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Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
In South Carolina.

CHARLESTON. Thursday, April 18.
The city is to-day again excited by news
from abroad-the reports of war preparations
from the North, of secession in Virginia, and
movements 10 North Carolina.
Jeff. Davis proclamation is variously COM
mented upon, sonc sustaining it, and many
thinking it an assumption OF powers which
properly belong TO the Provisional Congress.
There is no war feeling here of any account
sxcep among a few of the most radical. The
honor OF the State has been satisfied in obtain.
ing possession of Fort Sumter, and if the mat
ter is allowed to drop where it is. peace may
be restored. People here say all the South
desires is to be let alone. Reconstruction is
regarded as impossible; nobody wants 1t. II
the North is a unit in feeling, the South is
/ likewise severely so. As regards the recap
ture of Fort Sumter, military men say II
is impossible TO do it by ships. First, the chan
mel and natural distractions would prevent
their coming up; second, the shores are lined
with batteries for miles. If done at all, i
must, they say, be by beating the army out o
the State, taking possession OF the present bat
teries and shelling out the Southern garrison
1t is not believed that the Administration ar
! mad enough to make the attempt.
Two millions two hundred thousand dollar
: were subscribed in Charleston, yesterday ant
tO-uayE W tno Oon'cuStoNS i"""' AAOcJ
{ seemingly plenty, and assurances have bee
I received that any amount required will b
I forthcoming.
: 1t is understood that in case of hostilitie
f Jefferson Davis will take the field in persoI
q and head the army that has been called out.
Two millions two hundred and sixty thol
=! sand dollars Of the Confederate States loan hi
y been taken here. The vfrage quota OF II
y State is yet down at one million and quartz
= dollars
'r A requisition for FIVE thousand men was maj
s. on South Carolina, but for what service is u
ID known.
er The news of the secession OF Virginia W
h received here with much Joy. The old sece
e. sion gun was fired in trent Of tn Courier OH
r By the venerable Edmund Ruffin. The
~ gentleman was surrounded by many VirglniaI
b. who cheered him Justify.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

CALL FOR POLISH REGIMENT.-The follow
ing is the languarge Of Julian Allen, Polish
citizen of New York, to his brother Poanders
"The proclamation of the President Of the
United States is a call to every man who loves
Liberty; and as our countrymen have al all
times been ready to flock to the standard Of
Freedom, now is the time for actions and not
for words. The NEST influential American
fellow citizens have proffered their aid towards
forming Polish Legion. The liberty Of Amer
lea is the liberty OF every Pole. You are
therefore invited to report yourselves either in
person or by letter, at No. l30 Water-street
New.York where at present located the head
quarters for our meetings. The American and
Polish flags, with the notice under it, " The
Polish Legion" is the signal for organization
JULIAN ALLEN.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

A PROCLAMATION by Gov. LETCRER:-Rich-
mond, Thursday, Aprit lS.-Gov. Letcher has
issued proclamation, recognizing the Confed
crate States as independent. He says that the
Preident has no authority to call an extraordi-
nary force to an offensive war against any
foreign power, and threaten to use unusual
force to compel obedience to his mandates. Be-
lievng that the influence which operate to
produce this proclamation against the Seceding
States will be brought to bear on Virginia i
he should exercise her undoubted right tc
resume the powers guaranteed by her people
and duo to her honor, that an improper exercise
of force against her people should be repeIled
Gov. Lelcher orders all armed volunteers
regiments or companies, to hold themselves il
readiness for immediate orders, and prepare fo
efficient service.
The proclamation is dated April II.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
Material Aid for the National Treasury
--Refunding the Deposits.

In the years 1861. the Government Of
the United States deposited with the several
States 1923, 101, ,644 81 of the surplus moneys
then in The National Treasury. The items and
aggregate of this deposit are subjoned. When
placed with the States it was subject to the
draft of the Secretary of the Treasury when
ever required /" for the purpose of Cefraying
any wants ofthe Public Treasury" but by an
aet of Congress subsequently passed on the I'd
of October, 1887, the deposit was to remain
with the States until otherwise directed by
Congress"
Just after the national finances had been
reduced to the deplorable condition in which
they were left by Cobb and Thomas-General
Dix, then Secretary of the Treasury, in let
ter to the Committee of Ways and Means of the
House, referred to these deposits as available
resource, and expressed confidence that " the
greater portion of the amount so deposited
would be promptly and cheerfully repaid, should
should an eEig ency arise inuOIUing the pubic
honor and safety" But Congress adjourned
without passing any law authorizing the Sec
retary Of the Treasury to make the necessary
drafts for repayment contemplated in the Deposit
| Act of 1886.
| The following statement will exhibit the
condition of this deposit item of the resources
! of the national Treasury: -
| Tabular statement of the moneys deposited
with the several States, under the deposit act Of
L.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

