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Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

The accidental Presidency of Arthur is
no exception to that of his predecessors,
Tyler and Johnson, in taking a downward
course from that of their immediate pred
ecessOrs. His plunge has not been so vio-
lent, for he goes with extreme deliberation,
but with stealthiness that is the more
confounding because it is so extremely
cautious. The last two of his cabinet en-
tailed to him, to go, have been Secretaries
KirkwOOd and Hunt. There seems no
reason why they should be thrust out ex-
cept that they were the remnant of the
Garfield policy. The only member of the
original cabinet now left in is Robert T.
Lincoln, and the only reason why he is
remaining is that he, before the contest,
was third term" Grant man. Mr. Tel
Ter, who succeeds Mr.. Kirkwood in almost
an unknown man: lie was Grant man,
and that suGlced to displace one who was
not, though Of acknowledged abIlty and
large experience. VIM. E. Chandler who
succeeds Sec. Hunt in the Navy Depart
ment was objected TO by N.-}. g..
Solicitor because he was a lobbyist rather
than lawyer, and because his cOnfrma-
tion was not pushed through by Blaine he
has become a bitter enemy of the latter,
and in Arthur's cabinet will doubtless out
stalwart the stalwart's.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

FISH CULTURE.-Men of science are
seeking for beneficial knowledge in all
directions, but in none is there promised
a surer reward than in that of restoring to
our waters the varieties that have been
weakened or destroyed, and the introduce
tiOn of new and valuable food varieties.
The first object is to restock our rivers and
coast streams with the valuable fish that
eighty years ago were SO abundant The
instinct Of the animal man, when not en-
lightened by science, is to destroy all the
fish with all the means at his command
and as fast as he possibly can, without the
slightest reference to his own future food
supply; he builds dams and traps high
up near the sources of streams, that he
may destroy all fish coming there to
breed he constructs nets TO catch them
by millions in the deeper waters, saves a
few for the market, and leaves the rest to
rot ON the shores. The result has been
the total destruction of several Of the best
varieties, and the reduction of the rivers
of the United Strtes to q state Of Compar-
ative worthlessncss rs sources of supply of
food
Professor Baird, OF Washington, who
has been appointed to study up the sub
ject. proposes to remedy this evil by avail
ing himself of an instinct on the rar of
lish this Is 10 seek. Al The breeding season.
the place where it was born For if a
shad was spawned on the north fork of
the Delaware, but has sought the sea and
finds itself sporting in the bright waters
of the islands of Japan when the myste-
riOus forces of reproduction make them
selves felt, that shad will swiftly cleave
thA intervening oceans, ascend the Della
ware and spawn 1T its birthplace. On
this instinct, the restocking of all the ex-
hausted rivers Of North America can be
effected. If the dwellers near our river
banks, and especially near our river
sources, will only stay the wholesale de-
struction by tish-traps, nets, seines, &C.,
Professor Baird and his assistants will.
HA''A'J J0.AA9j supply
healthtul food for the people, instead of
the meat ofovcr-driven cattle transported
thousands Of miles in bad condition. A
good deal has been already done in this
direction, considering the difficulties.
Several fine varieties of fish have been
imported: among them a good carp, from
Germany. The breeding ponds at Wash
ingtOn cover several acres; and the Gov
ernmcnt has fitted up The Fish Ha,ch for
the operation of tish-breeding at sea. 1t
is found that, under the processes used by
the Commission, nearly every fish-egg is
hatched: while, under the usual natural
conditions, only about four in Il thousand
come to anything. There is reason to
hope that the Commission will be able to
restore the exhausted fishing banks along
our coasts, in addition to restocking our
streams. Success will depend, of course,
on the intelligent support given by the
people through the State as we'll as
National Legislature.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

Mr.. ARTHUR backed up Conklirg and
Platt in strife with President Garfield,
because he appointed Robertson collector
of New York without consulting them, as
the Senators of that state, the bitter feel
ing engendered thereby eliminating in his
assassination, and now as President, Mr.
Arthur has appointed the editor of the
Boston TrarelLer collector of the port of
Boston in defiance of the wishes of both
the Massachusetts Senators. Does he
think that the Nation cannot produce but
one Guiteau in generation, or does he
think Mr.. Conkling so superlatively great
as to stand outside of all comparison and
rules that govern other men?
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
CLERK WANTED.
stout Active Boy.
Apply to
II. II. HUNTINGTON,
apr l2u smyrna, Del.

