Smyrna times., 1857-08-26
Ml MltstelIantons.
Anecdote of Gen. Leslie Coombs.

} game-cock's, and his laugh as cheerful as tn,
: carol OF bird IN nestiRg-tlme. All these quail
Ties are doubtless owing to an Internal we'll
spring OF wit and humor, as certain to keep th
outer man fresh and verdurous as the spray O
fountain will keep its borders in perpetuG
bloom. One day the General was travelling il
stage coach with one of those unhappy phi
losQphers who bestow more attention upon the
Jumps on their skulls than on the Innings there
OF, yciepl phrenologists Of course. ybod,
ia the stage was thoroughly bored by thia pro.
lessor, until the General drew him INTO an un
lucky ambuscade. "Sir," said Leslie, - 4! HSea
to be OF opinion that this science was neither
Correct, nor founded upon proper grounds, al.
thongh had never given the subject tie at
l"hilon | now find it merits but | am con.
-En ced, from the very able discourse you have
gwen us. that your theory is just Que, and ol
no little consequence when We need 10 make an
estimate OF the character and dispositions oi
men, But, although had no great faith in it,
YET was sometimes struck with resemblance
IN its leading features to a science with which
| am familiar, and by which | am in a great
measure guided in my Intercourse with stran-
| gers"
al presume" interrupted the Professor with
smile of self-satisiaction, "you allude to physi-
ognomy."
No, sir" replied the General " my science
is dOgology" ..:..
DogOogy !" echoed the Professor, aghast
"DOgology," said the General, with a win
| mag smile. al can always tell, sir. by The ap-
pnarance OF dog, what sort OF nlaH his mas
ter is" r."
"Sir," replied the phrenologist, drawing him.
self up slIttiy. IL see your intention Is to cast
rdicule upon my science "
"Pardon me- said the General, with a most
amiabe expression of countenance, II will
convince you to the contrary. AT the next
town where we stop for dinner, and which
have never visited before, will tell you rom
The dogs 10 the streets what sort of men their
owners are. And, if fail to do so, / will for
felt the drinks for the whole stage laad OF pas
sengcrs."
"Oh, yes that you could readily make up
fanciful theory, am convinced, and draw an
imaginary charac er for that of the master of
every dog, have tolerable good reason for be-
lieving; but how am to tell whether you are
correct or not | am a stranger here as we'll as
yourself" said the wary professor.
We will leave the decision to the landlord
of the tavern where we stop He must know
every person in the place" replied he General
agreed" said the phrenologst, wlukipg at
satisfied air; q agree to that, and will forfeit
the drinks if the landlords account lallies with
your descriptions
On arriving at the tavern dinner was speedi-
ly discussed, the passengers being anxious TO
enjoy the exhibition ofthis novel SCIENCE. The
General beckoned the landlord OUT of the bar
room. This drew all the idlers with him, so
what with them and the passengers there were
tOlerably large group in front of the tavern,
md of course this attracted others to see what
was going on so that by the time the landlord
had been acquainted with his duties arbiler,
quite a respectable audience was collected-ln
numbers at least.
1.-THE owner ofthat dog" said the General,
as fine pointer, with steel chain collar around
his neck passed, "is . gentleman of education
and property He lives well, dresses well; has
fine house (the best house in town, quoth the
landlord,) enjoys himself rationally, is fond Of
society, a sportsman, Chat he s,) is generally
popular, and on good terms with his nes shbors
! How is that landlord
"True as a die" said the landlord; "the
very man."
Just then little, wiry Scotch terrier darted
from undera garden gate opposite, and rushed
| up street after flock of chickens "The own.
er Of that dog" said the speaker, " is a boy
about fourteen or fifteen years Of sge. A sly
little rogue, always about some mischief; he !,
u spoiled child: perhaps the only one; he ano
the dog are constant companions. and neithe;
are happy unless engaged in some scrape anC
he neighborhnod is no doubt ia trouble all the
time with their pranks."
By Jolly" said the landlord, 4" there's some
thing III tins here dogology. That boy is JUS
sfch boy as you say he Is, stranger"
1 1.-THE owner of that dog" continued th'
General, as a pug-nosed bulldog, with grea
wrinkles on his cheeks, short beitgerent ears
heavy thick eyes, broad chest, baIdy fore legs
aud tail that looked as it il had been knawe'
II, made Its appearance, ITS al uneducale'
nan. In disposition he is suspious and obsti
mute; very wrong headed; not likely to hav'
many friends-If any, men like hmselt; no
apt to take much interest IN public affairs
close IN his dealings, aud not given TO tall
much " ..,... .r.I.l..1 ,,..,
"By thunder - said the landlord, you've 90
him again. The owner of that bulldog is
Dutch butcher He don't talk, for he can
speak English good he don't take no inieres
in public matters, cause he can't vote au
/ he's obstinate as a mule, as know. for he. al
ways gets more pounds Of meat on his bill tha
there is weight, and he wont take off a cen
neither" ass us T..
"Thst dog" said General Leslie, elevatinI
his voice, for he was very much elated wit
d bis success so far, and he saw capital specl
8 men OF tho bull terrier coming up the road
union Of feroclty and c1Dning--heavy hesded
lank bodied, broad breasted, eyes like GOALS G
. FIRE. ears, aud tail cropped for rough-aud-tum
8 BILE 6ghting--'' that dog, gentlemen, 10 owne
d bya man who 10 probably the worst man 10 thl
i. town, # not 10 the State of Kentucky. He
;, destitute oihonor and principles. and would n'
hesitate TO take the life Of any man for the SAX
J of a tew dollars" n. - q ..si
Here he was interrupted by sasoce 10 N
crowd--- s'.se atioa sa''a' = '''' '1a 81.
o Look here, sirarger, yos're making liit
Too free With ny character. That dog belong