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Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
meets to-day at Chicago and may have de-
c;ded on its choice of candidate before
this paper is read by most of its patrons.
Every day is history of itself and IS stale
os n succeeding day. The excitement and
feeling is deeper than that which has char
acterized any previous Republican conVen-
ton. There is more noise ard confusion
and strife. This arises out of the persis-
tency of the friends of Gen. Grant in push
ing his claims to candidacy for the "third
term" and the resistance of it on the part
ofthe friends of Senator Blaine who are max
ing strong push for him with hopes of
carrying off the prize, while Sherman, Ed
munds and Window hope to come in, should
there be a dead lock between the two
giants. Don Cameron has brought on him
a good deal of deserved bitterness in his
arbitrariness in trying to enforce the "Unit
Rule" but the probability is he will be
beaten and the delegates allowed an indi-
vidual vote. The probability now is that
neither Gen. Grant nor Blaine can carry
the convention and that one of the "dark
horses" probably Edmunds of Vermont
will be nominated.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

THE DeLa,0are Republican takes US to task
for making an "unwarranted statement" as
1t designates it, in saying that Commission
er McFee had declared the Delaware State
Fire and Marine Insurance Company un-
worthy of confidence financially. We had
no object in making point against the
company in which we have no interest
whatever for or against, only dropping the
remark incidentally as fact in the contro-
versy. The Republican says:
Notwithstanding all that has been
said against the company by the EUe,y Ev-
enlng and those who sneeze when it takes
snuff, the company can show a record of
insurance policies issued of which any COM
pany might be proud. Every loss has been
promptly met without even drawing upon
the premium notes Which ia something
that cannot be said Of all insurance com.
panies."
We must confess T. +. urprise at the
above statement r. oner NcFee
knew what he was about ir making his
official statement as advertised in two
papers, of the condition of this corpora
lion. We did not examine it critically, no
having any interest in doing so, but the
DeLaaoare Inquirer in its usual emphati,
language gave in plain words, which W,
will not here repeat, what it understood
the Commissioner meant to say in figures
If the Republican did not see this advertise
ment it il excusable.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

party is a system which so far as that
power extends, has destroyed popular gov
eminent"
Mr.. Curtis spoke this sometime before
the meeting of the Chicago Convention.
control that Convention-Conkling, Cam.
sron and Logan had done before what they
have done since, he would have had occa-
sion to have intensified his language. The
spirit of the people has and will still fur
ther rebel at such dictatorship, and men
like these who think they have the power to
combine and control by superior will, will
find that the people have an individual but
equal potency in rebuking their arrogance.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
.HERIFFpS SALE

OHERIFF'S SALE.
y By virtue of a writ of Levar FaciaS, to
me directed will DO exposed to Public Sale at the
Hotel of Peter p. Collins, in the Town of smyrna
Duck Creek Hundred, Kent County and State of Della
ware, on THURSDAY. the Srd day of June
$780, at O'clock p. NJ the following Real Estate. to
wit:
All that piece or parcel of land situated about one
mile from Blanco. in Kenton hundred, Kent county
and State of Delaware, adjoining land of Ebenezer
Burrows. and land known as the Tilghman's land
now of Henry +. Hepburn, and others, containing
TWENTY ONE ACRES AND FORTY FIVE SQUARE PRRcHES
OF LAND, be the same more less the Improvements
upon which are one and ahalf story frame dwelling
house stables &C. il being the same tract piece Of
land conveyed by John Jacquet and Sarah j., his
wife, to John Green, bearing date July 22d 1871 and
recorded IN the recorders office at Dover. in book L.
vol 3, page $50 &c, reference being thereunto had
will more fully and at large appear together with all
and singular the buildings, improvements, fixtures
&c.
Seized and taken in execution as the property OF
JOHN L. MILLER and MARY E., his wife, and will
be sold for cash.
FRANCIS NJ. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sheri9's 06ee, DOver Del,
May II, 1880.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

THERE was considerable animation IN
the ranks of the Republican party OF New
Castle county on Saturday in the effort 10
secure the nomination-the true test OF
nartv vitality. There were six contesting
for nomination for sheriff. The two lead
irc ones were Philip R. Clark, of New
Castle Hd., who ran for sheriff two years
600 and Jas. L. Martin, of Wilmington,
Tho also ran for the same Office six years
ago, Mr.. Clark beating his leading oppon'
ent by some 300 votes. There were the
same number of applicants also for the
Office of coroner, the successful candidate
being Rayworth Weldon of Wilmington
formerly of Appoquinimink Hundred
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
.HERIFF's SALE.

