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Smyrna times., 1877-01-03
The Presidential snunbhls.

WurSday, Dee. 28h.--The new count
took place in Florida on Wednesday.
Gen. Lew Wallace telegraphs that Stcarns
the Republican candidate for Governor, is
defeated and one Democratic Congressman
is elected. The returns show a majority Of
20G for Hayes. In Louisiana, the ques-
tionings o! Mr.. emery consumed most Of
the time OF the Senate Committee. He
declared that the rifle cluhs in that State
were organized for Il peaceful purpose
Telegraph Manager Barnes of New Orleans
has been arrested by order of the Dem
ocratic Committee, and is being sent to
Washington as prisoner. \ paper has
been sent to Congress from New York,
signed 10y influential citizens, asking for a
prompt settlement Of the Presidential ques.
ton.
Fr.doy, 29H.-Neithcr house of Congress
met and no public business was done at the
Capitol.
Saturday. 30H.-Mr. Olell, a Republican
electOr of Oregon, gave a very clear state
mpnt before Senator Morton's committee.
Washington, in regard to tho meeting of
the Oregon electors. The appointment OF
Senator Conkling to the Compromise
Committee in place Of Gen. Logan exctes
interest, and gives every State having Il
candidate for President or Vice President
II man on the committee. The House Sub.
/ Committee of Congress has prepared the
following statement to 90 to the country :
/ The subcommittee of the committee
delegated by the House Of Representatives
/ to inquire into the election OF Presidential
electors in South Carolina and report the
/ same for Il fair understanding 10y the
/ people, after careful examination of the
! returns from all the precincts in the State
! find that all the Hayes and Wheeler elec.
! tors have a fair ma jority on the face of the
/ returns. Signed by Milton Sayler. tChair.
mani. Josiah G. Abbott, VIM. Lawrence
! The Hon. Milton Sayler gives it as his
| opinion that Hampton has carried the
State by at least 100 majority, but as the
committee was not empowered to inquire
into the State election it will make nc
report upon that branch of the subject
| only a it comes in as an incidental oues
tiOn.
The evidence is exceedingly conflicting
in Louisiana. But the Democrats are nc
longer able to deny that there had beer
many horrible murders committed prior tC
the election, and candid men will form
their own opinion as to the purpose anC
effect of these crimes.
noadoY, Jm. lst.-Thc President ha,
stated in conversation that he regards the
three close Southern States as now tol
Hayes beyond controversy: he think:
there will be no need, and is in doubt if h,
has the power to call the next House
together, in case of a failure to elect
Louisiana now begins to be engrossed il
her coming Legislative conflict. Some ex
aggerated talk was INDUCED in at Colum
huS, Ohio, on Saturday 10y Democrats who
met to appoint delegates to the Sth o
January convention in Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

THREE BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES are now
organizedi in Wilmington, andare doing what
good they can among the poor of that city.
One OF these is "The Female Benevolent
Society,"" an organization composed exclu-
sively of Friends, and dating hack to the
year 1900. Another is the Young Mems
Christian Association, which has decided
that the religious organization that only
offers prayers to the poor is too cheaply
gotten up. The third and most active one,
land we believe the youngest one) is "The
Young Ladies' Relief Society" leading
feature of their work consists in the giving
out Of dry goods to he made up into cloth.
ing, etc, dealing out groceries, fuel, and
wearing apparel in payment therefor. The
finished work is sold to those wishing to
purchase, for the cost OF the material
alone. This charity bonehts some six
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03
ME-. PARSONAGE, SMYRNA, Jan. lst 1877.

A DREADFUL RAILROAD AocIDENT.-One Of
the most terrible railroad disasters which
has ever occurred in this country, occurred
last week; near Ashtabula, Ohio, on the
Lake Shore road. A passenger train going
west went through an iron bridge IS feet,
to the water below. II was at night
intensely cold, and during u severe snow
storm. Seven passenger ears and all the
baggage aud express cars were burned.
There were IT'S passengers on the train,
and one third of them were either killed
outright, frozen or were burned to DEATH
A large number were also injured. The
scene Of the disaster was horrible beyond
description. We have not space TO give
particulars.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

A San Francisco clergyman espied
street car on Dec. Is less than half block
distant, and quickened his pace in the
hope of overtating it at the corner; but
the driver, instead of stopping there.
whipped his horses and sent the car
Eowlng along the track at high speed.
The clergyman broke into a run; he swung
his arms, shouted, and made all manner Of
motions to attract the attention of the
driver. A group Of loafers who had
watched the flight OF the white cravat set
up the cry of "Stop thief!' and dozen
men joined in the chase, headed by a
Jealous policeman. The runaway clergy
man was soon in the hands OF the officer
The crowd called upon him to surrender
the plunder. With mingled astonishment
and indignation the preacher asserted that
he was minister of the gospel and not a
thief, and that he had been making a
desperate effort TO catch the car. An ac-
quaintnnce stepped forward and identified
him, and so the farce came to an end.
From first to last be neither swore nor lost
his temper nor committed any breach
whatsoever of the proprieties of ministerial
converse. Let honor crown his name.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

