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Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

The FEMALE CLERKS IN WASHINGTON.-
A great excitement has been created in Wash
ton and throughout the country by letter in
the New York Independent, written by Han
nah Tyler, about the female clerks in the
Treasury Department.
She says in substance that very many of the
women employed in the Department of course
before Mr.. Boutwell, came in-are ignorant,
idle, and dissolute. She protests against "h hav-
ing the poramours and mistresses of members
of Congress forced upon us; and she calls
upon Mr.. Boutwell, to appoint moral and
competent women" She states that the De-
partments are filed with temales-crowded,
| may say"-who are utterly worthless, but
of whom the Secretary can not rid himself be-
cause of influence" She says that Post
master General Randall, during the last two
weeks Of his term of Office, appointed thirty fe-
male clerks; land for what reason Heaven on
ly knows, since nearly One-ffth of those already
employed had nothing to do-nay, not even q
seat in the Office" There was desks for fifty
female clerks-the law provides for that mum
ber-but Mr. Randall was not content with less
than one hundred and FIVE.
Hannah Tyler letter, if it tells the truth, is
one of the most fOrcible practical arguments
for proper system of civil service by which
the Departments might be defended against the
presence of clerks who have scarcely educa-
ton enough to tell the day of the week by a
counting house calender" and who owe thei
appointment and continuance in Office to thei
personal advantage"
Hannah Tyler frankly challenges denial
'This is no speculation upon my part. | know
whereof | affirm" Aud some action must o
course follow. The clerks themselves can no
submit to such distinct charges if they ar
| false
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

FRIED IN BUTTER.-It is perhaps little too
much to say that ladies ought not to talk at
concerts, for that is partly what many of them
60 to concerts for. But that they ought not
to raise their voices too high is made plain by
the following little story: During a concert
recently, when the organist was exhibiting
enthusiastically conversing with her neighbor
about her household arrangements. She suit
ed the tones Of her voice to those Of the organ
hut "rcckoned without her host this time
The orgauiSt make a sudden transition fron,
i" ".IJ'' to "pianissino," without giving the lady
warning, consequently the audience we're some
what amused ct being informed by her, in 6
shout, that I'VE fried ours in butter"
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14
WHOLE NO. 1873

A gentleman standing in crowd felt the
pressure of two feminine feet upon his patent
feathers. At first the sensation was delightful;
but soon the pressure was the least bit uncom-
Portable
Madam" he gently suggested, "you are
standing on my feet. :"
9 Your feet sir?'
eyes madam"
Goodness beg your pardon, sir; thought
was standing on block of wood they are
quite large sir -
Quite but you covered en- madam p
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A Japsnese correspondent says the Grecian
bend has been in fashion in Japan for four cer-
turies The spinal curve had its origin in the
custom which Japanese ladies have Of carry
ing their babies on their back, and the pannier
had its origin in the broad silk girdle which is
swathed several times around the waist and
fastened in a large bunch behind.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Hill mines, in Nevada, on Wednesday. A fire
broke out in the Yellow Jacket mine and i'm
mediatey extended to the Kentuck and Crown
Point Mines 1t is not known how many per
sons were working in them at the time, but
over thirty dead bodies were recovered during
the afternoon and evening Every effort was
made by those outside to extinguish the flames
and to save human life. Virginia City was de-
serted, nearly every resident of that place being
at the scene of disaster.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

GoLD. D.-During the last month, the price of
gold has not been affected by violent huctua-
tions. At the time of the Inauguration of
President Grant and the passage of the bill to
strengthen the public credit, gold fell four to
five per cent. below the figures that had ruled
for many months before Since then the price
has been steady, and has varied but slightly
from l3l
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A swain visiting his girl the other day, found
her putting Up the preserves and covering the
jars with his love letters. Those beginning
=" Darling Susan" were put on the peaches,
and those with My Own Love on the apples.
He left in DISCUS. when she asked him to write
another of the latter to make up the number
she wanted.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14
Testimonials.