A VoIcE FROM WESTERN MARYLAND.-lhe
editor of the Frostburg GGzettee, having re-
turned from a visit to Washington, says: "On
Wednesday last we returned to our mountain
home. and we congratulate ourselves that we
are orain seated within the enclosure Of our
nnpreteuding SANCTION, 10 our old familiar arm
chair--rcady to renew with additional zeal our
editorial intercourse with the friends and pa
,ronsof the Gazettee. We have seen muen
and heard much during our sojourn OF several
weeks in the Metropolis. to make US, II possible
more and more proud Of our common country,
;ts comstitution and our glorious Unton-and
to rejoice more heartily that we are cltizen
of The United StateS--that we possess an inner
lance in the memories of revolutionary fathers
and in the bequest Of their invaluable hefl'
tage. a. os., % ON,
f,;ends few words Of encouragement. Love
vouI country, for in the sincerity OF that love
bv the American people, consists the security
a1d uorpetuity Of our Republican institutions
Cherish and appreciate the blessings oil ire
and undivided goVerDment--and sustain VI
Administrsti tiop, in it's Constitutional enor's y
RESERVE the Union-" the palladium" as IN
Father of his country says, ct a" our o'''
and reIig ious privileges"
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
NEW SERIES--VOLUME Vino. AZ.

in perfect frenzy, by constantly lowering
upon their coast with hostile demonstrations.
They could not touch it, and could only regard
l. from their shores with impotent rage.
What is the contrast the North presents to
this picture! Vast wealth preferred TO Gov
ernment with generous hand-hundreds OF
millions, if necessary, and with it half a mill
lion of men, supplied by homogeneous, united
and enthusiastic people. Each State can
place and maintain a respectable force In the
field, and several of them armies. Every one
Of them can raise any required amount of mo-
ney at the legal, and many of them at much
lower rates of interest. The credit OF al 10
without stain. The value of their securities is
unaffected by the civil war. Contrast the
bonds of New York with Virginia, the former
selling at doable the price of the latter.
On the land, the Mort .e'n States alone c'n-
sttute a first-class military power, IN their
wealth and the number of men they can arm
and maintain in the field. The skill OF their
artisans is the admiration OF. the world ln
food they can supply continent.
The North have an immense advantage In
it's comma d of the sea. All the Southern pro-
duce must float upon it to market We cOnse-
Quently hold ia our hand the very elements OF
their existence We could reduce them TO
beggary without moving or equipplng SOL
der. A few ships stationed off their forts
would do all this. With the mercantile marine
IN our harbor, which could be got ready for
sea in weeks notice, we could almost in
stantly threw 100000 men upon any point to
be attacked. We might threaten a dozen
points at the same moment, and so divide and
distract The enemy, that resistance at the poinl
where the blow was to be struck would be i'm.
possible. With the command of the sea IN oui
hands, the South, with ten times their present
means, could not defend themselves. They
have more Than 5000 miles Of frontier line tC
| protect requiring thrice the number of meI
they conld bring into the field. With such
! frontier to guard, how supremely silly are al
threats of INVADING the North.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
The Lawyers Stratagem.

gay, young spark who long had sighed
To take an heiress for his bride,
Though not in vain he had essayed
10 win the favor of the maid,
Yet fearing, from his humble station,
10 meet her fathers cold negatisn,
Made up his mind, without delay
10 take the girl and run away!
A pretty plan-what could be finer!
But, as the maid was yet a minor,
There still remained this slight obstruction
He might be taken for abduction!
Accordingly he thought it wise
TO seek the squire, and take advice
A cunning knave who loved a trick,
AS we'll as fees, and skilled to pick,
As lawyers can. some latent flaw,
To help client cheat the law.
Before him strait The case was laid,
Who, when the proper fee was paid,
Conceived at once happy plan,
And thus the counsellor began:
Young man, no doubt, your wisest course
Is this: to night obtain a horse,
And let your lady-iove get on;
And just as soon as ths is done
You get on, too-but, hark ye, mind,
She ride before-yOu ride behind,
And thus, you see, you make it true,
The lady runs arGy acjti yOW!
That very night he got the horse,
And put the lawyers plan in force;
Who found next day-no laughing matter
That truant lady was his daughter!
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
A Charleslon corresponden; Of nc Boston

