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Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

A BEAUTIFUL lNCIDENT.-William " ex-
pired about midnight, at Windsor Palace The
archbishop Of Canterbury, with other peers
and high functionaries of the kingdom, was in
attendance. As soon as the sceptro had de-
parted with the last breath of the king, the
archbishop quilted Windsor Castle and made
his way with all possible speed to Kensington
Palace, the residence at that time Of the prin-
cess-already by succession Queen-Victoria
He arrived long before daylight, announced
himself and requested an immediate interview
with the princess. She hastily attired herself,
and met her venerable prelate in her ante-room
He informed her of the death OF William
and formally announced to her that she was, in
law and right, successor to the deceased mon
arch. 1.-THE sovereignty of the most powerful
nation at the feet of girl of eighteen" She
was, de jure Queen Of the only realm, in fact
or history, on which the "sun never sets. -
She was deeply agtated at the formidable
words, SO fraught with blessings or calamity,
the first words she was able to utter were these,
" | ask your prayers in my behalf"
They kneeled together, and Victoria inaugu-
rated her reign, like the young king of Israel
in olden time, by asking from the Highest who
ruleth in the kingdom of meh "an under
standing heart, to judge so great people, who
could not be numbered nor counted for multi
tude."
The sequel of her reign has been worthy of
such beginning. Every throne in Europe has
tottered since that day. Most of them have
been for time overturned That of England
was never so firmly seated in the loyalty and
love of the people as at this hour Queen
Victoria enjoys personal influence, too, the
heartfelt homage paid her as christian wo-
man-incomparably wider and greater than
that of any monarch now reigning.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
SCELLANE NEOUS.
Written for the Smyrna Times"
MIR. DABBLEBOY

ANTICIPATES THE BIOGRAPHERS-HE GIVES Us
A LITTLE TOUCH AT RECoNSTRUCTION-AND
SOME OF HIS EXPERIENCE-CoUR URTING, AND
OTHERWISE.
Mr.. EDATUR:-
Sune as ever man begins to git
his name up in the wurld-whether bi do'in
like good old Mister Peeboddy-givin of hard
yernins to pore people, or to set for rad the
kause of Eddycashun, or like bad Mister
PrObist-gOin to wurk an KILN up hole fami-
ly, jist out of pure orn'ryness-or sa, for in
stunse, like I-displain' talens in ritin-whi
evryboddy wants to find out all about him, an
hole lot of fellers go to takin of his life
don't mean KILN of him, like Mister Pro-
bist sarved his friends-taking his life
that sjest fun on mi part-buta ritin about him,
an ma bee havin' his fortygraff in the picter
papurs, so that none of his friends don't no it s
hlm-neether the histry nor the picter
That Is a consekens of bein famous, that
did Mt think of when commenst ritin, or it
mite skeered me off; but, as hev conmenst,
and there s nc. going back on it. l think
the best thing l can do is to take time bi the
fore top-an git a he'd of the byrogafers-an
rite fu wurds miself then I'll no it's rite
an wont be sham'd most to deth sum dav by
redin that l wus onst in the penytenshary, or
the Legislator, or sumthin else disgrassful.
1t you can put plcters in your papur I'll give
you one-but as 'spect you can't, I'll hev to
bare that misfortin when ever it hapins.
OF MI BoRN'IN
can't sa much-only no wus borned-bur
wus so yung at the time that | can't remem-
bur the sircumstenses; besides, l ruther 'xpeot
that mi mind wus a little furryed q seein'
strange things l wus' mt akustem'd to before.
OF MI FETCHIN UP,
I - n r.La - ca oJ ,,,oak Al =.
ness to do miself wus borned very pore, an
| retane that vurtchI yit. The fust rekellec-
shun l hev of muther wus from the kind at
tenshuns of mi step-muther-an l sometimes
kind a thot she wus mi own muther-for she
took to larrippn me jest as ma tral as any reel
muther could; sendin of me to bed before
supper, an maxim me git up before breakfast, an
all sich things, that | retane very distinck
rekelleeshun of her-an as l wus not un-
graitful child, but reciprossicatsd all her kind.
ness bi paintin of her specs, onravellin of heI
nittin, steelin of her shuger, fxin nice comfor-
tible pins, with the pints up perds, in hel
cheer, an many other sich things, sich as good
little boys will do 10 xhubrance of thare speer.
| cts, that hev no dout she remembers me tC
| this da-that is, if she's livin-which don't
no if she is or not, for many sad days has
rolrd over mi weery he'd sense | last saw mi
step-muther, or hearn tel any thing of her.
how we cum TO part, ana De creWelly seppy
rated in this wurld duzzent pertain to this
hist'ry. P'raps I'll Civ a akount of it in anoth
er peace, aud hev it printud all to itself. But
now / must be purmitted to spare mi feeliDs
| MI BOYHooD
4 I parst mostly in gitten licked by the big boy
in the naburhud,. an licken of .he little ones
| My other okapashuls wus numerus, an sum o
n * Il .ysT-- ,sFnjk aesinI.eA -. .sass,s5s. 81
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

