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Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
SCELLAN NEOUS,
4" Old Californa. "

The correspondents with our army at York
town, have alluded on several occasions TO
singular character, whom they call 1" Old Cali
fornia," who is with Berdan's Sharpshooters,
and who has distinguished himself for his un-
errIng skill with the rifle, every shot bringing
down foe, and every one shot notched upon
suck which he keeps with his gun, by his
side. THIS second edition of NatIy Bumppo'
appears TO be simple and guileless as a child,
but courageous as a lion, aud a heart full Of
patriotism aud love for the Government which
has projected him in his strange and eventful
llie. lie is hunter by profession, and has
lived years Of his life among the wild scenes
beyond The Mississippi. His habits are those
OF the slriGteBt ObstemiOusness, his only com.
panion his gun, and his only pleasure the forests.
In 1910 he departed from the neighborhood Of
the Mississippi for California, and has ever since
been pursuing his profession in the noun aims
Of that region. sleeping in the open air. OF
course, in such business, he could not accu.
| muiate the large sum which it is said he has
deposited in Philadelphia. Bot on the break
he gathered up with his rifle, aud hearing that
Baker was IN PhIlade phla raising California
Brigade, he came on and Immediately offered
TO join Bakers regiment a sharpshooter-
That regiment not belonging TO that branch OF
the service, he was recommended to try Ber.
DAMS and as he passed the test Of his skill with
The rifle, he was admitted at once. His money
he left with gentleman Of Philadelphia, TO be
distributed, il he should fall in battle, among
tho widows and orphans of the company to
which he was attached, dedUcIing enough TO
purchase a Sharp's rife. the good qualities OF
which he had heard, and his own being nfi,ted
for the new service he was about to engage in.
Before he tried his rifle he was dissatisfied with
! it, as il was not what he called target rifle,
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

lit FOR TAT.-All old settlers remember
N MI II. who filled the office OF postmaster at
O'"ego during the administrations of jackson
""u va" buren. One morning 40 Irishmaa
called at The general delivery.
"Any leuher for Dennis Dlscoll!"
search IN the ID box ensueG, and a lettsr
bearing the desired superecription found.
Foreign" saId MIR. II, twenty. four een,s
postage TO pay"
:. Sn e ana ca"'t reod; ; will yer Honor read
II for me" SAID Dennis
Inc obiig'ng postmaster, after Dennis had
nnSeaied the letter, complIed with the reoues,.
aud read It from date to signature.
" Sure, It's not for me, groaDd Dennis. walk.
Jug oil without IT,
MT II hegan TO think himself the victim Of
sen. lhere was no help for il at that time,
aud there the matter rested.
S"me lime aiterward Dennis again presented
h'nSe'f a. The general delivery and gave his
name.
" Foreign" said Mr.. H., twenty four cents
posrasn,"
Wi yer Honor read it for me sure | can't
read " ~"
The wide awake postmaster had a reasopa.
o'e excuse ready tor not complying, taking
care however, no; to give oflrnse and retain
ing me letter IN his possession until Dennis
pad the postage
As soon as the lrishman handed over III q
money MIR. II. gave him the same letter that
had been read on The former occasion. The
transaction was thus closed without detriment
10 the revenue.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
POETRY.
WE HAVE PARTED.
BY KATE HARRINGTON.


We have parted. But not coldlv
Did breathe the last "good-b :"
had meant to speak it boldly,
With a clear, unclouded eve.
had purposed to deceive him,
When the last adieu was said;
But, alas when called to leave him,
The tear.drops came instead.
We have parted. Resolution
Wavered, as he took my hand;
Reason, fearing an intrusion,
Fled, unheeding my command;
And the words had been framing,
On my lips unuttesed lay
For his glance, my coldness shaming,
Tore my mask of pride away.
We have parted. Never, never
Did dream my feelings, weak,
Would betray what had ever
Prayed nor tongue nor heart to speak
That my very soul would trembe,
While my pulse grew strangely stil!;
And, refusing to dissembIe,
Love would triumph over will!
We have parted. TIL that hour
Had affections fulness proved,
Never knew with what power,
Might aud fervor had loved!
Proud, aud cold and stern he found me;
lie, whom had loved for years,
Broke the fearful spell that pound me;
Blessed, and left me, bathed in tears.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
The Heroes Of Peace,
The Heroes Of WorV


