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Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

No REFLEcTIcN.-Some years since Seth P.
was elected a member Of the Legislature
from one OF The western counties. Desiring 10
make favorable impression, he prepared hInI-
sell with great care for his fret speech. He
commenced: Mr.. Speaker, when reflect on
the character of General Washington and
came TO sudden stop. AgaIn he commenced:
" Mr. Speaker, when reflect on The character
OF General Washington and again stopped
tie essayed third time, and got no farther.
when fellOw-member brought him and The
llous both down by suggesting whether 1t was
IN order tor member ofthe House 10 be max
ing reflections on the character OF General
Washington
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

wiIlfully and without compulsion engaged in
armed rebellion, shall not within sixty days lay
down his arms, and return 10 his allegiance.
The bill also dsqualIfes said six classes
from holding office under the United States
Government. The President is authorized to
negotiate for the acquisition, by treaty or other.
wise, of lands or countries in Mexico. Central
America or South America, or in the islands
OF the Gulf Of Mexico, or for the right of settle.
ment upon the lands of said countries, for all
persons liberated under this act, to be removed
with their consent. For the purpose of paying
'he expense of the purchase of lands aud the
removal, the President shall use such money
as Congress may from time to time direct,
arising ont Of the sales Of the property formerly
owned by the rebels, and which snail have
been con6scated to the use Of the United
States.
The other sections mainly relate TO the ma.
chInery by which the provisions Of the bill are
TO be enforced.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

State Central committee, the 14th day of Au-
gust as a suitable time TO hold the State Con.
Venton.
Charles Brown and Eli Salisbury made
speeches ia accordance with the above resolu
tlons. A daily contemporary in speaking OF
them and The resolutions says:
They tell US all manner of strange and con.
tradIctOry things They are quite eloquent
about the " wild and unscru pulous" designs of
the Admlnlslra ton, and very phIosOphIc over
what they call the " reserved and non.delega ated
rights OF STATES. They are anxi'us about trial
by Jury aud habeas corpus, aud extremely cen.
sItIve Out this squIte natura) over the - arbl-
trary arrest ot American citizens" " There is
not one word Of sympathy with the cause. how.
eVer-noi a word OF fellowship or kindness tor
The hundreds of thousands Of brave men H. he
| heid. We look 10 vain Tor aHy evidence of
healthy and honest Union sentiment. There
Is nothing but The constant buse OF Mr.. Lincoln,
the North, the cause, and the ReDubIica n
party. Secession is mildly called a heresy a."
aud not a treason Mr.. Brown was wont TO
use hsrsher phrases when denouncIng The old
Wings and the Lecomplon fraud lie looks
upon Mr.. Jefferson DAVIS and his fellow traitors
as deepy.lnlured men-the victims of an aboll.
lion faction. TO be sure. they take strange
way OF manlfeSing their resentment. but still
they deserve our sympathy; they should be.
/ permitted to murder and desOlate, and cunfis.
cate, aud we should recall our armies, grant
them peace and triumph, and turn Mr.. Lincoln
/ out Of office
Is II not heart sckening that amid all our
woe and calamity, these men should embartass
/ The Government, assuIl the loyal meu now
/ bleeding tor our country, and plot TO break
down the power of the Republic!
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26
Ii U M OROU S.
The Day of High Bonnets.
BIT KATE P. WHITE MACDONALD.

All hail our big high bonnets!
So becoming and so gay!
They're lovely when once viewed behind
80 all the trowsers" say;
But lovelIer when "re.vicwed" in froni
With flaming cabbage .roses
Gfotesquely bubbing up and down
On the bridges Ct our noses.
The forid monsters piled on top,
Like blooming garden beds,
Appear IT us women all
Bore flower pots on our heads;
While those that beam from the inside,
With such a steady stare,
All traces hide from gaping beau
OF either forehead or hair.
Look at the crowds upon our streets,
., women young and old
The mOOn.taced and the lantern iawed.
The modest and the bold;
All have those scuttles on their heads
With those rcses galy crown'd:
The Ox-eyed and the sQniAt-eyed,
All decked alike are found.
Narrow shoulder'd, chatting shoppers,
AS small as fabled elves,
Meekly plod on beneath large hats,
Far larger than themselves;
But they must have them-they're the style !;
And full many well we know,
Would wear balloons tied to their ears
they were "all the go!'
An " institution" are these hats,
At which ell Gotham's grinning:
And Il "ir scoops grow one more inch,
The trees will catch their trimming.
Don't add too much good milliners,
Or down in rebeIdom
They'll see our spooks and think, for sure,
The judgment day has come.
To match those hats our bellies now walk
Wnh casp'd hands hanging low;
They give their heads a forward swing,
And shake them as they go:
As If blink siaggers seized Ihem all,
They waddle on thelT Wky-
Ridiculous expounders
OF the folIes Of the day.
Fashion! what music power is thine
Our senses thus TO blind,
And to they tickle car of whims
A thinking race to bind!
Before thee all things bow and change.
Like fate thy iron rule;
Wave but thy wand, and we wauld wear
-hy cap and bells. o fool:-N Y. AtI0s.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26
POET R Y.
MABEL,
In the sunlight /:

In The sunlight:
Little Nab. the keepers daughter,
Singing BY the brooket's side,
With her plsymates singing carols
Ofthe gracious Easter-tide;
Aad the violet and the primrose
Make sweet incense TOR the quirs,
Ia the springlight, when the rosebuds
Hide the thOrns upon the brier.
In the lampligbt:-
With proud defiant beauty,
Nab. the fallen. aaunts along,
Speaking sins words. wildly laughing,
She who sang that Paschal song,
And mother lies dying
ln cottage far away,
And father cries to Heaven,
"ThOu hast said, 1 ,oiH repay"
In the moonlight:
By the gravestone in the churchyard,
Mabel. where her mother sleeps,
Like the fearful saint of Magdaa,
An Easter vigil keeps:-
There, trailing cruel thorns, storm.drenched
Planning with piteous beat,
The lost lamb. ESQ her mother prayed)
And the Good Shepherd meet.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

The Power OF THE UNITED STATES Ac-
KNOwLEDGED.-The London Times gives Can.
ada great scOldIng for asking for aid from the
BIIilsh Government 10 defend the Province
The Times tells Canada she must defend her
SELL II says 1t IS not in the power Of Great
Britain 10 :" send military force sufficient TO
defend the frontier OF Canada against the M.
merous armies VIII ch have learned arms and
discipline 10 the great school of the present
civil war. Our resources are unequal to so
large concentration OF force on a single point;
our empire Is to vast, our population is 100
small, our GntGg is too pOWerfui" 1t is
To The reCog milton of this fact that the United
States are 10 powerful for England 10 engage
with IN a war, that we wdl owe our protection
from any improper interference with the war
We have on hand. 1t was jealousy of the grew
Tug power of the United States which first made
u'ervention taxed of, for 1t was throught to ba
i easy matter to divide and therefore destroy
power thus feared. But the United States
have put forth such Indications Of strength q and
OF resources IN the present war as to astonish,
It not alarm the governments which ere about
to dispose of her destiny in their own Cabinet
unCIs !, IS nov scen how dangerous would
DO tie experiment q. :neddllng with US. The
wrs We ar, engaged - has shown with what
use We can put !o!5 The field an army larger
than any nation of Europe possesses, and before
II C ses 1t will develop a naval power equal to
any a1oat. Thirteen iron clad craft are now
u"der way, embracing a number of improved
.HOnItOrs, and more than one powerful steam
ram tor ocean usa. and by next October the
United States will be the strongest power on
earth in efficient iron clad vessels; and with
such fleet tor defence. we need not care much
what the Powers of Europe say or do.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26
Prenticiana.

The rebels use cSIion bales as q protection
to their wsr ships. And they were foolish
enough TO think that cotton would protec. their
ship OF State, but they see now what poor dupes
they were.
We used to hear the boys say Of particular.
y mean fellow that he " deserved 10 be kicked
to death by a sheep" We do no. doub, rhst
Memphis deserved 10 be butted to death by
rams.
We trust that this age will britg forth SONS
great hlstoiiau 20 write abe history of the rebel
navy.
Our Mississippi feet was about Wrigb, for a
couple of months, and has been exactly right
ever since.
The rebel Confederacy and Famine are
staring each other in the face, and each has a
gaunt and pitifui face TO stare in.
Memphis was neither burned down nor bat
tered down. She was rammed dowa.
According 10 the best calculation we can
make, Memphis was last ditch No. lOI.
The rebels have an nntipalhy to the bayonet.
They don't like is Iusinuatlons
Down South rebellion is Oh foot II lately
tancIed itself on horseback.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