Archie and Tom spanked the same girl
One night Archie called on her and found her
alone. After some conversation, he burst out
with
miss Mollie, do you think you could leave
this comfortable home, kind father and moth
er, loving brothers and sisters, and go to the
far West with young man who has little to
live on save his profession?"
Miss Mollie laid her hand gently on Archie's
shoulders, with her eyes about half closed, her
ruby lips slightly apart, and said softly:
eyes, Archie, l thiSk | could"
"Well," said Archie, my friend Tom is
going West, and wants to marry. will men,
ton it to him..
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
P Oct r Y
A QUESTION.

So young and fair. so debonnair,
The sunshine gnted through her hair
And yet she stood with icy stare
Ia meditative agony and deep despair.
And whyf
Because fend in human guise,
With studied words and tender lies,
Had won her heart by surprise,
Then left her-lOstand sought the light of other eyes,
What thenP
They hailed him in the "upper ten"
He shook the hands Of honored men;
And ladies smiled on him agan
They knew his crime tongue
And whyI
Because the great world visits all
It's wrath misled girls who fall;
1t holds the mans offence as SMALL
But woman may in vain for right or mercy call.
What then2
Where mighty hills the far shores crown,
And distant forts through great guns frown;
Where stately ships sail up and down,
She sought resting place-the harbor OF the town.
And whyr
Because beneath the placid
She saw the vision Of grave,
And felt 1t easier to brave
Thsdread unknown the which old friends
What thenH
They found corpse-a piteous sight;
The Eazers turned away in fright;
And who looked grew deathly white
Ts said he did not sleep throughout that dreary night
And whyI
Because, before the final goal,
He knew the angels would unrol
record writ on fiery scroll,
And when just decree passed upon his soul
WHAT THEN?
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

THE HUMAN VOICE AS INDICATIVE OF
CHARAoTER.-Therea are light, quick, surface
voices, that involuntarily seem to utter the
slang, Il won't do to tie TO-. The man S
words may assure you Of his strength of pur-
pose and reliability, and yet his tone contra
diets his speech.
Then there are low, deep strong voices,
where the words seemed ground out as if the
man owed humanity grudge, and meant to
pay it some day. That mans opponent may
we'll tremble, and his friends may trust his
strength Of purpose and ability to act.
There is coarse, boisterous, dictatorial
tone, invariably adopted by vulgar persons
who have not sufficient cultivation to under
stand their own insignifcance.
There is the incredulous tone, that is full of
covert sneer, or secret "You can't dupe me
sir ;" intonation.
Then there is the whining, beseeching voice,
that says "sycophant " as plainly as if it ut
tered the word. 1t cajoles and fatters you :;
its words say 81 love you'll admire you
you are everything you should be-"
Then there is the tender, musical, compass
sionate voice, that sometimes goes with sharp
features las they indicate merely intensity of
feeling, and sometimes with blunt features,
but always with genuine benevolence
1t you are cold, and calm, and firm, and
consistent, or tickle, and foolish, and decep-
tious, your voice will be equally truth-telling.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