E. ANTHONY, No, sol, BROADWAY.
NEW YORK, is now publishing in addition 10 otb.r
pOrIrtts. the celebrated collection known IN Eurons
and America as t
BRADVs NATIONAL PHoToGRAPHIc PoRrR.1r Gu
LERY,
In which is included Portraits of nearly oII rho ,
tnent men nt America, not excepting jeff DAVIS Gen
Beauregard. Floyd, and host of other Coniederptes
Pfice Oi Portraits 50 per dozen. Can be sent by maN
Scenes Ofthe War for the Union
are Published, card size, and in stereoscopc form.
ALSO,
StsreoscoPc Views ofScenes in Paris, London. and
III oihet parts OF England and rance; IN Scot.
laId' Ireland, Wales. Holland. Switzerland
Spain. on the Rhine. in Athens Egypt
Turkey, the Holy Land. China, In.
ala, Cuba. &c, &c al infnituia
Our INST INFAMOUS STEREOSCOPIC VtFw7
are TIE "EEAREsT WONDER OF THE AGE
These are taken in the furt,eth part of a second
anu me rushing "t water the 'uov lg ofleayes or tba
1'chhe o an army, does not i'll the slightest degree
e'ircI The IakIns ot the views They are sold nj "a
per DOZEN '''1 "' %
We have also on hanJ and manufacture the LARGEST
assortment OF SiereoScOpes, Phetogranhlc Albums
Ahl IholOgraphIr materials III the United States and
perhaps IA the world. W
Catalogues. continuing lists Of all our Portraits
views 9tsreoseopes, &c, sent free by mail on re-
Nr' u 80 F.. ANTHONY,
OciI7ly Nue., t,o[ti.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

VERY LAcoNIc.-An amusing sword pre-
sen'atlon was made by the officers Of the 18th
PennSyIvanm TO their Colonel, Wm. Sirwell.
The presentation speech of Captain Gillispis
was:
Here zoe are, and here ii is. This lie q
m0"'iy m sword and comes foom bully fellows.
IaKe IT. and use It IN bully manner"
Colonel SIrwell's reply was:
Captain that was bully speech. Let Us
Iake bully drink"
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
WHOLE NO. I86

but after one days experience with il he w,.
uellghled with It's accuracy of fire. We have
before US, says the Philadelphia Ledger, sever.
al letters which he has written to his friend in
shls city. The last is so characteristics of tho
man that it is here presented
YORKTOWN. Va April 18th, 1869
FFlend;- II write you from the memoysbI.
ne'u Where The last battle Of the Reyolnt,on
was Iought, and The earth was drenched win
I'VE oiood OF our refathers, who gave birth n
the starry banner that now floats oyerus Joo,
evening, upon the identical field where WI
ington and Lafayette fought, shed the 6,.,
drop OF human blood | ever drew in mo boI-
country's cause. On our outpost we had
sharp sklrmIsh, the enemy's bull struck the ;,or
oand OF my rifle as | was kneeling in a ri6enit
II STRUCK close to my face, threw fragments of
,'on ana lead into 1t, and my nose and face bled
'rouh TIE conclusion it was more of a sbock
thap wound, as the injury is mere scratch
~ ~, WIZ not Keep me from duty single day.
ne oall oroke The band of my rife, but did moi
'nJure the SMOOTHING OF the barrel We b.vo
had TWO sharp skIrmlshes with the enemy siDce
we came here; ny rifle is a prime one: a orouo
OF men at naf a mile can ma ke scatter i1 d,,iF
ble'quick time, as have several times nrovoJ
MY regiment and others around us are vorv
Oonaro,,o uS oAS very
generous, and give O.d California far mo,s
cfeCIt ior the part he took in the skirmisb tbsD
ne OBSERVES but II fall on the day of the oreat
battle yet to be fought, shall die con,ented
'hat nave not crossed the wide ocean in vain
70 serve my country. The Angel of Death
nightly hoVers over the tented field selecting
MS Victims to be sacrificed on the altar of liz.
cry. The hand Of Mercy directs the sacrifice.
ana The vell that falls from our eyes in death
opens brighter prospect to those who die for
'heir country. Give your father nv best res.
Pects and wishes, and tell him though prum.
6Ied little about my rifle, he could not have
sent ne one better adapted 10 battle foe.
TRUMAN HAND
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
Hats, Hats. Caps, Caps.
SUITABLE FOR THE SEASON

