davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

PRESIDENT HAYES POLICY.-Andstillt they
keep hammering at President Hayes. One
after another comes to the surface, strikes
what he intends for staggering blow, re-
tires and gives place to another, and still
the President lives The last in line is
VIM. /. Chandler Of New Hampshire He
assumes President Hayes is not acting in
accordar r.. H. expressions in behalf
Of tla .J'. and the republican
party, he charges that he g not only pledged
himself to protect to the full extent of
the federal power life, suffrage, and politi-
cal rights in the South, but was counted in
as President only by reason of special
pledges given by Senator Sherman and
other Ohio emissaries, who particularly and
emphatically promised that he would
recognize and maintain the lawful State
governments Of South Carolina and
Louisiana, and stand by Governors Cham.
berlain and Packard" Instead of doing
this, according to Mr.. Chandler, he full
filled "a bargain that had been made
during the presidential count, by which If
Hayes should be President the lawful
governments of Louisinana and South
Carolina were to be abandoned, and the
mob government in those States were to be
recognized" Mr.. Chandler amplifies his
charges, and is very bitter against President
Hayes, his policy, and his advisers, and on
this line lays the plan and sounds the wal
cry for the campaign Of 1880.
But Mr.. Chandler is a politician in Tho
fullest meaning Of the word. They care
for the emolnments of Office more thar
they do for principles or party. He wen
TO Florida and remained several weeks fo
the purpose Of manipulating the Returning
Board, and whetherhe was Instrumental O
not in deciding tho vote Of that State, HI
felt he was entitled to distinguished con
siderations which the President has no
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

The MARYLAND AND DELAWARE SHIP
CANAL.-The Baltimore papers are again
reviving the subject of a ship canal across
the Peninsula. Mr.. Tebbets Of New York.
who is president of the Maryland and Della
ware Ship Canal Company, appears to think
that the time has now come to take the
initial steps looking to the construction Of
the proposed ship canal. Mayor Kane has
been approached on the subject, and it is
said that the city of Baltimore is to be
asked to endorse the bonds Of the company
to the extent of half million of dollars.
The line Of this canal, as fixed upon by the
Company, runs up the bay to the head of
the Sassafras river, and thence to the
mouth of the Blackbird creek.
We do not know that there is any more
probability of constructing the canal than
formerly, but the above route will meet
with strong opposition. The Baltimore
Sun argues conclusiyely against it and says
I" In no event would such a ship canal so
located answer the purposes of Baltimore
for her ocean commerce, or Justify the ex-
pense Of cutting it, The route from Balti.
more to the eapes Of Delaware should start
from the bay shore at Chester river, and
thence across the Peninsula to a point on
the Delaware river above tire breakwater,
and but a short distance from the capes.
Such canal would be a saltwater canal,
and therefore open to navigation at all
seasons. The total distance by this canal
from Baltimore to the capes would not ex-
ceed eighty miles, the Delaware mouth of
the canal would be protected from storms
by the breakwater, and whilst the proposed
canal of Mr.. Tebbets would require thirteen
miles of dredging and seventeen miles oi
cutting, or thirty miles work in all, and
would be sealed mp in winter, the Chester
river ship canal would require forty.fve
miles of cutting, would carry ship directly
out to sea, and would be open to navigation
at all times
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

a century '-an hundred years n
Cycle of time, so full Of joys and tears -
Keplete with changes trials, cares: -
To experience all, how few God spares
Our country, in thy time has grown to be
mighty powerl-the Land Of Liberty I!
Home of the oppressed" lin foremost rank Il stands
Among the Nations; peer Of all the landsll
TO have.observed its rapid. glorious rise
from weakness, TO its present power and size =
70 have seen its influence. and It's strength
has been the privilege Of thy life's great length
To contemplate the good that has been done:-
Inc evil. too =" to which mankind is prone -
me altered circumstances both Of place and
time -
What memory serves 1t, half so well, as thine
An hundred years land thou, art yet. so youngl,-
Eor 70 thy quier life, there ever still have elung
FOnd memories Thoughts that never fail 20 bring
Fresh pleasures like the" Joys Of SPRING"
The beauteous calm Of thy sweet dear facen
Bespeaks thy goodness ;--and the heavenly grace
Ihat shines from out thy noble features
stamps thee, as one above thy fellow creatures"u
And what life l--in every virtue. so completel
III reu9speet SO free rom from ali de-
unostentatious -" faithful to each trustp-
we can but pay the homage "l-nay, we mustli
Oh may thy future days here on the earth,
Be iree from pain ';--and each, give birthn
~ pressure That shall fill thy heart -.
Ana thus exclude, all sorrows smartii
And when from earth thou art called awavr
vn On may " be 70 realms Of endless day -
Mnere Hhihes the bright effulgent light -
100 ssfone for our poor mortal sghtF! J.If.c
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

