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ILOTHS, &C.--Cloths, Cassimeres, plain
~ and fancy, Kentucky Jeans, Tweeds, Cottonades,
Dcnims Stripes, Tckings, Checks, brown Linen, etc.,
Just received and selling very low at the
May II, 1857 STONE STORE.
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THE PRETTIEST PRINTS in Raven
l. ma, and decidedly the best at 6! cents, and from
that up to the finest French Goods, all fresh and new,
can now be seen at sour HOuse.n
May :, 1857 PRENTISS, HOPKINS & co.
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...t. SEoRETARy, OF STkrE's Orr,or.l,,.t
CoLuMBus, April a, 1857.
hereby certify that the foregoing prepohod ran
st.ltutIoh ammehdmens are correctly COZ led from
the original rolls on flc in this otlice ~
aa JAMES II, BAKER,,
Seeretdry'Qr STATE,
hereby certify that the foregoing proposed Con.
st,tuu"n amendments are correctly copied from the
copy furnished me by the Secretary ofState /, -
H. l.. CARTER,
Ravcnna, April eth, 1857, N'""'9 ''"4''0''
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J. mrnt, gilt, rosewood, mahogany, crr., hauG
and made to order al short notice. I.& J. VANCE,
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n wing removedto Freedom, and opened an Office for
the practice of Medicine and Surgery respectfully
offers his services TO the public He hopes with his
extensive experience, and entire devotion of his
time and talents to the duties of his profession 10
merit the confidence of his old friends and those
vino NAV patroniZe him--May, 1856 "a
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

STRYCHNINE IN WHIsKEY.-The dangerous
and infamous use of strychnine in the manufac-
ture OF whiskey, resorted to because a bushe of
corn, from which, by an honest distilation,
about two and half gallons are extracted is
made to yield four or five gallons by this means,
is attracting attention everywhere, and strn-
gent laws are demanded for public protection.
A writer in the Richmond Enquirer calls the
attention of the Legislature to the practice, and
asks for the nspectors-scientfic men pract-
cal cheInists-to examine every barrel of Vlr-
ginia manufactured or imported whiskey before
It is allowed to be offered for sale. This, with
strong penalties against the adulteration, will
effectually prevent it.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

prOpriety permit, they would want no one to
polish their faults for them they, with their
master minds and giant intellects, would WELD
the pen of power and shield themselves against
the attacks that are frequently made upon
them. But timid and modest, they refrain from
the painful task of appearing in selEdefence,-
and, as they were given unto man to be his So
lace and guiding-star. it bebooves him to defend
and protect them under all their trials and diff
culties; and /, as one protesting the highest
regard for them, will ever appear in their be-
half.
1T would take small lifetime to get around
the outside of some of their faults and failings
now-a-days," that is what Spy says. would
like to know how long it would take to get
around them all! From his statement, one might
think the fairest of this community is nearly
composed of faults; but find to my great sat-
isfactlon that their good qualities SO far coun-
terbalance their falings that VIC, when basking
beneath their genial smiles, consider their faults
very trivial.
For the benefit of Spy, would add that
belong to that school of Philosophy where
Justice and Equal Rights are instilled into the
minds of it's students. | am very anxious to
know to what denomination Spy has attached
himself. Yours, respectfully,
DEMETRIUs.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

