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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28
A Drop of Ink.

Think of a queens first signature Of a death
warrant, where tears tried to blanche the fatal
blackness of the booming ink of a traitors adj
hesion to a deed of rebellion, written in gall;
Of a forger's trembling imitation of another's
writing. where each letter took the shape ofthe
gallows; of lovers passionate proposal writ.
ten in fire; of proud girls refusal written in
ice; OF a mothers dying expostuation with a
wayward son written in her hearts blood of
an indignant fathers disnheriting curse on his
frst-born. black with the lost color ofthe gray
hairs which shall go down in sorrow to the
grave-think of these and all the other impas-
stoned writings to which every hour gives
birth, and what strangely potent thing drop
of ink grows 10 be! All over the world it is
distilling at the behest of men. Here de-
sparing prisoner is writing with rusty nail
his dying confession Of faith on his damp dun
geOn wall There an anxious lover is deceiv-
ing all but his bride, with an ink which only
she knows how to render visible. Belsagured
soldiers in Indian forts are confiding TO the per-
ilous secrecy of rice water or inaocent milk
their own lives and the fortunes of their conn.
try. ShIpwrecked ailors, about 10 be engulph-
ed in md ocean, are confding to floating
bottle The faint pencil memorandum Of the spot
where they will swiftly go down into the jaws
of death. Everywhere happy pairs, dear hus.
bands and wives, atfectiOnate brothers and sis
tiers, aud all the busy world, are writing TO
each other on endless topics, with whalever
paper comes 10 hand, whatever pen, whatever
ink. The varied stream, thus forever flowing,
is the intellectual aud emotional blood of the
world, and no one need visit Egypt, or summon
an Easterd mag ican, to show him all the acts
all the Joys and woes of men reflected from the
mirror Of a drop of ink.-EcIectic.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

Who Would BE BACHELOR I'VE put il
seriously 10 the staid gentleman of ive-and.
thirty, who, having no other companion, wife
or child, reads US. along with his hot mullins
every morning, whether it is not high time for
him to eschew this disconsola'e isolation =
After all, is blessedness ever single, or single.
ness ever blessed! " Matrimony has many
palms," says DR.. Johnson, "but celibacy has
no pleasures" The former part of the asser-
ton is dsputable. but for the truth of the lat
ter, we appeal to universal experience. Per
haPs you say you cant help it; that you are at
tired dog Of the sort of life you are lead.
ing, but that there is no escape from it. Now
pray, don't despair, there's a good fellow. In
this frosty weather there is a world of bloom
ing beauty partilioDed off at American fire
sides; and with little prudence and little
resolution you may manage to find a hearty
welcome somewhere.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

"FvE Done SMOKING" Our friend deliver.
ed himself thus, honestly and in earnest. AS
he emptied his mouth of the last cigar, our
mouth BEGAN full-full of blessings.
Blessed is the man himself. He is more
Wis, more clearly, more savory, and more
reasona BILE, than when he went about smoking
and puffCg like a locomotive.
Blessed is the mans wife. She is a happier
woman for the four reasons mentioned in the
last paragraph and many more. She had hoped
against hope for the last puff, but it has been
made at last. We seem to see her face bright
en-, her step is more elastic, her voice is sweet
er, her welcome TO her husband as he comes
home is more cordial She has our hearty
congratulations.
Blessed is the mans apparel. A certain
fragrance has left 1t, but not to the sorrow of
those in close proximity to him. His wardrobe
is minus real annoyance, and plus the bene-
diction of many friend.
And blessed is the mans health. In the
smoke and fire he has SO long kept under his
nostris, he fed an insidious enemy. And his
whole nervous and digestive system unite in
the benedicton we iAdlte.
And blessed is the mans pocket. A leak is
stopped. As much as before will flow IN, d
less will out. We seem to hear voice from
that quarter, "there will be better days in this
department OF our masters dominion "
And blessed be the mans resolution. May
it tower aleft, like granite pillar, above al
the fire and smoke that may assail it. THAI
last puff! Be it the last And though the
smoker will not join, there will be enough Il
join IN a hearty amen!
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