How pretty she looks making Christmas
slippers and dressing gown for her 'gum-
drop
Go to r. NJ. e w. T. Johnson's for your
Holiday Shoes, and don't suspect poor
quality because they are so cheap.
In order to avoid having to carry over
any Stock, come and see what you can buy
Cheap. Raymond's, opposite Delaware
House.
Hamilton a. Cummins are going to make
q change in their business and will sell
their Goods very low. Extra inducements
offered. Call and examine our stock and
prices. Nov 3, 10.
Those who wish to purchase lumber
cheap, would do well to call at Worden's
Lumber Yard, office at the mill, and inquire
prices. The railroad being out of the
street, parties can drive TO the yard with
out fear of their teams taking fright at the
trains.
WORDS OF WARNING during the present
year, as in the past, the grave will close
over thousands, simply because they neg.
lect the means which would restore them
t. health. Meet the fell destroyer at the
| threshold, and dispute bis invasion by that
more than wonderful medicine, DR.. Morris
Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound.
There is no cough or cold, case of asthma,
bronchitis, ,blood.spitting, weak lungs, Group
or whooping cough which will not yield
more readily to this great botanical remedy
than any other medicine. II you would
avoid disappointment, and be speedily
cured, ask your Druggist for DR.. Morris
Syrup of Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound.
Trial size, 10 cents. Regular sizes, so cents
aud One Dollar. Sold by j. w. Denney,
Smryna, and JAS Cowgirl & Son, Dover
Prof. Parker's Pleasant Worm Syrup is
perfectly safe. Extremely palatahle. No
physic required, Costs 25 cents. Try it.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

hundred persons every winter, the Commer-
ctal says. The rooms of the Society, at
1923 Market street, are nicely furnished,
and they are desirous of taking limited
number OF working women as boarders at a
low rate. The evenings at the rooms are
devoted to instructive exercises of various
kinds, historical and music lessons, plain
and ornamental needleworll, reading. etc.
The officers of the society are Mrs. Joseph
l.. jackson, President, Miss Belle Sellers,
Secretary, and Miss Essie Rice, Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03
TUT INt NHIYTUW ItNILS.
To the People of Smyrna and Vicinity


Now that the affairs of 1876 are closed,
there comes a season of comparative leisure.
1t is wise that we turn our attention espp-
cially to those higher interests which,
though sometimes crowded out OF notice 10y
the business matters of life, are of too great
importance to be forgotten. "What shall
it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole
world, and LOSE HIS OWN sOuL?'-Mark
VIII. Sc.
The usual protracted services Of the NJ. F.
Church, Smyrna have been opened. They
have been commenced solely for the moral
and spiritual good of the community.
in announcing them to the public, we
most earnestly invite all to meet with us,
for the earnest contemplation of our moral,
spiritual, and eternal obligations before God.
With the beginning of the year let Us
examine our hearts and lives, and, availing
ourselves of the infinite mercy of God, for
ever settle matters between ourselves and
Him. If we have already done this, we
shall still be benefited by a season of special
religious exercise; while many around us
stand in need of our most earnest efforts,
and all will be benefited by few weeks of
consecutive devotion to the great question
of our personal relations to God.
a revival of pure and undefied religion
among us would be a blessing to the whole
community, preventing wickedness and
consequent misery, and opering streams of
happiness in many hearts and homes. As
christians we owe it to our friends and
neighhOrs, to do all in our power for their
salvation. Let US unite in earnest prayer
and effort for such results. Let us seek
only to bring the people to accept the
amazing mercy of God in Christ. We do
most urgently and affrctionately plead
with every unconverted person to "hee
from the wrath to come" aud to clay hold
upon the hope set before us" for, "how
shall we escape if we neglect so great saliva
tion?" God is willing to do wonderful
things for his people if we are ready to co.
operate with Him.
TO all we say in Christ's name GOMEZ
GOMEZ COME!
We announce no order of exercises at
present, save service each evening at I
o'clock, and noon-day meetings during the
"weck OF prayer" commencing Jan. Sth.
Let God direct, and all our plans he of his
development.
Our motto still is "SMYRNA FOR JESUS"
AflectiOnately
Your Sevant in Jesus.
ENOcH STUBBs.
NJ. Z. PARSONAGE, SMYRNA, Jan. lst. 1877
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03
{ be Smprna Gimts.
,SMYIWa, DeI.,
Wednesday Afternoon, january 8.