large stock oflhe late new styles Of
Hats ard Caps, both for Men and CbiIdro,
Wear,
stand, M. Al North SECOND street Gny, 10, 80 &C.
-1u''h HouseJ THOMAS NJ. SEEDS
No. IL n. ID st. PhIada
NJ y b enstanily on hand Il large assortment Of
ram GuOds suitable for Friends Wear-tn S.b;ch
f o''e"'IOH Is invited novl4-lv
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

War is lottery, in which every customer
may expect to draw a sword. ...
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

1t is is impossible TO look at the sleepers in a
church without being reminded that Sunday
is day Of rest.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

A barn door fowl and a lawyer who talks
tor pay pick up their living with their bill.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

When the government is afflicted, the Pc
li'cal doctors generally apply leeches to its
chest.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

Some women take such delight in scoldins
that 1t would be cruel not to give them occa
sion for il.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

dncking in cold water destroys the tenn
per OF hot steel, but increases that Of frey
woman.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

The young woman who marries an unworthy
man takes her lords name in vain.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

The difference between goose's back and
a soldiers is, that one sheds wafer and the
other blood
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

There are no other creatures in nature that
can charm like woman aid snakes.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

1t man sitting on chest s shot at, he
would prefer. if hit at all, TO be hit in The
chest.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

When a poor fellow is about to be burned
by the savages, his very existence 10 at stake.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

Many man who is proud to be quarter
master. has a wife at home who is whole
master.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

CoI. Morrow, of General Hunters staff cor.
roOorates The report that several Unionis,s who
ventured to stay in their homes JacksoDvilIe
FLORIDA, after he departure of Gen. Wrigbt'
were hung by the returning rebels. Eleven
hundred were taken away by cur vessels.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01

The human race. like an auctioneer's goods,
are always going-going
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
ST. LOUIS HOTEL,
Chestnut street, above Third

III La DLLFI IIIA-
In the Immediate neighborhood Of the Jobhin,
Houses On Market. THIRD and Ches,nnt s,roo,s ~ :
Banks FOst Office Merchants Exchange, e., &c. !;
BOARD PER DAY. sI.5O
accommodation when required on The EUROPEAN
FLA Rooms from so cents anc upwafds ne, d.,
the Hotel Price according TO the b,II Of e., aou 10
20 The City Cans take Passengers from any Station
TO or CLOSE 70 the Hotel ' ''"''oii
Jy25Iy t''''" SfOAeA
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
Hardware Store.