A REMONsTRANCE.--Th following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted by
the Quarterly Conference of AppOQuiAi-
mink Circuit, at Friendship NJ. +. Church,
Monday, April 8, 1882.
Whereas-It is understood that an effort
will soon be made to get license for the
sale of intoxicating liquor at the Hotel at
Collins Beach, and
Whereas, the opening of a bar at that
place as has been demonstrated by its past
history, will be a serious damage to the
peace of our community, temptation and
q snare to our children, disturber of the
quiet Of our Sabbath, and will exert an
influence in every way prejudioial to the
work of our churches. Therefore,
ResOlUed-1st, that we the official men,
bers of Appoquinimink Circuit, in Quar-
terly Conference assembled, do hereby
most respectfully and earnestly remon-
strate in the name of that morality and
good order which the law aims to conserve
against the granting of the said appli-
cation.
ResoIved-2nd, That copy of this action
be furnished to the papers for publication.
7. e. Martindale, p. E.
Thomas Deakyhe,' Secretary. apr la-1w
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

THE sentiment Ofthe nation as expressed
in the opinions Of the leading Independent
papers, religious conventions, and by our
prominent scholars and teachers is that
Of disapprovai Of the Chinese bill as it
passed Congress. In the large body of
scholarly minds who study and under
stand political economy, this feeling is
almost as universal, as it is among the
ecclesiastical thinkers. 1t is averse to our
national policy of hundred years, and
endorses the Chinese exclusiveness that
that Nation was forced to surrender at
the cannon's mouth California may have
had some grievance, as the Western States
have bad from another class of emigrats
from Europe; but that the 10000 of
Ceiestials menaced the peace of our
5OOoO,O00 of people, is preposterous in the
highest degree. The whole thing in its
aatieRal aspect is piece of political
juglery for the vote of the States of Cali
fornia, Oregon and Nevada, very import
ant where the electoral vote of the two
parties is so nearly balanced. Mr.. Blaine's
speech in the Senate prior to the Chicago
Convention in favor of restriction was
prompted doubtless by this consideration,
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

MrRDERERs, when their further prose
cution of crime is cut off by the law, seem
to find an easy way 10 Heaven by the
halter. The murderer who does not 20 to
the skies (by his own prOfession) is an ex-
ception TO the rule The relatives and
maudlin sentimentalists who are more
tender over the criminals than for those
who suffer by their crimes, have about the
same lose ideas Of heaven. The mother
of Jesse James ian account of whose ex-
ploitsisgiven on our first page surrounded
by a crowd of wondering women who
listen with admiration while she extols the
virtues of her sons, asserts that her dear
boy Jesse is better off in Heaven to-day
than he would be here with us" At the
grave they sang What friend we have
in Jesus" and the minister delivered dis
course that the telegraph describes as full
of comfort to the mourners."
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

soul to atoms as well as the universe. and
declared that in death the atoms Of the
soul were dispersed, and thea it could no
longer exist.
Philosophy so far had led man only to
annihilatiOn. The philosophic creed of
India held it's fundamental doctrine to he
the transmigration of the soul. and that
VIII q man had reached the very pinna-
of self sacrifice, he could ask for nothing
more than be absorbed by the Deity and
to lningle again in the original fountain
from which his earthly existence had pro-
ceeded. Buddhism was no improvement
upon Brahminism. Ittaught that through
the entrance Ill Nirrana, the tOrments of
transmigration might be avoided. and the
individual brought at death into uncOn-
sciOus unity with the All.
Thus turn which way YOU NAV and the
systems Of the world before Christ taught
only absorption and annihilation. But
in the resurrection Of Christ we have death
abolished, for he came from the grave
with every element of his personality un-
harmed and his identity preserved. Thus
we are taught that while death DESTROYS
the shell or body of man, the man himself.
the Ego, it does not tharm,-Moreover.
I.lte and immortality are brought to
light Because He lives we shall live
also, This grand truth is now incorpor-
ated in the systems of man. Whoever
liveth and beleveth in Christ shall nprer
dte, and the world is full of JOY because
Immortality is brought to light. Let US
this beautiful Easter day consecrate our
lives to him and so live that by and bv
we may enter into life, eternal life.
The discourse was one Of superior die
ton as well as intellectually Of thought,
and delivered with that glow of goSpel
trrvor that never fails to claim the undiyi-
ded attention Of an audience to the end.
At night Capt. VanEttem, in the interest
OF the National Prohibition Alliance. made
strong and forcible address on the sub
ject of temperance.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
MARRIAGES.

