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Smyrna times., 1860-04-19
Drunkenness In Eurtope.

Rev. Theodore Parker, in one of his letters
from Europe, published in the Liberator, says !:
"In Europe you see many things which seem
STANCE to an American. Take the use of wine.
If am right, the Europeans consume about
$500, 100000 gallons of wine. In France,
leave out of account the pasture land which is
not ploughed, and the forests, ofthe actual ara
BILE land, one-third is devoted to the culture of
the grape Yet there are immense districts
where no wine can be raised at all. I see il
stated that the government returns make il a p
pear that the people Of France drink $50, ,0O0,-
600 gallons of wine, and the calculation is that
the amount is not much less than 900, ,000, 600!
Yet, donf believe, in the year 1859, there
was so much drunkenness among the SO 000,-
900 people of France as among the 100000
Yankees of New England f, 49, a,a~.
have been four months at Rome there are
wine shops everywhere; am out of doors from
three to six hours a day, and | have never yel
seen man drunk now and then one is merry,
never intoxicated. The Romans, Italians
French, &C., are quite temperate; they drink
their weak wine with water, and when they
take liquors il is only little glassful at time
(Which does not make a spoonful.) don't be-
lieve there is bar in all Italy where men stoI
and drink rum and water, gin and water, &c
Excessive drinking is not to the taste of the
people. In the north of Europe, and even il
Switzerland, il is not SO. The English, with
out help from the Irish and Scotch, drink abou
600 or 700.O0O.0O0 gallons of bear every year
not to speak of the wine, spirits, &C., they take
to wash it down withal. There is drunken
ness. ' "
So you find it in Scandinavia, in Holland, ant
North Germany. How do you think the An,eri
cans will settle the drink question Certainl.
not by taking merely to water, coffee teas &c
We shall have more beer, perhaps, return 4
the making Of cider, and certainly plant vine
where they will grow. Drunkenness is sue
a monstrous and ghastly evil, / would do al
most any thing to get rid of it. -...-.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19
A. Presidential Dinner.

OCCASIONAL" in his last letter from Wash
ington to the Press, describes a dinner at the
White House as follows: sst
The hour is generally fixed at six o'clock,
p. M., the time when millions are taking their
supper, You receive a card about the size
of an ordinary playing card, and it you are
invited by the President the dimensions Of the
card are double, and generally reads as follows !:
"The President requests the honor of your
company to dinner. on Friday, April 8, at 8
o'clock, p. M. An early answer is requested -
II you 20 to the Presidsnt's you are expected
10 dress IN your best clothes, and to wear white
gloves. You are introduced into the small re-
cep,ion room, where you fad the President,
Miss Lane, Mrs. Judge Roosevelt, James Bu-
chanan, Jr., and the rest Of the household
After being duly presented 10 them, you wait
the arrival Of the other guests. The private
secretary. Mr.. Buchanan, Jr., quietly informs
you that you are TO escort 10 the dinner such q
lady, whom he now introduces TO you, and the
lady in your company is presented TO another
gentlemaa, who is TO be companion dating tbs
feast. The hour having arrived, the company
move into the large drawing room, where ihey
are dazzled by the gorgeous display Of plat,
and gasight. and see number of graceful
walters, also in white gloves, whose business
~ 40 W attchC W thc $uobtas Tue EFesiuenttAke
his seat not at the head of the table, but on th
side, exactly midway, Mics Lane acting as hi
vis-a.vis. You find your name beautifully writ
ten on card laid upon the plate, before tn,
i seat you are 10 occupy, and the en,ertsinmen
4 begins. The cooking is generally French cook
ing, sad the wines are costly and rare and yo
will soon have an opportunity Of hearing th
!" great mans talk. You need not be imforme
that Mr. Buchansa 10 one ofthe most delight
fuI dinners in the world. He has a fund
small talk for the ladies', : variety of old-fash
iened anecdotes. and, as he 70 by no near
sparing Of the juice Of the craps, he grow
more easy, and more affable, and mors greel
BILE as the repast goes on, calling out one sfte
' the osher of the company, and paying compl
: meats TO the ladies', and occssIonaliy drinkin
wine with them. You never ask the Prcsidei
. to take wine with you. bat wait 10 be invite
by him. After remaining ia this delightful .
ciety for several hours, at given signal fro
the President the company rise, return to n
. reception room, where they are served wi
. coffee and liquors., or II they prefer il, brand
= after which you take your leave and 90 hon
q to remember the hospiialities you have snjcys
1. Some Of these dinners are dull and state
= enough. but have known them 10 bs al d
1. ighsful as the most genial could desire.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19
All s CELLANEoUs.
a RIFT I'M THE CLOUD.
BIZ T. 8. ARTHUR.