FoREIGN.-Thc British Government has
consented to mediate between the Sultan
and the Car; it is deemed probable at ST.
Petersburg that the latter will refuse to
open negotiations in that Military
operations around Itustchuk are suspended
on account Of snow.....The Gar has called
Tor 100000 meE TO reinforce the arnv......
Prince Bismarck's influence is again
dominant in the German Goyernneut......
\ st. Petersburg journal announccs that
the Car will he accessible to any earnest
endcavors for bringing about peace......
MIdhat Pasha has gone to London, it is
supposed in connection with the peace
Guestlon......After a difficult passage over
snow-covered mountains and frozen foot
paths, the vanguard Of Russian division
has occupied several Balkan passes. 1t is
rumored that the Turks have retreated
from Sophia, and are striving to intercept
the Russian advance.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02
Z Me SmNrIln TImcs
Donation PnrtY.

EDITOR OF SMYRNA TIMEs-A substantial donation
was given to Rev. James Carroll Of Appointments
Circuit on Saturday evening last (22nd Of Decenbcrj
Dy the friends of Townsend and Union VI. f. Churches
When the writer reached the parsonage he found NOT
less than one hundred persons gathered there each
one having brought some good thing as IL token Of
their esteem and affection for the pastor and his
family. Baskets and bags containing everything the
heart could wish were scattered around Mr. r.
townsend acted as Spokesman and in q few well
chosen remarks presented the gifts 10 the Pastor who
in turn replied in speech thinking the friends
lor their liberality and Kindness ard closed bv wish,
ing All merry Christmas and happy and prosperous
New Year Mrs K. Townsend and Miss Lizzie Efutrhi-
son presided at the organ and we were pleasantly on
tertained for an hour or more with soulusi,iriI,,
music. Mrs. Carroll thc kind and thoughtful wif. Of
the PASTOR would let leave without pa sim,
some delicious cake around which you NAV be SURF.
we did not refuse. Before parting the pastor offered
up an earnest and iervent prayer God for his CON
uhued guidance and care over We shall not soon
forget the pleasant time we had and we cycIailu i'm
the language of the Poet,
Long, long be my heart with such memories filled
Lake vase in which roses have once been distilled.
You may break, you may ruin the vase if you will
But thc scent OF the roses will remain around il still
In conclusion let me say 70 the friends of minister,
III other Localities go thou and do likewise"
TOWNSEND, DEL, Dec 10th, lS77. E.T.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

In Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Min.
nesota there is an unprecedented mud en-
barge in every city and town and on every
county road, causing widespread Interrupt
ton to business. At Laporte, Ind, q
number Of citizens rode through the prin
cpal streets Thursday in a boat drawn by
mules, the mud being a foot and a.haif
deep and very thin, making boat-riding
easy. The roads throughout that section
are utterly impossible in some places.
Corn has sprouted in the ear, and unless
the weather turns colder a vast amount of
corn will be ruined. The change in the
weather since Sunday has doubtless i'm.
proved matters.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

In late number of the Scientific .Imcr;-
can is an illustrated description of a very
ingenious combination in which a pocket
book, cigar case, and revolver are
united. The revolver is arranged in the
interior near the back part of the pocket
book; The trigger is made to swing down
for firing, and can be bent upward into
groove and secured 10y a spring when not
IN use. When closed, the book has very
innocent appearance. The advantages of
such pocket article will be readily seen.
as it forms a convenient mode of carrying a
revolver for protection, and would be
found especially useful if attacked for the
purpose of robbery, as it could be fired at a
highwaymen when in the act of handing
him the pocketbook.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