FORD-FRAZIER.-Apr llth at the home of the
brides parents. in Spruance's Neck, by Rev j. T.
NanBurkalOw, Reuben Ford and Miss Belle Frazier
all of this county
No3HELI4-CAVENDER.-- March 22d. at the resi-
deuce of the brides brother. Philadelphia by Rev
Vim SwindeS. John NJ. VOShell and Mary T.
Cavender. both of Smyrna. Del
PRErTYMAN-ARMSTR April 18th, In Galena.
Md by Rev. r. G. Jones, assisted by Rev. C. A. HILL
Rev. A. L. Prettyman. of MillsbOrO. and Miss Ida
Armstrong. of SaSsaraS.
FAkRElL-WILKEKSON- the NJ. L. parsonage
wyoming. April 5th. by Rev S. n. PilChard. Patr
Farrell and Miss Ann WilkerSon, both Of Kent
county, Del
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

The Tariff Commission bill is not only
under way in Congress, but is likely to be
for long time to come, unless some means
can be found to choke off the hundred or
more members of the House who have
declared their intention to speak. IfCon-
gressional wind could settle the Tariff
question, there wouldn't be any need for
a Commission.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
Gbe Smprna Gimcs
.SlN1'2'R0, DeI.,
"Wednesday Afternoon, April I2, 1882.

THE" TIMES is published every Wednesday after.
noon by ROBERT D. HoFFEcKER, Editor and Pro
prietOr, st Smyrna Delaware.
TERM5-SuBScRlPTlOS-One year 50 60 in advance, or
$3.50 if not paid till the end OF the year. No paper
discontinued until all arrears are paid-only at the
option Uj the Publisher.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate OF
Seven Cents line for the first insertion subsequent
insertions rhree-and a-hafcents A Liberal discount
made to Quarterly semi-annual and yearly advert
sers.
OBITUARY NOTICES will be charged Five Cents per
line.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
DEATHS,

SMITHERS.-In this town. March 9TH. Mamie. daught-
erOf DR.. w. 7. and Harriet Smthers aged II years.
TAHLOR.-In this town. March 9Th. Frank j., sou Of
Ge0. w. and Mary Taylor. aged II years.
VANWINKLE-In ilningtOn. March lIth Reuben
W., Infant son of John and Emma VanWinkle.
HAkRIS0N-ln DIVER. March 10Th Mrs Eliza Harri-
son, In the 10Th year Of her age
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
Series No. G..

The Smyrna Building and Loan Association will
issue Two Hundred Shares of Stock SeriS No g. on
the 18th inst. Persons desiring the same will apply
To any one OF the following Committee: John H. Hof.
tsnksr, j. 3; Copper ID. II smithers W. H. Carr J. ?.
HOtfecker, b. V. Weldon, Geo. NJ. Stevenson.
- ~ JOHN II. HOFFECKER, President
J. B. COOPER. Secrelary-apr l2.2W
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

THE reduction of the public debt for
March amounted to nearly sixteen and
one half dollars during that month. With
the exception of last September this is the
largest monthly reduction that has been
recorded for several years
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

when 1 publicly testified that l had
been cured of terrible skin humor by the
Cpticura Remedies, ] did so that others
might be cured, and do not regret the
time given to answering inquiries. p Hon.
Vim, Taylor, Boston.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
9TH DIVIDEND.

The Directors of this Institution have this daV de-
eare dividend of per cent out of the profits
LOT ne last SIX months payable to the stock holders or
their legal Representatives on demand. clear of ali
tax ~ - ~
MI. >,..,, W. N. BELL Cashier.
The National Bank of Smyrna
April G. lsS2..Sw
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

In the Guiteau bill of exceptions thirty-
six exceptions are taken to Judge CoS's
charge.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
FOR RENT.

The Dwelling House occapiea bv yyu r p,, o.
corner o. Delaware and South SIS. PoSsessinn inn
mar ss.s% A. s. RIGGS Apply np TSs 70 D,ooa -
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12

The first gun of the rebellion was fired
at Fort Sumpter just 81 years ago to-day.
What change since.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
4 Lady Cured Of Rheumatism.

