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~iMTEn ARmANGE ss ENTSLa IN
PoRlsNOUrH AND NoRfotk.-rhe Steamer
Glen oeve, Capt John DAVIS VIII leave the wharf, At Rokr,.s
regularly Monday, "Wednesday and fridsy nornings
issiy san- Barns
Tuesday and Saturday mornings. the
hour the places and each Alternate day, oeh
ing AT all tie regular landings each way . - o.
ccl1 -..l-.E r. o. HASKtNS-
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-10-26
TONERVOUS SUFFERERJ

"TANTED.-AB experienced man N take eharFs Of
w Plantation and eight workng short dslanes
om Richwond. Nne need apply unless they
tory tettmonaa 10 o1afacer cppsbiv Wares -
be given Appy y A. Al pe ohce Of Wellington Goddn In
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1857-10-26

AND dhONiNG MACHINE IN THE WORLD.
H0ATENTED Nov. n, 1854, and Nov Tes. Patents
were obtained far improvements upon tie celebrated wood
worth PAnng Machine N, Patent Tor uhch expired &C. is6
~ us seshinsen sse versInyenons produ
a GOBDinEDA a. forthis Invention was awarded BY the
Mass Char Mech. Asso., their afI -
Machines uf all kinds and froms a2OOO
ALI MACHINES WAHItANTEID n rive. ep,,,n A..
hsaeon and 70 he supriorto other achines
For further niormaoD, address Patent-r = '-fN'
JA1O-Sts~Iy fTT uoart - no.s oui ".
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
Origin articles.
Written for the Smyrna Times
Classical and Commercial Education.

In considering this subject do not intend 10
compare the advantages of one system over
the other; | intend to present another entirely
diferentview. For were to offer any remarks
upon the advantages of the two, it would be
bt t presentation Of what every one knows or
has read. My intention is 10 consider the pro-
prlety of a combination of classical and COM
mercIal instruction, as taught in some of our
boarding schools, especially in the New Eng
land States
Those who desire classical education 90
for that purpose, and not to acquire any know
ledge of commerce, either in its laws or prac.
tlce. SO, on the other hand, with regard to
those desiring a commercial education. For
what, would he who intends to apply himself to
classical pursuits, desire TO know of commercial
or any other branch of education entirely out
side OF that branch which he purposes to pnr-
sue! So, again, with the commercial student.
But if he were to study both, would not one be
rather likely to confuse the other, being so en-
tireIy different from it. For q student, with
such variety, would in the end be like a man
Of several trades, good at none because it is
well known, that he who processes to be ac-
qaalnted with so many pursuits cannot be well
' rsed in any, from the fact that they would
conflict.
haye hitherto considered the subject, sup
posing that the student may be engaged in the
study of both. | vii. now consider it in ano-
/
ther light, namely: in his association with
those who are engaged in a different branch
VI is evident that he who is pursuing classical
| course, in his association with him pursuing Il
| commercial course, would be very apt to con
illct one with the other in their ideas, and one
might perhaps be induced to neglect that course
winch it is desired by his parents he should
follow, and take up with another course, being
induced by the IDEAS suggested by The other
student. In this we wish to be understood to
refer to the studelfts OF those schools where both
courses are taught, and the students are often
together in their association. | mean the stu.
dents OF different branches, for it is not supposa
ole that students of the same branch would
differ in their ideas.
1t is to be hoped that those who intend tc
END their children away from home should
consider well these suggestion from
CLAssIcus.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
On Manuring.

Editors Of the American Farmer:
! GENTLEMEN Much has been written upon
The subject of surface manurng. a great deal
OF which has been based upon theory Now,
much as admire science as The hand-naid of
experience, | would rather have one fact than
forty reasons
have long since been convinced, that much
OF the strength or value of manure, (stable or
barnyard) is lost by exposure to fermentation
and raius
Upon one occasion, some years ago, | COM
menccd hauling the manure from the stables in
November and spread it upon a clover sod
thus continued to do, until April, when the
ground vas plowed and planted in corn. The
result was, that, that hauled out in November
produced the best corn, the other gradually
diminishing IN quantity TO the April manuring
or that Piowed under soon as spread
The next year tried another experiment.
ln the spring covered piece of ground with
manure and plowed it directly under. An ad-
joining piece | powed and spread the manure
upon the surface; in both places the manure
Was long unfcrmented. The ground that had
the manure spread upon the surface made the
most corn. THIS has been my experience
whenever ! have tried it, aud so well am sat-
lshcd OF the benefit of it, that would never re-
move the straw from the ground if the grain
could be gathered without il. My practice is
70 haul the manure from the stables as soon as
they are cleaned--that IN the cow yards must
OF course lie over.
| offer these seW remarks in hopes they NAV
elicit for your readers something from those
whose experience is greater and whose Judge
ment Is better than mine. g. N. E.
Cecil Co., Nd, November 9th, 1857.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
CLIP PPINGS