Hon. GEO. W. WOODW ARD,
Chief Justice Of the Suorenne Court of Pa, writes
i. Philaieph March 70, 1858
md HOOhand's Ger man BIlters' IS gOOd
useful IN diseases a orthe digestive organs
o. great benefit IN - cases OF debility and
aOt nervous action IN the system,
Yours truly, GEO W. WOODWARD"
Hon. JAMES THOMPSON,
'uose Of the Supreme Court of PennSylvania a ,o.o
L. Philadelphia, A prll 2S' lS6S'
consider HOOhand' German BIIIers' a VALUABLE
EISE In case OF attacks of Indigestion or Dyspep'
can certify this from my experience OF u.
OOn, with respect, JAMES THOMPSON.
Hon GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
'oa'iee Of the Supreme Court Of Penn. writes: -
:, Philadelphia, June LIST, 1868.
n.n nave s lound bv exp "a erence that IIoohand's
hOsa,,t UsS Saers' is We ry good tonic, relieving
GEORGE SHARSWOOD.
FROM REV. z. D. FENDALL.
Il ,MNiant Editor, Christian Chronicle Phiada.
Is''Ss, derived decided benefit from the use oil
I.s"%s Herman BIIIers, and feel It my privilege
amend them as a most valuable tonic, 10 all
49,. s suffering from general debility, or from
1 vv1I1lng from arrangement OF the liver:
n fOurA Truly, Z D. FENDALL.
~eker, the Druggist saws thai be has sold large
ut1.s' VI the BItIers, and has never sold medi'
tua.' gave more universal Satisfaction. lie takes
u recommending it to his customers.
fll0N N .-HoOAand's Germ an Remedies are
t;EsHeM.Ied. See that the signature Of c. M
/ wS'!N oN Is on the W.T. Aapper Of each bottle
tSso pa S Office. and Manufactory at tn
Es ppedlclne Store, No 63l ARCH street, PhIla
~s CHAS. M. EVANS. Proprietor.
Formerly C. M. JACKSON e. Co.
Is,.a. PRICES.
~Auu at1ePnnau
&Aa,nr. - half dozen,
IN N.s. Setman Tonic. put up in quart bottles
HI nv. ooule, or half dozen for 81 so.
Ein Io' forget to examine we'll the article yo
''Oef to get the genuine.
n foR SALE BY ALL
uoiSrS AND STOREKEEP sRS,
Rnl. EVERYWHERE.
Ggun y,S.P S;P HoFFECKER, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A Methodist minister was lately shot in An
dersonyie, Ga, while officiating at a wedding,
by parties who wished to prevent its consum-
nation. After being shot, he summoned
strength TO finish the service, and marry the
couple before he fell back and died.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Among the "religious notices" in the New
York Times of Saturday is the following piquant
advertisement: Wanted-to hire or purchase,
a pew in Protestant Episcopal church, near
Thirty. fourth street, where the services of the
church are conducted the same as during the
past three hundred years no candles, no choral
service, no incense no gaudy robes, no process
sions, or other Romish mumery or nonsense.
Address, Reformation, box l6l, Tases Office. "
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

BILEs-By Josh BMiags-I can tork like
poet about biles just now, for have ono in
full bloom growing on me, almost reddy to pick,
az big as an eggplant, and az full Of anguish az
a broken heart.
Biles are the sorest things ov their size on
reckord, and az kross tew the touch as a setting
hen, or a dog with fresh bone. Biles always
pick out the handyest place on you're boldly tew
bid their nest, and if you undertake to brake
them up, it only makes them mad, and takes
them longer to hatch out.
Biles are az old az religion. Job, the profit,
waz the fuSt champion ov bileS, and he IL cur
rently reported tew hav had more biCs, and more
pashunce, to the square inch, than emmy one
two very rare things to be found in emmy man.
BiIes and pdshuace! should as soon think
ov mixing counting and muskeetCrs together,
for luxury.
Biles are very sassy sumtimCs when yer go to
set down, they will git between yer and the chair
this IL one evidence of their i'll breeding and i
had one once plant herself on the trunt end ov
mi noze, which waz a most remarkable piece ov
bad manners, for there IL no room on mi noze
ennywhcre for a bile, for when it IL even obb
tide with my nOze, it covers half ov mi face.
Biles are sed to be helthy, and guess they am,
for hev scensum helthy old biles, az big az a
hornet nest and az full ov stings. | always
want to be helthy-i am willing tew pay the
. highest market price for good deal ov helthy
but if had to hav 2 bles on me, awl the
time, in order to be helthy, should think that
i waz bullng the market.
There IL one more smart thing about biles
they are like twins they hardly ever cum sin
gly and l hav known them to throw double
| SKIES
What twelve biles on one man at time
This is wuss than fighting humble bees with
| your summer clothes on.
Butsay all yer kan about biles call them all the
mean names currant amung fshmOngcrs, reyil(
and persecute, and spit on them, groan, grin
and swear when they visit yer, hit them ovel
is a time in their career when they concentrate
aul the pathos ov joy that man has on hanC
to spare, and that iz-when they bust
This IL bliss, glory, and revenge on the haff
SHE'LL A man leans back in rektiGed comfort
az timber az a mermaid.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A western paper, referring to proposition to
have two national capitals, one st Washington
and the other at Salt Lake City, thinks very
little deterioration would be required in the
morals of the new capital to bring them down
to the level of the old
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Bishop Iittlejohn, Episcopal, of Brooklyn,
bitterly denouuces the practice Of expending
thousands Of dollars annually on church music.
He contends that music in Gods service
should be free, not hired
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A gentleman in his eagerness at the table to
answer call for a piece of pie, owing TO the
knife slipping on the bottom of the dish found
his knuckles buried in the crust, when wag
sitting opposite gravely observed:
"Sir, I'll trouble you for bit while you
hand is id -
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

