Smyrna times., 1858-04-15

: A DoUgLE HEADED PArEa.-The Bureau CO.
/ Qll) Democrat is a stock concern, principal,
owned by Douglas men, but is edited by lie
f compton Postmaster. In order 10 meet the
views OF both parties, an arrangement, as We
learh from the Chicago Tribune, " has been Of
lected by which the editor is allowed four col.
ninS on the editorial page, Though which he
chases Douglas, and The stockholders have col-
umns on same page in which they punish BucI-
anan. Under its presen: management it is a
funny sheet, but singularly typical of the con-
dltlon OF the party from which it axes its name.
Inc officeholders on one side, and tae people,
The stockholders, on the other!''
63- The Kansas constitutional convention
has adjourned. Negroes will be allowed TO vote
on The constitution, and at the first general ell
ectlnn thereafter a vote will be had on universal
suffrage. Foreigners who have declared their
intentions will also be allowed 10 vote. There
was much angry feeling in the convention OIL
these topics.
On Dirt is rumored that the father of
young Weaver, confined in the Jail at New
Castle for the alleged murder of young Roache
at Delaware College has secured The services
of Hon. Winter Davis TO defend his son at the
May term of the Court.
CHANGE OF VIEws.-The Rev. G. w Fisso
of Salisbury Md, was discontinued last week.
from the Philadelphia NJ. L. Conference, at his
own request. lie says " have by nv own
voluntary act, separated myselffrom the Metho-
dist connexion, and joined THE CHURCH., and am
now candidate for the Holy Rites of Contirma-
tion.
The BOOKSELLERS Spring TRADE SALE
This sale was concluded on Friday at New
York The Tribune says it has been one OF
tne most successful under all circumstances,
ever held. Really salable books were in ex.
ceiicht demand, and the various invoices yield
eu amounts ranging from upwards of $4,000 |
10 less than $40, the whole amount of the sale
being about $l50,00O.
" The Young Mems Christian Association
OF Philadelphia are now constructing huge
tent, capable of holding 1000 persons, to be used
Dy them during the summer for preaching in |
destitute and isolated localities.
The REvIvALs.-The New Orleans. Mobile.
and ST. Louis papers chronicle daily PRAYER
meetings in their respective cities. In Boston
there Can hardly be said to be any visible abale-
ment as yet, either as regards number or eurn-
estness.
UF There arc none so vulgar as those who
seek to palm off their ill-breeding for gentiity.
"a" "ohest JacKasS without assumption, is not as
contemplate as one who seeks to strut in a
ions skin.
"People," says modern philosopher, "go
lccordIng to their brains, if these lie in their
lead, they study; if in their belly, they eat; if
n their heels, they Dance"
G-F One rogue in the street recommended
mother not to pick pockets, but to take them
s they come. /
0EF We beg leave to call attention TO the .
advertisement of g. G. Evans Gilt Book Store.
39 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. 1t is one of
he most splendid Book Stores in the country.
among his extensive stock may be found every J
ariety of books-Casscal. Scientific, Histori.
the best works of American au.
lors. In the matter of gifts sent with books, a
is large stock bought at the lowest wholesale u
rces, and sold by him in enormous quantities d
nables him TO be more liberal than any small =
oncern possibly could be.