during the Revolutionary War, and
were sent to England, where they have remained to
this day. Although st. Michael's has chimes of its
own now, an English merchant has offered to send
back the old bells, ana Senator Gordon has intro
duced i'll the Senate resolution providing for their
admission to this country free of duty.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

The ceremonial of unveiling the tablet
erected to the memory of the late Bishop James of the
NJ Z. Church, in John Street Church. New York took
place on Monday. Bishops Scott, of Delaware sue
cessor of Bishop James, presided and among those
present were Bishop Simpson of Philadelphia: Bow
man, of st. Louis Andrew. of Omaha Peck, of Cali.
tornia Havens, of Atlanta; Merrill. of Chicago and
Ames, of Baltimore Eulogies were delivered by
several of the bishops who were present.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

Rande, the robber. shot and captured in
st. Louis last week for the murder of two citizens of
st. Elmo, Ill told reporter that he believed in the
equal distribution of property and had attempted to
90 some of the distributing himself that he had rob-
Ged hity-seven houses during the past summer and
had saved up about 81 900 on which To spend the
winter in luxury. Police officer White who was shot
by Rande, died Sunday night.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

This is the way the President goes to
church under the eyes of the Hartford Times First
comes Mr.. Hayes. big. blonde and ruddy and as he
waves the ladies of the party into the pew notice
Then there is Mrs Hayes. thoroughly wel-dressed IN
the richest of black silk tand we hear lady who had
evidently expected something OUtre. whisper, why
her bonnet is as fashionable anyOne'sr); and
lastly. the Presidents niece who. being a dark
brunette, is becOmingly attred in brocaded silk OF
which the prevailing hue is crimson"
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

Suffering will exhibit its presence by the
cries of the baby. and should be removed
by the prompt use of that highly recon-
mended remedy-Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup.
1t is free from Morphia. Price, 25 cents.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
The DAILY TIMES

A FIRsT-cLAss INDEPENDENT MORNING NEWS
PAPER.
Universally quoted by the Press and the people as
the Best Newspaper ever published In Philadelphia
TERMs-Postage Paid Six Dollars year, or Fifty
Cents q month. Two Cents Copy. Address
THE TIMES, TIMES BUILDING, PHILADELPHIA.
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PRICE-LIST
PRICE-LIST
OF THE
SMYRNA NURSERY,
"A. SCOUT, PrOp'r,
SMYRNA, DEL.
6.OOo PEACH TREES IN Bud,

OF choice selection as follows: Troths Early, Noun
tain Rose Reeves Favorte MOOr'S Favorite yellow
Rare Ripe. Reese's Choice President Stouts Choice
Pullens Seeding Bears Smock.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

By uniting with few friends. and making up a
Club Of Twenty you will each get the WEEKLY
TIMES for one year postage paid by u.s. for the Low
PRICE Of 2 II at any time during the year you are
dissatisfied with the paper send to us and we Will re-
turn your money.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY DEAD.-A London
letter announces the death of Champagne Charley
Charles Thorpe was born thirty -four years ago. His
father left him $4,000 year. Being clever he sought
the society of literary men, and liking social glass
his means enabled him to choose champagne
Hence few years ago, after his exploits had been
told SO often as to make him comparatively well
known about London, some one embalmed him in
verse, and Champagne Charley was long favorite
in the music halls. He never liked it, and always
denied that he was the original of the song.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
The Methodist Eniscon,l Missionar,

The Methodist Episcopal Missionary
Committee. in session at New York, on Saturday ap-
propriated $4,000 to Chinese missions 5000 for Nr-
gina. $500 for Washington $500 for West Virginia
south American mission and school at MOnteyideO,
$4,000, etc. The following is a recapitulatiOn of the
total appropriations: Foreign missions and exchange
S2651 5; missions in the Territories of the United
States, $1,000; Welsh missions $1,000: Scandinavian
missions, 1880 Chinese missions Sl0500; American
Indian missions, S3OS0; Engsh-Speaking missions.
SliS3OO: miscellaneous, S6I000 South American mis-
sion and exchange SllOOO; liquidation of debt, $780,,
00 total S67j, ,507.3j.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
HISTORY
OF THE LATE
Civil War.

From Leading Actors In the Cdbfnet, In the Field in he
Forum North and South
sT-This feature OF the PHILADELPHIA WEEKLY
TIMES alone will make one of the most Entertaining
and Instructive Volumes the unwritten records of
the late War that has ever been given TO the nation
While these contributions will be free from all sec
tonal partisan tone they will be written from the
various standpOnts of the respective authors and
over their proper names
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
GRAND TRIUMPH IN HORTICULTURE.

