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Smyrna times., 1859-11-03
Noted Imp0st0rs.

Men have always been fond of power and
influence; and when they could not be obtain
ed by legitimate means, have resorted to tricks
and impostures. A few of the more celebrated
of these impositions may not prove uninterest-
ing to our readers:
Aldebert, in the eighth century, pretended
that he had letter from the Redeemer, which
fell from Heaven at jerusalem, and thus in
duced multitudes to follow him.
Gonslavo Michael pretended TO be the angel
Michael, and was burnt for this heresy by the
Spanish Inquistion, in 1860.
George David, the son of waterman at
Ghent, styled himself the nephew of God, sent
into the world to adopt children worthy of Hea-
ven. He denied the resurrection, preached
against marriage, in favor of a community Of
women and taught that the body could only be
defled by sin.
Sabbaia Levi, Jew of Smyrna, pretended
to be the Saviour, in 1866.
Elizabeth Barton, known as the Holy Main
of Kent, was brought forward in England to
hinder the Reformation. She pretended TO be
inspired, and foretold that Henry VIII would
have an early and violent death if he divorced
Catharine of Arragon and married Anne Bo.
leyn. She and her accomplces were hanged
in 1884.
Ia the first year of Queen Mary's reign in
England, Elizabeth Croft, a girl of eighteeE
years of age, was secreted in wall, and there
uttered many seditious speeches against the
queen, and the mass and the confession. She
was called the Spirit of the Wall.
William Hacket, fanatic, personated oul
Saviour. aud was executed for blasphemy, il
England. in 1891.
James Naylor also represented himself to b
the Saviour. He was convicted of blasphemy
whipped, and had his tongue bored through will
hot iron, by order OF the House of Csnmonl
during Cromwell's administration.
Mary lofts pretended that she bred rabbits
and i'm posed upon many people in l726.
The Cock Lane Ghost is often alluded 10 b.
writer's of the last century. William Parson
and his wife were the authors of this impostur
in 1852. They had female ventroquist, b
whose aid they made credulous multitude be
lleve in the existence of ghost, at the No. 3
! Cock Lane, London. The parties were pur
! ished by imprisonment and the pillory.
, Joanna Southcote proclaimed her conceptio
of the Messiah. and had many followers in EnG
E land, where she died in 1914.
In the United States, Matthias is the moi
celebrated impostor on record. He professe
to be the Messiah, obtained many follower
/. and was tried for blasphemy, in New York,
1880.
Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church
the Latter Day Saints, pretended to have fouI
the book of Mormon, divine revelation. wr
- ten on plates of gold, in cave in the State
i New York. in 1885. He was murdered by
mob, in l644.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

DRINK OF SEA BIRDs.-The question is often
asked, where do sea birds obtain fresh water TO
slake their thirst but we have never seen it
satisfactorily answered till few days ago.
An old skipper with whom we were conversng
on the subject, said that he had frequently seen
these birds at sea, far from any land that could
furnish them water. lowering around and under
storm cloud, Gathering like ducks on a hot
day at pond, and drinking in the drops of rain
as they fall. They will smell a rain squall a
hundred miles or even fnrthe: of, and scud for
it with inconceivable feetness. How long sea
birds can live without water is merely a matter
of conjecture, but probably their powers of en-
during thirst are increased by habit, and possi-
bly, they go without it for many days, if not for
several weeks.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03
DESCRIBING singleness of aim and decision Of