0~5~ 1t is said that VIM. II. AS pinwall. Esq.
OF New York, sent home u painting the .otber
day-a gunulnc Murllo-which was appraised
IN the Custom House at thirty thousand dol
lars.
o. The steamboat Col Edwards has been
destroyed by fire on Red River, together with
over II thousand bales of cotton. Many cattle.
and from fifteen TO twenty persons perished in
her.
" There are 50,05l rice plantations in the
South, the annual product of which is worth
about S4,000,00G.
0E.F The United Brethren in Ohio nnmber
20,376 members, being an increase of 1900
over the past year.
o. The United States Agricultural Society
will hold its annual session at the Smithso.
man Institute, IN Washington, on the 18th dav
of January.
GT Stranger, which is the wav to -
village"
There's two roads," responded the fellow.
"Well, which is the best -
"Ain't much difference; both on 'em very
bad. Take which you will, afore you get half
way you'll wish you'd tuck t'other."
0@~1}- Lord Kenyon's housekeeping was not
liberal, nor his temper good, aud Jekyll summed
up both facts by saying, 1t is Lent all ths
year round IN his kitchen, aud Passion-week in
his parlor."
UF sailor is not sailor when he is
abroad; sailor is not sailor hen he is
ashore but he must be either ashore or aboard
therefore, sailor is not sailor.
" a young lady being asked by poll.
ticlan which party she was most in favor of
replitd d that she preferred wedding parity
o. The only way to cure boy from stav.
ing out at night, is TO break his legs, or else
get the calico he runs with to do the bouse-
work.
o. Relieve misfortune quickly. A man is
like an egg-the longer he is in hot water the
harder he is when taken out. -
0N.3-" The world" said Horace Walpole.
"is comedy to those who think, aud a TRACE
dy TO those who feel"
OF" To the discontented man society owes
everything. Were it not for him it would be
mere blank-a stand-still. There could he M
progress. -rs~a "a ~,
OF The Helena (Ark.) Shield states that
Mr.. F. nj. Bledsoe, living in Walnut Bend
raised this season 900 bushels of Irish potatoes
on two acres of land. -
OF juvenile studying grammar, asked his
teacher, If the people of Portugal are Port1-
geese, is 1t proper to call one of them a Portn-
goose. ata a..asn +. ~ q,
Or II is s1id of Dr. johnson, that he always
talked as if he were talking upon oath. aas sd
nria.. ...U "a IN ~.--s
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
A P II RIS III S,
CLASsICCs.
FURNISHED for The Times, BY TnEoRrus.

FURNISHED for The Times, BY TnEoRIUs
UNANIMIrY.-" We must be unanimous"
said Hancock, on the occasion of signing the
Declaration of Independence; " there must be
no pulling different ways" eyes," answered
Franklin, I'VE must all hang together, or most
assuredly we shall all hang separately."
NARROW MINDs.-Dr. Johnson describes a
certain class of men by saying that their minds
are as narrow as the necks of so many vinegar.
cruets
DIR. franklin, talking of a friend of his who
had been a Manchester dealer, said that " he
never sold piece of tape narrower than his
mind"
Pun OF HooK.-lIook and one of his friends
happened 20 come to a bridge. DO you know
who built this bridge - said he to Hook. "No.
but if you go over you'll be tOued.
FRENcHMEN.-Colerige says of the French.
that they are like grains of gunpowder, each
by Itself smutty and contemplate; but mass
them together and they are terrible indeed.
SUCCESS IN LIFE.-Half the failures in life
arise from pulling in ones horse as he is leap.
ing.-GueSses al Truth.
! FLATTERING GEPITAPHs.-Charles Lamb, when
little boy, walking in church-yard with his
sister, and reading the epitaphs, said to her
Mary, where are all the naughty people
buried % ...s. -......
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

dead. The old man rose up and drew the chill
dren to him.
"Yes, will take you" he sad {" You shall
not want home any longer; and will be
father and mother to you, my poor children,
Mary's children Eva, kiss your cousins" She
understood it all, and she came forward and
kissed them both very tenderly; and then she
whispered,
"Grandpa, they are your Christmas gifts,
aren't they !'
"My Christmas gifts!" murmured the old
man. "God be praised my Christmas gifts %
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