During the first battle of Bull Run briga-
der general discovered soldier concealed in a
hole in the ground and ordered him to join his
regiment The man, looking him full in the
face, placed his thumb upon his nose and re-
piled: No you don't old fellow, you want
thiS hole Yourself"
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

The son OF the Rev. Mr.. Montague. residing
at Whitewater, Wisconsin, was delivering
college va!ciictory address a short time ago,
when, in taking his handkerchief from his
rocket, he pulled out pack Of cards, which
I've got on my fathers coat" The worthy
divine, who sat in font of this promising son,
was more confused than his scion.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A subscription paper, circulated for some
charitable purpose, was presented to wealthy
French manufacturer, who subscribed twenty
francs Twenty francs !" said the lady who
presented the list to him; why, you ought
to be ashamed of yourself. Your son has sub
scrbed fifty francs" That sll very well, ="
replied the manufacturer, my son has rich
father, and can afford to give more than |, who
shall not inherit anything"
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

One Of the largest robberies ever committed
in this country took place in Philadelphia Sun
day. The safe of the Safety Fund Building
was broken open, and upward isl, 200, 900 in
available funds were stolen.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A German, on his first visit to an American
church, had a contribution box with hole in
the top presented TO him, and whispered to the
collector, " don't got mein bapers, and can't
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

The remains of two Indians have been ex.
humed in digging cellar in Lynn, Mass
They were in a sitting posture, and probably
have been setting there two or three hundred
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

An Iowa merchant has puzzled the young
lady graduates Of a seminary there by offering
each calico dress, on condition that it shall
be worn ON commencement day.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A penalty of $25OO day is imposed upon
anv one interested in Government contracts
who sits in the British House OF Commons.
This might be tried with advantage on Con-
gresS.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

A cutlery firm at Sheffield, England, have
sent ex.Secretary Seward an elegant penknife
with star for each State of the Union set in
gold upon the ivory handle
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Frank Pierce's Cabinet was the only one in
the history Of the United States that remained
unbroken from tho beginning to the end Of the
administration.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Horace Greeley says that tic darkest day in
any mans earthly career is that wherein he
fancies that there is some easier way Of gain
ing dollar than by squarely esrringE.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

There are bogus conductors in the West who
60 through the trains in advance of she real
conductors, and collect the fares.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Tbs New York Evening Post thinks Andrew
Johnson insane; and says his resent speeches
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Gov. Hoffman thinks New York has so many
criminals, that another State Prison is needed
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Cutting of q coupon from . marriage
bond" is the ornamental synonym for having
baby.
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

When public clerk Is removed from his po.
sition in Washington, he is now said TO be re-
trenohed."
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

Queen Victoria proposes, il is said, to pub
lish two more books upon the Scotch High
landa
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14
DEBILITY.

Eltng from any cause whatever; Prostration oi
eSyslem, induced by Severe labor Hard
ships, Exposure, Fevers. &C.
There is 20 medicine eKtant equal to these RENE
An such cases lone and vIgOr IS impaired to
whole system. the appetite IS strengthened, food
tpyed, the stomach dIgests properly, the blood IS
Eied the cOmplex xInn becomes sound and healthy
fYeON tlnge Is eradicaled from The eyes, bloom
E'en To the cheeks, and the weak and nervous IN
ldOecOmes strong and nealhy being.
Persons Advanced IN Lille anc feeling The hand oil
nEelghlng heavily npon them, with all IT'S attend
..i, will lind in lhe use Of this BlTTERS or the
INC. an elixir that will InstIl new lie INTO thelr
ufeslOre in measure the energy and ardOr OF
HyOuIhlul days. buIld up their shrunken iorms'
give health and happiness 10 their remaining
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14
IIOOfland's German Bitters,

HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC,
tpared by DR.. C. M. JACKSON,
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Fhity.6ye years since they were first introduced
this country from Germany, during which time
Ey have undoubtedly performed more cures. and
asiled suffering humanity IN greater extent, than
Olher remedies known to the LOblIc.
These remedies will etfecluaIly cure Liver
,1planl. Jaundi e ID NDyspepsia. Chronic or
NgOu4 Debility. Chr R5N ono DIarrhRa, Disease
the Kidneys. and all Diseases arising from q
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14
lo1FLawDs GERMAN BITTER's,

uo1FLANDS GERMAN BITTER'S,
AND
/ Uoofland's German Tonic.
,rhs Great Remedies for Diseases of the
liver STOMACH, OR DIGESTIVE ORGNs.
HOoELAID'S GERNAA BITTERS
r.n,'o, sed Of The pure juices, (or they are me
70 .n1a,,y 1v" ,ermed Er tracts Of Roots. Herbs,
,Hd Barks, mixing preparation highly con
',at.c 'nt[' ad4irinrs s4, M Of hA M any kind
HOOFLANDS' GERMAN TONIC
l.. combination of all the ingredients of The Bitters,
H. the puresl quality SANTA CRUZ RUM, Orange
H. making one Of the most pleasant aud agreeable
fnadles ever offered TO the public.
Those prelernng Il Medicine free from Alcoholic
AnlxIure. VIII use
Hoohands German Bitters.
Those who have no objection to the combination OF
l., Rllers as stated Will use
HOOFLAND'S GERMAN TONIC.
lTbsv are both equally good. and contain the same
ldlelnaI virtues the chuice between the Two being
mere matter of taste, the Tonic being the most pal
able
The stomach from a variety Of causes, such In
E,e,on, Dyspepsia. Nervous Debility, ETC., is very
Ephaye It's functions derlnged. The cry
rrei. sympahlzIng q Aclosey as il does with
!, Stomach then becS5 ZONES affected, the result
iublch "a thai the pa tlent suffers from severa!
more of the following diseases:
Constipation, Flatulence. Inward Plies,
Funess of Blood to the Head, Acldity
Of the Stomach. Nausea, Heart
burn, Disgust for Food, Fulness
or weight in the Stomach,
Sour Eructatlons, Sink
ing OF Flutterng at the Pit
of the Stomach, Swimming of
the Head, Hurried or Difficult
Breathing, Flutterng at the Heart.
Choking or Suffocating Sensations when
ina lying posture, dlmness oF vision,
Dots or Webs before the sight,
Dull Pain in the Head Dehci-
ency OF Perspirat'on, Vel
lowness Of the Skin and
Eyes, PAIN IN the SIDE,
Back, Chest, Limbs, etc., Sud
den Flushes Of Heat, Burning in
the Flesh Constant lmaglnings of
Evil, and Great Depression Of Spirits.
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
greatest caution IN the selection of a remedy for
case purchasing on ly that which he is as
ed from his inveslIE Aealions and inquiries
sesses true merit, lsV YskIlltully compounded
rec from Injurious IN gradients, and has es.
hlshed for Itself reputation for the cure of these
leases In this connection we would submit those
Unknown remedies
Hollands German EBitters,
Z A
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

-. nave hO opppclitc'
This class persons The Bitters, or the onic, is
eIally recommended
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
made strong by the use of either Of these RENE
They will cure every case Of MARASMUS'
out fail
1usands Of certificates have accumulated IN the
Il Of The proprietor. bat space will allow OF the
cation Of but few. Those, IL will be observed, q,
l'en Of note, and OF such standing that they must
sleyed
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14

DRucc FoR SALE BY ALL
uoiSrS AND STOREKEEP SRS,
Mu,. EVERYWHERE.
'"' D. ls6e-lv
Smyrna times., 1869-04-14
NOTICE.

aaweIl established fact that fully one.half of the
ae portion Of our population are seldom IN
alpment CT good 81 health, or, To use Their
sIpresslon nev "a Aer feel WELL" They are
itld devoid Of all energy, extremely, nerv-
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1869-10-02