DESCRIBING singleness of aim and decision of
character, in a recent College address, Rev. J..
Wilson thus illustrated his theme:
"The Roman ships basked in pleasant SUM-
shine. but when, by means of his mirror, miles
Oft, Archimedes gathered up the harmless rays,
and threw them in focus upon the ships, they
burned them up. Weare not to trouble ourselves
about the %Guth of this story, or to carefully
inquire whether Archimedes really burnt the
Roman feet or not. No one, believe, denies
that it is theoretically possible, at all events.
So it is with the intellectual powers. Scatter
ed over hundred objects, they are imbecie.-
Concentrate them on one, and they are almost
Umnipotent The rays of the sun at Syracuse
were not hotter than elsewhere. 1t was not
owing to anything peculiar in the individual
rays, but to their concentration. Genius is not
the excellence of any one quality of the mind,
but a concentration of ALL"
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03
ORIGINAL POE NJ .
Written for the Smyrna Times.
WCDonough's Wins0me Lassie.
BY z. Med. |


wood her meath the berken shade,
In lowly shepherds humble gear;
Beneath the thorn agont the glade
Where name could see, on name could hear
An ilka ART I've tri'd in vain
That havens weel maun aye pursue.
An though she ken'd me a her ain,
She answered still-I cannd 700!
l wood her meath the castle gate
While gloamin' lightly O'er Us hung;
An wood, as name e'er wood mate,
For life and luve were on my tongue:
An, ah she wept--yes, wept for me
Her pearly tears warm gushing flew
WI heavin' breast an downcast e'e,
She answered stiIl-I Gamma tpoo!
wood her at the tournament
Where Knig ghts uhdyng fame hae won
Wi lance, an spear, an scymeter.
On prancing steeds o. berry brown
Though victor |, in ilka scene
While plaudits loud frae inaidens few
! sought the boon for valor gien-
She answered still-I Gamma tpOo!
| wood her niest whore di'monds shone,
Mid rosy cheeks an eyes divine;
There peerless stood one lass alone.
An, ah ! that lass was Caroline.
saw her dark luve beaming e'e,
saw the blush o crimson hue,
But deqrer far than O. to me,
Ma mair she said, cannc sUOo!
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

CHINESE LOVE OF CoUNTRY.-Sir John Bow
ring, late British Governor of Hong Kong,
bears strong testimony to the love of country
manifested by the Chinese. On recent occa-
sion he said he believed that no Chinaman ever
left his native land but with determined pur-
pose to return to it; in many cases only his
body returned to be buried amongst those oi
his forefathers. He had seen whole ship car
goes of corpses and collins; those who tenanted
the coffins having lived and died with the be-
lief that they would enjoy greater repose il
their remains were brought back to the land o.
| their hearths and homes of former days.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

A MAN, identified as Capt. John E. Cook, was
arrested on the 25th ult., fourteen miles from
Chambersburg. A printed commission, marked
No. 4, was found on him, filled up and signed
by Gen. Brow n. He came out of the mounta ins
to obtain provisions, and was very much fa-
tigued and almost starved He was armed, and
stoutly resisted the officers. He acknowledged
having three others with him on the mountains,
one of whom was seen and conversed with.-
Gov. Wise has sent a requsiion to the Cover
nor of Pennsy lvania for the rendition Of Cook
10 the Virginia authorities, and Gov. Packer has
promptly delivered him up.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

A CORRESPONDENT of the Indiana State Sen.
tinet writing from Virginia, advocates the
claims Of Geo. Wright, of Ind., for the Presi-
dency. He says that &" the distinguished India
man displayed remarkable administrative abli-
Ties while Democratic Governor of Indiana; is
national 10 his political sentiments, and is not
mixed up in the party dissensions occasioned by
the LecomPton controversy. He is also plain,
hard working man, of unquestionable integrity
and high moral character, deeply identified
with western interests, and is a fair representa-.
tive of American character"
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

ENGAGING MANNERs.-There are thousand
pretty, engaging little ways, which every per-
son may put on, without running the risk of be-
ing deemed either affected or foppsh. The
sweet smile, the q Iiet, cordial bow, the earnest
movement in addressing friend, or more es-
pecalIy stranger, whom one may recommend
TO our good regards, the inquriDg glance, the
graceful attention which is so captivating when
united with self possession-these will insure
US the good regards of even a churl. Above all,
there is certain sOftness of manner which
should 6e cultivated, and which, in either man
or woman. adds charm that almost entirely
compensates for lack of beauty T'dvlor.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

