Smyrna times., 1857-02-11
and the
BUMRLEBEE STORY,

Peter parley-S. G. Goodrich-has put forth
through the printing press two very pleasant
and interesting volumes, entitled Recolec-
lions of lifetime, or men and Things | have
eu-Historical, Biographical, Anecdotica
and Descriptive" We are sure they will be
sought after by every body, and read with
avidiIy and advantage for what, indeed, ever
came from his pen, that did not please and
edily the reader, both old and young We have
veniured an oxtract:-
When, speaking of" the clergy of that day,
the era of l600," he says" the minister OF
the Gospel was father, neighbor, friend, clli.
zen-a man in a large aud generous sense -
Manliness meant gOdiness, and godliness man
illness. They were some ines consulted by
their parishioners in matters of law as we'll as
gospel; often made out deeds; settled disputes
between neighbors and neighborhoods: gave
advice in difficult and doubtful questions of
business; and impaired intelligence upon mat
ters of history, geography aud politics.
need tell you that they were counsel
lors in religious matters-in the dark and dis
NAL periods of the spirit-in times of sickness
at the approach of death. They sanctifed the
wedding, not refusing afterwards to counte-
nance the fesiivity which naturally ensued.-
| may add, tina, despite of their divinity they
were sUciable in their manners and intercourse.
The state of the church was no doubt first fin
their minds; but ample room was left for the
good things OF lite. Those who came to our
house exclaimed my brother in his Greek and
Latin, and went out behind the barn to gather
tanscy for their morning bitters. They dear
| ly loved a joke, and relished anecdotes especi-
ally if they bore little hard upon the CLOTH
| remember some of them at which have
heard DR.. Ripley almost crack his sides, and
seen even the sanity DR.. Lewis run over at the
eyes with laughing. Shall give you a speci-
men? The following will suffice. though
cannot recollect who it wus that told it. =" o.
Once upon time there was a clergyman
the Rev. Dr. T-of I----a man of high
character and distinguished for his dignity OF
manner. But il was remarked, that frequently
as he was ascending The pulpit stairs, he would
smile, and sometimes almost litter, as if bese-
by an uncomfortable desire to laugh. This ex
cited remark, and at last scandal. Finally, il
was thouuht necessary for some of his clerica
friends, at meeting of the association, tC
bring up the matter for consideration. The
case was stated--the Rev. DIR. T-beinf
present. "Well, gentlemen" said he, The
fact charged against me is true but beg yoI
. Ito permit me TO offer an explanation. A few
months after was licensed to preach, / was il
a country town, and on Sabbath morning wal
about to enter upon the services of the Church
Back of the pulpit was a window, which looked
! out upon field of clover, then in full bloom
for twas summer. AS rose to commence thu
reading of the scriptures. cast a glance int
the field, and there saw man performin,
the most extraordinary evolutions--jumping
: whirling, slapping in all directions, and with I
7 ferocious agony OF exertion. AT hrsl though
4 he was mad but suddenly the truth burst upo
/ me-he had bustoned up a. bunblebee in hi
panialoons! am constitutionally nervous, gen
: tIemen, and the shock of this scene on m
risible sensblities was - great, that coul
e hardly get through the services. Severe