THE PRESIDENTS SILVER WEDDING.-The
silver wedding of President and Mrs. Hayes
was celebrated at the White House Monday
evening, it being the first event of that kind
in the Executive Mansion, as is supposed.
There was an absence of display, except
that the Marine Band was present, and the
rooms were decorated with flowers. The
guests were about hundred in number.
They comprised relatives, Ohio, and college
friends, and few public men in Wash
inpton
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

Prejudice often rules in the physical
treatment of Babies. They are allowed to
suffer and scream with pain from Collie.
Flatulence, Bowel Disorders, ETC., when
some simple, reliable and safe remedy, as
Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup, would give almost
Immediate relief and perfect ease to the
little sufferer. Price 25 cents per bottle
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

Comparisons of thermometrical records
tell the same story as our sensations re.
specting December weathcr-it is ex-
traordinary. Its average temperature is
higher than that Of amy December for many
years, and the lowest range Of the mercury
this month Is l3!0 above the average low
range OF eight previous Decembers. \ yet
more remarkable feature is the evenneas of
the warmth: the range Of tie thermome-
ter has been less than usual 10y at least one
iourth. The fact last mentioned is proba.
oly the chief cause OF the comparative
healthfulness Of the season. since Sudden
changes of the weather. with great OK.
tremes Of temperature. are generally fol.
lowed by an increase Of the death.ratc.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02
.SllYl"MN. DRL.

THE TIMES is published every Wednesday after
noon by JOSEPH H. HoFFEcKEE, Editor and Proprie-
tor, at Smyrna Delaware
TERMS-SUBsCRIPTIoN-On year s. 90 III advance, or
$3.50 if not paid till the end of the year No paper
discontinued until all arrears are paid-ony at the
option of the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate of
Seven Cents line for the first insertion subsequent
insertions Three-and a-halfcents. Albcraldiscount
made to quarterly, semiannual and yearly adverti-
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

The Upper Mississippi, for the first time
in thirty years during the Christmas season,
was open to navigation, and but for the fact
that vessels are laid up for the winter, lake
navigation could also be resumed
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

lfyou want Pumps, go to Tschudys; he
has big lot and sells them cheap.
Farmers and others having grain to sell
VIII do well to examine the advertisement
OF W. G. Hills on first page.
Good assortment of Wall Papers, cheap,
at Tschudy's,
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

Advocates of the Silver Bill, in their
haste to enact that ninety cents shall be a
dollar, have omitted TO observe that some.
body has got to pay the dollar for the
ninety cents before the ninety cents will
become current for the dollar; and thus
the only people who will become benefited
are those who have the silver TO sell, and
those whose prejudices have been con.
qured. ."-Baltimorc Gazette.
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

Foutz's Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders will, if given to Milk Cows, accord.
ing. to the directions, increase the quantity
and quality of milk twenty per cent, and
make the butter firm and sweet
Smyrna times., 1878-01-02

In Pittsylvania county, Va, last week
Giles johnson, aged seventeen years, and
Alice Richardson, aged thirteen years,
were married.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

was married under discreditable
circumstances and lived unhappily
with his wife, being a man of VIC
lent, impulsiye temperament A
great deal of dissatisfaction was ex-
pressed at the way in which the
case was conducted, much censure
having been heaped upon the Re-
cordor After the inquiry was over
Mrs. Bravo is said to have left the
country and has lived Ia obscurity
ever since. DR.. Gully's practice was
rpined, and little has been heard Of
him, although it is believed he still
survives.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
MASONIC REPORT

