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tion the changes in the value of money in wa
ges, cost of materials, it may be estimated that
the removal Of the capital to ST. Louis would
cost, at the very lowest 100000 ,OOO while the
whole benefit would be reaped by the owners
Of real estate in that city. Should the capital
be removed to the West, Congress ought to lay
out district, ten miles square, on the Missouri
sale of lots With the enthusiastic notions of
the Western people, the $37, 800, ,S53 already ex-
pended on the District of Columbia is a " mere
trife for this great nation" When the debt
of the United States is reduced to more mana
geable proportions, and the heavy taxes can be
taken off, then, and not before, will it be time
20 think of removing the apital.-Ledger.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

REMARKABLE TRANSPORTATION AND REJU
vENATIoN.-The Hamilton (OntariO) Times
tells the following story respecting Mr.. Jasper
Hurrell, who, it says, is we'll known as one Of
the most accomplished musicians in that city.
In the month Of October last Mr. Hurrell prid
ed himself on a luxurant growth of beard and
moustache, while his head was covered with
profusion of curling locks of dark brown color.
His complexion was forid, and features we'll
marked, indicating at glance an ege of about
% or 80 years, At the time mentioned re-
markable process Of change commenced. First
the hair and beard Of the gentleman came out,
until not the least trace was left of any hitherto
growth. The complexion of the face changed
to delicate hue, but at the same time retain
ing healthy flush, while the skin became soft
and smooth as that of child, all traces Of any
beard being entirely eradicated. A new and
vigorous growth of hair presented itself, but OF
light Aaxen color, and soft and fine as that OF
an infant. Even the color of the eyebrows
have changed, and the gentleman in every tea-
ture has undergone wonderful transformation,
and to all appearances has receded in age to q
youth of Is or 20. Mr.. Hurrell most intimate
friends of nine months since would be unable to
recognise him at present, and would readily
dispute his identity on oath, unless informed oi
the change he has undergone, like unto one
who had been born again. The case presents
an interesting study for the scientific.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25
WHOLE NO. 757

Done. "A man who looked like coun-
tryman was lately walking in the street with
packet in his hand, sealed, and inscribed with
an address, and note that it contained one
hundred dollars in Treasury notes. As the
bearer appeared to be at loss, he was accoSted
by citizen, who asked him what he was look
ing for. The simple countrymen placed the
packet in the inquirers hands, and requested
that he would read the address The leply was
made as with an agreeable surprise
"Why. this letter is for me! have been
expecting it for long while ~
Tie messenger upon this demand ten dollars
for the carriage of the packet which was read
lily paid. The new possessor of the packet has
tened to an obscure corner to examine his
prize but, en- breaking the seal, he found no.
thing but few sheets Of paper, On which was
written "Done'
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THE CONSTITUTION INvIOLABLE-A Wes-
tern Justice ordered witness to come up
and be sworn" He was informed that the
person was deaf and dumb
q don't care" said the Judge, passionate
ly, whether he is or not. Here is the Con-
stitution of the United States before me. It
guarantees to every man the right of speech !;
and SO long as have the honor of scat on
this bench it shall not be violated or invaded.
What the Constitution guarantees to a man,
I'm bound he shall have"
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25
A Wise Elephant.

The wellk sagacity of the elephant re-
Gently had remarkable exempfcation at St.
Johns, in the province Of Quebec. The I'M
mense Ceylon elephant belonging to Camp
bells Menagerie and Circus, which was to ex-
hibit at Montreal, was the hero. We VIII pre-
mise our statement with the fact that few
weeks since, while travelling from Waterbury
to NOrthfeld, in the State of Vermont, this
elephant, in crossing a bridge over a creek,
crushed the floor with his enormous weight,
and fell partly through, his fore-quarters only
remaining on the bridge. By this accident he
was lamed for several days, but not sufficiently
to prevent him from travelling. When he was
brought to the Long bridge over the Richeieu
river, at st. Johns he evidently lyretained vivid
recollection of this mishap, and neither coax
ing, threats, persuasion nor force could induce
him to bulge an inch ON the, to him, perilous
structure.
Nor does it appear that his apprehensions
were unfounded-for the proprietors of the
bridge notified the menagerie managers that
they were dubious of the capacity Of the bridge
to bear the weight of the elephant, and that
if they crossed him they must do SO at theil
own risk. The morning was rather chilly, anC
as they did not wish to risk his health by swim
ming, they concluded to make the venture
The band chariot and an enormous den of per
forming lions were started on ahead of him. IL
order to give him confidence, and when he sav
that they went safely over. he was induced tt
follow, which he did very slowly, testing ever!
plank and timber with his fore foot and trunl
as he progressed. Whenever he discovered
any of the timbers to be defective, he woul
cross over the division to the opposite roadway
and would so progress until he came to anothe
doubtful place, when he would cross back agar
He worked along in this way until he had com
more than halfway over, when he becam
suspicious that neither road was safe, and star
: ted rapidly back, driving back the long den
. cages that were following, and clearing tt
:, the bridge for space of ten or more rods.
y this juncture flock of sheep clme runnir
= = past him, and he vented his spleen by pickiI
:, : them up one by one with his trunk and thro'
ing them into the river, until he had disposC
= OF seven in this way. He was finally induc
:, 20 to go on, and after having been more than ty
y hours in crossing, arrived safely over. II
- :; scene was witnessed by over two thousand pc
70 70 pie, and the utmost excitement prevailed.
i;n Montreal Star.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

