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Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
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Summer Diet. Fruit, SC.

corresF sFondent having asked the Editor of
The Life illustrated, what he should cat dur
ing this sultry weather, some excellent infor-
nation is given in reply, among which the fol-
lowing in regard to fruits may remove an er-
roncous impression from the minds of many
tie says, nature indicates very plainly that ber-
ries and fruits should have prominent place in
our summer dietary. They are not only pro-
duced in abundance at this season, but every
healthy stomach is instinctively attracted to
them. Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries,
whOrtlebcrries, cherries, plums, grapes. figs,
apples, pears, peaches, melons-we pity him
whose perverted taste or digestion leads him to
reject them. But some are afraid to eat fruits
and berries, especially in mid-summer-iust the
time when nature and common sense say they
should be eaten most freely. They have the
tear OF cholera, dysentery, etc., constantly be-
fore their eyes, and have adopted the absurd
idea thatfruit-eating pre-disposes to those com.
plants. Exactly the reverse is the fact.
There are no better preventatives of these
diseases than ripe berries and fruits, eat in o.
per quantities and at proper times Unripe
trult should be scrupulously avoided. That
w"Ich is in any measure decayed is scarcely
less objectionable. Fruit and berries should
not be considered as mere occasional luxuries.
They should be eaten every day during the
summer, aud make part of almost every meal.
In the city most kinds are expensive articles of
diet, we admit. We are sorry they are So
Stiil, we can better afford to eat them than
meat, potatoes, turnips, green peas, etc In
the country, where they abound, there is no cx-
cuse for neglecting them. Depend upon it,
berries and fruits should enter largey into our
summer diet Let them be ripe and fresh, and
ealen, like everything else, with moderation,
and you need not fear the results The waste
OF material in our systems being much less in
summer than in winter, we require proportion
ally less food, to supply the loss; SO whatever
you eat, do not cat too much
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
Suicide, an Epidemic,

Several years ago, we Glanced to read a
work on the history and philosophy of suicide,
which though belonging to a morbid school,
and evidently written for the purpose of cater
ing to unsound literary tastes, contained much
curious information. Among other matters, it
spoke of the mania for suicide, which has at
different times prevailed in different countries,
and at different times Among the Greeks IL
celebrated philosopher once lecturGd so cfiec-
tually on the vanity AID nothingness of life, that
most of his auditors, after the second discourse,
committed suicide, fully convinced that it
would not be worth while to live any longer
For this cause his lectures were very soon
stopped by government. Among the Romans,
terrible mania for felo-do-se once prevailed
among the fair sex, and which was effectually
cured by dragging the badly of lady suicide
through the streets. Such mania, though not
confined to women, appears to be gaining
ground at present through all parts Of our
country. Seit-murder, by Germans, is unfortu-
nately of almost daily occurrence, but the cases
to which We especially refer, are those of Ame-
ricans and generally men OF respectable stand
ing.
? The Providence Post of the 18th inst, states
that on the Sunday previous Seth A. Curtis, a
very worthy and respected citizen of Glouccs-
ter, r. l., hung himself with skcin of yarn
TO the bed-post The deceased, who was sey-
enty years old, had been confined for several
weeks with very painful and incurable dis
ease, and consequently committed suicide to
avoid anticipated pain. In three other instan-
ces, which we tiud in as many papers, the like
sad occurrences are noted. The first is that of
:" a well doing man" named Hoffman, living
about three miles from Waynesboro', Pa, who
without apparent cause, hung himself on the
18th inst, leaving family. The second case
from the Dixon Qll.) Telegraph of the l1th
inst, describes the suicide at Temperance
Hill" in that State, of a gentleman who hav-
ing been recently married and while yet on his
wedding tour, rose, leaving his wife with an
injunction to lie down and go to sleep, dressed
himself with unusual care, and went out and
hung himself OH the branch of tree. He had
NSNS'N'J 81 o'ONh VI SOOuci pre-
paratory to starting business in Chicago. The
third instance, from the Syracuse Standard,
describes the finding of the last words of one
who, on paper which had been given to him,
with the joking remark that he might write
his will ON it, announces his intention OF
drowning himselt--an intention carried out
some months ago.
If suicide affected no one but the subject
himself, it would still be terrible, but where, as
in nearly every instance which we have lately
met with, the unfortunate man had friends and
family depending on him. it sinks to the level OF
the greatest crimes, as it inficts, not unfre-
quently, on the survivors, blows even worse
than death, the blows of modification, sorrow,
and, too often, poyerty.-Phila. Bulietin.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
The Crimean Golgotha.