.
Andrew Lee came home al evening from the
Aop where be had worked all day, tired, and
sstof spirits; came hons to ais wife, who was
sIss tired, and out of spirits.
"A smiling wife and cheerful home--what
psrsdiss It would be - said Andrew to him.
ml[ ss he turned his eyes from the clouded
hes sf Mrs Lee, and sat dawn, with knitted
hs~a snd q moody aspect.
Nos . word Vas spoken by either. Mrs.
L. was getting supper, and she moved about
NH weary step.
@Comes" she said at last, with slde-g glance
her husband.
IAsrs was invitation ia the word only, none
nihs voice of Mrs. Lee. ~
Aadrew arose and went 10 the table. He
tempted TO speak an angry word. but sscon-
usaisd himself. and kept siIsrt. He could fEd
= hnIt with the chop, nor the sweet home
4 nds bread, nor the fragrant tea. They would
~ chsered bis inward man, if thers had only
~ beam of sunshine Oh the face Of his
M He noticed that she did not eat.
/ "AEs you not well. Mayi' The words
ssss on his lips. but be did not utter them. fos
Mhes Of hs wife looked so repellans, that he
md an irritating reply. And -. in moody
s'sacs, the twain sat together until Andrea
: aaisaed his supper. A.s he pushed hi'
.H sask, his wife arose. lnd commenced
"sf:ng of the table.
ihta IL pnrgatory r. said Lee to himself, a
"Hnnenced walking the ioor Of their LITTLE
~siass room, with his hanis thrust dssper
s~ay down into his trousers pockets, an'
ri ~sais almost toscking dis breast.
E Akes sesaoviag the dishes and taking then
~ kitchen, Mrs. Lee spread green GOV
IN = 'As table, and placing fresh trimme
l5I asfsca, went out and shut ths door sfte
33I saving ths husband alone with his plesa
el'1sa He took long. deep breath Z
=. paused Ia his walk, ssosd still 70
- sad thea drawing psper from b
~ down BY the table. opened the she'
ss~nsncsd reading. SineuIarly enoug
vefds upon which his syss rosted wer
4 - yeur wife," They rather tended
d - The disturbance Of mind from whi'
nassise.
AoeM Ike 70 ind soms occasion I
= nine" How quickly his thoughts .
shat ili-natured sentiment Bat
.sss - the psgs and b. read on:
Mnp yesr wife, man; fer pity's al
- iissIs sneoengsment; il woa't b
~ nissd his syes from he papss !
49, Oh. ~. That's all very wsll
ehsap enoagh. Bas psaies her
~ heing salisn and mahiag ,
pe1< eiunx xrusahl, plsss il ~ wer
eusn = ~ pepss.
3 cn1e youf hcme >p6a6oGtaklp. !
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