THE TINES is published every Wednesday after
noon by JosrPH II HoFFEcEER Editor and Proprie-
tor at smyrna Delaware
MS-SUBscRIPrIoN-On One year 800 i'll advance, or
$50 if not paid till the end of the year No paper
discontinued until all arrears paid-Only at the
option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate of
Seven Cents aline for the first insertion; subsequent
insertions Three-an ahalfcents. Aliboraldiscount
made 10 quarterly semi-annual and yearly adverti-
Scrs.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

NEXT week we propose to make short
resume of the local events Of the o. year,
as we have published them from time to
me-. including the names of all VII have
died and married since January lst, 1876.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

The PROPER SENTIMENTAL the dinner
Of the New England Society in New York
on Friday EVENING" society largely COM
posed of earnest epublicans-no express
sion was so visferously applauled as the
manly declaration of George William
Curtis, (editor Of Harper's Wccklq) himself a
republican, when, in an able and eloquent
speech, he exclaimed:
"Standing a true son of New England,
if called upon to speak sentiment,
would initiate Patrick Henry when he sent
word to Massachusetts; L am not a
Nirginian | am an American So he
would say, We are not republicans or
democrats; we are American citizens 1t
is not for the republican Senate to insist
upon its partisan prerOgativeS nor for the
democratic House to insist upon its partisan
prerogatives; it is for them to act solely as
representatives of the people within the
law, whether the result tie a republican
President or a democratic President"
The company rose to their feet and
cheered with the utmost enthusiasm.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

An INFANT MADE Drunk FROM THE
MoTHERs BREAsT.-rhe Wilmington Conn.
mercmt Of Monday tells this: Yesterday
morning Coroner Rose was notified of the
lrath of a colored infant, at house on
Water street. Summoning jury, he re.
paired to the place designated and found u
Young colored woman named Emma j.
Jones, pacing the floor with her dead infant
in her arms, trying to give it nourishment.
rne woman was very much intoxicated, and
near by sat her mother, also in a state of
wretchPd intoXication. The child was
about ten weeks old, and having been left
in bed in the morning, was dead an hour
afterwards when the mother returned to
get it. The evidence in the case showed
that the woman and her mother have
hepn in Il constant state of intoxication for
over week, and DR.. Ogle stated that the
..hild WAS in tho same state from the
nourishment received from its mother. A
verdict Of death from neglect and exposure
was rendered.
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

WE have sent out number of bills re-
Gently and if subscribers fail to receive the
paper next week they may understand the
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03
w. Il. A. WOODCOCK.

o. EsSS$E,s4crls, Fine Watch and Chronomctcr
sN&s1$ ~ MakcrGnd JcwClcr. L0ockrrman>f >f
&&ESSSs 3<-sss5ss IDror, DL NgfS- Ldrq, Bin, Iand
LGrGc SprcfGc''S. Large G0Jd Hutrb
dc. Gold and Silver Watches OF the Finest American
and European Manufacture. JewCiry ofCvcry dcscrp-
uon,SvcTHnd Plated Ware SpcCtaClcS and Eyu-t asS,
to suit All Ages-Bc>t Goods Made. Clocks DC at the
Lowest Prices. Fine Watches repaired and warranted
Complicated Watches a Specially satisfaction tiuar-
antCcd. nov 3q-tf
Smyrna times., 1877-01-03

All over the world DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup is making its way, and every place it
reaches cOnsumptive people are more
seldom met. 1t is truly blessing to
humanity, and only costs 25 cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-08-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

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prcYiou- legal registration. and lurh
certificate Of previous registration.
si'ai, hc cancelled 10y the officer who
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referred to are a, follows:
SEC. ,. No person above the age of
' aMri,. } -olle years convicted Ct lar
pardoncd bv tn" Govcrurr ' sh,II
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or as person nan conpoS AtctliS,
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any bride. present, or reward or any any
security Tor the payment, or the de-
to iniurc INV votnr TO- r"f rr 'I frnGn
casting his vote, or to prevent him
n a' "'!S wy WY f I"'i volIlS, OF TO pro-
son proposed, or voted for. as Flee
Tor c OF Ifecidrnt ana Vice President
tive in CONGRESS- or for INV nfticn "f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-18
Political.