TIE NAvAJOE INDIANS VVOman's RightS
The Navajoe Is the largest and most powerful
tribe Of Indians in New Mexico, and can call to
the field three thousand warriors. They are
at present on terms of friendship with Ameri-
cans. They believe they are the greatest peu-
pie living. This arises from the fact that they
have never seen any array of forces equal to
their own. Power is the only thing an Indian
will respect. They raise a great number OF
sheep and horses, and manufacture a good arti-
Gle of blanket. They also produce consdera-
bic corn aud wheat, more than is necessary for
their own consumption. The Navaloes differ
in their customs from most other Indans.-
Their females are more respected than with
any other tribe, except, probably, the PuebOs.
Indeed, the doctrine Of "woman's rights" is
practically adopted among them. Frequently
the females have as much authority in the al
fairs Of government as the males Authority
IS vested according to the value of property
possessed. The women have a voice in the
councils, and have their own property, over
which the husband has no control. While nu.
thOrlty follows the possession of property, and
particlpancy in legislation is limited TO proper
ty-holderS, yet the privileged classes are very
cautious in their action. Indeed, they dare not
invade the rights of the masses. In this there
could not be purer democracy. Any law that
does not, practically, respect the rights of ali,
is rebcled against and totally disregarded.-
Boston journal.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

NORTH AND SOUTH.-The new Congress
presents the fact that among the Northern De-
mocrats there are but ten who have ever before
sat in Congress- Tine South pursues wiser
practice. OF the Virginia delegation, for ex.
ample, the average term of service in Congress
is eight years. 1t is the absence of Northern
men of. ability who have hitherto filled prom-
nent places in Congress, which often gives The
South many advantages upon the floor of the
Heuse. -
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
Hu ne OrOus Poem .
A P A R OD Y

You'd scarce expect one of my age
To smoke cigats and look so sage,
And if | should a moustache wear,
(Altkough the hair is rather spare,)
Don't view me with a critics eye,
But pass my littlo whiskcrs by,
Big aches rrsm little toe corn's flow;
Long boards from downy faces grow;
And though my beard is short and young,
of tender growth and lately sprung,
Yet all the whiskers in the town
Lately existed but in down.
But why may not young Chuckey's face
Be covered like others of his race
Exceed what Tom and Dick have done,
Or any man beneath the sun!
Where are the whiskers far or near,
That cannot fisd a rival here
Or where's the boy of three feet high,
Who has more fuzzy beard than [!
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

HENRY A. WISE AND TIE PREsIDENcY.-The
Fredericksburg (Na) Gazette thinks that Gov
ernor WIS" has ruined his chances for the
Presidency, by his recent oyer-issue of MESA
gcs. 1t says: If he writes four messages as
Governor Of one State in 81, as President of
thirty-tour States in go, he would unquestiona-
bly, write one hundred and thirly-six messages.
The possibility of such unparalleled prolxity
will forever preclude him from the Presidency.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

IMPORTATION OF LLAMAs.-The brig E.
Dtummond arrived at New York Wednesday
from Aspinwall, having on board flock of
llamas. They are of the breed called {" Au.
chana and were from the Cordileras. Seven
ty-one of these animals were originally taken
on board, but owing to heavy weather on the
passage, twenty Of them died.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

TAKEN AT HIS WoRD.--A French savan, of
excellent heart, but somewhat eccentric, lately
discharged servant. Another presented him
self, and when matters were nearly settled the
gentleman said.
Listen, my good fellow; am not unfair !;
but hate to waste words You must under
stand me at a hint. For example, when say
- Give me my razors, to shave me you
must bring me at the same time warm water,
soap, napkin, in fact, all the accessories of the
toilet. And so with everything"
For some time all went on to a marvel, and
our friend congratulated himself on having SO
excellent servant. One day he felt indisposed,
and told his man to go for the doctor, who lived
a few steps of. One hour, two hours passed
away. No physician, no servant Finally, at
the end of three hours, back came the servant.
We'll, sir! what made you SO long a time
going for the doctor, who lives close at hand ~
" Ma fol, monsieur remembers that when he
gives me an order must guess ali that he will
be likely to need. Thus started for the doc
tor; then the surgeon, in case there should be
any operation to perform the watchers, in
case they should be needed to pass the night
the notary, in case monsieur should wish tc
make his testament; and the undertaker, in
case he should kick the bucket
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