A CoNFEssToN OF MURDER-The Secret
Kept for Fifteen Years.-We learn from ths
Boston Journal of the 10Th instant, TINT man
named Weed, recently returned from Califcr.
MIA to Sandwich. New Hampshire, confessed
upon his dying bed. that he and another man
we're the murderers of a MIR. Parker, of Man
chester, in l645. The letter announcing his
confession does not enter more fully into par
ticulsrs, Mr.. Parker the murdered man, was,
at the time Of hIs death, tax collector for Man
chester, and was called out of his house one
night on the pretence that ne was wanted at
house. the road TO which laid through tract
of woods. On the way thither be was mur-
dered, and his dead body found in the woods
the next day The murder created great
excitement at the time, and the men (brothers)
were subsequently tried twice on the charge
Of being the murderers, but escaped conviction.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

A LANTERN CANE One Of the most unique
of recent Yankee inventions is a cane, which
is also a lantern--a stout. elegant walking
stick, and brilliant. steady light. The Lam
tern is set in the body of the cane, about six
inches from It's top, and so as not TO dsfgure
its proportions or beauty, and can be lit at plea
sure by pulling the cane apart, or borne along
dead, when the cane, without close observation,
10 uudisiinguished from an ordinsry, large
sized walking stick, II is useful invent ION
for doctors, watchmen, editors of daily papers.
young men who " Sit up" late with people who
amt their sisters, and all other classes who
have to be out o. nights Boston Post.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

LEGISLATION Foa EIoos.--A citizen Of KEN
tucky--W William Corbett--has applied TO Com
gress for compensation for discovering cure
for hog cholera. NovE, if Dr. Corbett has really
made useful discovery Of shio kind. Congress
ought 10 buy the s,icret and give IL to the
world. This IL one OF the few casea where the
patent laws cannot protect the disceverer from
infringement; and unless ne can gs1 some com.
psnsation to reveal the secret, our hogs must
either rely upon The psrsoral SKILL OF Dr. Coroe''
or give up the ghost The after impracsiea'
bility Of relying upon hifa 10 such an smerg'
ency is apparent; thsrefore. unless our legis
lasivs fathers have 20 fellow feeling for swine
they viii hurry up an appropriation 10 the'
BEHALF
mTHRRE's brandy smash, said when
! drunken fellow fell through pane Of glass.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

I An EXCITING TRlsL.--Wm. III. BurkIsy was
tried in King and Queen county, Va, on the
9th inst, for shooting and kliisg Joseph Broach.
A letter 10 the Richmond Enqniser says the
charge was admitted, and justihed upon the
plea that Broach had wilfully aad malicisasly
sIandsred his daughter, young lady still In
teens and at school The Court, after hearing
the evidence. without argument from the coun
sci discharged ihc prisoner, who is one OF tbs
most respectable citizens Of the county. The
trial creatsd lntsnas excitement, and when ths
verdict was announced, the whole crowd o
spectators ross TO their feet and gave yens q
the most hearty appreciation.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19
Written for The |
Enigma.

am composed of 80 letters. . e
My l. 20. 80, %, Ia, 6, Is is the name ofa plant
2, IL, A. 2, 81 is the name of a town in
Egypt.
" 90, is, II, g. Is. A, o, IL. 6. IL belongs to
the lungs.
3. Q. IL. Is, II is relating the nose.
5, 2. %. Z, 90 is a town in Scotland.
10, l3, IL. 10. IL, is the Latin term for
nostrils."
%, 16. 8. Is. 26 is town in Belgium.
25, IL. Is. Z, 2. Is, ii is the name given
to the muscles of the hip 81
/" "a, III, ii. 6, 10, 80 is TO convert into bone.
" IL, ls, z. "a, 26 is a term applied to GER
tain nerves.
My whole is the title of a book. II. H. C. w.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

MR. RRDPATH has privote letters from Port
au Prince, which state that at least $4,000
will be contributed by the people OF Hayti to
the family Of Joon Brown; and be is assured.
also, by gentleman who has just returned
from the Island, that $2l 900 in specie have
already been collected and deposited for the
family Of !. Martyr a Ia Cause des Noirs."
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19
CHOICE POETRY.
Written for the Smyrna Times.
A DREAM.