COOP FOR EvERYBoDY.-" Margin is good
thing. it is great fhing," as Auut ses "
CRATE institusbon" chow she noes can't tell.
for she never he d a chance to Iry); its good
for everybody. Are yon old !-marry i'll
make you young (or you'll die tryin' TO pearso. )
Are you yOuog It'll make you old 10 fact
it is sooled te evry and ennybody. It's
briSr-rose hedge that society has set upto keep
folks inside the bounds Nv good beha vior; and
tho I've had ups and downs in ii. and no al
about IT, still say hOoray fer marryin'! It's
good for everybo F."
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

How TO BE UNHAPPY.-We believe IL was
Kingsley who said: "To be miserable. think
aboat Yourself; about what you want, what
go" like, what respect people ought TO pay ,s
you, what people think OF you; and then TO yov
no'hng will be pure. You will spoil every
thing you touch; you will make sn and mis-
cry for yourself out of everything which GOD
sends you; you will be as wretched as yoa
choose on earth, or IN Heaven either"
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

WHO PAYS THE PIPER!-A petition has been
sent to the municipal authorities of New Or
leans, praying for payment oftoEty hosshehdS
of sugar destroyed by the rebels at the tlcne Of
the capture of the city. After this fashion,
probably, will be the finale OF ak the cotton
burning. tobacco burning, and sugar a nd molas
ses destruction, OF which such parade is now
being made by the rebels. The owners Of the
staples will say, and in most cases truly, that
they were destroyed against their Will by the
rebel military authorities, which authorizes
were recognized and upheld, and thler edlcts
enforced bV the States. II, under the iurlsdlc
ton of the State, they submitted to The des-
tructloA of their crops asa military necessity
IN time of war, they will claim that The State
Is bound to reimburse them for losses suffered
in its behoof To this complexion will the
blazing patriotism OF the rebel planters come
al last.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

The WHIsKEY RATiON.-There is little doubt
that the House Of Representatives will follow
the example set by the Senate and agree to
abolish the whisky portion OF the United States
Senmens RaIions, substituting in its stead an
increase of FIVE ce0Is per diem TO The seamen's
pay. There were but two votes against the
proposition in the Senate.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

A good anecdoe is told of one Of the Con.
necIIcut boys. While in conversation with a
REBEL atcr the capture of Fort Pulaski, the
latter SAID. "At least, with all our faulte, we
have never made wooden nutmegs" The
YANKEE, very demnre- looking specimen, in.
noeenlly replied, We do not make them OF
wood any longer" and pointing to one of the
0'g prolecIlles lying near, which had bFeechsd
The tori added quietly, 1--WE make them now Of
IRON" Secesh subsidized.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

A Precocious youth in a country town, In
this State, had arrived at the age Of nine years.
when his taiher sent him to school, He stood
beside the teacher to repeat the letters Of ths
alphabet "WhaI's that" asked the master. !.
/" liurrer," vocterated the urchin. "Notbs4,s
A" "a" "Well. what's the next e""Ox
yoke" No. it's b." 'Taint d, neither,
IT'S an OK yoke. Crotch all hemlock! Gosh.
a-mIghly think Idoa't know Z"
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

TRUE SAYINGs.-"W We Judge ourselves"
says Longfellow, "hy what we feel ca pable Of
dong, while Others Judge US by wha. we have
already done"
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

With many readers brIlIisncy of style pas.
ses for stiluence OF thought they mistake but.
terCuPs in the grSss tor immeasurable gold
mines underground"
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

Men Of genius are often dull and iner. in
society; as the blazing Gleleor. when it de.
scends TO earth, is oaly q stone"
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

SIsTERs OF CHARITY.-About sixty Sisters
OF Charity lett Baltimore on Thursday, 10 nurse
the sick al the army hospitals in Washington.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

The WHRAT CRoP'-The wheat, as genes.
al thing, looks well, and promises fair Ses a
large yleld.--Grsnt co. (Wis,) Witness.
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

ResoIvsd. That the Democracy of Kent
county respectfully suggest to the Democratic
Smyrna times., 1862-06-26