inc unier:Igned, successor to Wn Willis ,voulJ
ie'pe iy inform the public that he has onenpJ
iAfse an" complete assortment OF UtIdware (;uods
N me ''""Se rereni'v occupied hy |. D. Hamrlton
Commerce 81, SA'YRNA, consisting of
Building Hardware.
comprising in part Lacks. Lalches. Bolts. Sorrows
HH!SsH - NaHS' Sash, ChIseis, AUgers Weights A,es
HAtcheiS &c.,&c '' I" avs
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
s"ch a. Sl"vel', Spades Bridle bits DRAWING p,v.s
S""S' 'thes, with all other Tools desFable tor
FaTIH 'Oi
c u I'll LERY
complete assortment Of Cutlery, such as Knivos
aiH t"FA" CarVeT's S;eels, Pen-knIves Scls,nrs Ra
~ 7ud %irop'. &t. IVA
The attention Of the Ladies' is also called In bis ,s
orim"h' 81 Sewing Needles. Knitting Needles pins
himh'es Shelds, Teas spOous and e-spoens of tbe
hHes' qualify lriming AZ paralus, &c
Also. an assortment OF Fire Arms Skates D;
oeiis An1i'lEs, Shovels and Tongs Cotfee.miIs 81
'ers, Frying Pans Waffle IRONS &c -
All the ib5ve articles will be sold at Dr,ces to,,o
'hHa can be OIHght elseWhere. Please call and.
anime TOR yourselves here yuu Will always find him
ready and willing TO accommodat ate the public on ih.
best Terms. O4 e''0
$50 J. f. WILLIAMS.
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
Building Hardware
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

I9'nprs'ng IN part Lacks. Latches. Bolts, Screws.
massn' NalI' Sash ChIseis, Augers, Weights, Aaes
Smyrna times., 1862-05-01
CUTIE Y

s'" d. i"'el'' Spades bridle-biis Drawing KNIVES
N""S' - hes, with all other Tools desIfabIe lor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-12-12
PARIS, Me- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1882 O.

ger 10 escort her. bot che refused them oil ;
and when ,hs mapr pressed the matter. 'hs
told them che knew the way better than
they did. and was 'af, enough alone. They
gathered around her they called bes all
noble heroic names, such as men use in mo
ments Of elevation Of soul bat sho looked
surprised. and answered them almos, coldly
Why shouldn't I DO What | could my
grandmother dill moro q, Bunker HILL. and
her husband died q, Concord"
They ben, low before her n she turned
away. and no, one OF ,ho-s strong banded
German fellows will ever forge, the woman
Who fought side by eide with them y,
Springfield. Home Oh, went 10 End the old
mother dad. and tho children hiding from
reire'tins rebels but tho aas still wasci
and as tho poor pals fclloss in tho cart.
esush, Sigh, oi d. blessed folds. they gave a
feeble shout. touching in its weitnsss.
All through the winter shc nur'ed AMI
fed iha, hou.clal Of sufferers. aod a. one Al.
ter another grew .,rOug and lett her. ell .hc
asked Of ,hcm. ~s' ,ha, they should strike
manly blows ;or their cpun,ry. and keep
al~ay' ,h, noble war cry Of L,sonyi. The
Union forever close TO their hearts.
thank cd for that woman M Dudley
.ha, ever won spur, IN the oIdcn d.ys. had
bravsr or more loving hear, than bcrs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-12-12
VOLUME 80, NO. 8.

Cato. the censor. said - very dsbsueh.
cd old fellow" Friend. old age has dsfor.
mites enough OF Ito ovn do no, sdi 70 n
the dsformi,y of vice"
Sorrows grow les and lee every tine they
arc told. just Ike the age Of . woman!
Prentice. after quoting John Lock. thasa
blind man took HE ides Of scarlet from the
sound ofs trumpet. ssy' that hoop SKIRT.
hanging os, OF q sbop door. always reminds
him Of the peel Of . BELLE
Cupid's boz is. the A.isiies tell Ne. strung
with bees. which are spt 70 siing. como.
time. fatally. those Who meddls with u.
Very bad spelling 10 sometimes tho best.
as in the case Of the Eosl.h bs.r.vepdsr.
Who wrote over bic door " Bar s,ld b,rr."
Tom Hood. Who saw IL. said it vas spelled
right. because The auid he sold wss his Own
Braa.
Narow-minded men who have not
though, beyond the lit,ls sphere Of their
own vision. recall the llndoo saying" Oh,
snail ~. nothing but iis own shell, and
10 tho grands,t in tho universe.
Lawyer -. while entering hi' cold bed
in cold winter night. exclaimed. 4" oi all
The ways TO get living. the wort . fellow
eoav follow would bs going about town
such nights - this. and getting into bed for
folks,
wha, l, tho diaer.ne. between an auc.
tione-r and q po',ms,tsr7 ODs does IS he
q. bid. and the other &. he 10 directed.
A clergyman beng much pressed BY IA.
dy Of bic Acquaintance To pr-ash sermon
the 6rs, Sunday after her marriage. con-
Piled. and chose tho following passage IN
Palms for hr, ts,: And there shall DO
abundance Of pesee-~h'!s the moon en-.
dure,h -
Psipr-A concealed vanity. A hidden
hnmor. A growing. aching tomor. that
the owner tries TO persuade himself 10 good
muscle.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-12-12
Preserving Flowers in Sand.