Oncs upon drsary night,
BY the dying embers light,
sat musing, while the blast,
Howling naourafully. swept past;
Thus thought, as fainter grew
The fading light those embers threw
Ger nay chambers gloomy maze:
Life Is like those flickering rays
Bright and beaming-till the FIRE -
By iss fierce and ceaseless ire, 81 Isl
Burns away what nevermore
Twill inspire as before. Fs 'sssk
Still the tempest fsrcer blew.
Darker yet my chamber grew
Darker darker Till cen night -
Would have cast cheering light; ssz
Till I fsncied, mid the gloom.
That. within some CHASTITY tomb,
Where the ghosts Of years gone by
Watched their mouldering dust, thatI q
Was confined; and doubts most dread
Seized my thoughts, and darkly led
TO wild fancies. Once, methought,
My soul left its abode and sought
To mingle with the ghas,ly train
Whose earthly tenements had lain
Inanimate and mute for years,
Unconscious both of joys and fears.
Then all things all nature wore
A new aspect--wnat before 44h =
Seemed entombed in endless night,
Brightly burst upon my sight,
And The free, unshackled mind,
Unobstructed, uncontined,
BY material senses teem'd
With new visions-and it seem'd
Secret natures. all unknown
To mankind, as clearly shone
Tony spirits eye. as light
Burstiag forth from endless night
Myriad worlds before me rolI'd.
Myriad suns their course eontrolrl;
Andi--but there bold fancy's flight
Ended for that dreadful night!
And woke the dream was o'erl
Ihad tumbled on the foori
Bo'se and body, both vere there,
Struggling with dread mig ht-mare!
-. n. 3.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

BLAcK-EYEp LADIES are most apt to be pas
sionste and jealous. Bue-eyed, soulful, truth
ful, aAectionate and confiding. Grey eyed,
philosophical, literary, resolute, cold-hearted.
Hazel-eyed, quick-tempered and tickle.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

4 Tns leading meu in the oyster business 10
lBaisimors assert that thsre lrs more oysters in
Chesapeake bsy at prssent than there were
rwentY years ago, Notwithstanding millions
spon millions Of hushels have been re~ovsd.
They say that drsging for oysters ia dsep wa
ters acatsers the beds over = greater extent.
and il tbs oaly way BY which tbs qusntity IN
Tho lang term can be inereased. Taking ~
p1stsrs with the tongs i more economical, iu
/ kkat Il destroys lever oysters, but II does mol
Apssad shs saPply. and aIsinAisly sxhsusts ths
I1oeek.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19
Authors of Popular Quotations.

'Entangling alliances. "-George Washing
ton.
swhere liberty dwelIs, there is my country
Benjamin Franklin. stIg f
The post of honor is the private station-'-
Thomas jefferson. ,s ,4,,..i, -t...,. +.
Ebony and topaz. @. Adams.
'The Union must and shall be preserved. -
Andrew jackson. - 44 "-ti ts- va tf '.+
Better to be right than to be President
Henry Clay. avs tw sse .-a.s.-i- b.,
'Union-now and for ever, one and INSOFAR.
able.'-Daniel Webster. -,
sSquatter sovereignty Cass.
ITO the victors belong the spoils of Office
William L. Marcy. s tF sf .s
'Mint-drops. Thomas II. Benton.
The almighty dollar. r.'-Washingt ton Irving
Face the music.'-J, Fenimore Cooper.
The largest liberty William C. Bryant.
The bone and sinew of the countTy.'-Wm
Leggett. .a,t IA. sgl.s. ...i i. ta,. -sl. .r.
Don't give up the ship.'-Captain Law
renee.
- He's got an axslto grind.'-J. K Paulding
valuable ewater-privileges.' Geo. P. Morris
Telegram IntslligeEcer
He's not worth u row Of pins. '---Gorham A
Worth. I'D
Hes as short as rabbits tail.'-Jacol
Barker. 3.- >tf l.aF'i a''
the loco-foco party. .'--Charles Davis.
'The whg party.'-Philip Hone. a e4r
| 'All's fair in politics. M. ii. Noah.
! Happy as clam at high water.-Wm
Mitchell. .e
Cotton is king. .'---John Randolph. lo
Handy as pocket in q shirt. .'--Souther
i Paper. teti.s sa ts
/ sUpper-tendom. IN. P. Willis. H.,
sSiraws show which way the wind blowa.'-
4 James Cheatham. t f9
The empire stats.'---John G. Calhoun
sAll's not gold that glilsers. .'--Portfolio-
"A good man; but he can't keep hotel. =
Negro Minstrels.
lsAll's fish that comes to hia net.'-Old MiI
ror. ssa.g sas 4@ 4a
Northern fanatics and southern 6re-eaters
l--Tammany Hall. .s b.ss -7.,5 Ga ,
Two Of q trade can never agree. .-Bosto
Il Journal ~
i United, we stand divided, we fall. --Watct
word of the American Revolution. s'.,l.l
Bleeding Kansas. Horace Greeley.
Border ruffians.'--J. G. Bennett
Fifty -four-forly. or fight.'--Western Pape
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