Glorious results of useful life; climax almost
reached. Felton's New Berries-Cinderella and Con-
tinental Strawberries Early Prolific and Reliance
Raspberries The four best bearing, best rying,
best selling best paying market berries R5- Illus
trated circulars and price list giving history and full
description, free TO all.
sep 26-Sm GIBSON q BENNEIT,
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

Tt IS stated that Colonel Robert Ingersoll
has been challenged to a theological discussion in
London. Dublin, or Chicago, by Rev. Tresham D.
Gregg of Dublin. Mr.. James Rea. formerly United
states Consul to Belfast says that Dr. Gregg willing
1t defeated i'll the contest to retire from his work of
propagating the Gospel and to withdraw from circu-
lation his numerous theological works. On the other
hand if IngcrsOn is beaten. he must forever after
ward hold his peace against the Christian religion.
and must also withdraw from circulation his book
and other anti-Orthodox documents
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

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Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

The Reading (PA.) Savings bank, with
nearly 81 10000 deposits has suspended The officers
announce that the assets are sufficient TO pay all
claims The banking house of BushOng & Bro and
the Dime Savings Bank of Reading also suspended
after the closing of the larger concern.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
$4,000 GRAPE VINES.

tai Evergrcens, and other notions Silver Maple il
large supply, cheap.
Ptre Grape Wine for McdiciHai and Hurch use
TERMS CASH oct 3-tf
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FOR Rem U.

The House occupied by The Rev Charles Hill, on
Main Street. above Methodist, Smyrna Possession
given March 1st 1878. Also several other dwellings
nov 7-lm Apply to w. DANIEL, NJ. d.
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Circulars and Cards neatly printed at this
Of1oa
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Building lots. and other valuable property in ana
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QUEEN SWARE.

In this Department everything will be found, from
French China Tea Sets and Decorated Toilet Sets,
down through Granite and C.. G.. Ware in infinite
variety, to Common Stone and Red Earthen Ware
Stove Pipe Guards Specially. Flower Pots.
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Books & Stationery.

School Books all used in Public or Private Schools,
in this part of the State
Blank Books, full assortment, every size and grade
large and small
Memorandum Books, great variety
Hymn Books, all styles.
Bibles all styles and Sizes from largest Family to
smallest Pocket Testament
Music Books and Sheet Music. Whatever is not in
Stock will be furnished to order at Publishers
Prices
Miscellaneous Books Standard furnished to order
from any Publishing House in the county al
Catalogue Prices.
Writing Paper, all Styles choice.
Envelopes, all sizes and qualities. Paper and Enve
lOpes a Speciality.
Writing Desks, variety.
Photograph Albums.
Autograph Albums.
Fine Drawing Papers.
Gilt and Silver Papers.
Glazed, and Tissue Papers
Sunday School Reward Cards &c.
Gold Pens, best make
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
Maplew0od Institute,

COncOrdville, Delaware county, Pa. Boys $3.50 pc
week. Girls Sl.O0. Boys prepared for Yale and Har
ward Colleges, JOSEPH SHORTLIDGE, A. NJ.
nov 22-ly PrincipPl.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
GLASSWARE.

This Department embraces everything in this line,
from the Finest Flint GObets and Fruit Stands down
through all the styles and qualities to the smallest
Salts and Nappies and Cup Plates.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
WOODEN & WILLOW WARE. &c.

Tubs. Pals ChurnS, &c.
Butter Market Tubs.
Baskets every description.
Ropes, from inch down.
Cotton Line, large variety.
Twines everything desirable
Gilling and Seine Twines are made Specialize!
Oil Cloths, Floor and Table
Window Shades and Shading.
Fringes and Fixtures
Picture Cords. all cOlors.
Brushes, all sorts.
Clear Bristle Hand Scrubs.
Hair Brushes, Fine to Common.
Painters Brushes.
Wall Brushes, extra.
Shoe Brushes fine.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
THE
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THIRTY-THIRD YEAR


The Most Popular Scientific Paper in the
World
Only $500 Year, including Postage. Weekly. 50
Numbers Year. 1000 book pages.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21

Anything in the Glove line, Kahn has it.
Smyrna times., 1877-11-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Pocket Books, from the largest Bill Book to the
smallest Wallet for child and from the finest
Russia to the cheapest in use.
Table Cutlery, from Ivory Handles down through
all the grades, and from the largest Carvers TO
the smallest Children's Knives and Forks.
Pocket Cutlery, every quality and degree.
fine line of Ladies' Knives.
Scissors, choice selections
Razors and Straps, best made. Full assortment.
Guns and Pistols variety.
Cunning Apparatus.
Shoe Findings.
Umbrellas, fine to common.
Walking Canes, large assortment. These Especially
In all departments of the Business,
Standard Goods are assured.
june 27-f
u. B. COOPER.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