NEXT THING TO AN ANGEL UPON EARTH.-
A gentleman walking through KnghIsbridge
Oh Sunday overheard The following converse.
ton between a maR and woman, who appear
ed as if just come from some pleasure trip into
the country;
Woman" Bless me, Bill, how tired do
feel, I'm as miserable, too, as a starved her
ring. What a miserable world is this! |
wish I'd never been born | wish myself dead
again"
Man" Why, Bet, what's the matter with
you now? Whatare you grumblng about?'
Woman Why don't tell yer I'm as mis-
cradle as rat!"
Man" Miserable indeed Why, what on
earth would yer have! You was drunk Mon
day, and you was drunk again Wednesday, and
lin blessed if you havan't had pretty near
enough to day. If that amt enough pleasure
for yer, don't know what is. | suppose you
wants to be a downright hangel here upon
earth !"-.EngIish Paper.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

RATHER SOcTABLE.--On Friday last. in
Washington, an elderly gentleman, stranger
in the city, was walking round about the Cap
itol, was accosted by young man ofquite gen.
teel appearance, who volunteered 10 show him
around. On going through the building, they
came across another young man of quite pre-.
possessing appearance. who walked up TO the
old genteman's companion, and offered to pay
him small sum of money alleged to have been
due, at the same time handing him bogus
$25 bill, purporting to be on the Bank of Co.
lunbia. The companion pretended not to have
change, and asked the old gentleman to ex-
change it, and he would himlgve current money
for it when he reached his hotel. On the pro-
mise of his companion, the old gentleman pass.
ed over the" pewter" and pocketed the "rag."
The stranger then bid them good-day, and in
few moments afterwards the obligng young
man also soped." The old Gentleman soon
found that he had been duped, and it is to be
hoped that the lesson taught may learn him tc
be wiser in future.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28


THE CURATIVE Powers OF HEARTY LAUGH.
The New Havan Palladium relates the fol-
lowing:
A short time since two individuals in this
city were lying i'll in one room, very sick--one
with the brain fever, and the other with an
aggravated case of mumps. They were so low
that watches were needed every night, and it
was thought doubtful if the one sick with fever
would recover. A gentleman was engaged to
watch one night, his duty being to wake the
nurse whenever it became necessary to admin
lister medicine. In the course of the night
beth watcher and nurse fell asleep. The man
with the humps lay watching the clock, aud
saw that it was time 10 give the fever patient
his potion. He was unable to speak loud, or
move any portion of his body except his arms,
but seizng pillow, he managed to strike the
watcher in the face with it. Thus suddenly
awakened, the watcher sprang from his seat
falling to the floor, and awakening both the
nurse and the fever patient The inciden
struck both tho sick men as very ludicrous ant
they laughed heartily at it for sumo fifteen o.
twenty minuets. When the doctor came IL
the morning, he found Ia 8 patients vastly i'm
| proved-.said he had never known so sudden
turn for the better-sud they are now boil
out, we'll. Who says laughing is not The bes
Of mediciRel
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON, the Danish
story-teller, is thus described by traveller
who visited HIM" He is nearly six feet high,
but very loosely put together, large jointed,
angular. and ungainly in his movements. His
head thrown back in way common to near.
sighted persons, and he also has the popularity
of partly closing the eyelds when looking at
yon. His features are i'll sorted as his limbs {:
the eyes are gray and projecting; the nose
large and not quite straigt, the mouth bread,
and the teeth irregular. His forehead is high
and narrow, but well developed at the temples
and his hair thin and sandy-gray. Yet the
plainness of his face is attractive, through its
air of frankness, honesty and kindness. His
manner is as simple and natural as that of
child. He has been called egotislical; but his
egotism is only naive and unthnking sincer-
ty. He has that winning and confiding way
which not only encourages but almost compels
confidence in others. Such q man is not emily
unembarrassed himself, but his presence is an
antidote to the embarrassment Of others. This
fact accounts for his personal popularity with
all classes of men, from peasants TO kings. He
is knight of DauDebrog, with the honorary
titles of professor and doctor yet it will never
be possible to call him anything else than Hans
Christian Anderson"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