But sixteen months have elapsed since war
was declared against Russia by England and
France in March, l65l--only sixteen months
ago, and the prodlgious loss of life dnring that
short space of time begins to call forth remark
from the European press. The progress of ell
lIghleHlnent and Of science does not seem from
the calculations that are made, to have render
ed war less bloody than Of yore, nor to have di-
mlnlshed the aggregate of losses by exposure
and disease. Since the declaration of war by
Turkey, IN the autumn of 1853, the loss of that
Empire is estimated at 100000 men. The
French have since their arrival in the Crimca.
lost 10000, dead or iuyalidcd while the Brit
ioh have suffered to the extent Of 3O,OOO The
loss of the Russians is variousy estimated from
25O,OO0 to 100000. Austria, too, though not
at war; has suffered immensely by deminution
of forces in the unhealthy localities where she
has been obliged to place her armies. Taking
also into account the mortality on board the
ships OF war and transports and among labor
crs OF different kinds attached TO the armies of
whom there are thousands in the Crimea, it
may be assumed that from 600,00U to 100000
men have perlshed or become nvalided since
the commencement of the war. What the
umount of mortality will be when operations
shall be coducted on u larger scale-when boo-
dy battles shall be fought in the open field and
gigantic contests shall decide the issue of cam
paigns-remains hidden in the future. The
wars of the French Republic and Empire cost
to Europe 5000 600 of men, but, if we NAV
Judge from the past eighteen months, the pres
ent struggle is destined TO excel all that have
gone before 1t in the widespread destruction
which it will cause.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

CHILDREN ATTACKED Bz R.rs.--A correspon.
dent writes us that three or four children who
were playing in the yard of No. . Wooster st.,
yesterday afternoon, were attacked by four
enormous rats Each one singled victim, and
sprung squalling upon the little girls. The
girls ran to the house, out one little boy oftwo
years was followed by rat, which caught him
by the right knee and held on until the child's
grandfather went to his assistance. The rat
would not run aud SO he was killed Attempts
have been made to poison these rats previously,
and it is feared that the bite upon The cbiId,s
knee may prove serious II sa singular af.
iair.--NeIo Haren Courier.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
MODERN POETS.

While Bryant largely gifted to rehearse
Natures great Epics in sublimest verse,
Careless of all that Genius covets most,
Sticks like sentry To his Evening Post;
While Holmes, the subtlest Of the tunetulthrong,
With mrth and laughter to inform his song,
Pcrytrsc, neglects hi, hearts resounding tones,
TO be like Sambo--scence on the bones
While e'cn Hyperion, whose other name,
Though smooi and round upon the voice offame,
Not his own art, trarecendant and divine,
Gould drill TO order in heroic line
E'en he, groNn weary Of his own sweet lays,
Adds scarce leafct to his early bays;
Aud Sioddard, chiefcst of our younger bards,
AIversiiy aud verse at once discards,
Prelcrring wisely solid beef TO bays,
Andr.Al pudding TO ideal praise; .......
l"en Engand's pudding to ideal praise;
Zen England laureute sung in bis abode,
Jnst warbles forth sounding annual ode,
Then sinks to scnce, as himself was shut,
Another Cl4rcnce, III his Mulmsey butt.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