~ y y
- BY virtue of writ of Venditioni Exponas. 10
me directed will be exposed to Public Sale at the
Hotel OF Peter y. Collins, In the town of SMYRNA
Duck Creek hundred Kent eoanty and State of bella.
ware, ON THURSDAY, the 3rd day of June 1885, at
2oeock, ?. NJ, the following Real Estate 10 wit, 4
situated on the west side of Fisher street. in the town
OF smyrna, Duck Creek hundred Kent county and
state OF Delaware, adjoining land of William III
Mannerng. land of Thomas James. and No q herein
after described, and said to contain ONE THOUSAND
NINE HUNDRED AND SIxTY-SIx SQUARE FEET on
GROUND, be the same more or les.
No. All that certain lot piece OF parcel of eround
situated ON the east side of Main street. in the town.
Of Thomas James land of Elihu jefferson and lot No
above descrbrti and said TO contain -FOUR THOUSAND
AND Four HUNDRED SQUARE FEET OF GROUND be the
same more or less, the Improvements upon which
are two story frame dwelling house. with back
building attached smokehouse, &c r.
Seized and taken in execution as the propertv of
ISAAC d. HAMILTON, and will be sold for cash. =
ShtTf6ss Office Dover Del; 60 -'s
Mdy IA, 1880.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
For the Smyrna Times.
I(Gn1OIl.

Strawberries shipped pretty heavily yesterday,
it being the biggest shipping day Of the season.
Work the new barn of DR.. Jas. Temple progresses
finely.
Mr.. Timothy CGrrow our road Overseer is filling up
the holes in our streets and roads which makes
decided improvement in our town.
three year old son of Jas. l.. Purse passed a stone
the size of grain of corn through his bladder day
last week, which DR. Cooper pronounced to be a re-
markabe as such cases among children young
are very unusual.
The warm weather and pleasant evenings have
brought our young folks out who promenade the
streets till rather late sometimes.
w. d. Wilds census taker for this hundred COM
menced his work this morning and how many young
ladies-but we do not suppose there will be any old
ladies, unmarried i'll this neighborhoOd.
June lst, 1880 S.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS of New York is
regarded as the leader Of the independent
Republicans in that State. In lecture re-
Gently on " Independence in Politics as the
Remedy for the Evils under which the
country SUFFERS" he clearly and forcibly set
forth the duty of men within the party to
werk for the purity of the party even if it
should become necessary to go as far as to
oppose the party's candidates if they are
unworthy. He cut the machine politicians
deep and claimed that they practically dis
franchised the better element of the Re.
publican party in New York city. He
said
!" In the State of New York, in the State
OF pennsylvania, the spoils system has al.
ready SO Ear supplanted the American
principls--the fundamental principle Of
liberty that the important Republican
question in New York is not what does the
party wish, but what does Mr.. Conkline
sayP And In Pennsylvania ot what is the
conviction of the party but what does Mr.
Cameron mean TO do? Is this Republicar
or is it imperial7 Louis the XIV said q
!. France, am the State" But gysten
hich enables any member of politca
ty to say with virtual truth, /" am th
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

WASHINGTON is dull place just now'
- +be Democratic Congressman resort to
tbe amusement of making up states Tor the
C;uo;rnati ~ Convention as a harmless pas
t;n,o In the mean time the Republican
arressmen are off to Chicago largely,
r.i~irc in the seething mass there assem-
Nod 10 select presidential candidate
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