VThc following very clever and
sublimely impudent dodge was some
time since adopted by Partisan thief ::
A lady, entering her apartment. discov.
cred that man was beneath her bed.
With much presence Of mind she ex-
claimed "Oh. dear, what bore;
forgot my parcel after ALL" and pres
emily left the room, locking the door.
The thief looked out Of tic window, and
saw there was no escape that way. and
so no proceeded to undress himself and
get into the bed. Before long n KEY
turned in the door, and voice came
from the bed, rs the lady, accompanied
by an officer of police, entered, asking
"Wby what's all this about?" Then, as
they approached the bed, he exclaimed /:
"Ah, Id / see how it is. Madame is
tired Of me, is she, and thinks she'll he
rid of me in this wayf Well, we'll. I'll
go" In vain the lady Indignantly pro.
tested, and demanded his arrest. The
Officer thought that it would be useless,
under the circumstances. to detain him,
and he was soon out OF bed and away.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

OrR FUTURE WHEAT TRApE.-In
British India, country highly favorable
to the growth Of grain--the price of
wheat is l8c per bushel. The govern
ment is now constructing extensive pub
lie improvements--some 1000 miles OF
canals and 5000 miles OF Railroads.
When these works are completed wheat
will be brought to the scaports and de-
livered in Liverpool at about SOC per
bushel. and can be reshipped TO this
country and delivered here at less than
75c per bushel. Our English cousins
are already anticipating the pleasure OF
undertaking us in our own market with
this great American staple.--Er.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

The DRoUonr IN CALIfoRNrA.--Ad.
vices from San Francisco up to March
state that from all parts Of California
there comes iiscouraging accounts OF the
crops. From one district in Fresno
county comes the reluctant confession.
I'VE have not seen a single drop Of rain
this season." The terrible north winds
dry up in q day the trifling Showers
The scanty heritage Of the hills has put
or it's yellow summer garb and cattle
are furnishing. Tie monopolists, who
hold half the dry land at high prices. are
begging the newspapers not to speak of
it. for it would lower land sales, hurt the
neighbofhood and stop immigration.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

VA Sheep raiser IN Pope Valley,
CAL, sold his flock to n man living I'M the
adjacent valley Of Berryassa. ten miles
distant. Soon after the former missed
the dog which had always assisted him
in herding the sheep. and searched for
him in vain. He was valuable dog,
and his loss Was daily mourncd for a
rouple OF days. when. to his masters
establishment, in he came from Berry
ASA with the whole flock Of sheep. which
he had brought safely home again.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

tVTwo hundred and eighty.four cat.
tic from Chicago and beyond. were re.
ceived at the Charlestown Depot on
Thursday morning. for Mr. w. T.. Lynn.
an enterpfising stock dealer of Lo rdoun
county. II required ten cars TO trans.
port them - tue freight amounting to
$3.50. There was a like lot received by
the same party few weeks ago
ChariesIotoH Free Press, Mareh II.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23
GRAN English vicar was standing OF

Err An English vicar was standing on
Monday morning, at his gate. when
one OF his pensioners arrived with n
basket ofpctatoes. whats thisp" said
the vicar Please, sir" replied the
man, its some Of our very best taturs
"a very rare kind. sir. My wife said
you should have some Of them. as she
heard you say, in your sermon, the com.
mon taturs didn't agree with YOU"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23
South 4raaeh aatfllisenesr.


1Several citisens Of Shepherdstown
have been victimed by the Texas Land
and Colonization Company" OF Cincin.
natl. They responded with dollar to
q seductive circular and received in re.
turn deed for bogus lot in MILAN
county. Texas.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

Es'Onions in Now Mexico grow to
the size Of an ordinary water. pail, and
one is sufficient for several meals. Tur.
nips have been grown there weighing
twenty-five pounds. What a paradise
for lovers OF Onions and Turnipsi
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

EV'Be constant in what is good, but
beware OF being obstinate in anything
that is evil constancy is a virtue, but
obstinocy Is a sin.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

70 The man who is ashamed to have
tie world know bis poverty is not stu.
ated so that he can enjoy what be real.
ly has.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1877-03-23

EVA little boy whose mother was
agltating him with = Single, said ho
didn't care 70 go back OF the returninv
board