FREE NEGROES ON RAILKoADs.-A bill has
been introduced in the Tennessee Legislature
to prevent free negroes travelling on the rail-
roads in that State, which passed at the first
reading. The bill provides that the President
who shall permit free negro to travel on any
road within the jurisdiction Of the State under
his supervision, shall pay fine of $500; any
conductor permitting a violation of the act,
shall pay fine of $3.50; provided such free
negro is not under the control and care OF a
free white citizen of Tennessee, who vouches
for the character of said free negro in pena
bond of 1000.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03
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Miss MARTHA HAINEs BUTT, of Norfolk, Va
the well-knOwn authOress, is not, as rumor has
circulated, the young Virginian lady, whose in
tentlon to go upon the stage we announced
some weeks since. Miss Butt, we learn, has
no thoughts, at present, of leaving the literary
held-ln which she has been earnest Iaborer
but is buslly engaged in supervising for the
press her new work, "a Wreath of Buds"
which will be published in a few weeks. The
report that Miss Butt is engaged to Cuban
gentleman. is also, we understand, without
oundati0n.-HOme Journal
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

BONNER was asked why he advertised in his
peculiar manner. In reply. he said that friend
once demonstrated with hin. concerning his ex-
traordinary advertisements. and asked, Why
would not few lines do as well as the repeti-
ton of the same words, in that ridiculous man.
ner, all over a whole sheet or sheets!" Bon
ner replied" If you had seen only the few
lines, would you have asked any questions ~
What answer could have been more appropri-
ate? This advertising method struck people as
strange, and consequently impressed the Led
gers existence upon their minds.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

THE New York Herald of Thursday, says ::
" Bishop Onderdonk having had leave to with
draw the petition addressed to his peers, lately
in session at Richmond, has, it is said, decided
upon novel mode of addressing his grievances
and clearing his ecclesiastical character. Ac-
ting under the advice of distinguished mem.
ber of Congress, and prominent lawyer, he
has resolved to bring legal action to recover
damages which he has sustained through the
deprivation of his Office and its iAmunities
! privileges and perqusites."
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

THE Rev. John Murray Forbes, d. d., former
rector of st. Luke's Protestant Episcopal
Church, has addressed letter 10 Archbishop
Hughes, in which he announces his withdrawal
from the Roman Catholic Church. He does
80. he saws. because experience and observation
have convinced him that he has committed a
grave error, which, publicly made, should be
publicly repaired.
Smyrna times., 1859-11-03

rians +" of New England and New York, were
just as willing and ready 10 swindle their work.
ing friends as to steal negroes from the slave
holders. Forbes advises the colored people of
the South to keep out of the hands of humani-
tarians.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14