A lad swallowed small lead bullet. His
friends were very much alarmed about it. His
his darling boys life, sent post haste to a sur
geOn of skill, directing his messenger to tell
him of the circumstance and urge his coming
without delay. The doctor heard the dismal
tale, and with as much concern as he would
manifest in a common headache, wrote the
following laconic note:
Don't be alarmed. IF, after three weeks,
the bullet isnot removed, give the boy charge
of powder. Yours, &c.
"P. S.-Don't shoot the boy at anybody"
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

ABOUT THE AGE OF HoRsEs.-A short time
ago we met gentleman from Illinois, who
gave us piece Of information in regard to as
certaining the age of horse, after he or she has
passed the ninth year, which was new to us,
and will be we are sure, to most of our readers.
1t is this: After the horse is nine years old, a
wrinkle comes on the eyelid at the upper cor
ner Of the lower lid, and every year thereafter
he has one well defined wrinkle for each year
over nine IT. for instance, horse has three
wrinkles, he is twelve; if four, he is thirteen.
Add the number of wrinkles to nine, and you
will always get it. So says the gentleman, and
he is confident it will never fail AS a good
tried. If true, the horse dentist must give up
his trade.-An Exchange
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

Ii a man who makes deposition is deposi-
tor, does it not necessarily follow that the man
whc makes allegation is an alligator.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

" Capital weather, Mr.. Jones, capital wea-
ther; My wife's got such a cold she can't
speak. like such weather"
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

Ihere are many graceless preachers on grace
---many uncharitable ones on charity.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

How to take the census of the children of
ighborhood-Employ an organ grinder tor
FIVE minutes.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

Why, is dancing like milkP Because Il
strengthens the calves. =
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

A girl with ringing laugh" caused an
alarm of fire in Peoria. They took her for
belle.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
Specialities.
MEnINAIT ITPRATATRNT

Calculations on extensive I'D reliable data show
4eereased Of mOrtality uuder what is known as
he Homeopathic sysieE Of medicine. Therefore
venake deduction : ten per cent from table rates
Ipon each Iayment of premium by those habituaily
ISing ghis mode of treatment. ia case of medical
pracIIee being changed thereafter full will be
charged In order that injustice may be dOae 10
those preIerng other schools Of medicine all appor-
iOn of pFo6is under reduced rates, will be sepa-
-ateiV made.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

Modesty in woman is like color on the cheek,
decidedly becoming if it is not "put on"
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

" hea person well replenishes o fire how
does it fsel2 Grateful lr) - :. :
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
Promnt PAYMENT of Losses.

In addition 10 all the advantages herein before sci
forth ihs Atlantic MatEsI presents feature looking
10 the perfect security of ITS policy holders.
fv special enactment Of the Legislature OF new
Yofk. al lis recent session, The Atlanuc' Nutua LIZ
INSURANCE. COMPANY are permitted. and are prepared
tozsue of policies erted By The Stertntendenty
the Insurance Department, UNDER HIS otFlC1hL nA.1
snsbng them TO offer virtually the same security
az is given for the redemplio4 OF nd-
tioHaI Bank Carrency. Thus il would appear mat
the AIlentc Mutual Life Insurance Company may
rghtnlly claim the confidence and patronage ofthis
and evefy community. Ii has been the endeavoE OF
ths officers 10 profit by past expenence and 70 give 10
policy holders every possible advantage and the best
possible security
For Rates Agencies, and other particulars Apply to
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"H7aif 81 ia's"a SnYRNA, DEE.
General agent for DeIaware and Eastern Maryland,
and Lancaster, Chester ahd Dea"ste Noun''es ~
Pennsy ylyania. er .
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
MI B0YHooD

I parst mostly in gitten licked by the big boys
in the naburhud, an lickeni of .he little ones.
My other okapashuls wus numerus, an sum Of
* u .ys5i-- ,fujk ne'sir1ogI - .aasSsss 81
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
Non-forfeitures of Policies.