THE " TIMES " is published every Wednesday alter
10 rno, NV ROBERT D. HoFFECKER, Editor and FRO
prietor, at Smyrna Delaware o,, s-oro0 of
sI-nscRIprIoN year 500 in advance Oh
eo5oif not paid till the end of the year No paper
,."onnned until all arrears paid--only at the
ontion of the Publisher.
open1IcFNIENTs will be inserted at the rate OF
Centsa line for the frstnsertion; subsequent
,Ons So Tbreeand a-halfcents Aiberaldiscount
ode to quarterly, and yeally "dVeFti-
sers. $1,000 +yvo ceYts nor
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

PRAYERS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL CoNvENTIoN-T
ministers in most all the Philadelphia churches sun
day offered up prayers for the guidance Of the Repub
lean Presidential Convention, at Chicago, on Wed.
nesday (to-day) At the Arch Street NJ t. Church DIR.
Tiffany prayed that the choice of the convention
would be one who would serve the best interests of
the countryi and contribute 20 the peace and har-
m0ny Of the nation At the Broad and Green Streets
Presbyterian Church Dr. Harper prayed that the con.
ventiOn's voice would be one in whom all good
people would rejoice. Petitions 10 a similar effect
we're delivered in almost every place of worship in the
city, irrespective Of denominations.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

At the meeting of the stockholders of the j. & b.
Railroad held at Georgetown the 2lst inst the fol-
lowing directors were chosen N l.. McCready. Jno.
BOdine Henderson Moore Thomas Baumgardner
Chas. g. StOckley, Benjamin Burton Harbeson Hick-
man, Edward Kitchens and John w. Causey After
the election Of directors a meeting of the stock
holders was held, and the following officers elected
for the year President-N. l.. McCreadyi Secretary
VIM. Il. Vaules; Assistant Sec'y-Wm. II. Stanford (;
Treasurer-Dr. David H. Houston; Executive Com
mittee-N. l.. McCready, John Bodine and Charles G.
Stockley.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
MARRIAGES,

FISHER-SPUCK.-At the residence Of the groom,
this town, ednesday-afternoon, at O'clock,
by Rev. ]. T. Umsted, Oscar Fisher, of Smyrna,
and Miss Lizzie Spuck, of Philadelphia.
GUY-ROSS.-In this town, on the SOth ult., by Rev
Geo II. Waters, J. Guy and Miss Arretta Ross, both
of this county.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

New lOrk....... 43 3I0I UAfUrd, arrlve. 2IU.. yUO
All frcights mast be at the various stations at least
thirty 30 minutes before starting of train otherwise
they will lay over twenty-f four CD hours
Freight Trains will have Passenger Car attached
which will be subject to delays incident the Freight
Business.
O s SANFORD Snnnriniendnnt
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

No CoLoRED BIsHoP--The decision Of the Metho-
dia general Conference not to elect colOred bishop
is severe dissapointnent to the colored people and
thl'eats have been made that such decision would
caise division In the church. But there Is proba-
bly, too much good sense among colored Mehodiss 10
permit them 10 take such unwise step ms secession
The fact Is there sufficient reason why the
Conference should proceed 10 the election of another
bikbop. The full number had been chosen, and
nothing but tho color Of HIS skin could have account
ed for the election Of another. 'F
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
DEATHS.

ANDERsON-Near FELTON,, Del. May 9Th, 1aS0 Edward
Anderson, aged 81 years. ives great sufferer two
years with cancer on his face
BUTLER.-On the 2Srd ult, near Dover Mrs, William
Butler, aged Il years.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
rhe noyer correspondent Of the 'Ientnsl.lar Ne.es

