Smyrna times., 1867-12-11
Written for the 'Smyrna Times"
Ga Word to the Wise, etc."

Myattention was called this morning to a piece
of writing which appeared in thc-(well, I
won t mention names for charity sake (which
became intensely amusing; not Of itself, it was
too dull for that but from the remarks it eli
cited The remarks were all the more pithy
and the piece all the more diverting, from the
fact that we had been behind the scenes and
knew the foundation stone upon which this
weak TRADE against sinners was buiided.
The writer, it appears, .imagines herself to
be Of so much importance, that If she calls
upon a lady engaged in any public business she
expects her to summariy dismiss her patrons
or customers and talk to her exclusively and
demands that she shall receive especial atten-
ton on all occasions This writer formerly
spread herself weekly over part of the first page
Of the Smyrna Times, then complained Of the
contempt with which her writings (which we're
tho poor to gain for her even local celebrity were
treated by that paper. This complaint was,
presume, called forth by the omission on the
part of the patient, long-sufferng Editor, to
write himself down-a poor judge of literature
to say the least, by lauding editOrially the fiat
and spiritless communications of his tar con-
trihutor.
| read the Smyrna Times, land Ipay for it
regularly, and in advance, too, and am happy
to be able to state that latterly she has trans
ferrel the wishy- washy productions of her te-
dl0uS pen 10 the Columns Ol aloul-Inoulneu' III
significant little sheet published at Smyrna
Junction.
Fitting set off to the brilliant illusions Of
"Simon Snooks," "JacksOnian Democrat,
and the illuStrious Fditress herself, who, mis-
taking vulgarimpudence for fearlessneSs, makes
her paper the mouth piece of any staggering
bully who Is ambitious to be considered a wri
ter OF the press, and yet with characteristic in
consistency lays violent claim to the title OF
| 4 nP kbor A0o
I in choosing for her boon companions the inso-
lent black guards who have won for the sclrrll-
GUS little sheet above mentioned, an unenvia-
bic notoriety, our lady writer shows the bent ol
her inclinations, and proves the truth OF the
adage, Like likes like"
Il Perhaps, however, | am wronging our fair
writer (if so, am perfectly willing to retract,
or apologize.) Perhaps, to her superior ex,,
ceIlences of head and heart, may be attributed
the gradual toning down of the indecent rail
ings of her pet journal. H., :.
i Perhaps, also, it is due to this brilliant ge-
MUS that the appearances OF her fav0rlte news
paper has improved SO decidedly; not to speak
OF chat Subscription list, which has increased st
wonderfully, if we are to believe the statements
of the Editress. .....,... - .... !,
OR, to go still further, perhaps this mora
teacher, who cannot hide her light under {
I bushel, whose qualifications OF head and heart
so far surpass those of all her brethren and sis
# ters of the church, that she cannot rest conten
! without drawing them out tedious sermon oc
J, casionally, takes this opportunity Of giving
: = valuable lesson to the viruleht Editress OF th
/ scourge Of all evil -doers, (ahem y and her vul
q gar satellites.
1 In that case, her words: An impoliti
g course of bitter vituperation expressed in Ian
!. guage offensive to Christian mOralityris indulg
!, ed in by them The bitterness Of their heart
. is in affinity with the demoas of the lower re
T giOns;" The poison OF asps is on thei
2, tongues !" "Their motto is render evil to a
/, whose superior exceences of head aud hear
:. surpass your own are highly appropriate
9; and will doubtless tinge the cheeks of the cor
I. science strickenvictims of her sermonizing wit
Of a glow of shame.
l conclude as began. A word to the wis
is sufficient. ,Aaa JUHIA