longing TO Mr. H. B. Slaughter, of Kent,
touches once aday. Hence, it has market and
travel privileges not enjoyed by every part of
the Eastern Shore, which the people, Judging
from the number Of passengers, much relish.
have just returned from walk along the
margin of Eastern Bay, an arm of the Chesa-
peake running up between Kent Island and
main lane, d,-ana just wish could have you
see as saw and feel as l felt. Istepped through
the corn-6eld to the shore. love to walk
quietly along the water edge,-there is some-
thing in this soul of mine which is felt them
No smile, no laugh, no agitative transport is
excited then; but there is calm, sober, solemn
relief from all things else. | love the wide
expanse of wave ON wave rolling, as we'll as
the variety of country, hill and dale. love
the lone quake of the distant sea-bird and
scream of the darting hawk, as we'll as the sill
very voice of the lark. love the light flap of
the little sand-impeded wave, alike with the
roar of serge hoarse in the distance. But there
was something in this visit which made it more
intensely interesting. cannot upon this paper
show you all the outline before me; but come
with me, we will see little. We are upon
the Point; We sit down upon little bank and
draw our hats close to the brow, and our hands
beside our eyes. We scan the distance. Di-
rGctly before, sver the blue waters of Eastern
bay. far away in the distance, lies the CheSa.
peake calm as eve. Further north, arises the
wood of the island four miles off To our left
little, about five miles across the river mouth,
arises another wood, which, as the eye passes
along up the broad stream, knotches along the
recedlng horizon till it points very small behind
bluff On our own shore. We trace along the
iar-off bank to recognize this or that point, till
the eye rests upon a well-known bluff. We
watch it, along and along. The eye drops a
little to the right of the highest, nearest wood
in the distance, but not SO far as to take in the
bay; there, Just in that little knotch, barely
shooting their heads in sight above the more
distant wood. stand five tall poplars.--noble fel
lOws There they stand; just there. They
mark the spot remember them well their
bOughs, bending to the generous breathings of
aud in them heard the keen whistle of winter
blasts. They encrcle the dwelling Of kind
friend and protector. How like to gaze upon
them
On my return, passed large flock of sheep
grazing. Sheep here look well. found this
flock had lost their winter coats,-and | expect
I shall see these veritable coats on some mems
backs. The shorne sheep and unshorne lambs
reminded me of the western itinerant. He was
clever fellow, and had labored we'll on a from
tier circuit. At Conference it was required
that every preacher should tell his receipts
He had received nothing. but did not like to say
SO, for fear no preacher would be willing to go
there the next year. His ingenuity set to
work. How much have you received, Bro
ther -" "NOthing, Bishop" he replied.
Nothng-nothing how is tha.?" "Why,
'ishop, my flock are all lambs, and thought
would not shear them till they were year old,
SIR" Yours, F.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

WOMAN's HEART There is a period in the
early life of every :rue woman when moral and
intellectual growth seems for time to cease.
The vacant heart seeks for an occupant. The
intellect, having appropriated such aliment as
was requisite to the growth of the uncrOwned
feminine nature, feels the necessity of more in
innate companionship with the masculine mind
TO start ii upon it's second period of develop.
ment.l Here at this point some stand for years
without making a step in advance. Other
marry and astonsh, in a few brief yeurs, by
their sweet temper, their new beauty, their
high accomplishments, and their noble woman
hood, those whose blindness led them TO sup
pose they were among the incurably heartless
and frivolous.-Bdy Path.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24
Correspondence Of The Smyrns Times.

Mr.. EDITOR:-I suppose the article which
appeared in the Times. a few weeks ago, in
reference to Woman" by " Demetrius," was
considered by "Spy" as intended for himself
alone. would respectfully inform him that he
was mistaken in the conclusion he drew, if such
he did draw, and suppose he did from the
course he pursued; as the article was intended
for all who use the word hoops" " snuff" and
other remarks annexed; and suppose it was
applicable to Spy, or he would not have at
tempted reply.
"NO harm to do wrong, provided you can
keep your sins from being made public -
Spy says he can't swallow it. With him in
such noble sentiment cordially concur, and
gladly would take him by the hand and down
the stream of equality swiftly glide, plucking
from its wayside the brightest flowers, which
ever instill into the minds of all the love of
openness and equal rights but was not aware
before that the use cf snuff was sin, and |
must confess that Spy has studied branch of
Ethics that / never heard. Perhaps, he has
lately made discovery in that department of
Science. If so, would thank him to honor me
with the particulars. Yet l believe there are
many whose discriminating pow ers are so lin.
tied that they have not the capacity to distin.
guish the line Of demarkation between the
the right and wrong of many things but we
are too well acquainted with the character OF
Spy. to place him in that class. Many things
considered as disgusting and useless, when not
morally forbidden, at last become a sin with
many,-but we consider things ss they are.
Listen, =" he yields to none in veneration for
the fair sex!" A great generation indeed,
when he publishes abroad their faults, and le,s
their merits lie dormant!--away with such
veneration as that! would like to know wha,
Spy would think of any one protesting great
veneration and friendship for him, whe would
speak of his faults and conceal his meritsi
think he would discard him with naughty cen.
tempt. ....
Spy adds, that he Done feel himself bound
to patch up their faults for ihsm" Well,
suppose not. from his iOrner course. And dad
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