WyLLys' condemnation to one years impris-
onment in Greenvile, 8. c., for circulating
Helpers Book, was signalized by burning
number Of copies of that obnoxious work in The,
public square.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

Il THE Cubans are Gaise indignant over the act
of the Americans of Vera Cruz, and call 1t an
act of war.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

THE SABBATH IN lEuBA.-.The editors Of the
Columbia South Cart,linian, writing froiA Trins
idsd de Cuba, says: .ssss 5. Btns.siss
t" 10 business matters, there seems to be no
difference between eIundays aad other days
the stores are all epen. and things hawked
about the streets as curing the week Sunday
is the great day for musements--bull- ghis
aud cock-fghts aud balls being given on that
day. Passing by the theatre last evening, on
returning from wax. en- immense crowd in-
duced an inquiry into the cause Of i, when we
found that there was dignity bali of colored
lks going on. A man standing at the door
had Just communicated the information that the
house was full, aad no more could be admitted
AT these balls the colored ladies vie with theil
beiiers, though not recognizing them an such
aud dress in the sxtrsme Of fashion. The co.
lored gents have equal preiensions, and iheil
style of dress 10 a prominent feature in the PIC
ture." II
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

Mrw are generally deserted in adversity.--
When the sun sets, our very shadows refuse TO
follow us.
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

THs GREAr EAsTKRs, We are now told, may
BE- locked for in June, ~ she will sail for New
York the last Of May, or early Ia June. The
directors havs subscribed $500. 900 70 put her
anoal. LA
Smyrna times., 1860-04-19

: Ma. AND Mas. BRswER. of Wayne county,
H.. have twenly-twS children. An extensive
brewery.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-12-06
Death of a Respected Citizen.

It is with feelings of sincere sadness that we an
nounce the demise of an esteemed and useful citi-
zen of this village Capt ARCHIBALD ToDD, who
breathed his last on Sunday evening, in the 5Oth
year of his age. His illness was of but few days
duration, having been struck down with apoplexy
Oh Wednesday, 28th ult.
Capt. TODD was one of the original founders of
the Anderson Gazette, with which paper he was
connected for several years. For the last few
years, he has occupied the position of Mail Agent
on the G. & C. r. R. In all relations he has sus-
tanned to society, and this community especially,
he has been highly esteemed, and ever regared as
an upright, worthy and respected man. He was
an exemplary member of the Presbyterian Church
for more than thirty years His loss is kecnly fell
by the numerous family and cndeared relatives and
friends he leaves behind
The remains of Capt. TODD were deposited in the
Presbyterian churchyard on Tuesday, by the odd
Fellows and Sons of Temperance, both of which
Orders recognized him us n worthy member. In
the language of the text, from which the funeral
discourse was preached, we may be impressed by
this dispensation of Providence with the sacred
truth, that man 'comcth forth like flower, and is
cut down; he hccth also as shadow, and continu-
eth not
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Patriotic Souvenir.