A DESIRABLE DIsEAsE.-The pious John
Newton closed letter to friend in The fol-
lowing truly instructive language: "You
kindly inquire after my health; myself and
family are, through the divine favor, perfectly
well. yet, healthy as am, l labor under
growing disorder, for which there s no cure
mean old age. am not sorry it is mortal
disease, from which no one RECEIVERS; for who
would live always in such world as this. who
has Scriptural hope of an inheritance in q
world OF light! ] am now in my seventy-se
cond year, and seemed to have lived long
enough for myself; | have known something
of the evils Of life, and have had large share
OF the good. know what the world can do,
and what it cannot do; it can neither give nor
take away that peace of God which pssserh III
understanding; it cannot soothe wounded
conscience, nor enable US to meet death with
comfort. That you, my dear sir. may have an
abiding and Astounding experience that the
Gospel is a catholicon, adopted to all our wants
and all our feelings, and suitable help when
every other help tails, lie the sincere and ardent
prayer of your affectionate friend"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

A FRAfL FAIR ONE-A Woman on Spree
Tne Harrisburg (Pe.) Union says that on FRI
day evening lady. apparently just arrived by
the Baltimore train. took lodgings at the Beuh-
Ter House. In the morning she ordered sew
erRl drinks of brandy and her breakfast. for all
OF which she paid, when she ordered carriage
and left tor parts unknown. Later in the day
she took lodgings at the Pennsy lvania House.
where it was found that her principal baggage
consisted OF bottle of brandy, at which she
took frequent pulls. Late in the evening she
was found in Walnut street, with procession
OF loafers after her, scarcely able to navigate
when officer Fleck arrested her and Justice
Beader committed her to Jail. She told pit
iful story about being seduced and robbed in
the cars.
Yesterday we went into the Jail in company
with the officer, when the woman give her
name as Jane Stewart, of Wash:ngton city, and
said she started TO 60 10 New York, but got to
drinking in Baltimore. and took the wrong
route. She is not very progressing in appear
ance, but has evidently been we'll raised, has
probably a tolerable education, and is about
% years ofage. She is seemingly not a pub.
lie street walker, but she is evidently such q
slave to intoxicationas to be placed hey ond the
hope of redemption.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28
History of the Gaines Case.

