Smyrna times., 1855-08-29
Society.

cannot fail to enkinde the benevoence of ,
grateful heart, to bring the spirit iDto sympathy
with all the purposes of the Gospel, as they
look to the present and eternal interests of man
kind.
The closet is sdesigned, indeed, to fit the hear
for society with its kindred and not to become
clolster, in which the soul may escape from
the evils of the world rather than to labor tc
cure them. "The sWorld' was made flesh and
dwelt amog u.s. and so that the Christian must
dwell among his kindred, in sympathy and in
communion, and in the interchange of the off
ces of kindness and affection. The first act OF
the Savlour's ministry honored social occa-
sion among his acquaintances, and his first
miracle at the wedding of Cana of Galiee,
showed his readiness to contribute to the pro-
per enjoymencs ofsocial life. But in thatmra-
Gle he reversed the philosophy of the world,
and illustrated the refining tendencies of Chris
tan society, in cantradstnction from the de-
generating influence of the coustoms and man.
ners of men. While masters offeasts common
ly practiced on the expectation that society
would, in its pursut, blunt the ca pacity to Judge
OF the quality of entertainments, and drugged
their guests, when " well drunken " with vile
compounds of bad wines; the Saviour showed
that he reasonably expected that society should
improve and purify and refine its subjects, when
all its customs should conform to his teachings.
tie did not expect the men at his teasts TO be
"well drunk for the the wine that he served
I had tho nnritv Of tho tho
side, and the miracle which he wrought, but
communicated to it virtues consistent with the
SdvIour's purity. When Christianity settles
the customs and gives tone to society, it accn-
muacs treasures of enjoyments which will
meet the wants of the soul in its eternal pro-
! grcss in purity, refinement and knowledge.
! Society, constructed on the principles of the
/ gospel, would present a moral picture for the
admiration of angels. From such society, tho
/ pride of life, the.sclfshness of human purposes.
the sinister aims of ambition, and voluptuous
] destinations, well as brutal debauchercs,
wdnld all be excluded. In its associations the
spirit and the passions would be consecra ted to
purity; and the reason, instead Of burdeni.g
itself with apologies for the prevalence Of evil,
would soar up to pure converse with angels,
with heaven and with God. Wealth, in such
circle, would not display its jewels, nor would
the poor be reminded of his poverty. 1t would
be common brotherhood, forgetting the indi-
vidual interests of this life, only as these last
might be made beneficial in fitting immortal
/ rits for the society of the blest IN glory
iotv tbo h. 81 Ill.
the minister Of superstition nor the coadufor Of
! levity and lascviousness but it seeks an ENJOY =
ment that is at once rational, pure; and benc.
cial, because it is based on benevolence II II
repudiate gayety, it frees its votaries from the
painful reaction of mortified vanity that ever
follows efforts of human display. 1t patronl-
zes and promotes sound sense and knowledge,
instead Ofignorance and folly, and is sedate iu
humility, amidst the luxury of JOY and patbos
OF song, inspired by the presence of the Saw
ours spirit--.IOhn Milton SIearaS.
%SsSS.------
A Young Tobacco. ..CheWer Cured,
On board ship, one day, we were slowing
away the hammocks, when of the boys
came with his hammock on his shoulder, and as
he passed, the first lieutenant perceived that he
had qud of tobacco in his mouth.
"What have you got there }" asked the lieu.
tenant, ga gum-bol! Your cheek is much
swollen" No, sir" replied the boy, there's
nothing at all the matter" 90! there mus
be, perhaps it is. a bad tooth. Open your
mouth, and let me see."
Very reluctantly, the boy opened his mouth
which contained large roll of, tobacco leaf
see, | see,'' said the Lieutenant; poor fel
; low how you must suffer your mouth wants
overhauling, and your neeth cleansing. l wisl
=, we had dentist on board but as we have not
| will operate as we'll as can. Send the ar
morer up here with his tongs." When TIN
armorer made his appearance with his bi,
: tongs, the boy was compelled to open his mouth
:, while the tobacco wasextracted with his ro Ig
=" "There !" said the lieutenant, "Tr
;, sure you must feel better already; you neve
= = could have any appetite with such stuff in you
~ mouth. Now, captain of the after-guard, brin
a piece of old canvas, and some sand, and clea
y his teeth nicely. ..rt. l..t.s.. 81.
st The captain of the. afterrguards came fol
rs ward, and, grinning' from ear to ear, put oh
le boys head between his knees, and scrubbed HI
gs teeth swa;l with sand aud Gaayas for two
Of three IN nutees. yssago1g 70 y1nlsid 8 snf
s. rhero,ti,at will do,'' sahl the lieutenant.-
fsiAow, NY little, felloY, take .some water an
er rinse out your mouth, and you will enioi yor
cd bEsakfastn,Ii dyas impossible sfqr you to haV
eatenlshything6Sth aJesr mouth in aapbsa ii
be thy condition, When you are troubled in II
j, same way, again, come 10 me, and { viii
q, sn ndi,r enlist~ 1eV" 91f aTahi bills p y ~
!" The lad was completely 9Sdrsd, by tie rid
calscof ilEispccnfrence, of theihabif ofitohact
,a chewing. .LCdpt addrryat3bnoqzo a1f s1a'i'
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