~ AN INCIDENT FROM ExPERIENcEs IN ScEoo1
j, ! EAcHiNG.-One day, saw little fellow with
MS arms about little witch of girl. enden-
vorlng' If interpreted the manifestations riebt
to kiss her. 6"''
there :" e YOU doihg
"Nothin' sir" spoke the bright eyed little
WITCH "he wath tryin' to kith me. that he
watn, thur" and she eyed him keeufy.
Why, Lucy, what prompted him TO act 50
ungenllemanly right here in school !'' | asked
anticipating some fun.
"Oh he hitched up here and thed he want
ca me TO klth him, and told him wonldin.
KUN th1ch thumtby boy as he lth; them be
theu ned kith Inc, and told him he dqrLnT
OUT ne thed he would do it, and told him I
would tell the mathter ifhe did, but he tbed be
didn I care thnap for the mathter, and then
trled TO kith me tho hard, and the little tb;n@
sighed. 80 - 'iii"s
why didn't you tell me, as YOU said Won
"oula! asked in pleasant manner
On she replied with naipefe did not
often see, :" didn't care much if he did k;tJ,
me, and tho let i'm"
Here the whole school, who had been listen.
ing, instantly broke out in an uproarious Ianpb.
whiie our little hero and heroine hlusbed
y.-Clacinnah TimfS.
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A Poets Residence.

There is queer looking edefce fronting on
Park place, below George street, the design
and object Of which would sadly puzzle the In
quisiiive stranger. II is a succeed house, OF
one story, apparently sixteen feet between the
joiaia, with three long windows on the 'front.'
dead walls On each SIDE and 10 doorway visi-
bile. Tbs queer structure is the residence of
the poet, james G. perciyal, whose morbid dread
of mortality, or rather Of the society Of his fel-
l,wu,en has been glratifed in the style Of his
,nansion. The entrance is IN the rear ofthe
,,,se .uproocIiablo by path which his un-
4,.,,,eu, f,o,steps has hardly worn in the turf.
.,., 1,.;.f inject Of the building seems TO have
si,a .,,re &c taas safe place for his valuable Ii
-. Which, i al arranged in a large library
room. occupyng tnf entire isons = ss 49,.
: s,r,o s,,us.rt,s ofa home are apParentl,
;ne;aea,al r, ,be ssftty Of this library, and arr
-. l.l,, 4, - meIrc restricted rooms IN th'
rear Of the house At this place. "'.' 7.
-, ~, aavsees,l abroad. may enjoy all IN
solitude Of recllIse. ands snu' up ", !.
cherished books forget tl.e world (which e1 50 MUG
regrets his own seifusion from "
pea JosrRaI. .sle -. ....l-.-' -.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
6 5uitt 4oem,
T H e PR E S s. .
BY JOHN c. SAKE.

The AIT of arts that, scorning humber birth,
Game at bou ID upon the wondering earth,
Full-armed and strong her instant might toproye
y new Minerva from the brain of Jove!
THE PowER-PREss. =
Strange is the sound when first the notes begin
Where human voices blend with Vulcan's din {;
The c.ck, the claak, the clangor aud the sound
Of rattling rollers in their rapid round
The whizzing belt, the harsh metallic jar,
The whispering birth of myriad flying leaves,
Gathered anon in countless molly sheaves-
Then scattered far, an on the winged wind
The mortal nurture of the immortal mind
AUTHORs VS.. BooK-MAKERs.
Scarce a round dozen, at the best, remain
OF all that, once, among the authoritarian
Wrote books like scholars nor esteemed it hard
Genius, like Virtuc, was its own reward;
q, gentle lrvlng-thou whose every grace
OF wit and learning gave the highest place
Ia the proud synod Of the old reg ime-
In all thy dreaming dldst thou ever dream
To see thy trade mere mechanic art,
The servIle miniun of the bookish mart
When authorship should be the merest trade,
Aud men make books as hats and boots are made!
Ihdst ever dream that thou shouldst see the dav
Whcn the IcXed Press should spawn the vast
array
OF Trashy tones that on the public burst
81 fast they print the "lenth edition" first,
b1ct a.. II
Ones brain enough To see their brazen backs!
Yet thOu wilt smile, know, when thou art tod
That, with each book, the buyer too is s. sold :"
That soon the putting art shall all be vain,
And scn>e and reason rule the town again.
THE DAILY PAPERS.
Sweet TO the traveller is the urchin's chimes
PrOclaiming "'Ere's your Tribune, 'Era.d,
TImes''
Those lively records of each passing day
That catch the echo ere it dies away
OF battle, bravery, sudden death and all
Tint mortal minds can startle or appall
Letters describing festive rural scenes;
Shp news-too ften news for the marines -
Fortunes bright favoFs, and mistortunes shocks;
The fall of Hungary and the TALL of stocks;
The important page that tells the thrilling tale
How Empires rise, aud Red Republics tail;
How England's lettering in his lair,
Essays in vain TO fright the Russian bear;
How France, belnoAning the expensive war,
Would give her =. Louis " to save her louis dor
While the Po r Turk, such hal pless luck attends,
Cries " Gracious Allah save me from my
friends ~
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