The following brief history Of this remarka-
BILE case-ihe final decision in which was
reached in the Supreme Court of the United
States on Thursday week-will prove inter-
esling at this time:
Daniel Clark, one of the early colonial set
tiers in Louisiana, aud a celebrated hnaDcier,
IN lS02 became acquainted with ZulIme Car
rlere, then the wife of a swindler named Jer-
ONE de Grange, living ia Philadelphia. The
lady had just discovered that her husband,
whom she had supposed to be man of title,
was in reality confectoner and bigamst
Her marriage with him being void, in cOnse-
quence of The fact that he had another wife
living, she espoused Mr.. Clark. The marriage
was kept secret. In 1906 Myra (now Mrs.
Gaines) was born. Soon after her birth, how
ever, Clark became enamored of Miss Cation: a
grand daughter of Charles Carroll, from whom
he sought TO conceal the fact of his marriage,
| but his perfdy was discovered and the engage
ment was broken off. Meantime Zulime had
returned to Philadelphia TO search for proofs OF
! her marriage, but found that Clark had destroy
! ed all the evidence that ne could discover.
! Finding herself lpless and forsaken by her
| husband, she married DIR. Gardette. Clark
subsequently became penitent and sought re.
Cancellation, but Zulime was then the wife OF
another; whereupon he claimed the custody
of the child Myra, aud gave her a liberal edu-
cation. The mother lived to the age of &c
years. and died in New Orleans q few years
since. Ia 1913 Clark died, bequathing his
vast property to his mother, Mary Clark, anC
appointing Beverley Cheer and Richard Realf
bankers of New Orleans, as executors of hi
will.
His daughter Myra, who had married Mr.
Whitney, ascertained that her mother was tn
lawful wife OF Clark, and determined to ssser
her own rights Of kinship. Hence this suit
Mrs. Whitney subsequently married Genera
E. p. Gaines, of the U s. Army, and received
from him powerful assistance in proving he
. claims. The long cause of litigation in whic
she has been engaged has resulted in this fins
decree, from which there can be no appeal.
places Mrs. Gaines in possession of properi
Varlously estimated at from five to ten million
of dollars, making her the wealthiest woma
: in America. r...
| A large share of the property which new 70
verts to Mrs Gaines lies in Louisiana, and it is
r question whether the ira nsfer of possession wi
{ be unattended with officially. It 10 asserted how
4 ever, that under the recent act Of the Louis
d ana Convention, preserving all the legal RICH
g Of parties to Louisiana suits pending before tn
United States Courts, the decision in this cal
q will not be effected by the secession OF thu
d State. Mrs. Gaines lie not more than fifty f'
1t years Of age, and is in excellent health
r, that she may reasonably anticipate the EMO
lie ment of her hard won triumph for many year
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

The Augusta (Geo.) Chronicle saws: Some
of the people If South Carolina appear TO be
getting sick ui seperate State secession and
loans. and are moving from the State with all
possible haste. Messrs Far, Cotter and Barns,
with their faAilies. Ihirty-6Ve negroes, twenty
horses, wagons, carriages, SC, were found on
the Admiral Iast evening. on their way to their
new home near the mouth Of the Arkansas riv-
or. There ars said to be many others in the
Palmetto State who will follow their example.
and leave as soon as possible"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28
CHOICE POETRY.
KIsSE

Stating tonight in my chamber,
4 bachelor frigid and lonely;
kissed the end of my pipe-stem--
That and that only.
Reyeries rise with the smOke-wreaths;
Memories tender surrOud me;
GlFIs ihlt are married-or buried,
Gather around me.
School gIrls in panialeIs rompingi
Girls that have grown to be MISSES
Girls that like to be kissed, and
Like to give kisses.
Kisses-well remember them!
Those in the corner were feetest7
Sweet were those " On the sly IN the
DARK were the sweetest.
Anna was tender and gentle;
10 WOO VAS almost to win her;
Her lips were as good as ripe peaches
And milk for dinner.
Nell was sweet and coqrettsh;
'Twas-caich me and kiss you can, sir!
Could catch her-ah! wasn'tI
happy nan, sir.
Ann has gone on a mission,
OFIn the South Sea sinners;
Nell is a widow. keeps boarders, and
Cooks her own dinners.
Charlotte AMI Susan and Hattie,
Mary. Jane. Lucy and Maggie;
-Four are married and plump. and two,
Maiden aud scraggy.
Carrie - deal! Bloom sweetlv.
Vet mign0nelfes, over her rest;
Her loved dearly and truly,
Last and the best,
Thus sit smoking and thinking,
A bachelor frigId and lonely;
KISS the end of my pipe stem
That and that only.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28
The Printing Melodies.
THE PRESSMEN.