A Charleston correspondent of The Boston
Post writes under date of April 10:
"The greatest fear now is that the supply
of provisions will be 80 small as to raise the
price to a degree hard to be borne by those
who have long been suffering in their business.
The markets are very poorly supplied. The
Fishermen are not allowed to go outside the
bar, and if they were would be afraid TO do So
as they are mostly negroes, and are not partial
to the neighborhood of fpowder and shot. Hence
there is great scarcity of FISH, which is usu.
ally in abundance. The fesh market is some
what better supplied, but prices rule high
There is hardly any game, as those who usually
shoot it have for weeks and months been doing
military duty. The troops stationed here will
require large supplies, and the back country
must send them, or we shall be reduced tc
poor fare at famine prices"
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
CHOICE POETRY.
FROM BYRON.
THE FIRST KISS OF LOVE.
I'M yOur iiclions &c flimsy romance!

ksay with your GcIiOns ef limsy romance!
Those Iissnes OffalsehOOd which folly has wove.
GIVE mslhe mild beam Of the soul-breathng glance,
Or lbe faptars which dwels the first kiss Ci love
Ne rhyners. whose bOsoms with h lntnsy glow,
whose pastoral passions are made for the grove.
from what blesi inspiration your sonnets would aow
Cssld ysu ever have tasted the 6rst kiss Of love!
nApollo should e'er his assistance refuse,
Or the Nine be disposed from your service to rove,
IayoAs them more. bid adieu TO the muse,
And Try the effect Oi The frs: kiss of love.
I haze yOu. ys cold eOmpOsitiO rs Of art;
ThSUgh prudes may condemn me, and bigots re-
prOvs.
] ,arl the TasiOns that spring from the heart.
whieh IhrObs with delI ht 10 the first kiss Of love-
Year shepherds your AOcks. those antastical themes
Perhaps may anuse. YET they never eau move;
Arcadia displays but a region of dreams;
wkg ate visions like these 10 the first kiss of love
o.. esass 70 aiRTn that man, since his birth,
Fsoa Adase Iii now. has with wretchedness strove
ssme PortiOn Of paradise stIlI is earth,
Aad Eden reviVes in the first Kiss Of love.
When age ehils the blood whom pleasures re past
FsT years aeet away with the wings Of the dove
TIE dearest remembrance will still be the last,
Our sweetest memorial the first kiss of love.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
Total deposits with Seeded States 1852 1876 Al
Aggregate deposits with States s28. lOl, ,644 9

The Ledger, noticing the fact that many
people think a civil war will be necessarily
prolonged one, shows that this is a mistake, and
this is the process of The reasong
But if war is inevitable, it is the policy OF
the Government at once to bring the largest
army it can muster into the field. Half
million of men would bring the war to ter
mination successfully in one.quarter of the
time that hundred thousand could do it,
Napoleon brought an army formidable in num-
bers inlo the field against Austria, andended the
war with few months fighting, though
everybody anticipated long and bloody con-
test. Modern science has 40 improved the
engines of destruction that vast amount oi
mischief can be done in an incredible shori
period of time, and, appalled, by the extent o.
| the calamity, nations look for speedy peace to
relieve them, and find satisfactory reasons tt
make one. The contest we are about to en-
rage in is different from war between nations
and will be the more obstinate on that account
But the more vast the mea ms used the soone
the resistance will be overcome. and the les
ultimate destruction of life and property ther
will be. The North has been compared TO oil
avalanche in power. 1t should move like one
irresistible in its course, from the terrible en-
ergy and force it can accumulate.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

KENTUCKY AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIyER.-
The Senate of Kentucky has lately resolved
that the right of the people Ct Kentucky TO the
free, unobstructed navigation Of the Mississippi
and it's tributaries ia absolute and indispulable |;
that without total disregard Of the vital in-
,erests, the honor, and dignity of Kentucky,
she can never consent, under any cireumstanc-
es, that it shall be illegally nterfered with or
conc eded to any Power or person whatever
can never under any circumstances concede
the right to search her vessels, or TO Illegally
x be- commerce on said river or its tribularle!
to any person, Power, or State; and mat the
attention of her sister States in the valley
Mississippi. together with Virginia and Penn
/ syvania, be called to this most imPorlent sub
ject.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