SEVEN Years MAn.-The Mobile Tyi5uns
says D that IN November, 1918, gentlemap in
baIdwn mailed letter to Il grocery bonse in
in that city Ii was never received or heard
3' until last week, when it came exactly to lis
ueStrnatlon, after an absence of nearly seven
years! 1t would be pleasant to hear that let.
i Ter give an account Off its travels during that
long period OF time. '""'
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
The Love for Napoleonsin France. i.
His Tomb.

Paris: e'''' nun
lhe love OF Napoleon is, with the French
an intense and all-prevading passion in almost
t'rfy mouse you enter you find his statue or
Sta'u'ue' or his likeness engraved or paiutod
or Solno lnoInrntn of him. Here and ,hrra
,"''hu Il Ms, IN pencilmarks-in which I no
ileve' he usually wrotc-and found il caroG,I
NcP'' elegantly hound, and valued above all
",el ,tn possessions ol the family. Eeyerywbere
the streets OF Paris resounded with tbo 60,
OF boys and men selling DESCRIPTIONS of Nano
Icons tomb. That tomb itself sneolS ~
es. have seen nothing more ooroeors o,,n
rythlhg that marble and gold. snpl;rL, on1
shade, form and color, can do TO dayyIo 81 -
ave. seems TO have been achieved here Tho
ei''ahe Is nahked by sarcOphari resting upon
P'i"l"s' sufihounted with columns crowned with
segmentlal pedimcnts, and dedicated resnoo,I
NcIy 10 the faithful Marshals Duroc and Rort
rand '' @"u oelt-
fasslng through bronze door. Won babo11
."o bronze carycatldes, of colossal nronorti.,,a
noiuiiig inc globe, sceptre and imperial crown
DaSreIielS' commemorative of the hero. adorn
"J sHnety tiiat, running under the high aIter
"u" Ils"'cu Oy luneral lamps, leads to the crypt
""O'e r' pavement ls ornamented with q crown
OF laurels in Mosaic sculntprad lnrral o', NV"
encirclIng the names of victories of Rivoii d.
I9illus' IMn Marengo' Austerlitz, Jena, Friedland
Wagraln, and MOskowa, decorate tho In Iustra1d'
around the tomb, while twelve colossal statnos
each commemorative victory. stand sr.;rst
tne PIiasters that face it. The tomb itself con-
siets Vi an immense monolyth of nornbvrr
M~cishlhg I%o.OOO pounds, brought from Lake
omega covering sarcophaguS, also Of sin.
gle Dlock' standing upon two plinths. that re-.
pose on block ofgrccn granite, brongbt from
the osgeS mountains, the whole ex0uisitcIv
polished. AS the French come in crowds ~
Oehold IT. and read the memorable words boT.
ro"ed from Napoleons will, and cut in tho
marble 1t desire que mes ccndres reposeut s,,r
'eS 80 oords dc ia Seine, an miiieu de ce nesaIe
IF1mca'$ q"e Jdt atmc, you are almost persna.
eeu'hal hcirehthuslasm amounts 10 adulatioD." !"
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
Young Men.