PowELL& WALL.-It is only nee
essary for us to inform our readers
that those gentlemen have brought
on their stock of fall and winter
goods, to secure that attention which
fair dealing and excellent goods at
low prices is certain TO attract.
Their new stock is large and varied,
and purchased with that experience
which Capt. Powell has obtained
from an intimate association with
this community, Of their require
ments, and we feel satisfied that it
only requires al examination Of
their goods and prices to induce
purchasers to patronize them. Call
and see their goods whether you
want to buy or not.
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LOC.gE .s'OTgCES.

c0SE IiuSDRED DOLLARS Is GoLpl will b,
given to any ono who win on analysis end one
grain Of arSeaic or other poison IN a bottle of
Dr., Hsrleys Ague Tonic it is purely vegetable
and the most happy combination that the sci
ence Of medicine has developed, to combat sue
c~essfully ali those diseases incident to a mala-
rious climate, 1t being a powerful auti-peri-
odic it breaks the chill in two or three doses,
having laxative properties it keeps the bowels
in a soluble condition and acting on the sacre-
tons it breaks up concessions, always more or
less attending malarious diseases, and distrib-
utcs the pancreatic and hepatic juices to THEN
proper channels, thus eliminating disease and
its cause from the system, Used as a prevent
i've in half the dose directed for curing chilli
it gives perfect protection from aguo aud feyel
in all its multilarious forms and no famil,
should be without it, especially during the chill
season. No other remedy We have ever hearC
of has such perfect control over these diseases
and &c little disagreeRble after effects. Reat
Jas, Ruddle & Cos advertisement III anotbc.
column. #
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EXTR SPECIAL NNTINF

Beware Of Counterfeit! Smiths Tonic
Syrup has been countcrcited, and the counter
feitcr brought to grief.
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP.
The genuine article must have Dr.. John
Bulls private Stamp on each bottle. DR.. John
Bull only has the right to manufacture and
sell the original John Smiths Tonic Syrup, o.
Louisville, Ky. Examine well the label or
each bottle. If my private stamp is not OF
each bottle, do not purchase, or you will be
deceived. See my column advertisement, ant
show my card. | win prosecute any one in.
ringing on my right. The genuine SMITH
Tonic Syrup can only he prepared by myself
The pubiic's servant
Louisville, Ky. JOHN BULL.
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Bulls Worm Destroyer.


have received many testimonials from pro.
f%cssional and medical men, ne my almanacs
nnd various publications have shown. all Of
which are genuine. The following from a
highly educated and popular physician in Geor-
gio, IL certainly one Of the most sensible CONF
municatious ! have ever received. Or. Clement
knows exactly what he speaks Of and his tcs-
timony deserves to be- written in letters Of
gold. Hear what the Doctor says of BULLS
WORM DESTROYER.
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VIiLASow, WALKER County,, Ca,
lima 10 lkGG

June %, 1866.
On. JOINS BrLL-Dear Sir | have recently
given your " Worm Destroyer several trials.
and find it wonderfully eficscious. 1t has not
failed ina single instance to have the wished
for effect. | am doing a pretty large country
practice and have daily use for some article Of
the kind. | am tree to confess that ! know Of
no remedy recommended by the ablest authors
that is SO certain and spccdy IN its effects. Tn
the contrary, they arc uncertain in tho extreme.
My object in writing You is to find out upon
what terms | can get the medicine directly
from you; if can ret it upon easy terms, |
shall use q great deal Of il, am aware that
the use Of such articles is contrary to the teach
iugs Of a great majority Of the regular line Of
NJ. DIS, but ! see no just cause of good sense
in discarding n remedy which we know to be
efficient simply because we may be ignorant Of
its combination. For my part, | shall make it
q rule to use all and any means to alleviate suf-
fering humanity which | may be able to COM
! maud-not hesitRting because some ono more
ingenious than myself may have learned its
erects first, and secured the sole right to secure
that knowledge. However, + sm by no means
an advocate or supporter Of the thoust"ds Of
worthless nostrums that food the country, that
pnrport to cure all manner Of disease to which
human flesh is heir. Please reply soon, and
inform me Of your best terms.
am sir, most respectfully,
Julius p. CLEMENT, NJ. D.
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Doors AND SHoEs.--We direct at
tention to the card ofJos. s. Levett
Il Co., Memphis, who are well
known to many of our citizens.
They are selling boots and shoes at
prices that defy competition, and
their experience in business gives
them great advantage in the selec-
ton of first class goods, Give them
a call.