CPEcIFICATIONs FOR THE CONTRACT
on Water street. from eaope to iesehore
The round stones shall either shore bank stones Of
The quality msaring not less than six @ nce s. long The he
the contractor accordance with The lines grades and rounding
y The CITY I na 9sa i a M a e b I
in workmalke and so as TO touch eac other
sr a sia poia sV onet@iss @ he paving shall The
shall be filled up with dry river sand and an & aiier the ran n has
asriyd an s lp ponts ss ha "T b hs @ with lake h
gassed gssd d M h'a Bo ponaS roe and Covered with coating
ss inches M Of as s s ae aEsl oa aSe nna A II o
support The pavement the street sha be lined on o2 SIDES
All the erals shall be Of the best quality and be furnished
The contractor shall be 10 begin the work in ten days
Geunc and to Complete the same months and halt after
penalty of len dollars per day for each and every day
The contractor shall bind himself to keep The same in good
and eonditon for and during one year after lis completion
Coed and ss s np " h a
in cash on the compilation q s work and
guaranise len pe the of The whole work for
aa ' & hi sa Ras"s ss 5 X
paid the contractor at the expiration Of said year
3 es 9Th hf Se fspas af@G s @ # ssF @
II IS well understood that of failure by the contractor
sn h oF o g ri s rps
Ms Mnn he Sa, putting put in
as required by article the civil code and without apply
aE and spt IS o well 9 ID sat i @
shall any ae abandon the work not finish and complete
the same conformity with his contract the said conacto
shall forfeit NIL claims may have for any part of the worl
done by up date of the abandonment and that th
city thereby discharged from and all liability there
and is also well understood that in ease the contract
resod and his securities shall be held and bound
in soido to pay city all losses difference between thu
price at which originally contracted 10 perform
the and the prices which may be adudicaed at re
| sale readjudicaon. Il.
Bids of roud stone paving furnishc
and laid complete including lining with cuitsones
| TSiynedl LOUIS PILE,
| New Orleans Nov A. 1859. City Surveyor.
Approved the Committees Streets and Landings OF bot
| Boards of the Common Council.
| lsieheal ii. 7. SENNARD s
| Registered Nov S, 1859. " DuPLEsls,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14
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I.o,,Isvnnn intelligence.
Ration Rouge Gazette Of Thursday has the

The. Ration Rouge Gazette Of Thursday has the
following:
Al Tnesday night last there was q number Of
rersons ii the street with band of music, whch
drew after them the usual crowd lney WeIe ou.,
A. We learn to serenade the successful candidates
n lie recent election As the excitement OF that
event was not over, many of the parties were
drinkinp and as is too often the case. were armed
according to the desplcable fasnion ol she gay
disturbance occurred in Lafayette street, pistols
were drawn, and some four or five shots hired, one
IL which took effect on the body Of our fellow
CITIZEN Thomas Pendergast, causing, it Is feared,
fatal wound.
We learn that Mr.. Pendergast died on Wednes-
day evening at Q O'Clock.
The Houma Ceres of Saturday last says:
The weather for the past few. days has been IN.
usually warm for this season of the year. In fact
summer seems to have returned upon us again,
after the pleasant spell we had short time pre-
| yious.
The Iberyille Sentinel, of Saturday last, says:
Several of our planting friends have called at the
posonice, within the past few days 70 y aoo I,
small amount that previous estimate oi ooU; oo
900 hhds. will prove too high by at least 49'oVo
4 hhds We are not anxious for the favor. l.ite e
accounts from different parts OF the state Marian.
the belief that the present sugar crop M =,
will not exceed TWO Auiiuleo aii1 As
hogsheads.
The Calcasieu Press, of the 9th, says:
Tba sweet notato crop Of our parish has turned
Il ont rlentifully this season. We hear some OF our
planters have gathered as much as one hundred
bushels to the acre, and, as general thing, very
fine, rs 10
"A The Ascension Acadian, of Thnrsay last, says :
There is a universal cry for rain from one end Of
tbe Darish TO the other. All suffering from the
want Of IT. Stock is suffering the wells are all
going dry, and some families are suffering for water
4 Ali things now pray for rain, and il It does no
i come soon the farmers in this settlement Will BIZ
4 compelled to drive their stock to the Manchac o.
4 Amite for water. New riyer is dry, except nov
i and then mud hole.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14
CHARLEs HE1psIEcK CHAMPAGNE