The Dover correspondent of the Pcnius'lar Ne'cs
saysg
"On Saturday last suit for trespass brought by
jeremiah Scanlan against Henry Williams was heard
before Justice Dickson Judge Fisher appearing for
plaintiff and G. H. Is. Day, Esq, for the deiendent
After the trial was over W. A. Atkinson who had
been witness for the plaintiff attacked Mr. Day for
the insulting manner Us he alleged, in which he had
been treated by the latter while the witness stand
Mr.. Day Immediately resisted the attack which had
been made upon him. and pushing Mr.. Atkinson
down, he being on top, would have inflicted upon
him pretty serious corporal injury had not the by
ISLANDERS nerfered and separated the combatans. No
damage was done 10 either party, other than few
slight scratches and some torn clothes.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
PAINT

And Cement for Lcdky E0gtS Our State Paint for old
Tin, Iron, Felt and Shinglc Roofs is the best in the
world Fifteen years in constant use all over the
country 1t is also largely used on brick walls Fac
tories, Bridges and out buildings. CoOrs-Dark Red
Brown, and Bright Red
Price, gallons, $ $50 Price, 40 gallons, 5000
10 &" $50 " 10 1s. Cement l.2J
20 1000 " 20 " 200
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

Said the Nurse, 70 the, Doctor; Sure sir. only
know Of one good medicine for the Baby and that Is
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
DUBLIc NOTICE

DUBLIC NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that the time to take out
licenses under the act entitled An act taxing manu-
facturers and for other purposes for the year 1880
was the first day of June. -
ROBERT RAUGHLEY,
Clerk of the Peace in and for Kent County.
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
CLOAK & CLLFTON,s.

OHERRIFF'S SALE
y BY virtue of writ of Al. Levari Facas to
me directed will be exposed to Public sale, at the
Hotel of Peter p Collins in the Town of Smyrna
Duck Creek Hundred. Kent County and State of
Delaware, on THURSDAY, the Srd day of June,
1885, at 2l2 o'clock, NJ the following Real Estate, to
wit:
All that tract piece and parcel of land situated in
Kenton hundred. formerly Duck Creek Kent county
and State of Delaware situated on the road leading
from Clayton to Mington, the south side of said
road, containing about TWELVE ACRES OF LAND,
be the more less and being part of the lands
of Benjamin +. Blackiston, and Mary Il. his wife,
being the residue of the real estate of Benjamin +.
Blaekiston remaining unsold, adjoining lands for
mery of Benjamin F. BlackstOn, now Annie +.
BlaekiStOn, Henry Pratt and others; the improve
mentS upon which are Ono-aud a-hRlf story dwell
ing, with kitchen attached, and other buildings.
Seized and taken in execution the property of
MIN +. BLACKISTON and MARY R., his wife,
HENRY p ATT, terre tenant and will be sold for
cash.
FRANCIS NJ. DUNN, Sheriff,
Sherif-s Office, DOper, Del,
MauI
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

THE SOUTH AMERICAN WAR-A speedy end to the
tedious South American war is likely to follow the
victory of the Chilians the Pervans and Boliv
ians at Tacna. The allies brought their largest and
most effective fighting force into action and appear to
have been fairly whipped. The Chilians now ad-
vancing upon africa, and the fall of that important
seaport town will be an inevitable sequel to the defeat
at Tocna. We may expect to hear of peace negOtia-
tons soon. The Chilian feet is in a position to
destroy Calao with its long range guns while suffer
ing no damage from the shore batteries
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
ROOFING

For new steep Flat Roof our Elastic Roofing Felt
can be laid by anyone and superior to all other Roof
ings for chedpaess freprOCf qualities and dUrdbHdy
Price. 3 cents per square foot send STAMP for
sample with full particulars. may 26tf
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

WoMANs WISDOM" She insists that it is more i'm
poTtance. that her family shall be kept in full health
than she should have all the fashionable dresses and
styles Of the times. She therefore to it, that each
member of her family is supplied with enough Hop
ers at the first appearance of any symptoms of i'll
health, to prevent fit of sickness with its attendant
else their wisdom this way."-Ner0 HdueH Palladium
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
FoR RENT.