Gov HIcKs.-Gov. Eicks arrived in Balti-
more from Washington, one day last week,
and was visited by company F of the Govern.
or's Guard, who were received by him upon an
upper belcony of the Fountain Hotel, when he
was informed that they had called upon him
for the purpose OF singing the song 9th "Star
SDangled Banner" The Governor expressed
his pleasure at their visit-he said he was too
hoarse to join with them, but he would tell them
.s them that he wss still under the stars and
stripes" The Star Spangled Banner" was
the a. sung BY over fifty voices. The Governor
then thanked his visitors, and then snid he
hoped the song would be sung on all fitting
and proper occasions forever. The Union mus
be preserved. "a voice: Governor. you hav'
done your duty so far."] Yes, and inte"d L
keep doing it," "We'll stand by you'" wa
the response of his visitors.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

The American Courier reporting case of
disputed title in pigs, gives the following ex-
animation of deaf witness:
lawyer-Do you know plaintiffs pigs!
Witness--Eh! (very loud)
Lawyer <raising his voice)-Do-you-know
-plaintff's-pgs
Witness--Yes.
Lawyer.-How long have you known them
Witncss-Eh!
Lawyer (stll louder.-How long have you
known theml
Witness-Fed 'em all spring.
Lawyer--Where they all about size!
Witness-Eh!
Lawyer Crises on his feet petulantly, and
shakes his forefnger, at the conclusion Of each
word at the witncss) Where-they-all-Of
-s-size?
Witness-Some of 'em were, and some ov
'em wern't.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

EFFECT OF SECEssIoN.-While Virginia re-
mained in the Union, but was continually va
poring and conventionizng and talking in a
dubious way, her credit gradually declined un-
til her paper money rated everywhere at SIX
per cent discount. No s,oreF did she deter
mine to secede than this same money declined
in Washington to twelve per cent and in Bal
timore to twenty. Southern paper generally
bids fair to become unsaleable at any price
| In fact the currents of commerce and finance
are all against the South. Her credit is gone
and she can now, even for cash, only supply
herself with goods with great difficulty.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25
The Ledcer in dccIairipp that our natural

The Ledger in declaring that our natural
lied citizens are true to their oaths, says that
thirty aturalized cit zens, it is said, Germans
and Irish, who had been compelled TO enlist
in the Rebel army. positively refused to fire
on the American flag during the bombardment
of Sumter. and were consequently arrested and
put in prison in Charleston, where they yet
remain. The naturalzed citizens know that
their allegiance is to the United States Gov
ernment, and that none other can protect them
flom the claims of European governments upon
them for service owed before they became
citizens of the United States.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

NEVER ASK QUESTIONS INA Hurry" Tom,
worl with 49," Be quick, then, I'm in
hurry. -" What did you give your sick horse
l'cther day!"-"A pint of turPentine." John
hurries home, and administers the same dose
to favorite charger, which strange to say,
drops off defunct in half an hour. His opinion
of Toms veterinary ability is somewha- stag
gered. He meets him the next day. "Well,
Tom."-" Well, John, what is it !"-"I gave
my horse pint ofturpeutine, and it killed him
dead as julius r." So it did mine."
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

A young lany ofextraordinary of capacity re-
Gently addressed the following letter to her
coutin:
DEAR KuzzEN.-The weather whar we is
ais koid asd | suppose whar you is it air kol.
der
We is all well, and mothers got the his
TerrIx, brslher Tom has got the Hupin Kaugh,
and sister Suzin has got a babee, and hope
these few lines will find you the same. Rite
sune. Your aphfectionate Kuzzen
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

THEODORE HERrzBERa, formerly editor of a
German paper in Western Texas, has left for
Southern Mexico with his own and six other
families. The Brownsville ETpress says:
60 The volume of migration is swelling daily,
and travel where you will, you hardly meet a
man who does not talk Of moving, aud unless
there is an immediate return of gosd, estab
lishsd, republican, United States Government
there will be an awful exodus from our land o
flowers and hitherto plenty and it is not th'
worthless who are going, but the rich. .
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

tbs Baltic arrived at New York Thursday,
from Charleston, bringing Maj. Anderson, with
the officers and men late in the garrison OF
Fort Sumter. Maj. anderson and his officers
were landed at the Battery from a steamtug at
o'clock. where lhey were received by an im-
mense concourse of people. umd unbounded
enthusiasm Aftat reiurging The Solicitations
Of the people, the Major entered carriage
aud was Immediately driyea TO the BfsvoofI
House, where bis wife has been for some time
a resident. The hotel was soon surrounded By
large throng Of people, and iu response 4
their wishes, Maj Anderson appeared upon lh'
balcony and waved his hat in acknowledged
of their greetings, a5 a.sists tt..a ..sl ssatz
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