holding in her right hand the brilliant diadem OF
fame; and in her left, station, ease and honor.
She smiled upon the gifted student, and sought
I 70 throw the hallucinations of her spell around
his young heart, and whispered that if he would
be her devotee, that she would lead him far up
the rarely troddeu heights of fame, and throne
him as an idol in the hearts of the million.
Then came Wealth, with her merchandise
of silver" with her palatial mansions and cost
| ly, gorgeous robes, and wished to lay upon his
soul the spell of her enchantments; promising
him all that heart might wish, if he would only
devote his talents and energies to her service.
And the young man was bewildered by their
promises, and didn't know what to do. That
night, when he sought his pillow for refresh
ment, tumultuous thoughts crowded in upon his
mind. and the sweet goddess, Sleep, fed from
him affrghted.
Presently, thoughts of different order came
to him, and the dreamy visions of glory and
wealth faded away. And while he lay upon
his humble couch that night. the operations Of
his active mind qusted by refreshing slunber
the angel of the covenant stood beside him and
communed with him and, taking away the
veil from the coming years, showed him the de-
ceptions of Ambition, the instability of Fame,
and the unrest Of Wealth. He saw the utter
deception and worthlessness of these things, as
the angels see them; and was. forever after,
deaf to their entreaiies and their promises.
And girding up his soul for fierce conflict
with the mlnions of Error, he went out upon
the wor to do service with that that's 4" might
er than the sword the Pen. And brave
men hailed him as brother; and the gray
haired veteran of three-scOre and ten bade hm
God d-speed, as he whispered to him words ofap-
proval and commentator. And the beautiful
the gifted and the lovely threw around his path
henceforth, the flowers Of friendship and affec-
tion.
RoSeville, Del.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24
Original Attitlts.
WruieR for the Smyrna Times.
Watehman, What Of the Night? i?
BY CHARLIE

~what Of the night :" Twelve O'Clock,
and alrs well - These words fell upon the
ear Il the lone student as he sat by his dim
lgh'. aud rea Ger the volumes of the Olden
uue.-ihOse grand emanatiOns OF the great
rNlnds Of the past, wherein the fine mysteries
q, ,se human soul are sovled,-and by the care
ful s,ady and strict analysis of the wisdom of
uhch. he was endeavOring to qsallfy himself
for the prooer and manly discharge Of the du-
les o. life. But sad thoughts come into hls
,,i,s - III. n Natchman's " al's well' fell upon
hst
TaOu-his Of his happy youth OF his father,
u,o,l,er. aud all the kindred of his heart,-Of
ha arrangements aud his trlals,-eame into
Inn. IN his dimly-lighted chamber, and stroVe
10 recall The olden memories, ard TO WIN hun
frcu his solitude. "reminiscences of his lnno-
cent. rpOrtIye childhood, and of his unstained
you,h. ented in quick succession through his
ninl and pictured to him the beauty OF the
gresn selds. the murmuring fountains and the
,,n,ing riIls, and wooed him to lay his musty
volumes aside, aud TO 60 out and mingle with
lie gsy world, and there forget his sadness
IA, the student was inexOrable; and, un-
moved by the memories Of the past or the gloom
Of the present, he replenished his wasting lamp,
aud - patiently read down the morning star.
Look IN upon him, az he Fat there, gentle reader,
with no companion but his books and his own
deep ,hoaehts: His brilliant eyes, large and
e1uressiye, seemed TO fash with light as he
,,ais,lv mastered the hidden lore Of the volume
before him. The curved and slightly compress
ed In. beiokened frmness, and his broad, ex-
O.u,iye forehead, shaded with wavy ringlet'
Of a.rk brown hair, gave evidence that he pos
sesssd a mind Of more thaA ordinary caiIore.
IA. ouiet seeIusion from the gay world, and
his strict attention 10 bis studies, invested hii
character, TO the curious, with romantic In
serea Even his frlends-if such he had-did
not understand him. They couldn't tell why
he sshoula thus early exclude himself from The
CAV circles Of fashionable society, which, BY
ms temperament and qualifications, he was SC
well fit,sd ID adorn. They couldn't read hii
kcars, net understand the language nor the I'M
pulses os' a soul like his But the few tina
esun understand and appreciate a nature llk'
h.s. discovered evidenees Of future greatness
ana Of superiOr intellectually in the isolated
STUDENT
Ga had ekoseE aud commissioned him
-psnnaa,- TO battle for the rights of commOI
mea.--to be ts them leader aud an interPre
tes. aud 70 fing the cheering rays OF the soul
sunsAiat into the novels Of wretchedness' an
the sbgaes Of poverty and misery, and to breath
the wores Of hope, consolation aud final trump
70 the lowly and desPOuding ones OF earth'-
70 prosers The weak from expressions wrongs
sus "a scatter broadcast Ger the land the pre-
riass s~sls Of Truth and lustiee.t sgn - 1
Rst Temptations Sere in aud arouod his pau
Bs~e han stood vsulting Ambition "with
vU.ss .ssss as an ng gsi's. and ss full of power
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