The FILLIBUsTERs.-The Government is
opening It's eyes little TO the flibusterinr ex.
petition on foot at the South, and outwardlv
lays great blame upon its subordinate authori-
ties for allowing Walker to get out New in
structlons are sent to the Collectors at New Or
leans and Mobile, and to the District Attorneys
of Louisiana and Alabama, to use all lawful
means to prevent the departure ofany new hos
tile expedition. Instructions are given to
prosecute the steamer Fashion as soon as she
returns. The frIgaie jamestown, will leave
for San Juan, and Captain Cnatord, ofthe Sara
toga, who permitted the Fashion to enter the
harbor of San Juan, aud to pass under his stern
and then land the fillbusters, will be recalled
Commodore Pauldlng, commanding ON the
station, has left Aspinwall with the steamer
Wabash for San Juan. Seven days after his
arrival, Gen. Walker, according to adyices re-.
ceved was still at Punta Arenas. with I5n
men. He had engaged in no expedition. He
was waiting reintorcements.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

0%T There is some talk of getting an act
passed BY the next Legislature, to suspend
debt between individuals This would doubt
less call together an immense lobby.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

OF A number of the cotton factories in
Phlladelphia county, which suspended work at
the beginning Of the financial panic, have re-
sumed operations, and others are preparing to
follow suit.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
Miscellaneous ArEi;cIes.

AFFAIRS IN INDIA.-The British, it is now
clear, though the fight is but half over, have
re-established their prestige in India, and vic
tory follows victory, at almost every STEP A
new British hero, rivalling Ilavelock and Out.
ram, had TUNED up, in Col. Greathead, who left
Delhi Sept 2Sth, 1900 strong after the Sepoy
tugitives, whom, in a series of victories, he has
fearfully chastised. Lord Shaftesbury, we see,
paid him this compliment:
at had pleased God to remove Nicholson
and Neil, great and noble men, from the scene
OF their exploits aud their victories; but it had
pleased Him to raise up to take their place a
man equal to the best Of thcm-Colonel Great
head. lie has performed actions that, for bril-
llancy, are not to be equaled in the whole mill
tafy annals of lnda brilliant as they arc."
1t is TO be remarked, that all these victories
have been achieved, before one of the 10000
soldiers on their way from New England to In
dia had arrived out,-and that it was the hero
ism of the race upon the spot, that trlumphed
over the inertia of India. OF course, when
such handful of men can vindicate its powers,
and the prestige of their country, the perma-
nency OF that power is secure.
1t is now certain that Lord Palmerston in
tends to abolish the double headed government
of India, and 10 bring that country into more
immediate connexlon with the crown Of Eng
land.
The CENTRAL AMERICAN SCHEME-A cor
respondent of the New York Tribuue, writes
from Washington that Gen. Henuingscn is the
real head of the new Nicaragua expedition,
and that the whole scheme is under u cUmtedcr-
ated management. Says the writer
"The committee Of two from each suvehold-
ing State, organized by the industry Of Colonel
kewen, meeting personally or by proxy at New
Orleans, gave to the present expedition the
Character aud dignity OF political UrganIza-
ton. The duties Of each member of the COM
mlttee are TO gather up recruits and subscrlp-
tons and forward them TO Mobile, New Or
leans, and other points selected for the embar-
katlon of filllGusters. 1t is asserted by the
friends Of'the cause that not less Than 81,
oOO,OOO has been subscribed in The South, and
that OF this fund at least $500, 600 has been
realized. The committee claim to have enlist
ed three thousand men, who are TO be sent oil
IN detachments. Walkers party of lS0 was
the advanced guard. 1t is supposed that Hen
nlngsen will follow with about 500 more"
The writer contends that the CHIEF object OF
the whole scheme IS to pave the way for re-
opening the African slave trade, lnasmuch as
slaves can probably be imported into Nicarag VA
with the greatest facility. Hence says the
writer, " the anxiety Of Walker to have as few
Northern men as possible engaged in this Sc
cond expedition; hence the policy Of the com.
mittee who have restricted their organization
to the South.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