Common lfe and endowment policies are nonfor-
feabse 10 the amount OF premium paid. after three
annual premiums have been paid.
The Ten-preBliRm life and endowment policies
are non-iorleItabe after two annual premiums have
been pai 10 The amount Of many tenIhs Of the val
ne Of policy the n1mber OF annual premiums paid
POLICIES SINCONTESTIBLE
An policies issued by this Company, are. by their
terms iuoonesti BE the expiration Of seven years
seainsi any errorin the ofapPlieaon. Thus
guarding against The posslo,li1y ol loss Oy hlgaoh
after death, as is frequently the case.
Prompt Payment of Losses.
All losses are By the terms Of the policy made pay.
able iutmedisteEg upon satisfactory proof OF loss. and
nos as is usually e at the expiration Of zfy or
nisety dsss.. .1r
Policies Secured by pledge of
Pnhlic Stocks. -
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

ANTICIPATES THE BIoGRAPHERs-HE GIVES Us
LITTLE TOUCH AT RECONSTRUCTION-AND
SOME OF HIS EXPERIENCE-CoUR URTING, AND
OTHERWISE.
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

Aas'i'es o szsa adi saisd naiaa-aaJ i q
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19
Peculiar Advantages.
ROBERT u. PRUYN, President,
AMES HEN ORICK. Vice President,

Except the "Term" table. the rates are all Nth
profits. and calculated at low a figure as past
experience has demonstrated to be ample, based upon
The highest rate Of mortality any lowest rate of inter-
est. Here arises
Smyrna times., 1868-02-19

S.9s 1uc. sa y,c lssass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-10-22
CHINA AND JAPAN.
THE TROUBLES OF OUTSIDE BARBAR1ANs. .

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 20-The mail steamer
Japan, from China aud Japan, has arrived,
bringing dates from Hong Kong to Sept. 18th,
and Yokohama Oct. I'd, and the Japan brings
over 500 passengers from China, and 1900 tons
of merchandise. She experienced heavy
weather during the voyage.
Adylces from Japan state that Mikado is
sued his proclamation declaring the city of
Yeddo the capital of Japan, and shall be here
after called "Toakei," or Eastern capital.
The port of Yeddo was to have been opened
to foreigners on the first day of October, The
present Governor of Yokohama requested
that the foIeign representatives be transferred
to Yeddo.
Intelligence from Nagasaki represents that
the town of Negat had been bombarded by
steamers from Satisk and Choisu, and the
place totally destroyed.
Debrandt, the Prussian Charge d'Affairs,
had been grossly insulted by the escort of the
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, while
returning from the government house. He
protested against the outrage and demand I'd
reparation.
No military events of importance had &C.
Cured since previous advices, although con-
siderable fighting was reported, the adya ntage
resting with the Northern army
1t was reported that an American officer be-
longing to the United States steamer Oneida
had been killed at Hogo by the Japanese. 1t
appears that party of seamen and several
midshipmen from the Oneida, together with
some men belonging TO the french war vessels
Vellequez ann Venus, created disturbance
in Hiogo while under the influence of liquor.
The officers of the Mikado attempted to arrest
them and scuf1e ensued, during which pis-
tolls were fired. The offenders escaped
CARNIVAL OF j. ROSS BROWNE.
j. Ross Browne, United States Minister to
China, arrived at Shanghae on the 18th of Sep
TENDER, and left the next day for Pekin.
Mr.. Burlingame's mission and treaty are
freely discussed in China by the newspapers,
The treaty gives general dissatisfaction, be-
cause it contains no new concessions.
An anti-foreign riot occurred at Yung Chow
near Chin Kiong. The mob burned and de-
stroyed some missionary premises and attempt
ed to murder the inmates.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-10-22
Especial Dispatch by International Lipe.l
Brighton, Cambridge and MedfOrd Cattle
Markets.