MEMPHIS. October 2. = Brother P NJ
Stanley, daughter Bette, and bis young.
est child, are down with the fever; they
we're furnished with Dursss; they reside
on McLemore avenue, east Of the State
Female College.
James Rounds, son Of Brother Rounds,
was taken down with fever last evening
Brother James Anderson. sheriff elect.
aud bis daughter Lydia, are both down
with the fever on Wright avenue.
Brother Lauham, engineer Of water
works, lost his wife at II O'clock last
night, with the fever.
Brother E G Jones, the architect, is
down with the fever, south Of the Cherry
place.
R.v Dr. George White, OF Calvary
church, is doing we'll aud improving an.
der the care Of his COED nurse, Miss
Harvey.
Lovin and wife, ct the Kimbro place,
are doing we'll, and will recover by good
nursing
Miss Slater is likewise improving.
Brother Malcolm Ragon has dis.
charged bis nurse; be is able now to take
care Of himself.
Miss Sallie BEDFORD is out Of danger
and able to sit up.
Mrs Joe Z RUSSELL two children are
convalescent, and the nurse discharged.
Mrs Frank Bras has lost all Of hsi
family, and is left alone without relatives
OF kin.
Brother zehrig is still confined 10 hi
bed, and very feeble; we hope that h'
will come out all right By close watch
ing; bis wife is setting up a part Of tb'
time, and will discharge her nurse in
day or two. say tA
Our old friend and brother, J Harvey
Mathes. gave us a call ct the Office. HI
is all right. His good wife is bette
than she has been since her relapse.
Brother McElroy will be- up tow
again in a few days. He is GONZALES
cent.
J Brother Wimbsrly and family are al
out of danger. He had a genuine cas-
Of fever,
Mrs Byrnes family, at 9Ol GeOrgi'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
A CRIMINAL CHARACTER.
ID saith Of u Principal In an English
Sensational Murder Case. m

Mrs. Bravo, one of the principals
in the Baltimore mystery which
not long since caused so much ex-
citementi in England, is reported by
cable to have just died. Mrs. Bra
yo was a beautiful English girl, who
at the age of nineteen married, at
Hamburg, an officer named Capt.
Ricardo. This was in 1865. Ten
years after the husband iancied he
had been deceived and instituted
proceedings for divorce. Before
the case came up for trial he died
suddenly, as was supposed at the
lime, Of heart disease. The young
widow, who was now rich, married
in the early part Of 1876 MI. Bravo,
a rising barister. He became ieal-
GUS of his wife, and shortly after
ward died suddenly and in a myS-
FERROUS manner. An inquest was
held. 1t was shown that his death
was occasioned by poison, but the
Jury decided that they could not
say by whom or under what cir
cumstances the poison had been
administered. The barrister was.
buried, but his friends were dissat-
isfed aud brought the matter be-
fore the Home Secretary. The re-
suit was that the Coroner was dl-
rected to show cause why there
should not be a fresh inquiry. The
Attorney.G General did not hesitate
to say in open court that Mr. Bravo
had been murdered Mrs. Braves
first husband left her 940, 900.
Still at the trial the Grown provided
her with the services of Sir Henry
James, who was paid a fee Of $500
a day. 1t was further proved that
Mrs. Bravo had been the mistress
of DR.. Gully. The difference in
their ages was thirty-seven years,
DR.. Gully being s~ixty-seven years
old. In addition to Sir Henry
James, Mrs Bravo paid the expenses
of counsel for herself and Mrs. Cox,
amounting to $500 day, The to-
tai cost of the trial to Mrs, Bravo
was estimated at over $40, 900. The
London papers published very fully
all the sensational features in the
case. The inquiry was ended on
August 10, 1876, after having occu-
pied over two months, DR.. Gully
was on the witness stand for two
days. The jury were locked out
for f~orty-eight hours and returned
a verdict Of willful murder, but
|, added that there was not sufficient
evidence to fix it on any person Of
person. 1t was admitted that he
NTN. ".| ". L... ".-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

Mrs, Frank Whitcher, once a resi-
dent Of La Cross. aud late an actress Of
considerable prominence and rsputa.
ton, died at Hyde Park, Massachusetts,
on Sunday the 9Th ult., Of consumption.
Ter reputation as an actress has been
made under the stage name Of Maud
Hilton, and was a decided f~svorite ia
many Western cities, especially in Chi
cago, where she was best known. When
Pomeroy was at the zenith Of his shod-
dy glory at La Cross, Mr., Frank Witch.
er, who had previously been travelling
with a theater company, came to this
city and entered Pomeroy's employ as
private secretary, or in some similar ca.
paeity. Duringthat time Mrs, Witcher.
who was a woman Of striking attrac.
tons, turned the heads Of saint and sin.
ner alike, and was the recipient Of much
attraction and admiration. That, how.
ever, was not her frat acquaintance with
La Cross, For some years previous to
her marriage she resided with her par.
ents in North La Cross, and even then
was greatly admired for her bright snowy
beauty, Her father was a local Mstho-
dist preacher named Hillinger, and lived
in what was then the last house on the
north end Of Mill street. The daughter
put her discomfort with the severe man.
ners Of her ministerial home into the
practical form of going abroad to seek
her fortune with probablyi better sue
cess than young uSually'do who
make q similar venture.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