OF On the lst of January, 1863, the old
Canada mode of reckoning the currency is 10
be abolished, and the dollar and cent system ~
the United States is to come into vogue.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

The MORMON WAR.-Thc War Department
is said to be crowded with applicants from
every section of the country for commissions in
the army for Utah. A number of young men
at Harrisburg, Pa, are endeavoring to raise
company and tender its services to fight " Bro
ther BrIgham."
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24
@RN@ -

G%T There is in Richmond, Va, a family of
juvenile slaves, seven in number, who play on
the saxe-horn. Sixty thousand dollars have
been offered for them, but they are 10 be sent
to Europe, where 1t is expected that their mu-
seal talents, from the fact OF their being slaves,
will create a sensation.
Smyrna times., 1857-12-24

0T A new kind ofomnibus has been recently
introduced in England. The principle is, that
the conductor, when the vehicle is full, in hot
weather, has only TO turn a small handle, and
the root is at once raised, giving a rush offresh
air into the interior, aud, ifthe weather is cold,
the roof can be lowered in less than a minnte
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-01
The Canadian Administration.

TORONTO, CAN, Nov. 28.-The new
administration was formed and sworn in
yesterday. 1t is composed of Messrs
John A Macdonald Premier and Attorney
General of Upper Canada; VIM. Casley
Inspector General; i.obert Spence, Post
master General; G. e. Cartiea, Attorney
General of Lower Canada; j. G. Morrison
Receiver General; P. M. Van Koughnet
President Executive Council; T. j. j, Lor-
anger, Provincial Secretary; N. f. Bel
leau, President of Legislative Council
Charles Alleyn, Commissioner Public
Works, and L. V. Sicotte, Commissioner
Crown Lands.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-01
The New York Banks.

New YORK, Nov. 28.-Notwithstand-
ing the large shipments ofgold to Europe
per Arabia on Wednesday last, the specie
line of the banks will, it is stated, show
no curtailment on Monday, but on the
contrary a further increase-the round
total reaching not far from $21 100000.
As to the prospect of resumption of
specie payments, it is reported in well
informed quarters that such a proceeding
will certainly not take place before the
opening Of the new year, while others
predict that there will be no resumption
before spring.
The purchases of bank stock during
the week have been quite extensive and
generally at improving prices.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-01

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29.-The Presi-
dent has determined to keep his message
open until the last moment, and it is ex-
tremeIy doubtful whether it is sent even
as far as Philadelphia in advance of its
delivery to Congress, The President has
also adopted the utmost caution with re-
ference to the contents of the message,
and you may rely upon it that all reports
that may be published with regard to the
topics upon which it treats are purely
guess work, and nothing more
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-01
M9~ Listen, We Dyspeptics.-GO
a nd do Lii Use. Permanent Cure

n
The Rev. James Hunnicutt, proprietor and
editor of that excellent paper, the Christian
Banner, published at Fredericksburg, Va,
in his editorial of June 9Th, 1857, thus speaks
of his cure:
HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TlNCTURE
1t will remembered by many our readers,
that several years ago we stated in the edi-
torial columns of the Christian Banner, that
HAMPToN's VEGETABLE TINCTURE had effected
a cure for Dyspepsia in our own case-that
we had labored long with this terrible dis
ease, and suffered most awfully, the pain and
melancholy which necessarily accompanies
this horrible enemy of man and mans hap
piness For long time we lived in constant
fear that the fell monster would return
But, thank God, and thanks to Hampton's
Tincture, the gloomy demon has not vet re-
turned, and we begin to think he never will
Wenow feel confident in saying that Hamp-
toms Vegetable Tincture has made radical
cure of Dyspepsia in our own case. We have
not taken drop of it for the last two years,
to the best of our recollection. We eat what
we please, and as much as we please and chew
tobacco to our hearts content and all is well.
We believe that twelve bottles, judicously
taken, will cure nine cases out of every ten Of
dyspeptics. We conscentiously recommend
it to all dyspeptics. The spring time and
summer it is most recommended, therefore,
as philanthropist, we call attention to it,
Editor Of the Christian Banner
Call and get Pamphlets, and see cures of
Cough, Rheumatism, Scrofula, &c. As res
torative and invigorator, it has been highly
recommended.
HAMPTON'S VEGETABLE TINCTURE.
Ig~ Delicate Ladies and Children will
please give it a trial.
Nss~ See advertisement in another place.
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