BosToN. Wednesday, Oct. 81
At market this week:-32i5 Cattle, 5000 Sheep
100 Store Pigs, 500 Fat Hogs last week, 327S attic
1s,2O7 Sheep, 80 tore PCS 6iOo Fat Hogs, so Veas
MISUNDERSTANDING quality $13 so a IA 90;
first quality SIP q S1S 20; second quality S1l rs q
Of Cows Bulls, &C. Sc 80 q o. y 100 lbs 1.-THE total
weight of hides tallow and dressed beet.
Prices of Hides, TaIlow and STANDARDIZATION Hides
10 q 1o9c; Brighton Talow sc 9Ic; country Hides
10 q 1OIc; country Tallow u q &c l9 1b. Sheep and
Lamb skins Toe q 81 29 skin; Calf Skins 20 q 22c
" 70.
Steers 500 TO $3.50.
Mich Cows Extra ss5@ 115; ordinary $40 a 80 ~
he d.. Store Cows $35 q $50 ~ head Store Year
lngs $ls to 80; two year ods $50 q As; three year
olils S45 to so $Y head.
Sheep and Lambs-Prices in lots at 81 so, 81 rs,
~ % g 90 head; eatra lots at So oO to 81 80 y
Poultry-Old fowls IL to 15c; Chickens IA to 1sc %
market; prices 10 q 101c Pfb
Droves from Name. Holbrook. 20. Wells &
R RieRardson, & W. j Eos Il; p KIinn, 81 A.
& Traffon, a.; j. & W. aniels, "a; Fl. We'lan. 4
Sheep-J Holbrook, 2li; Wells & Richardson, ia
6. Well: 1o7; Z. Boynton, g; G. E. Frost, 81; F.
Sales of Maine attle-J. Holbrook sold Beef
Cattle at 1lc " .fb, dressed weight; IA Cows and
Heifers at 1Oe y h., dressed weigh; Mich Cow
at Sl2l; Wells & Richardson sold pair OF Cattle,
gir!hs feet u. for $780, A. Maxfied sold Heifers
at i0c " ID, 80 per cent shrinkage; two year old
Hefers at S38 W head; j. S. Richardson sold pair
Cattle girh ieet Z. for $685. pair eirth feet 4
at $50; pair, grth feet Z, tor 5000; G. Wells sold
LOG nice Store Sheep at &c p tb average weight
lbs; Wells & Richardson sold 112 Store Sheep at So
" b lad; j. Holbrook commissioned his lot to Mr.
Hollis.
Remarks-The supply from Maine this week is
smaller than is usually the at this season of the
Year. but the market for several weeks has been hard
and the DRIVERS from Maine have had hard work 10
sci at profit. The supply from the West is not
quite so large as it was last week. Most OF the
Western Cattle are sold for beef From the North
there was tair supply, mostly small Cattle. Prices
remain about the saaie as they were last week for
the best qualities, but upon the poorer grades we
think there must decline before the close OF the
market tomorrow. Th was not large supply of
Workers in market, but enough Tor the demand;
prices up. Common grades of Shoep were lower.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-10-22
DOmesfic Markets.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-Flour-saIes $3.50 bbls.
State and Western heavy and declining; superfne
q %; round hoop Ohio Go a so; superfine IVES
tern % a 6 So; extra Western 6 so a. 8 1O White
s Mne H,s extra 80 q So Southern Dropping sales
heavy; sales $3.50 sacks at So "a 10 So Wheat "a 2c
lower with only very moderate inquiry tor export
and milling; sales $1,000 BUSH; Spring No. 2 at "a
9 66, the latter in store; No. at about Is; No. Q
and Mixed So; Amber Michigan 218; White do
81 q 2s5; White " ae California 279 Corn about 1c
for unsonnd, q 116 for sound, closing at inside
price Beer steady. Pork heavy and lower; sales
1900 bols;; mess % 81 g % - closing at % 43 cash
Lard heavy and lowers sales $50 terces at 162 q 19c
Butter steady; Ohio 30 a 36c: State 80 a 49, Whs-
Key quiet; sales 100 bbs. city at % Tree. Cous,d
shade lower sales 1900 bales; Mddling upands 25 a
253c. Rice dull. Sugar in fair request; sales 45J
hhds.; Muscovado II q 11sc. Coffee steady; sales
800 bags Rio on private terms. Molasses dull Nav
Ale. Petroleum quiet; crude ISL "a Ice; refined
bonded 30 q 29lc. Wool without decided change
az SIC for pulled and 55c for tubbed. Freights to
Liverpool firm; Cotton per steamer q ID Flour
3s; Wheat It'd.
CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-Exchange on New York in
light supply wi good demand at unchanged rates.
Flour dull and dropping; Spring extras 90 q so.
No. Wheat quiet at a decline 81 81 a 4c. with a
good demand for shipping at Sc a 365; No. at at
295 a 30; in the afternoon at 2S4. Corn-sales
No ] at 81 a Gle, closing at SIC; No. at moderate
ly active and firm at Sc a S7c Coo. Oats steady
and in good demand at 495c tor No and 46J a AZ
decline of q 14c; sales No. at 22k No. 2 at l6
q 49, Barley firm No. 2 at 81; rejected 3d.
Mess Por< quiet an! steady at 80 90. DRY sailed
shout ers steady and quiet at &c. Lard quiet at 1Sc
Whiskev-ftee 121; improved demand Beef Cattle
active and easier common Cows to light Steers 70
q 4 IS; prime packing to fair shipping Beeves DO a
6 co.. Freghts active and steady; Wheat to Buffalo
90 9lc and Corn SIC.
CIScISNATI. Oct. 21-Whiskey irregular and held
at Is. Mess Pork held at 30 80; no demand. Lard
Isle at retail Bulk Meats held 11a a 14c; no sales
Bacon in light demand; shoulders BE; sides 152 a
1G4 q tic for rib clear rib and clear sides. Hams
dull; sugar cured offered at 16 q 1919; demand Ii ht
MILWAUKEE. Oct. 81 Flour dull and very weak
double extra 90 a 7 so. Wheat unsertled sales
No. at 40; No. at 284 Oats declining; sales
No. at 5Jc. Com steady at 94c for No g.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 2O.-Fiour quiet at 5 rs q
625, Wheat rs 90 l S.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-10-22
Spring Lambs, ? 80 q 45o y head.