Baltimore. Nd, May !. 1880.
Ny health was much shattered bV
Rheumatism when commenced
taking Browns Iron Bitters. and /
scarcely had strength enough 10 al.
.end to my daily household du,ics.
lam now using the third bottle and
am regaining strength daily, and
cheertuily recommend it to all.
Cannot say 700 much in praise
~!it. Mrs. MARY F. BRAsHEAH,
I73 Prestmanst.
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
Furniture OF all kinds,

f"rlor ara Chamber >ui'> B;.leau, BeoS;4,.. H. .
Lounges Tables stands Mattresses Sprin.. hrd, s,
every thing ~ thr Furniture Line g,!arai- ,red 8,
rSS I'Ah cay prices s"r tn- sane qnGiry oi gUo..
Smyrna times., 1882-04-12
Kidney Disease Cured.

Kidney Disease Cured.
ChristiansbuTg. Va, 1881.
Suffering from kidney disease.
from which could get no relief, /
tried Browns Iron Bitters, which
cured me completely. a child OF
nine, recovering from scarlet fever.
had no appetite and did not seem TO
be able to cat at ALL gave him Iron
Bitters with the happiest results.
!. KYLE MoNTAGUE.
Heart Disease.
Vine ST., Harrisburg, Pa.
Dec. ,, 1851.
Alter trying different physicians
and many remedies for paipitation
u the heart without receiving anY
benefit, was advised to Try Browns
Iron BitterS. have used two bot
ties and never found ANYTHING that
gave me so much relief
Mrs. JESNIE HISS
For the peculiar troubles to which
ladies are subject, BRowN'S IRON
BITTERs is invaluable. Try it.
Be sure and get the Genuine.
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Russell Creek Etenls.

Some Of the wheat in this section
is up and looking very well.
There is a great deal of talk of an
other writing school at this place
soon.
Wood and coal is getting to be in
good demand, and overcoats, are
very comfortable, as the weather is
so cool.
The weather at present is very dis
agreeable. We have had censidera-
bic rain in the last few days, which
makes our roads very bad to travel.
Rev Harris preached his first ser
mon at the Wright School house on
last Sunday evening. His text was
"God is known in Judea." Mr..
Harris left another appointment for
two weeks from last Sunday night.
A large crowd was in attendance on
last Sunday eve. There we're quite a
large delegation from Shady Springs
and vicinity. HATTIE.
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The Fire Limits.

In 1879, the City Council passed
an ordinance prescribing that no
wooden buildings should be erected
on Second or Third avenues between
9th and 18th streets, nor any frame
business house on Fourth avenue be-
tween the same streets without the
consent of Council. At that time it
was thought by many only to be IN
tended as a check to the indiscrimi-
nate erection of shanties, called build
iags, and that such only was the IL
tentieD, has been clearly shown in
tie consent of Council having been
given to every application made for
tie erection ola frame house within
the prescribed limits, and we have
nsthing to say against it.
Since the adoption Of that ordi-
nance, several handsome and costly
brick buildings, which are an orna-
uent to the city, have been erected
within these limits, and others are
now in course of erection, and there
fore We think it is the duty Of Coun-
ell, in order to protect this valuable
property, that they now strictly en-
force this ordinance, and allow no
frame structure Of any kind erected
within the fire limits. Not only this,
hut we urge Council to include the a.
leys between Second and Fourth ave.
nues.as wellas the cress streets in the
ordinance.
1t is We'll known by all, that every
wooden building erected, Of whatever
nature, increases the risk of fire on
all other buildings in their neighbor-
hood. There are, already, a large
number Of frame houses within this
limit, and recently more have been
erected Should fire break out
among them, and a high wind pre-
yailing at the time, we fear that our
Steam Fire Engine would not avail
us much. Such has been the expert
euce of Chicago, Boston and other
cities, and their experience should
satisfy us. Therefore, gentlemen, at
your next meeting give this matter
your earnest consideration, and here
after allow no frame buildings to be
erected between 9Th and 11th streets
and the river front and Fourth ave
nue..
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Thanksgiving Proclamation.