There is no moral subject so beautiful to me
as a conscientious young man. ! watch him as
do a star in heaven; clouds may be before
him, but we know that his light is behind him,
and will beam again the blaze OF others popu-
larity may outshine him. but we know that,
though unseen he illuminates his own sphere.
lie ressts temptation, not without struggle,
for that Is no virtue but he does resist and con-
quere; he bears the sarcasm OF the proAigate,
and it stings him; for that is trait of virtue,
but heals with his own pure touch. He heeds
not the watchword of fashion, if it leads him to
sin; the Atheist, who says not only with his
lips, g there is no God r'-controls him not /;
he sees the hand of God,und rejoices in it.
Woman is sheltered by fond arms and loving
counsel; old age is protected by its experience
and manhood by It's strength, but the young
man stands amid the temptations Of the world
like a self balanced tower. Happy he who
seeks and gains the prop and shelter Of morality.
| Onward then, conscientious youth-raise thy
standard, and nerve thyself for goodness. II
God has given thee intellectual power; awake
in that cause never let it be said Of thee, "he
helped TO swell the tide of sin by pouring iufu
ence into its channels" If thou art feeble il
mental strength throw not that drop into pol
luted current. Awake, arise, young man
difficult to be pure and holy. Put on thy
strength then. Let truth be the lady of thy
love-defend her.-lfrs. Gilman.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
"-s-s-S@-
~. nj

VI There is no selfshness where there is n
wiie and family; there the house is lighted mn
oy mutual charities; everything achieved for
them Is victory; everything endured is a tri-
uihph' How many vices are suppressed that
there may be no bad example.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

M. GALLAIRDET, to the "Courrier doe F,,ta
onls, speaking otthe French Exposition. saws.
i" Ihe thirty steam engines that are m moyo
All the machinery exposed in the gallery at tho
waters edge, have commenced their oncra t;ons
= machine for thershing grain, sent bv Mr.
Craig' OF Lower Canada, is much appreciated
among agrlculturists, and a washing mscb;ue
from the United States. has attracted mncb az
tention from linen dressers.'' W
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

.0r The Worcester Transcript ys:-We
notice man about eur streets, COLLECTING into
bag old stumps of cigars. In our larre cities.
the collecting of old cigars is made a lucrative
business, as they are readily purchased by to-
bacconlsts, and manufactured into finc-cut
chewing tobacco.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

OT The South American Republics are ta-
king advantage of the temporary objections
raised to immigration into the United States,
and have now their agentsin Germany, Switz-
erland, and elsewhere, to turn the tide of ina
migration into their territories. The govern
fment of the Argentine republic has recently
authorized capitalist, Mr.. Buschelthal, TO in.
troluce "a colony, which the king Of the Two
Sicilies has offered to ssnd at his own charge.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
Something for the Ladies',

The London Gdzette contains some impor-
tant information for the ladies in regard to the
manner of placing their lips when they desire
to look aniable, dIgnlied, &c. 1t says that
when a lady would compose her mouth 10 a
bland and serene character, she should just
before entering the room. say Besam, and keep
the expression into which the mouth subsidies,
until the desired effect upon the company is
evident. If, on the other hand, she wishes to
assume a distinguished and somewhat noble
bearing, not suggestive of sweetness, she should
say Brush, the result Of which is infallible.-
If she would make her mouth small and pretty,
she must say Flip +; but if the mouth be already
small, and needs enlarging, she must say Cab
bage. Ladies, when having their daguerreo-
types taken, may observe these rules with some
advantage. .....
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