A Store ut the corner of Main and Methodist sts.
may MAJ is'n Apply e r. 2. MASON
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02

All Goods guaranteed as represented.
Salesman always quick and prompt.
New articles added to Stock constantly.
Anxious to Sell. Anxious to Buy.
Country Produce taken in exchange. ot
Second Hand School Books If in fair order Ano .a
the kinds now in use, taken at reduced prices sna
sold at reduced prices n, a.
Il will be well to cut out the above and saEe IVY
reference.
Call and get what you want,
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
PAINT OIL

The equal of Lnsced tested fifteen years in our mixed
paints and never before offered for sale. 1t can be
used foi all purposes Linseed Oil is used is superior
for oing wood, and new shingles coated with it will
last ten years longer
Price, gallons, $500 Price, 90 gallons, $50
10 500 45 100
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
Delaware & Chesapeake
Railway.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

On and after MONDAY, May 31st, 1880, Sunday ex
ceptcd) trains will run as follows:
Smyrna times., 1880-06-02
In NTcnlOriaIn.

For the SmyrRa Times
, 1880-10-10
ST. MATTHEW'S GOSPEL.
1SGEnsoLL's C1uT1Cs CORRECTED.

70 the Editor o. The Chicago Tribune
CHICAGO. Oct. tin looking over tho nun1er-
o,;s criticisms of Col. Ingersolrs recent lecture
find great unanimIty In pronouncfng him an
tpnorauaus or .villful falsIier Of facts, because
of hfs statement that the Gospel Of st. Matthew
was originally written in the Hebrew LANGUAGE.
the critics maintaining that every one snouid
know that it was written In Greek, which, tney
assert, was the language current IN Palestlne IN
that age. I happen to hare rather olu b'ple
printed at Oxford, England in 1911, with notes
hv tho Rev. George D'Oyly. B. D., and the Rev.
Rich.rd Mant, D, D., and other most eminent
writer's of the United Church Of England and
ireland" in which, In the predatory remarks 1a-
PRODUCING tho Gospel Of Matthew, these SEN
"T6erc bus also been Of late years great diff
Hesse However, o many ancient fathers positively
assert that 1t va was Wr'''Gn n fbs nneuare
then spoken In Palestine; ana u T. QUESTION OF
tfis sort. which is a question OF fact the con-
current voice Of ANTIQUITY foo 20 at nf
the opinion that the first Gospel was written In
the language Of the Jews, and for their peculiar
use perfectly Snr we're 20 faypred havipg
tf,e c,,sneI prcnched To them exclusively by our
Savior. and before NIL other nations by HIS
-s.Thouen the fathers are unanimous IN de-
claring That St. Matthew wrote bis gospel In. IN
Hebrew, yet they have noE mi informed Us so;E oy
e1ea wa9m allowed the trans
iation was made very early; and TINT It. wns
a1once "a ensily ACCOUNTED for. After the de-
strucuon Of Jerusalem the Language Of TIE Jews
and which belonged to them fell tnto
n +, Greck. would naturally quote and refer to
As the case now stands the charges Of "iH:1or "
from 1nuersoll to those early fathers or to some
of tho modern fathers H. II. dA1tAteoa'
, 1880-10-10
TEE BIBLE CANON.
uuHS IT WAS FORMED AND. AUTHORIZED.