To all 1rl0m these Presents shall come,
greeting:
The year now passing away has
been replete with the blessings Of
health, peace and prosperity. In
dustrv in all its branches has reaped
q rich reward, and the soil has teemed
with abundant harvests. Our State
IS in an era of rapid development,
our mines and forests are yielding
abundantly of their riches to the
Uses of commerce, and wealth and
population are steadily pouring into
our borders.
Therefore, in grateful recognition
uf these bounties Of the Great '3iver
Of Good, and in compliance with the
hallowed custom Of the State, !, Jacob
ID. jackson, Governor of the State
of West Virginia, designate Thurs
dav. the 3Oth day of November,
1882, as a day Of Thanksgiving and
Praise.
On that day let the citizens Of the
State abstain from their usual avoca-
lions; let them purify their hearts
from passion, envy and uncharitable-
ness, and fiji them with kindness,
love and active beuoyoleuce toward
the sick and needy; then assembling
in their places of public worships IS
vel as about their family affairs and
hearth-stones, let them pay homage
20 Gol for the manifold tokens Of his
favor.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
less Seal If the State. st Wheeling,
this sixth day of November, in the
wear of our Lord enc thousand eight
hundred and eighty-two; and Of the
State the twentieth
JACOB B. JACKSON.
Bv the Governor;
WM. W. JACKSON,
Private Sec'y.
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Washington Letter.
From our regular correspondent.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 4, 'S2.
1t is currently reported that the
Presidents cabinet will shortly under
90 a very thorough change, and that
Secretary Lincoln, the only member
left in of Garfelds showing, will re-
tire to enter the Senate from Illinois.
Theyoung Secretary has latterly been
evincing a very decided character,
and a disposition to control affairs in
his own department to the disgust Of
certain parties who have hitherto re-
garded themselves in the light Of
"bosses," and there has been consid-
cradle lively talk about the matter.
The President is still credited with
being matrimoni lyinclined, and the
White House, it is said, will have a
mistress the coming winter; but the
rumor, somehow, seems to be Of very
little worth.
The commissioners of the Soldiers
Home, who are under the law, the
board of government of the home,
were charged recently with receiving
the choice cuts of beef, for use by
their families, from the contractor
who supplies beef to the inmates OF
the home. There was so much scan
dial caused by the exposure that a
new contract was made. BY this the
members Of the commission are re-
quired to buy beef for their families
in the public market. The commi:
sion in getting up the new contract,
fixed it 50 that Gen. Stprgis, who Is
in command, and his family, who re-
side with him at the home, viii be,
like themselves, required to buy beef
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Mac. Workman, of the Ceredo
Enterprise, was in the city Tuesday
evening, on his way to Richmond
Va
j. L. Order and J. J. Peterson
have commenced the erection of a
brick block on Third avenue between
10th and 18th streets.
We have just received the sad
news that Mrs. ". L. Peters died at
her home in Guyandotte, yesterday
morning, of PARALYSIS. She had al
ways lived in that place, and leaves
a large circle of friends to mourn
her l0ss.
The Steamer Lizzie Johnston, Tues
day evening, brought a large delega-
tlon of Baptist ministers to the city,
en- route for Hinton to attend the
General Baptist Association in that
place. The east bound s,ain, which
was to conevy them to their place Of
destination, was several hours behind
time, and IN consequence Of the fact
that they had great aversion to
chicken, and that the Ohio river af-
forded very little water, there were
strong prospects of several renounc-
ing the faith. The opportune ar
rival of a slight rise in the Ohio river,
anda large consignment Of Shanghals
from the country merchants along
Twelve Pole and Guyandotte, had the
effect of reviving their spirits, and
Wednesday near noon, they set out
on their long pilgrimage toward
Hinton with bright expectations.
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To Physicians.

We do not find fault. repToaeh or condemn
the practice Of any regular physician-tbis
Is not our mission--but We do claim II be
we're 10 add Perana 10 his prescriptions %
directed IL our book on tho Ills Of Life,
land furnished gratuitously by all drug
gists), be would cure all his patients.
"OswEGo. Potter county, Pa.
DR. HARTRAS-Dear Sir: The small ulcers
are all healed, and the two large ones are
not more than half IS large as they were
I am feeling quite well The people cay
your Per,ma and Manaiih are doing mira
Gle. I do not take nearly so much opium az
I did before. MRs. ELLES MAYSARD."