Those Of our readers Who attended the
late horticultural Pair In this city, did not
TAIL to notice those two framed wrcaihs OF
natural flowers. tha, hung uroo the wall
near the Horticultural tools. They were
the admiration of all. and many times did
Nc hear visitors wondering by what process
they wsrc thus preserved In their natural
form and colors. It's this:
Get the hncst and whi,cst Of river or lake
sand. wash it 30 clsan that the water when
flowing from it will be poro as " from tho
well. iIea, Il very hot. and while ho, mix
t thoroughly With s,saric acid In the pro-
portion Of one 10 Of the latter 10 100 lb.. OF
.and. L., IL cool. Take . small common
sieve, and nail board. under tho bottom 10
prevent the sani from running through (:
place enough 'ani in the sieve TO hold tho
howrrs in posi,,on-no, covering them I:
then With 4 'hec, OF paper twisted IN tho
form Of conc or tunnel. carefully let the
.a.i rs.s through 10. between. around and
over the n1wrrs-co,er Aboat hall m inch
ST by tho stove or IN some warm place
where the and Gill b. kcp, ns tempsra.
,urs Of sbou, 20 des Fahrenheit. When
they have remained sufficiently long. rc-
move the boards carefully from tho bottom.
and 10, tho sand run ont. leaving your aow.
er. preserved in perfection.
The only diticsl,y 10 ,o'tno~ when the
procc-. l, complete. d'acren, plants differ
INK in tho 'ms required. Those with thick
leaves aud petal. needing more than light
one-. Seven bour- are sufficient Tor somu.
Will. Others require twelve and even more.
Eipcriencs alone can determine. thi' IL I.
b.,, always fora beginner TO experiment,
~i'h single plant Al time At first. swhen
he Ia. succeeded ~,ih'a e>r,.in ',ris,y and
Noted the time required. h. ean proceed 10
o,hcrs. and IN q shor, time become ,srsed IN
thu. art. u should D. mentioned that tho
aoser for ,hi' purpose should bs pieted
dry-ay md day. after tho dew Is sll
srapora.sd prairie Farmer.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-12-12

Ir's D,Kk. The following teau,iful .en-
timent !. taken from - Meister Ksrl's
Sketch Book" entitled The Night OF
Heaven" 4, /. foil of touching tenderness:
&" |, 10 dark when tho honest aud honorable
man sec. the rr,uls Of long years 'ssP' cru
ely away by the knasish. bsariie'' ad'er'
sary. 4, 10 dark when he feel. the clouds
oi sorrow gather around. and knows that
the hope. and happiness Of others are fading
with his own. but IN that hour the mem.
ory Of pas, integrity will he true eocsola.
ton. and Issurs hun even here on earth OF
CLEAN. OF lish, IN Heaven. iswdark when
the dear voice Of ths, sweet child, once -
iond.y loved, 10 no more heard aroani IN
murmurs. Dark when tho light. psstefink
fet. no more resound without the thre-h.
hold. or ascend. s..p BY step. the ssAir'-
bark. when somo veil known air. recalls
the strain snce Of, Auuned by th, childish
voice. now hu.hed IN death Darkness {.
but only the gloom which herald. the day
spring Of immortality. and the infinite Light
o, Heaven "
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-12-12
A Good Story.