OHIo WHEAT CRoP.-The wheat crop of
Ohio this year is expected to exceed that of
any former year by about five thousand bush.
els.
NEw Wharf.-The first let of this year's
crop OF wheat, received at st. Louis on the
18th. was from South Illinois. and was sold at
sI,25 bushe'. Samples of new wheat grown
in Ohio were exhibited ct Cincinnati 90 Mon
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-10

Senator Sumner recent speech in Boston IN
defence Of his policy, and in favor of Presi-
dent Lincoln proclamation, is widely circula-
ted He is now regarded as the leader Of the
Republican party, and the author of the anti
slavery policy now adopted.
In Washington, short time SINCE Mr.. Mi
chel ShaDks withdrew his deposits from bank
and slowed them away in different portions Of
his premises, placing one lot, consisting Of
$500 in gold, under a hearth in the house
he then occupied, (corner Of Eighteenth street
and New York avenue.) In moving from this
house, the house was rented, and tenant was
at once installed into the domicle On Mon
day last, thinking that the condition Of affairs
made it safe to remove the deposite he went
with two friends to the house. and the tenant
readily gave permission to him to take up the
hearth and secure the treasure. After con-
siderable working, the bricks we're all removed
and the dirt scratched ", but no money was
to be found No trace Of the money SO mys-
teriously spirited away has been found.
Philadelphia, it seems, is not only afflicted
with scarcity Of small change, but has but lit
tie currency Of any denomination below twenty
dollar bills in circulation.
It is understood at Washington that the Bar
timore and Ohio Railroad will be opened 10
Cumberland in day ortwo. We hardly think
this possible
Hon. John Tayloe Lomax died in treoer-
icksburg, on the lst instant, He was 1orll'e''y
connected with the University Of Virginia. a''0
was fer several years Judge Of the superior
Court Of that State. ~ Is not tbs n1l'SAAs"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-10
The Alexandria 6 azetfe
FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 10.

CoURr.-Ye sterday, the case Of the Com.
US. s, del, on an INSTRUMENTATION to qnash
indictment overruled-demurrer sustained.
Joseph Hudley, free negro, charged with
felony, was declared not guilty, and ordered TO
be discharged.
In the case Of the Com VS. John and JAS.
Boswell, William Curran, and j. ". Payne,
no]le prosequi was entered.
IN the case Of John Wilson, alias Joseph
Holiday and John Royal, free negroes,
felony. noe prosequi was ordered to be en-
tered and the prisoners discharged from Gus
tody.
Com VS.. Wesley Avery-on an Indictment
nolle proseoui entered in the case.
r, 4. Stoutenburgh appeared, and qualified
as Deputy collector.
% motion of E. IT, Delehay, Commissioner
Of Revenue, JAS A. Stoutenbugh was appoint
ed 10 assist him in the discharge Of the duties
Of said office, when he shall have qualified.
r. 4. Stoutenburgh, special Commissioner
10 settle the account Of 5. E. Beach, admins
traitor Of r. C. Atkinson, decd, made his re-
port, which was ordered to lie for thirty days
for executions, and be published.
4 nolle prosequi was entered III the case OF
Com. vs.. Owen Nugent.
nes~ The gentlemen soliciting aid tor the Or
Dhan Asylum, requests us 10 say that, owing
10 the extensive field Of their operations, and
the frequent absence Of persons from their
homes, they have been compelled 70 omit many
who would otherwise have contributed to Sc
cure the required aid. They request that all
who have been overlooked, and desire to con-
tribute, will send their names to Dr. Elias Har-
rison or this Office, with as little delay as pos
sible. as the wants Of the institution are I'M
perative.
MILITARY GOVERNOR. The report that
Gen. Slough, Military Governor Of this place,
had been relieved by Col. Tate, is incorrect. -
The report originated from the fact that the
SD Massachusetts, regiment is to be relieved
from duty as Provost Guard by the lstDistrict
Of Columbia volunteers Col. Tate.
THE Town CLOCK. The necessary repairs
to the ''old" Town Clock have been made, and
once more its iron tongue rings out the hours,
liberty HALL.-The crowded audiences
which have attended the performances OF the
Canterbury Company, for the past ten nights
is an evidence Of it's great popularity II the
community, and in fact the entertainments Of
the excellent Company have been remarkably
successful since their commencement, and the
rI,blic interest seems not IN the least diminish
Cd. the h use being we'll filled nightly, and the
"a DicI~ p,rIror
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lCOMMUNICATED