This celebrated Wne of the above weknown brand has
BEEN and will continue be- received by the Undersigned IN
quantities the increased demand OF dealers and con-
suners Thoroughly satisfied from the strongest evidence that
the closest nea descendant OF the old and rst
established Heideck CO.. OF Rheims they have taken
hold of determination bring and its claims TO dis
tncon the public generally than heretofore
The superior quality of this article must satisfy any one that is
is from where great attention. as well as
thorough experience been brought to bear in its produc
tion Hedseck given his whole mind TO the pertec
of his wine and to making it worthy OF the name fre-
the United States have enabled him more fully to
appreciate the tastes and wishes OF consumers
his having proted by that information is evidenced by
Champagne for the palate of the connosseur
unsurpassed rich bouquet and general excellence
of brands Champagne tend greatly no doubt to
confuse purchaser the lovers of good and genuine wine
must look Hedsieck in full on the label as well
| as the corks and capsules.
| T. w BAYAUD CO.,
General Agents for North America New York
The Charles Helsieck obtained in quantities a the
houses besides others not here nane
and at retail with all the principal hotel Keepers.
| +. j. HART &CO.,
JH&I N. MARKS
i SEWEIIL T. TAYLOR,
soo " PAYNE STEELE & co.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14
Bates Patent Steam Gauges,

No. UNION STREET,
Between ST. Charles and Carondelet streets New Orleans
The Machinery offered for sale by establishments
which have been engaged manufacturing for the Southern
country for the past twenty years. and will be found to be
entirely adapted for the which is intended of much
unrior quality great the machinery brought to this
market and extremely liberal prices Persons wishing to
purchase are invited call and examine for themselves.
CLEMoNs, BROWN CO.'S COTTON GINS have been
used successfully parts of the South for fifteen
and more during which upwards of FIVE HUNDRED of
them sold annually We guarantee them to be equal
in every respect any gin sold in this section
THE DOUBLE CYLINDER GIN is recent invention of
F. Brown of Columbus Georgia. We refer persons who
are interested following certificate, which is taken from
hundreds which we have received:
RUSSELL CousrY, ALA, February 3, 1859.
Messrs. Clemens, Brown a. Co
Centemen-I have used of Double Cylinder 10 saw
during the past and take pleasure in stating
performance far superior Gin have ever
speed convenience and safety was induced to buy
beiey would for itself in the saving oil time
crop and has fully answered expectations 1t re
uues power prope it than Single Cylinder % sa"
Gin while cleans twice much cotton per day and s muci
attended this accounted for from the lesser wth
the breast and that will gin all the cotton that can be put
the roll w,u throwing choking 1t cleans the seod re
markably clean makes good sample of cotton as an
Gin tried The cotton buyers of Columbus have re
peatey told had superior Gin without knowing II WA
one Of your Cylinder style Your Double Cylinder I'll
consider great improvement the ordinary Gin and til
planter who makes fifty bales q will find it to hi
interest lay the Single Cylinder 40 Or 80 saws Gin
place obligations yon by purchasing you
Cylinder Gin and thereby time labor and money.
Without pleasure of personal acquaintance with
perm, me to assure you of my friendly consideration
EDGAR CiARIICK.
Messrs. w G. Cemons, Brown & CO.
Samples both styles of Gins well MS other Machinery
may store.
ALBERTsON 4 NUDGE,
No. 5 Union street,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14
CHARLES BKIGIFs, Ffebltnt,
m23ly H. P. JANFIER. Secretary.


