Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-28
IRON the Rochester Union.
william Gilmore Sfmms-HiS VISIT
10 Buffalo and Rochester some

The Charleston correspondent OF the New
York Herald, giving an account of late expe-
dition into the interior OF South Carolina, Gays.
During Lieutenant Breck's stay in Columbia
he had several very pleasant interviews y "a that
veteran writer, William Gilmore Slmms. now
editor of the Columbia Phoenix. In one of
these interviews, lasting over two hours, the
Lieutenant says be was unable to put in word,
and could only reply To the numerous sugges-
tions made by ar. Sinms for restoring the coun-
try By an affirmative nod OF head. Mr. Simms
still retains very lively humor and fascins tin
conversation, which make hrs presence much
sought after. and his fatherly good huraored
advice is listened 10 with great attention He
is full Of hope. and recommends bis fellow citi.
zens to reconcile themselves the new order OF
things, ordained in the providence of God; to
concentrate what is left of strength resource and
energy. 10 make new capital out of the wreck.
for the commencement of new career"
Smms has number of ardent" friends in
this city who will be delighted 10 learn that ho
has weathered the rebellion and retains his gift
Of advisory eloquence. Some six or seven years
ago Slmms was engaged 10 lecture before the
Young Mems Association of Buffalo, and the
Aiheneum here. on "Souih Carolina in the Rev
olution." He appeared at Buffalo, delivered his
lecture. and was Kissed and booted by the IN
mannerly BufalOnians, and pitched into without
gloves by the unmercifu Buffalo papers Next
morning Simms arrived here with copies of the
Courier and Express in his hand, and in a tow
erng rage. He called upon the Chairman of
the Lecture Committee, and proposed to throw
up his engagement, utterly disguised with North
ern civility aud manners and customs as illus
trated al Buffalo. The Chairman being some
thing Of philosopher advised the fery South
Carolinian 70 be calm, AID his rising wrath as
suage, and sent for number Of the most states
msnlike directors to meet and hold counsel on
the situation All being duly assembled, Mr.
Smms was politely requested to state his expe-
rience in Buffalo. he did so. He cited the
boisterous manifestations of the audience during
the delivery of his lecture; how he was allowed
TO retire after its delivery to the solitude of his
chamber without the slightest attention from the
officers of the Associations; how be paced the
floor in Indignation; how he spent troubled
night; and how be arose in the morning 10
lind the morning journals raking and ridi-
culing him. Mr.. SImms was thereupon assured
that Buffalo was no criterion of Northern So
ciety that its nhabitant are comparatively
uncultivated people. living upon the borders OF
Canada; that It's editors were better Judges of Ii.
guilds than literature. and that Rochester would
give aim a respectful hearing. Satisfied with
this reception and these expressions, hSconsen-
ted to give the promised lecture He had splen-
did house. and was applauded at every salient
point during the delivery. The lecture over. Mr.
Simms was invited TO partake OF the aospitalites
oil the Grand ' F.. in company with select
party of gentlemen, whose social qualities were
relied upon TO take the Buffalo chill out of the
distinguished SOuthron Aud the reliance was
not in vain. Simms took the floor. and then. as
now, his flow of talk and advice upon the affairs
OF the country, the formation OF parties, the fu-
ture North aud South. &c. would scarcely allow
the putting in of a word. Refreshing himself at
intervals, be GRATED well in the short hours, and
was finally escorted to his rooms in the Eagle
happy msn-a man who proclaimed Rochester
green spot in the barren North, and who promised
that until death the Athcncum Directors should
retain place in his heart Of hearts Let The
Lecture Committee not forget Smms when they
come TO make up their scheme for next winter
We have beard him upon South Csrolns in the
Revolution Now let us hear wha, be has to
say on South Carolina in the Rebellion -