The Massachusetts, democrats adopted this
plank: "Resoved, That opposed to the
re-enactment of the Prohibitory Law" And
then they proceeded to nominate Mr.. d. n. Skill
ings OF Winchester Treasurer. who had been
nominated the day previous by the Prohbitory
Convention.
Allowing for the absence CT Senator Morton
Counting Senator David Davis, who has been
placed on the standing committees of the Senate
as q republican, the United States Senate
when it meets next month will contain thirty nine
republicans and thirty three democrats. If Sen
ator Morton should die and his place be lied by
q democrat, the three contested seats from Louis
lana and South Carolina be given to the demo-
Gratis and Senator Patterson be kept at home by
the State prosecution, the republicans will have
one majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-18
Prof. Hall.

Prof. Asaph Hall, the dscoverer of the moons
of Mars, began life, it is said as carpenter and
with meagre education He rried a school
mistress, and it was this wise lady who induced
him TO study higher mathematics. and whe herseh
became his instructor. He rapidly surpassed his
gentle teacher, and at twenty-five became an as
sistant in the Harvard Observatory. Shortly af-
ter the Astronomical activity OF the Naval Obser-
yatory at Washington was revived, in 1861, q
number of professors of the Navy were app Jinted
and Hall was given a position as assistant. In
1868 he was promoted to be professor. There
be has remained ever since, heartily appreciated
by his associates. 1t was on the night of August
IL that he first saw Mars attendants Between
the llth and the 10th, when the weather was un-
favorable for successful observations, he both
hoped and feared, bat his wife, to whom he alone
communicated his discovery, was enthusiastic and
confident. While impstenty waiting to confirm
his discovery, his generous disposition almost in
duced HIM to communicate his chances TO his as
socrates, so that all could share the honor; but
the thought of his many years of labor without
any "luck. convinced him that it would be foolish
to throw away his first really good chance. One
hardly knows what to admire most, Halls persist
ent and successful struggle with his unframed
mind, or his wiie's brave and womsnly help and
inspiration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-18

II is an important fact that wheat is now
dearer In England than it has been for
many years. the home harvest being gen.
orally below the average. All through
the middle and northern parts OF the is
land the season has been tempestuous,
crops will be late. and on many soils poor.
The French harvest is hardly equal to the
requirements of that country. and France
will probably be a considerable buyer
abroad. The yield in Spain, though
showing surplus, is not what was expect
ed. The Russian crop will be good, but
difficult to get on account of the war.
All supplies from the valley of the Danube
will be cut off through the same cause.
The most favorable estimate of the Eng
lish wheat crop, gives only 10000 900
quarters. which is hardly half enough for
wheat and stock purposes. 1t is predict
ed that in England wheat, and of course
bread, will be much dearer than now be-
fore the winter is over Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-18

The contest between the American and
British rifemen. for the championship oil
the world, closed at Creednoor, Friday
The result was complete victory for the
American team. The shooting was the
most brilliant the world ever witnessed
Even the score of the defeated team was
equal to the highest standard of former
contests. The American won by 92 points
which beats their score of last year BY
20S points. One member of the winning
team made the remarkable score Of 2l9,
in a possible 225. II is intimated that the
victory was not fully due to the skill ol
the Americans. but to the superiority OF
our breech-loading over the English muz
zle-loading rifles. and the British team
are reported as intending to supply them
selves with American rifles.
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General News.

In Stamford, Conn, there lies near the roadside
a bowder. weighing some 20 tons or more labelled
"Blank & Co.'S Cure for Dyspepsia" What
would il not cure'
1t is now understood that Messrs. Moody and
Sankey will spend the fall and winter among the
smaller cities-the towns of New England, giving
to each one visited one or two weeks Of labor.
Gambetta is stout and has powerful neck.
His hair is somewhat gray, he is blind in one eye
his walk is rolling gait, and he wears rusty
nat. His voice is like the of thunder, and when
he becomes vehement be is great orator.
Mr.. Daniel Ward of Stckleyville, Virginia, has
just died, aged no. He was wealthy farmer,
and himself superintendent his business during a
part Of every day up to the time of his death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-09-18

aud clergy man selected from among its own peo-
pie, the teacher being paid, while the pastor, in
accordance with the Mennonite faith, does his
work gratuitously. There are thirty-two of these
farm villages 10 the Rat river reserve. In sddi-
ton to their Manitoba colony the Mennonites have
settlements 10 Kansas and other Western States
where it is altogether probable that they have in
troduced the same system along with their other
peculiar customs aud obse'vances. The farm vii
lsge system having been introduced under specially
favorable circumstances by a people accustomed
to its workings those who favor its more general
prevalence will have an opportunity to study its
results in the light Of practical experience and
comparison with the ordinary method in neigh
boring localities-Boston ZrdUelier.