There is story of an old hunter who came
into Chicago one day, and after wandering
about for a while looking at the public bnild-
ings and other improvements, got into chat
with one of of the inhabitants, in the course of
which he mentioned to him that he had once
had change to buy all the ground that the
{" And why didn't you buy it?''
"Well, l hadn't the boots just then" was
the old mans calm reply.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

KNOWING HOw.-Some soldiers were dig
ging well. When they came to the water,
the commanding officer went to inspect pro-
gress
"Well, Kelly" said he to the Irishman at
the bottom of the well, "you have found the
water at lastl''
"Ah kurnel," replied the other, cit all
dipends upon knowing how the thing ought to
be done. Any other man but myself would
have gone forty tut deeper without coming to
| II ~
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P0etrY.
THE COMING.

gathered flowers the summer long,
dozed the day on the sunny leas,
Ard wove my fancles into song,
Or dreamed in aimless ease.
Orwatched, from jutting cliffs. the dyes
OF changeful waters under me-
The lazy gulls that dip and rise
White specks upon the sea;
And far away, where blue to blue
Was wed, the ships that came and went;
And thought o happy world and drew
ThereirOm full content.
My mates tOiled in the ripenine field,
Nor paused for rest in cool or heats
The yellow grain made haste to yield
Its harvesting complete.
My mates tOiled in their pleasant homes,
They plucked the fruit from laden boughs.
And sang =" For If the Master comes
And find no ready house ~
And far and strange their singing seemed,
Aud harsh the voices every one. e--..
That woke the pleasant dream dream'd
To thought Of tasks undone.
Yet still waited. fingered still,
Won by cloud-a soaring lark;
Till, by-and-by, the land was chill.
And all the sky was dark.
And 10, the Master Through the night
My mates come out to welcome Him;
Their labor done, their garments white,
While mine are stained and din.
They bring to Him their golden sheaves;
To Him their finished toll belongs.
While have but these wlthered leaves,
And these poor, foolish songs
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

Coon News FOR THE EsT.-Peoplle In the
West, who have periodical shakes of the ague,
will be glad to learn that experiments in France
and Holland have demonstrated that sunhow,-
ers, planted on an extensive scale, will neutral
ize the deleterious effects of exhalations from
marshes. This plan has been tried with great
success in the fenny districts near Rochefort,
France, and the authorities of Holland assert
that intermittent fever has entirely disappeared
from districts where the sunAowers have been
! planted.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

Governor Senter, of Tennessee, ended one of
his recent speeches as follows Ladies, word
before we part. When, then, the day of the
election arrives, get up early, prepare good
breakfast, have the shaving water and towel
ready, let nothing but smiles and cheerfulness
possess you, and when the good old man starts
for the polls go with him to the gate, put your
arms about his neck, kiss him, then ask him to
vote for Senter." That speech settled Stokes.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

A pious old lady was asked why she named
her dog Moreover" why" said she,
putting on her spectacles to fnd the place in
her Bible, "i it is bible name. Here; More
over the dog came and licked his sores.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

It is stated in a despatch from Berlin that
the collery accident which recently occurred in
Saxony, is likely to prove more terrible than
was at first reported. Three hundred and
twenty one men are said to be shut up in the
the mine, and there is no hope that any of
them will be rescued. ,-usi
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