TREATMENT OF INDIA RUBBER.-The main
process which India rubber goes through, in or
der to render it capable Of being manufactured
into various articles, is what is called mastIca-
ton. The machinery required for this purpose
consists of two large cast iron cylinders, placed
side by side. and so worked as to turn directly
against each other. These calenders as they
are called, are heated with steam. The raw
rubber is repeatedly run through them, and by
the heat and pressure, a certain amount is Hat
tened and gro md into the rubber. The grind
ing operation is frequently repeated, until the
rubber becomes soft, pliable and thin. Then,
by means of calenders. it is pressed upon the
stockenet-which, in the manufacture of shoes,
makes the lining, and is also elastic c-and is run
upon large reels.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24
Gbuitt qOems.
The Memory Of the Past.


IT'S 1leasant for the mind to think
To fondly lean over memory's brink,
And view its waters clear;
To cOniure forth some cherished scene'
Imperishly planted keen
To fadeless memory dear.
To some the present may be fair,
Unchecker'd BY the fainiest care,
To cloud its sunny brow;
But oh the memory Of the past,
A haIlow'd brilliant radiance hast,
NOught may experience now.
The future hath its hopes and fears,
Its dimly lighted path of years,
Iis joys perspective sought;
Bat oh the bygOne scenes of old,
More precious than the choicest gold,
Reward the backbone thought.
Few can review their days gone by
Nor feel a tributary sigh.
The hearts deep silence break,
'Tls music in the Pilgrims ear,
Lies rugged heartless path to cheer
And light priVations make.
And whist within this mortal coil,
Though life be spent in ease or toll,
Whiche'er it matters not;
The by-gOne days and scenes that's past,
InaperviOus TO decay will last,
And never be forgot.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

COMETS AND misunderstanding like a
century ago, when western New York was a
dense wilderness, the only rational animals
there being wolves and Indians, an eclipse ha D.
pened to the moon The wise men of one of
the savage tribes inhabiting the Genesee VAL
ley were called in council to determine the
cause of Lady Luna's refusing to shine, and to
prescribe the remedy. After tul' invcstlpa-
ton otthe case, the conclusion was arrived at,
that Old Cornplanter," departed chief had
possessed himself OF grudge against his for
Iner people, and in order to niure the growing
crops, had seated himself on the moon, thus OBJ
structlng its light. Of course they suggested
the remedy. The intruder must be removed
at whatever cost. Accordingly the rifles were
brought to bear, and the old fellow was fired
at for several hours, and until he seemed 10 have
found discretion the better part of valur. AT
any rate the moons fair face was restored to it's
former brightness.
Some of the Indian folks are not whit less
superstltlous than were the natives a hundred
years ago, unless certain story now going the
rounds is hoax, which we partly suspect:
" Last week The good people OF INDIANAPOLIS
saw the moon rise in dark purple hue. They
cried Comet and a panic seized the whole
community. The bells were rung, engines call
ed, and hundreds set themselves diligently at
work. with prayers and tears, and supplications,
to make their peace, and be ready to be'swtch-
ed OIL. Soon the imam in the moon showed
his full, clear, face, and the people returned to
their senses. The idea of calling out the en-
gInes to assail the comet was purely original
with the people of Indianapolis"
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24
~~A~~ .
Written for the Smyrns Times.
KIN NJ E SIS.
RnSeviHe, Del.
"Speak gently; It's better far,
10 rule by love than fear"