The Sommer. = parnal pablishsd a. Ems,
Germany. relate, tho following amusing an.
eedo,s
The prne-. OF NruwiNi has be,u,i.
ful summer residence rcar Ems. whore nu-
nerou' guests are Hospitality entertained
during the .es.on. La',srly, shs bad in'i.
ted Msor Pn'. eommandan, of the town
Of Ncu~ied. 60 dinner. an honor which the
M.pr bad accepted bu, fading him'slf on
the APPOINTED day unexpectedly prevented
by ki. oflc,al dn,ie.. hs wrote an excuse to
tho Princess. and entrusted the note 10 .
sraJarms. With instruction, eouehcd 10 the
following term,
Take thi. letter % the Princess Of Neu-
~isd. AMI IN returning bring mo my din
ncr.'
Tho Major. 10 must b. understood. got his
meal. ,snt him from the Anchor Hotel.
The guddrm,. ially Impressed with ihs i'm
porianee o, hi. mission. wen, % the palace
and delivered tho note to one OF the Prin.
cess. attendants. who soon returned with .
message 90 the effect that her liishre~
greatly regretted the Maior's being unable
10 dine With her.
IL i. all right. then, replied the send.
Grrn,. only the Mspr told ms TO bring
him hs dinner
The attendant. whose inrell,e, mus. have
been a. bright a. that Of the doughty mss-
ssnser. returned to her mis,rr.. and repeat
Cd the message. word for word. 10 the most
,criou, manner. The Pinc.s'. su'pee,ins
some droll Misunderstanding. caused large
ha.ke, 90 be filed with daintes intended for
her table. and entrusted IL 20 the broad
shoulders Of the gonddrm,. ~ho took u,
.,ra,rh, 20 hi. master. The Majpr needed
no, tho wand OF . magician TO perceive that
ih. feast did not cone !rom the Anchor
Hotel: 80, questioning HE ambs''ador. hs
learn, the whole truth. Unwilling to seold
the man for his simplicity. he said nothing.
bu, invited two or three brother officers TO
help him to d.molish the good things seiore
him, and then bad the g,ndsrm, 90 and
fetch him magnificent dessert cake which
he bai happcnsd TO zee in pa',ry-coOk's.
Thi, cake. which cps. i've thalcrs, WAS i'm.
med,a,.ly zen, by the gsn6er,ns to the Prin.
ces.. who bid her attendant give the bearer
a thaler Tor his trouble. Tne man. on re
ee,ins the sun. begged pardon, bot aid he
must have tour thal.s more. as the cakc
eo., Eve. The Princess. highly amused. or.
dcr'd the cum TO be PAID and the brave
s,nIarme. returning TO hi. master. and put.
ting down the money, triomphan'ly si'
claimed
There, sir. tho Princess wanted TO give
me only one ,haler, bot was no fool. and
made her pay me tho whols'
So saying be s,aiked out OF the room.
with the conviction that he could not fail
icing promoted on the very dr.t oppor'an''
~. The Princess related the little ad'en'
,urs 10 her guests with great glee, and "
became the general talk of the town."
lErebspgs paper.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-12-12

ErlxrlE i' living Lesson. The lie
speaks. Every action has tongue. Words
are bu, sr,i,ula,s breath. Deeds are bu,
tie .oul they proclaim the life within. The
child notice, the life. IL should be IN har
mony with goodness. Keen i' the vision o'
youth every mark is transparent. iis word
1. thrown into ons balance. deed is thrown
into the other. Nothing is more important
than ,ha, parent. should bs consistent. A
sincere word is never lOs,; but advice. eoun'
ter TO example. !, always suspected. Both
canno, be true one - fal.c.