OxyD OF LEAp.--The Seisntifc American
says:
"Common red waters scattered about the
haunts of cockroaches, will often drive away,
if not destroy them" These waters, like can
dies, are. colored with oxyd of lead, most
deadly poison and, SO is the acetate Of lead, or
sugar of lead, as it is sometimes called, on visi-
ting cards, which, .bsing little sweetish, has
been known todestrOy young children, to whom
they were handed 10 be amused with. Fash
ion for once acts sensibly in discarding glazed
cards, using instead Bristol board, more plant,
less cumbersome aud really more delicate.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

or " Mother," said Gemma Spry to her
venerable maternal relative, Sam Flint wants
to come counting me tonight" "Well Won
jade, what did you tell him 90 "Ob. / told
him he might come, wanted to sec how tha
fool scouh act 90 e.'.sAls sf e@a
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

w always have small piece of paper bv
you. DR.. johnson said that some of his best
thoughts were lost because he was too law 70
go into his study and huRt up little piece Of
toolscap. u
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

o. Mosquitoesz-gaunt, savage, bloodthirstv
penetratlng-are beginning to be uncomforto1.
ply penty IN some sections of the city of Bos.
v ton' IN the nelghborng towns their presence
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

0g- Tho Utica IN. " Herald says that a
French gentleman is at present in that citv.
with view to buying saddle and carriage hors.
es, to transport % Paris.
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01
witty People.

A writer in the Southern Quarterly RepieH
has the following sensible remarks on wit by
profession:
(" The witty person, whe is not spoiled is the
most agreeable character in society. Unfortu-
natcly, however, the remarks of wit are SO great,
it is SO admired and appreciated, that few wits
have heads strong enough not to be tempted
into catering for admiration, trying TO be witty.
II a man says one or two good things, makes
few sparkling retorts, forthwith he has that
most unfortunate reputation-the reputation OF
wit-and half The people he meets are perpetu-
ally trying to draw him out, throwing downthe
gauntlet for him 10 take it up by some brilliant
repartee. bAnd how strong the temptation to
try 70 fulfil such complimentary expectations
and then he may BIZ amusing but he ceases e
I be agreeable, and lie who tries 70 be witty il
justsa sure 10 tail often, as the corners whlci
most papess Of the day yreserye fortnnny things
4 are sure to contain a great many stupid mcc
u doles. Theodore Hook was what We nigh
! cali an amusing man, Charles LaMban agree
able one.''' assfs.i yiiiga ~
= 49,
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01


Too ANXIOUS By HALF.--An amusing affai
happened lately between coal dealer and
purchaser. The latter was very anxious to see
that the former did not cheat him, so he (the
purchaser) inspected the weighing of the coal
himself, and felt perfectly satisfied that he got
his full allowance, without any desire on the
part Of thecoal-dealer to shave" However,
while the coal was weighing, the driver of the
team could not help. laughing, aware at the
time shat the purchaser was particular about
his frll wcight Of coal The purchaser notices
the drive: laughing, and asked him, when he
received his coal, what it was all about; SO the
driver told him :--''sSyhy. said he, when yoal
coal was weighing, you were staadiag on ih'
scales, and was weighed with IL" /" Is it pos
sible 2! why a weigh nearly two hundred
| pounds = well sir, 'ssaid sthe driven" 20,
4 are soid.'s ,"yss,' 'ewaathe reply, "and ibay'
4 IbOnghtsDyseB,ifoo.@s .Tas,ss. 80 - -.
sts8 tAf bsTIslda nG& - 1s tiw 7aah
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o." Samiyel, beware Of the vimnins as
reads newspapers. Yoar father married vo.
man what read none, an you're the said kon-
sequlns, You're as hignorant as an 'oFse.''
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

OF a oolored woman died in Morris county
N. j. recently, at the extraordinary age Of l36
years. - : - : 80
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

use are they? N'' VI "hat
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= or BE courteous to all, but intimate with
few |; and let those few be we'll tried before you
sgive therl your confidence Washing ton,
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from economy. ''S''' eP'i''s
Smyrna times., 1855-08-01

0-5- He who gels good husband for ms
daughter gains asson; ;'and he who gets bad
one, 1ooses daushter.a a. is9gAs ioVaa.oo u