COMMUNICATED. D
''Friend Of my soul, this goblet sip!"-Wen h
as you are not here, [ will sipit for thee! Yea u
and "drink it to the dregs'' Thou hast heard
and thy answer has been speedy! What ifA
the "proper authorities did not heed nv
complaints, and refused to answer my respeet,
full inquiries? The last gurgle of the demiiohn
must have reached thine ears, for 10 no soon.
er had ] made that touching inquiry what
am to do-whele am | to gotham thy bot
tie made it's appearance, as if in response, and
gladly did [ welcome its advent |, who in.
dulge in no matutinal drains, and no post pran.
dial toddeys-who only, at high change take
my plain Whiskey and water, can now for a few
days, at least, solace my weary HEARTH that
is the exact point to be reached-with my ac-
customed beverage hope when that bottle
is empty, another may supply its place-a lit
tie more Of the same sort may reach me! Adieu
my friend accept the grateful remembrance Of
thy obliged friend. TOBIAS FURMITRY.
A person who had just received a thousand
dollars from the Government, and had spent
put about twenty Of it, was yesterday robbed
when about leaving Washington by the morn
ing train for Baltimore In the short spare Of
time that elapsed during his walk from the
ticket office to the car his pocket book turned
up missing. The money was all in Treasury
notes.
At Point Lookout, Nd, in tn, course Of a
week or ten days there will have been completed
seventeen new hospital buildings for the recep-
ton Of sick and wounded soldiers, which, ad'
ded to the present accc mmodatIons, will give
room for about 2, 500 patients. The buildings
form circle with about two acres in the CEN
tire, on which will be erected commodlOus
two story building, to be used for a cook-house,
laundry, dining rooms, and sleeping apart
ments.
The steamer Despatch arrived at the Wash
ington Navy Yard, on Wednesday, bringing
up number of prisoners and several refugees
from the Lower Potomac, who were captured
by the vessels of the fotilla near Blackstone
Island. The Despatch also brought up a lot
of contraband goods captured in transltu to
Virginia, mostly consisting Of dry goods, among
which is a large quantity Of mourning goods
In accordance with resolutions passed. the
Triennial Episcopal Convention adjourned on
Wednesday after very brief session, tor the
purpose Of participating in the solemn tasting
humiliation and prayer" for which the DAY
had been set apart. The services were con-
Quoted at Trinity Chapel, before an immense
concourse Supplications, especially chosen
for the occasion, were offered up, imploring the
mercy OF the Most Eli h, and the restoration Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-10-10
Congratulatory Order Of Gen. McClellan

The Commanding General extends his con-
gratulations to the army under his command
for the victories achieved by their bravery at
the Passes Of the South Mountain and upon
the Antietam Creek. The brilliant conduct OF
Generals Reno's and Hookers corps, under
Cen Burnside, at Turner Gap, and OF zen.
Franklin's corps at Champions Pass, IN which
in the face of the enemy strong IN position ana
resisted with obstinacy, they carried the monn1
tain, and prepared the way for the advance OF
the army, won for them the admiration OF their
brethren in arms.
IN the memorable battle Of Antietam we de-
feated numerous and powerful army or the
enemy in an action desperately fought, and re-
mari able for its duration, and for the destruc-
ton of life which attended It, The obstinate
bravery Of the troops Of Gems: Hooker, Nanso
field, and Sumner; the dashing gallantry OF
those Of Gen. Franklin on the right; the stea-
DIV yalor Of those Of Gen Burnside on the lett,
and the vigorous support of Gems Porter and
Pleasonton present brilliant spectacle TO our
countrvnen, which will swell their hearts with
pride and exultatlon.
Fourteen guns, thlrty-nlne colors htteen
thousand five hundred stand OF arms, and near
X six thousand prisoners taken from the enc
nv are evidences Of the completeness Of our
triumph.
a grateful country will thank this noble ar
my for achievements which have rescued the
loyal States of the East from the ravages OF
the invader, and have driven him from their
borders
While rejoicing at the victories, which under
God blessing have crowned our exertlons, let
us cherish the memory Of our departed COM
panions Who have laid down their lives upon
the battle field. Martyrs in their country S
cause, their names will ever be enshrined IN the
hearts Of the people.
By command Of Major Gen McClellan:
S. WILLIAMS, A. A. :.