LEVER AND AGuE, FROM WHICH MANKIND
ss oyer nFEe part Of 'e o5 Is m fhe M
Of vegetable decay This exhaaton evolved by the action Of
soil and rises with the watery yapor from T.
While the sun is 6e1w The horizon 's '%pGT ] mgffs the e9r @ 1s
the blood There irritating poison on the inter
nal viscer and excetns ons Of The body Ihe he liver s he he
from The blood Both the virus and the bile ccunlats IA
the circulation and produce violent disorder he
spleen kidneys the stomach sympahize with the Ver
and become isorlered Finally the Instinct of
ism if attempt expel the noSous Infusion concei
force Tn. blood leaves The surface and
ruhes to The central organs with congere vioenee ms +
lows which the blood leaves the central organs and Se 10
surface in another effort exe the irritating poss
through The other exceorythe skin In this also 1t
fails and the abanhons the attempt eXh.nsel ana "is
for the recovery Of strength to repeat the h2,gs s9f' @
Such disorder will oil undermine The health
If it is not removed.
Ayers ASuc Cure,
which neutraes this alao poison in the blood and smu,
expe it from the body As should SO does
cure this affecting disorder with perfect certainty And does
rather does what of more service those slec to
il and thus keeps those who it free from Its at
acks keeps system in health although exposed 70 the dis
great variety which induced by this malignant
Influence such Ren,i,ien Fever Chill Fever Dumb Or
Fevers Neuralgia Rheumatism Gont, Blindness Toothache
Eaaehe, Caarrh Asthma lapilatios Painful Affection OF
o the Stomach and Bowels all Of which, when arising from
this will be found to assume more or less the intermittent
type This Ague Cure the of these derange
accompshes by stimulating the excetories to
the from the system and these by degrees become
'acclnma.ion' Time may accomplish the SAINT
end but often life is not long enough sacrificed in the At
We have believe this is as well As safe
remedy for the whole class Of diseases which caused by t
than other which has been discovered
still advantage the public which
is that it is cheap as well as good
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14

The CURTAIN AND CARPET WAREHOUSE Of Messrs
Watkins Homans 30 Camp street. Is establishment which
large bodies of purchasers at this time finding their
for the full stock Of capeigs oil cloths curtain materials and
coces there displayed i both large and selected and the
articles ae marked the lowest reasonable prices The
atye patterns ne and will make room look nice
which they ado This house also deals largely in linens c all
widths suitable fo steamboats, linen crnmb cloths etc Among
their stock Of mats and table taste and pnsse
be suited though the be critical and the other scanty while
hs coie goods In This line also be obtained 80 Camp
street. See advertiseraent e - Y.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14
r oUIsIANA MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
IL PANY OF NEW ORLEANS

oFFICE-Sou,f corner Camp and Nachez streets.
Amount of Premiums for year ending February q,
ls.Jg. "t
Net earned Profits for the yehr- ''9o''t VI
Assets 18th February 1889 p97,2Z "
The declared Scrip Dividend Of SIXTY PER
CENT payiag Six cent interest on outstanding scrip
and redeem the Certificates Scrip of the 1856 and
1857.
redeeInabe payable in cash and after the
SECOND MONDAY OF MAY NEXT and the certificates of
scrip the year ending February S 1859 will be issued on anu
after st Of June 1859.
CHARLES BRIGGS President,
New Orleans daily crescent., 1859-11-14
fe2 ly
STATIONARY STEAM ENGINES

STATIONARY STEAM ENGINES
ALI. SIZES FROM 8 to 10 DIAMETER OF CYLINDER.
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES from "a to 30 horse power.
DRAINING WHEELS, from IL feet to 30 feet diameter
DRAINING PUMPS from to 20 ihcaes in diameter
Lea Il Ieavt's Patent CIRCULAR SAW MILLS with both
iron and wooden frames with Norcross Rocker Boxes and
stearn's Patent Eccentric Head Blocks
Pages and Page Childs CIRCULAR SAW MILLS.
Double Circular Saw Mills, with Top Saws
Sraubs Iron Frame CORN and FLOUR MILLS from ls te
3ncles diameter.
NEWELL. COTTON SCREWS, of 6, IA and II inches III
diameter b II long geared for either horse or steam
power. ,
sIIAFTING, COUPLINGS, PULLIES, STANDS HANG
Frs and Boxes Of ali sizes.
DOUBLE FIuE BOILERS AZ inches in diameter, and from
l6 to 30 feet long.
CIRCULAR SAWS up to u inches diameter
DOCTOR ENGINES, of various sizes
INDIA RUBBER BANDS, of all sizes
An assortment of sizes of the above articles generally
store ready for delivery the shortest neticc and Tor sale oil
the most favorable terms and at the lowest prices.
Every article fully guaranteed.
Full printed Catalogues of prices will be sent to any address
by mail. II GILMAN
New rlpans