SECESSION BoMBAsr.-GenI. Walker secre.
tory of War of the Confederate states ~ = =
socech % at Montgomery on the l3th' SAID thaI
in less than three months the secession mug
would float from the dome OF The unitso 'o'ate,
CaoitoI, and if the black republicans were nos i
satisfied, they would carry 1t lurther NoIsn, s"T
olant it finally upon the summit OIL fSHe"'
u.llb l.HE
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

CAssIus NJ. CLAY VoLUNTEERIEG.-Cassus
NJ. Clay, of Kentucky. late appointed Minister
TO Russia, has offered his services to Secretary
Cameron, either as an officer to raise regi-
ment, or as private in the ranks. Mr.. Cam.
ron said: Sir, this is the first instance ever
heard of where a foreign minister volunteered
in the ranks " "Then,' said Clay, "let's make
a little history" He was surrounded by friends
shaking hands and congratulating him. He
will not lsave the country just yet.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

TBs PArRIoT CAR DRIvER-As one OF .os s
West Philadelphia cars was coming " s"'
city, the driver received his msrcnlus o,S. III
He Immediately left his ear Ismny au n
u;s nama;s Hankins. His little family WI
he taken care Ofby tho West PhilOdeIphlanS
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

in the navy yards at New York, Boston,
Philadelphia, and Norfolk, there are IA ships
Of war which CO be got ready for sea in few
weeks. These vessels carry collectively BE
guns, and will be manned by about 5000 men
The greatest activity prevails in all the navJ
yards, and. in fact, in every department Of th'
GovernmeIt.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

sIr is ofRcially announced BY the War De.
uarIment that new Military Department. Is
es,ablished, 10 be known as the Department OF
,yashineton. II consists Of the State Of Mary
land and the District of Columhs, intending
tha Potomac liver on the yirgnia shore. ac-
eordine 10 the origInal baoadary Of ibe Dis
.sr;ct Col. G. F.. Smith Of the Tenth Infantry
Is assigned 70 the ccsnmand Of The Department
wisIl his head quartefa al the CAPITAL.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25


A YOUNG bsckswoods lawyer lately conclu.
ded his argument 10 a case of trespass with the
following sublime burst:
"If, gentlemen of the jury, the defendanrs
hogs are permitted to roam al large over the
fair fields of my client, with impunity and
without pokes-theD-yes, then indeed, have
our forefathers fought, and bled, and died, in
vain"
An English paper says that Gen. Dred Scott
commands the U. s. Army.
The Dred Scott that the English paper is
talking Ct not the dread Scott that the South
Carolinians are thinking of. If our friends
over the water will read the history ofthe war
Of 1912 they will find that this Scott was their
dread our Winfield.
A YOUTH smitted with the charms of q boeu-
tiful ma ID, hinted his passion by the looks, and
now and them touching the fair ones feet with
| his toe under the table. The girl bore his ad-
vances Il little while in silence, when she cried
out: "See here, If you love me, tell me so, but
don't dirty my stockings, and hurt my shins!'
Some tasteful individual remarks that the
best lip. salve in creation is a kiss. The REM
edv should. however, be used with the greatest
care, as ii is apt to bring on an offec,ion of the
heart.
A pedagogue was about to fog a pupil for
having said he was fool, when the boy cried
out Oh, don't! [ won't call you so any
: more III never say what think again in
all the days ofmy life."
DocToR," sa d man 10 Abernethy'" my
/, daughter had fit, and continued for an hal
a hour without sense or knowledge" -" Oh,
Ia replied the doctor, g never mind that; mani
J. people continue so all their lives"
= THE census returns actually show that tn
y number of fugitive slaves successfully esca
10 ping from the border States in the year 1866
was considerably less than halt the numbe
that successfully escaped in the year 1850
y, The wife and mother Of an humble family i
=, po Great Darlington, Mass, all of whom were en-
~ ployed in the factory there, has lately come i
- - possession OF an English legacy of $5OO,OOO
w WE have heard of fellow who was dstern
he iued TO commit snicide, even if he perished
the attempt.
Smyrna times., 1861-04-25

ZoUAvE CoRPs.-Col. E. E. Ellsworth, late
OF the tsr-tsmed Chicago Zoraves, has for sew
ersl weeks past been drilling lhe Zorave corps
in Thorn's Hall, Washington. On Tuesday
evening, about fifty men were present, and from
the proficiency shown and interest manifested,
they gave evidence that under Col. E. they
would soon equal the Chicago Zouaves. Night
ly the company are receiving accessions, and
they expect TO soon parade in large Numbers.