Pull up my boys, turn quick the rounce,
And let the work begin;
The world is pressing on without,
And we must press within
And we who guide the public mind,
Have influence far and wide,
And all our deeds are good, although
The dtUitS at our side.
Let fly the frisket now my bows!
Who are more proud than we
While wait The ANXIOUS crowd without,
The force of pntoer to see;
So pull away-Bone are so great,
AS they who run The car;
And who have dignity like those
That practice at the bGr9
And you who twirl the roller there,
Be quick, you inky man;
Old Time IL rolling on himself,
So beat him If you can;
Be careful of the light and shade,
Nor let the sheet grow pale;
BE- careful of the monkey looks
Ofevery head and tale.
Though high in office lie our stand,
And pi.oUs in our case,
We would not cast a slur on those,
Who fill our lower place;
The gaping world is fed by US,
Who retail knowledge here;
By feeding them we feed ourselves,
Nor deem our fare too dear.
Pull up, my boys, turn quick the rounce,
And thus the chase we'll join;
We have deposits in the bank,
Our draws are full Of coin ..a-
And who should more genteely cut
A figure or dash!
Yet sometimes we who press so much,
Ourselves are pressed for cash.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

The postage stamps for all the post Offices
in the United States are manufactured by a
firm in Philadelphia, who give employment to
30 persons, of whom ten are females. The
number furnished by them last year was 223,
7,27O, Of the value of SO, 21S,3I0. The 10
crease from year to year is very large.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

A queer suit hasbe decided in favor Of the
plaintiff at Chicago. A wel-to do man went
10 an intelligence Office, saying that he wanted
a wife, and would like to try her first as a SER
want. lie paid SO down, and agreed to cash
up another 81, if he married the girl. He
soon married, and then refused the 81 owing
hence the suit.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

There is not much solidity in a religion that
will not stand The test Of every day experience
e" There are good many pisus people," says
Douglas Jerrold, I" who are as careful of their
religion IS of their best service Of China, only
using il on holiday occasions. for fear il should
get Clipped or fawed in working day wear"
That specie Of religion may do for show. but
there's little substance in il. II is not the kind
10 last. 1t is too 6ne for use II 10 too much oil
the gilt gingerbread sort for the more gensrsl
service Of mankind. It can do little good in
the eyes of one who Judges Us not by the exie.
ror, but by the interior evidences Of excellence
Religion, TO be servicssble, must not only b.
subsIaniial, but active. IL mustu not be drowsy
I, must be wide awake, yigilani and sturdy.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28
COUSIN JOSEPHINE.
BY PAUL FENTON.

BY PAUL FENTON.
She's my cousin, so what harm,
For her blessed little arm
Round my willing neck to Irvine, y
And her dear delicious llpa,
With their rosy, tlutteriDg tips,
Ever so much,
Just TO touch
Mine!
She's my cousin, so you see,
She can't fall in love with me;
That always keep IN mind,
And, indeed. I've always kissed hcr
Az you would little sister, a.. 'aet
just so that she sse
Night think me .eH.a VS. -.
Kind. .a.fi sea
as ttaa
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

Creditors in Paris who send their debtors to
prison, are obliged TO pay about six dollars per
month for their maintenance. 1t 10 now inten.
ded to increase this sum to eleven dollars.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1861-03-28

ssapaI-az3 s'isals .li - @i54o -
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-30
Master commissioners Sale.

Master commissioners Sale.
Gustayus swans ExecutOrs) ~ a''.l. . y g "a
W. .,l Superior Court
DY VIRTUE OF ANORDER OF SALE
% 10 ne directed from the Superior Court Of Frank
I'm county, Ohio will offer for sale at the door OF the
Court House, In the city Of Columbus, on
Tuesday, the 2nd day Of April, A. D. 1861,
between the hour Of 10 o'clock N and o'clock z.
the following described zeal estate situate In the coup
~ Of franklin and State Of Ohio. aud city o. cojumbus
wits lot No. leo TO be divided by line 10 oegn on the
front line OF the Iot, 81 feet south Of he ~ rthwelt corn
or; thence eastwsrdy q feet Oh line parallel with the
north aud suth llpes Of the lot; thence norhwardy
feet on llpe parallel with The east and west lnes OF the
lott thence easward so feet on line parallel with me
north and sou Hoes Of the lott thence noithvardly ~
feet on ins paralle with the and west lines Of the
lots thence eastEardy line parallel with the north
and south lines Of the lot, TO the east line thereof.
Appraissd at-For the North part % 90.
do Bon For the South part, $500.
t-..,.ti, a.. W, HUFFMAN, Sheriff,
r and Master Commissioner.
Printers fees, ~ so. march, -dltkw4w
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-30
! Sherif's Sale.