street, ars still confined to bed; the old.
est daughter is some better. Charles
Moore, Of the Southern Express Com.
pauy, died at their house last night.
The two younger ones are better than
yesterday.
Brother Plummer's younger SOB, Ed.
ward, is very low. The chances are
very much against him. His sister is
out OF danger, aud needs no more atten.
ton. A4A& 500 HEnAAUaA aWl
Mrs Ben COlemAn's are @ X, aud need
no more attention at our hands. They
have all had the fever, and are on the
safe side.
Bun + Price's family are all doing
we'll. The two children are mending,
and Mrs Price sitting up.
H-v~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

To the EditOr Of the Ledger 4:
came here on the l7th Of September
and was on duty eleven days. l was
taken with the yellow fever and sent to
the inirmary on Linden street on the
18th Of September, and discharged on
the 30th. am now on duty again. /
zane here from Paducah, KY, as o
nurse. Respectfully,
LEE Dickson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
SPECIAL NOTICE.

By leaving orders at the
Memphis Brewing company,
corner Tennessee and Butler
streets, cOnValescents can be
supplied with fresh Lager
Beer at the following prices;
Quarts, 81 25 per dozen; Pints.
as cents per dozen. Delivered
free of, charge. sat uts1 4,
AValshcAe copy. t.tf. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
Saturday, q

Saturday, August "a.
After this date, until farther
notice, the LEDGER Will not
be delivered by carriers.
Parties desiring 10 subscribe
can obtain the paper al the
LEDGER counting room for
TWO CENTS each by PUR.
CHASING TICKETS.
As soon as the epidemic IL
ended, and the people return,
all our routes will be rc-estab.
liaIIPd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

Il know where there is another arm
just as pretty as this one" said a young
Oil Citizen to his sweetheart, IS he
pincbed her fair arm yesterday evening.
The storm that quickly gathered upon
the lady's brow as quickly passed away
when the young mar %pinched the other
arm and said, 1T is this one, dear
.[Ol City Derrick. l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
IMPORTANT TO NURSES

sseff Howard ASSOCIATION, 11a
16 Madison Street.
MEMPHIS, TEEE.. Sept. 81, 1S7S.)
Unemployed nurses who vol.
unteeFed from abroad, and
whose services are NO longer
needed, are requested 10 re-
portal headquarters TODAY
TO receive the balances due
them, and transportation TO
their homes. Alter to-day
none will be recognized as en-
titled 10 the benefits of the AS
ISOLATION but those who are
permanently employed. BY
order of .H aisgs,
w. ]. SMITH,
Acting Pres. Howard Assn, \
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
Special Notice.

All persons who wish to 20 to Refugee
Camp Williams, will apply to E. Mar,
shall, 80 South Court street. All person,
are urged to 60. Train leaves daily Al
$3.50 10 the afternoon. Transportation
will be furnished; also, supplies to per
sons while 10 camp.
CHARLES G. FISHER,
l47tl Chm Citizens Relief Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

Mrs. Cassidy, who lives between Wast.
ington and BlsdeHsbuTG. has just given
birth to five children, three girls and two
boys. Mother and children are doing
we'll but alasl what can we say of the
horrorstricken atber2-BuGalo Express.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

In is very sAle to say that the most
fastidious guest never leaves the Colon.
made Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa, d~issatis.
fed with his visit to that famous hos
telry. % q 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03

RefrigeratOFs, ice chests,
water coolers and ice.cream
freezers at cost.
F. j. ~TURNBULL,
1861 234 Bzain sire Ell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
THE CITY.
Rursa-y IEEsuiuE, October 3. ISzs
nELluW FEVER BEGIH LIST.

Ia sh1sEi.E Es5tEzs-i & assthE Es1 gsl-
~ fsTC each 1Ey, Enss lie p-sEsaos q TIE
EssEss bsaaEs hUE1. il EAis ID roz the
rsc1-5s q &s bard e kssl.A And ossG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-03
LEDGEK LINES,

A. F, bod & Co., stationers and book
sellers, will be open daily from IL am
to 2 pm.