10 rule Dy love tnan rear.
There is a magic power in kindness. Our
actions ire often misjudged, our conduct blamed,
when, could our real motives be known. we
should be Commended, or at least excused.
U, when the SORROWS Of earth are crushing
the spirit, tits hard to meet with miserable
comfurters." When dark clouds hang over,
and threaten to deuge our souls with floods Of
woe, how cOnsoling to turn to some congenial
spirit for comfort and sympathy,-to find a
friend who can share our grief, as well as our
happiness, who can understand aud appreciate
the feelings which actuate US
We are all liable to err, and should, there.
fore, be charitable to the faults and tallngs OF
each other. There are persons who 60 through
life with cheerful glance and a kind word for
everyone. Blessings on such people! Would
there were more of them! Though they may
sometimes be deceived, yet they have faith in
humanity,-they believe that no one is 50 de-
graded but that he has some germ OF indwell-
ing goodness,-that the warm sunshine of kind
sympathy may yet call forth the flowers Of truth
aud happiness.
We should deal gently with the erring -
Could we review the llte-history of those who
have wandered from the path OF honor and rec
titude, we should oftentImes find that unkind-
ness and oppression caused their downfall.
And would we be instrumental in reclaiming
the list one, we must not chlde or frown. Re-
membering our own trailty, let US act the nObler
part, to pity and forgive as we hope TO be for
given. H.P.
Little Creek Landing, June l3, 1857.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

The PASSION FOR DIsPLAY.--The world i
crazy. The call for show-show-and still
show. There is not one person in thousand.
male or female, who dares fall back OH nothing
but Its real simple self for a power by whose
aid to get through the world, and extract en-
Joyment as he goes along. There is too much
living to the eyes of other people. There is no
end to the mimicry, the false airs, and superficial
arts. And until people take new view of
things entirely, and resolve to turn shor, cor
ner IN order to live obediently to such view.
the world will go on as it has been going on for
this ever so long, and all Of us will continue to
chase bubbles only TO see them burst mere
water drops in our hands.
IL requires rare courage, we must confess, to
live up TO ones enlightened convictions in these
times. Unless you consent to Join in the gene-
raj cheat, you are hooted at and iostled out of
reach. There is no room for you among the
great mob Of pretenders. If man dares to
live within his means and is res0ute in his
purpose not to appear to be more than he really
is, let him be applauded. There is something
fresh IN such an example. 1t deserves 10 be
set down as one Of the oddities and curosites
OF the age. The few who devote themselves
to such fine resolutions, can, we fear, be count
ed upon the fingers. But still, they are the
little leaven in the huge lump. The mas will
yet be stirred by the truth and simplicity of
their examples. When they shall succeed in
restoring the old times again, then we NAV be-
GIN to talk about the reconstruction of society
upon new basis, and not much before.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

OF SUMNER RPREPARArIONs.-Men, women
and children are setting their faces toward Eu-
rope this summer in swarms. Every steamer
goes out with cabins crammed. The cheap.
ness of ocean travel, the facilities for contnen-
tai touring, the beauty of summer ga ill., are in.
ducements which commend Europe TO the
pleasure.seeker now, more than ever, TO the ex.
clusiOn of Newport, Saratoga. and the noun.
tains. Fashion sets in a new channel, and
fieats in q strong current. 4l. Q
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24

05-- The Santee and Sioux tribes were com-
mltling attrocities against the whites, and since
the renewal of the troops from Forts Randall
and Lookout, the Indians in the ,neighborhood
United States troops had marched out against
the Santees
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24
Doing Good.

Yes, there's a Joy in doing good
The selfish never know,
A draught 50 deep, 50 rich and pure,
Il sets the heart aglow;
A jraught 80 exquisitely rare
Il thrills the soul with bliss,
And lifts Il 10 heav'nlier world,
Or makes a heav'n of this.
Smyrna times., 1857-06-24
Selttt MlisteIlanp.

The UNITED STATES NAVY
Her colors float on every sea,
Her pinnons ride each gale,
Her manly tars, where're they be,
Know no such word as fail;
Old Oceans storms each craft may rock,
And direful tempests drown,
But nothing save the lightning shock
Can bring the red stripes down!