st. Latts Republican,
So far as the Old Testament is concerned, not
very much is certainly known. All anthor1nes'
wa he,teve. agree that the first step toward a
canon was taken by Ezra, in the fifth century
rcfnro the Christian era, The second movement
IN the same direction originated with, but was
not com pieted by, Nehemiah; and is supposed
tn hayc extended from ~ to $40 B. c. The third
of uncertain origin-was not entirely nnisneo
until. however, the first century after Christ
For all practical purposes, however. 1t mny Do
considered finished at, or about, tho beginning
of our era; when the recognized Old Testament
WAS what 1t is to-day. The Jews divided it into
thrce portions, of which tho La1u. or the 1lve
books Of Moses, stood in highest estimation; after
which came the Prophets, and then the e'tn0tln.-
q portion Of which only was publicly read. Ine
uuss OF literature from, which tho selecuon M was
there nre sixteen boOlfs referred to ~ Sar1ous
parts Of the Bible as belonging to the va iesta-
tuent, which are not now III II. fropApy tIete
were many more which, at one time or anotHeF,
had claims to the sn1ne DISTINCTION; out tncfe
seems to be no doubt thnt the Old Iestamcnt as
it now stands eorMees tng pesc nf co0saenea 0s
has been lost. AS our readers are aware, the
Cathoc and Greek Church accept the fourteen
a. canonical, While the Protestant sects reject
them as uninspircd, and therefore comparative
~ valueiess. Luther. however, nelo soIe F FL u
gland "doth read them for example Of hlc anu
Instruction Of manners, but yet doth it not ap-
ply then to establish any doctrine"
The Rev Or. Samuel Davidson, than Wnom 3Ia
there is no higher English authority sonfnase Is
tho Study Of the New Testament" with these
.The Following propositions are deducinte
from an impartial survey Of the history OF The
FSrstSBefore S l. D: no. no book Of the .5 Mem "
Testament was termed Scripture, or believed TO
he Divine and inspired On the contrary, even
artcr that date, different books were neIievea ~
be humun compositions, having none Other au-
thurity than their contents warranted. ~
SccondNoc certain trace Of me t after Ins.
tin Is I'LL after the middle aG4e of 9z 1aa 10
f6e fsrst instance among the lnter Gnostics. the
followers Of Basides valentinns and haFSn' tn 1an
rewards tie end Of the second century a4a H. ae M
~ thars ~ tha Catholic Church and by canons On
what ground this opinion rested cannot no. nG u.s.
Who believed In its Johannine autnorsnip +
assert nor hint that they relied on historical ua
dition tor their opinion. .r.4,hav
sIhId-Ths oauonIcal Gospels OF ha1tns"
, 1880-10-10

bly, sn1d:, II paid for four, mamma was that
rIght2'
, A little girl read a composition before mIn-
lister. The subject was - Cow" She wove IN
this complimentary sentence: 1.-The COW Is the
most useful animal III tho world except religion"
Street Preacher-"I now ask, brethren, what
cnn do to move ou,-what shall do to move
you in this world OF wickedness?, -, AIRY
s'Send round the 'at, guv'nor,-thatu move
EN-"
Little g!rl,'' said the Superintendent OF q
Galveston Sunday school, p" can you tell which
day is the Lords day?.' Yeth. thir; thath the
day VIC can't have no beer, cos the grothsrS as
clothed up.'
It was not surprising conception ct literal
minded little fellow visiting on Cape Cod VINO
found the inscription In the village grnVe-yarus
Net dead but s!eepeth ,,,st run 10 aa9 hna
right or. 1won't stay here al night, nnynow-
They bury peop1e here when they 20 70 sleep.
saw one Of them out in The graveyard, ~ ana ,9 90
them bury mc2"
"A Baptist clergyman: well known in Provf-
dence was one day dining with friend. Jew.
Among other gooa things ,, pnssed to me ceIgS E
upon his face our Baptist brt'ther turned to bis
Jewish friend with the remark: - How Is 1t that
you, being Jew, can partake Of this meat, when
by the old Jewish laws?" ~ True replied hts
friend. but when those laws we're made they
didn't have our fine Clncinnatt-curcd hams.
An Englishman tells good story Of clergy
nlan whom he heard c.techissng children IN his
church one Sunday afternoon. The good man
was In the hnbit Of suyiu9 after each answer
from the children, Very good; capital; very
we'll" He asked, +" What will be sud to the
righteous ut the last dnyT' And the children
answered, as with one voice, Come. ye blessed
Of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for
you frum the foun1ation OF the world. and
the good curate said, "Nery good: capital; very
would be said 70 the wicked2 And the children
agAtn, as with one voice, answered, = Depart
pared for the devil and his angcls.'' And the
cnrnte said, Very. good: capital: very we'll
Evidently he had no doubts on the subject OF
future punishment t.