Smyrna times., 1854-08-23

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NOthtngs-C ConVentiOms--City Councils, Sc.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 81, 1854.
Mr. EDIToR A stray word or two from the
Quaker City may not be out of place in ,our
excellent paper-to write good news letter |
do not profess the ability, but an item here and
sage conclusion there, may be of interest. so
here goes for first attempt
Every newspaper within five hundred miles
OF thisclty, has recorded the terrible battle 90
ing ON between Mayor Conrad and the groege-
rles. a surrender on the part of the Rummies
was seriously discussed, when, 10 one "able'
supreme Court came to the aid of King Alco-
mol, and the force rallied, with what success we
shall see The fire for dealing out liquid ruin
on the Sabbath isis four dollars! The pro-
nus on gallon OF liquor amount 10 this-many
can sci twenty gallons in a day. awe will
Keep open," was the cry. "Wcll," answered
mayor w., you can keep your holes open, and
sell Your liquor and be fined; but the moment
you coIlect hall dozen at your bar, I'll bring
you up Tor Keeping a dsordcrly tipping house
on the 1rst day of the week, commonly called
SaOOatp' VIII blnd you over for trial, and if
convicted. yon will loose your license even to
sell on week day. Like seeks like! One
urIhker ioVeth another! These asscmblares
cannot pc prevented, and so, rather tAan be uu
licensed tne big groggcrles are kept shut The
decision OF the Supreme Court, in most express
siye languagc, has been knocked into a cock
ed hat.
Let q5 change t'Ie su3j:c The grand route
OF da hcn-Eors" has Interested the p,hl;c for
some Gays n'st. 4 snail army or police can
tErcd S1Tc s'y'y "triT?Grs on tho LIGHT fantae
TIC toe net all men either! Alas for tho
;fallty pi poor %nnanhood cncc fallen, how.
""T'' 10 recover Standing IN the Mayors Office
ana gGf:nc O.. u T21r Tirtuo-90nc laortals
wished Fo..ie OF the lockers after the haatacn
abroad lIad tHcn " th nc Il have seen the hca-
then at aoMc. f.sP 'nsing bibles, rum and Gun.
poWd2r to the Ar : all very well, but
asserting out employment AID iEluc rmcn.s to
virtue at home oull probably be b1::.r.
Cu!tf an cXcitrment Is going on at present
IN cur public schoo.s. You know, tA3 K;cw
NothingS came into power at our last local
elcct'on. They are beginning the work ol
down with Popery," by cXpelling teachers Of
the Catholic faith. OF course, the PcaASgirc-
man. AZ gas, &c, arc very indignant. | grant
IL Is somewhat iHtolcrant, but it is poor rule
tnat WHY not work both ways,-the Cathol cs,
thus far, have been riding the high hobby, but
now THROWN 1t would be policy to submit with
as good grace as possible.
OuI PoHLcal conventions are in session at
present, the number Of office-seekcrs is " pro-
dlglous. Your correspondent is not interest
ed and therefore knOacS nothing about the mat
ter
1t is a nusing, and yet lamentable, to watch
the proceedings of our new city councils We
all remember how the ass in the lions skin was
GiscoVerfd-oy his braying. Already the ass
mas been seen. Committees of conference. in
slStlng upon amendments, and making high
salarled, useless offices, arc the order of the
day. NOT word about removing the Railroad
IN IhIrd street. dlsbanding the Board of Health.
clearing the streets, or any other of the thou
sand and one wants Of Philadelphia. Bombast
ana adjournment designate present action
Ihere is great-great room for improvement.
Now a smile, and | shall close. Last Mon
day. c3lored man vending ice cream was
politely requested by police officer to walk up
10 an alderman, as he was CARRYING on
worldly business on the Sabbath! The "ccm-
man OF cutler complled-reached the Office
OF the man Of law--the case was heard-the
ofhcer IN his evidence, giving evident signs of
rum--the decision was made-what do You
think 1t was! The ice-cream seller was dis
charged, and the officer fined for being drunk,
besides + ecciving the sound piece of advice
hereafter to know Sunday from Monday.
Promising you more news when next Iwrte.
am ever yours, B. S. II.