SDfing Lambs, pu " 4 OU " uSdu
Prices of Hides Tallow and Skins Hides 10 q 10Sc
q ID; Tallow 79skc p fb; Pelts 70 q s5c each
Calf Skins 20 g 23c y ID.
Prices PoultTy-Extra 19i q 20c; prime ls5 a 19c
good III q 1sc; medium 16a q 17c; poor to medium
10.
Remarks-Cattle Receipts of Northern Cattle tor
the week ending Oct goth, 1870 head. We found the
market Tor Cattle only fair The best were sol full
as high. Coco O~en changed hands from Si3 90 q
- 80 u cwt. and common lots OF Steers and Heiftrs
as low as 81 o. q II 0, y cwt. The hange is quite
percepube on poor stoc it is not wan ed, and it
is won err that, with the rich feed this has
afforded, that there many poor Cattle brought
in Cohsiierao many buyers were present on Tues
DAY, as the prn ipa supply arrives that day. and
as all the butchers would not agree to absent them
selves on that day. will be al market next Tuesday
to have the first handling OF the stock upon arrival.
Sheep-common grades sold at less figures;
sales ranged from 81 30 a 30 43 head Many lots
were turned over to he butchers to sell commits
sion. No change on high grades; good lots found
immedia sale.
Pou try-As receipts of dressed Poultry is increas-
ing buyers are not disposed pay over zoe fb for
the bes live fowl. During the week there have been
about 1000 head of live Geese brought in to fat for
coming HOLIDAYS