''S,' ,,'' ,s;;i, s,.'s.. 'aa'" common Pleas.
VIRTUE OF WRIT OF VENDI
ID TO me directed from the Court Of Com Pea' Of
the Court House. in the city Of oolunbus, sls.ta
Monday the 18th day Of April, AID 1851,
bet seen the hour, of 10 O'Clock, A. NJ and ociock
p NJ the following rial e,tate situate IN hs
County or RraLklip, and State Of Ohio 70 wc Lot No
% In John and Henr, Mllsrl addition to the city or
s'.'' : '''-s '.S tg''" q. #.sHurFaAE, shsrsn.
nhi5;dltv4s. hsd . By ED. DAVIS. Deputy.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-30
Sh,e,riffs Sale

''-nSi s', Common Pleas, 81. .s, &
DY N TI1S til OF A WRIT OF vENDI
- 10 me dlscied from the Court Of Common Pleas Of
Fnnklin county Ohio will oder for sale AZ the door Of
the Court House in the city Of Columbus on, srii oF
Monday, the l5.b day Of April. A. D., 1861,
between the houn Of 10 o'clock N and o'cock p. m
the folosine described property, suae 10 the county
Of Prnnkn and State Of ohio, to vii: The Interest
and ssaie Of Jane, Q. Mccoy "a inlot no fie IN the
eiy d ooluGbus, 10 said equity his estate being the re-
ander IN fee alter The iefnh aon Of the e estate Of
fsabrIls Mc9oy widow OF Kotert W Meody, teeeaysd,
and ,he e,tAts u said James Mccoy In sA sszte be
Jog he same which devised - him BY idhobsrt w
Mccoy 10 his a.. will aud estmtht Nhich u " record
in Fran. lin county Ohio. Probate copsi.. !.
Appraised at 5000. .,.....s..s - as :. -'-
G.w fur--aH, e-eiR,
march II: idkitw. - q BY ED. DAvIs, Del uy.
ovin,et's ices. - SO. 10 iflrlnH 1.Tfi ilf.-lt
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-03-30
lsa,. n q snnoa RIal., IraaElia County, Ohio.

Couft ~ " MWpn fANhpi AAoH~'AN VIVA ~ NNts
A.''; +. e; IsPeaas.: 'T
TN TN PURsUAN0R OFsTRe on DER OF
i The our 10 thi. eAss tome hsnsd VII otter for
unhas Ohio. bsyssa ihs hpsn ef 10 osIoeA, a, ~,
saa s'slesks ?, Ma 4, I. xogr,r,, u xgstz.r ..ss
I oa Tbassdss. the LID DAY of April, 1861,
the folouiDe described real sstaal situate 10 Jackaon
Townshp rrankln county. Ohio, and In vrginia Mill
tar sarvey. No 6ll5 bonded ioowG De- Ion Ing aa
stake aud two bur oak 70 lot No H.
s. smsads su vey No, Gll5 rpnnJg thence west eeven
" ave poles 10 stake asd three White oaks theace
nor,h 10 degrees west 9fk poles TO- two white oats and
black oak ihepre east rs poles TO stake th5se
whe oaks IN the eat linz u said lo thence south 10
grees eat 9k poles 10 the beginning containing of
" three acro more or less. Appraised al Cd $50
Terms OF sale onethd W hand. 10 one and " 10 two
yesn, with interes rJm day OF sale, and pajmeun TO
Be Secuiedby mortgage on prenisss
marcle l'dtG lgs 6.SW,, HUFFMAN shern'
n. q. NObLE, Atty. "a b .et,.liL Il