We received through the mail, few days since,
nm elegantly cmbcllishcd card, which bore the i'm
press cf emanating from the hands Of fair Caro-
linian The card contained IL representation of
the Palmetto Tree n blue rosettc and gilt button,
and lone star Also, the words, .'.ln echo from the
Mountains, and the first portion of onr State mot
to, .1nmis opibusquc parah. In the right hand
corner, "Pckens.
The unknown donor will accept our walmcs
thanks for this evidence of esteem and if meant
rs an endorsement of our humble services in the
glorious cause of deliverance from the thraldom.
oppression and insult of tyrannical sectional ma
iority, words fail 20 indicate the deep emotions that
agtac us at the expression of such commcndaion
Should this, our adopted State, need the services
Of her sons and call upon them to defend her, none
will rally beneath the Palmetto folds with quicker
tread than the writer; and carrying with him the
anonymous souvenir, he may well cxcaim, Dur
Jiemina facfi.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1860-12-06
Tribute Of Respect.

At a regular meeting of Anderson Division, No
20, S. of T., held Tuesday evening, 4th inst, the
following Preamble and Resolutions were adopted
unanimously, viz:
WHEREAS, In the unsearchable wisdom Of AZ
mighty God. Brother ARCHIBALD ToDp. member
of This Division has been called from the scene of
his earthly labors AND WHEREAS, it is becoming
in mankind to bow revercntly and submissively to
the decrees of Providence. Be it therefore
Resoired, That in the death of Bro. ToDD this
Division has lost n. useful and beloved member,
and one whose life accorded with the principles of
this Order.
Resolred, That, with feelings of sincere condo
lencc, this Division tenders its sympathies to the
bereaved family of our late Brother, in this hour
of heavy afiction.
Resolpcd. That - blank page in the Recording
Scribc's book be dedicated to his memory, and that
the members of this Division wear thcusaai badge
of mourning for thirty days.
Resolrcd, That this Preamble and Resolution be
published in the newspapers of this District, and
that copy be sent to the family of the deceased.
JAMES A. H0YT, W.P.
J.C. C. FEArngRsToN, r. S.
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Tribute Of Respect.

Alta meeting of Jocasse Lodge, No. IS, /. o. o. F.,
held on the 4th inst, the following Preamble and
Resolutions were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, In the dispensation of on All-wise
God, this Lodgeis called upon to mourn the death
of an useful and beloved Odd Fellow-one whose
walk through life adorned the cherished principles
of our Order, and in whose demise we sustain an
irreparabe loss. Therefore
Resolped, That in the death of Bro. Archibald
Todd, this Lodge is deprived of an honored and
useful member.
Resolred, That this Lodge tenders its sincere
sympathies to the family of our deceased Brother
in their deep atfiiction.
Resolped, That copy of this Preamble and
Resolutions be transcribed in our Minute Book.
and page therein be dedicated to the memory OF
our late Brother.
Resolred, That we wear the usual badge Of
mourning for thirty days as token OF respect to
the deceased.
Resolucd, That this Preamble and Resolutions
be published ins the District papers
II. Is. ARNOLD, N. G.
JAMES 4. HoYT Secretary.
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Anderson Troop of Cavalry

This spirited corps holds an election this day for
officers. The members fully awake to the stern
duties that await, in all probability, the Palmetto
bows and they are determined to seek an hOnora-
Bile position in the great future of our beloved
State. They remember the prestige of their corps,
which was organized anf equipped, we believe, in
80, and prepared then to resist the aggressions of
the Federal Government. Now, in case US. troops
invade their native soil, they will promptly march
to assist in queling the marauders. Success to
the Troop-thcir gallant bearing and unconqucra-
bic spirit would win unfadng laurcs on.a any field