A DOMESTIC ROMANCE CONCLUDED Reuni-
ted After Fifty Years Separdtion.-Th Con
cord IN. ii. Patriot, Aug. 18th, contains the
following: In our daily of the 18th we gave
the history Of romance in real life, whose
main facts it may be well to recount. Samuel,
father of Rev. T. B. Eastman, of this city, left
Concord in 1880 better himself in MasSachu-
setts He left wife and three children behind,
and finally left on a whaling voyage. On his
return the family had left this city, and no
trace of them were to be found. Fifty years
passed away, the first family having grown up,
and Mr.. Eastman, ignorant of their existence,
had married again and raised another family.
By an accident, Rev. Mr.. Eastman ascertained
that his father was alive, and following up the
trace, found and introduced himself to him,
and told the story of the past half century, so
far as he knew it,
The elder Eastman, his second wife being
dead, gladly heard the tidings Of the lost family,
and he came to this city on the 18th, to renew
the relations that chance had so sadly sundered.
He was joyfully received by bis grandchildren,
whom he had never seen, and on the following
day performed his first duty, that Of visiting
| his mothers grave.
On the 18th the aged wife, with two of her
descendants, arrived in this city from Nashua,
and went to the house of her son, where all
but one Of her family BOW living were gather
ed The husband entered the room, and they
looked at each other in silence for moment.
The cd lady was the first to speak, saying, is
this Samuel Eastman, my husband?" "And
my long lost wife?' he added, and they rushed
to each others arms, and kissed with all the
ardor of sweet sixteen. BY request of the
father, prayer of thanksgiving was offered
over the happy reunion by Rev. I. B. East
man.
The old couple are now reunited, and, though
the bloom of youth has fled, both enjoy excel
lent health and spirits. The old gentleman
eyesight is defective, owing to straining 1t a
sea, but he says he can throw harpoon
lance at whale as we'll as ever. He has neve
had doctor in his life. The old lady is ais
in excellent health, but with impaired hearing
To both we wish years of continued health an
renewed happiness.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

Patience is always crowned with success.
This rule is without an exception. 1t may not
be splendid success, but patience never takes
anything in hand that it does not succeed with
in some form.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

"Darling Fuzzylinda, let us walk in the
meadow, where the clover is in blossom and
the amorous zephyrs play"
"Oh, dern the amorous heifers il see
enough of them over on dads farm. :"
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

Clara docking at the bonnets, etc Don't
you think they are very handsome2" Amy,
(whose thoughts are on the other side of the
other side Of the street,, Very; specially the
one with the black moustache.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

A Young boy in Canada has established a
minkery, where he breeds minks for their hides.
He has yard with stone foundation and proper
ly boarded, into which be has placed six minks
which he had captured, and gives them sup
ply of water from an adjoining pond.
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he died OF krOnic diaree
IL :ruly psneful must OF bin
to die so lar away from home"

Rather pleasant to meet half-a- dozen good
looking young ladies, arm in arm, taking up
the entire side walk, and be obliged to walk
down into the gutter, on one side, or run over
an old woman with basket of cabbages on the
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

A couple of fellows, who we're pretty thor
oughly sooked with bad whiskey, got into the
gutter. After houndering about Tor few min
utes, one Of them said, Jim let's go to anOth-
er house this hotel leaks.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

An India railroad, which run over trestle
work for long distance. bees me so noted for
its casualties that the aligators came up regu-
larly for their daily lunch.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

Josh Billings says life in like mountain
after climbing up one side and sliding down
the other side, we put up the sled.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

An editor says Z" our best things will be found
on the outside That's the way with the
most of the world.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

IF a man has any religion worth having, he
will do his duty, and not make fuss about it.
1t is the empty kettle that rattles.
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

A stranger happening into q marble-shop in
Knightstown, Indiana, saw the following in
scription on tombstone, ordered by an old far
mer to be placed at the grave of his son. The
old man said g the thing was writ by the family.
and he wanted it cut on there just that way"
Here it is:
He died at nashville tennessee
he died OF krOnic diaree
IL truly psneiul must of bin
TO die : ar from hOme.'
Smyrna times., 1869-08-25

Josh Billings says: The fussyest scene I
ever witnessed was two old maids waiting on
one sick bachelor.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23
LOCAL MATTERS.
CHEAP ADVERTISING.

TIE CHARLESTON NEWS, the circulation OF
which Is about twice as large as that Of any
other paper published in South Carolina, is the
best advertising medium for all business men.
For persons who want stu Itions or servants;
who want houses or apartments, or have them
TO rent; who want or who offer board and lodg-
ing; who have lost or found articles Of value,
THE News has no equal; and in order that all
classes may have their wants supplied, We have
adopted the following scale Of CHEAP ADyER-
TrsE,nNrs. payment for which must invariably
be made phen the order is giuen:
Advertisements of situations wanted by or
offered to clerks. governessee, tutors, work
Hen, mechanics, bouse-servants, porters, shop
boys, cooks and washers; board and lodging
wanted or offered; apartments wanted or to
let; articles lost or found; houses, shops Offices
and warehouses wanted or to let, and miscella-
neous wants Of all kinds.
For each insertion Of advertisements of the
classs Bpsoffied: =, ! = :
Rot exceeding THaxK LINES or 20 words. ...26 cents
FouR LNKs or 80 words.....4o
FIVE INEs or 40 words......bo
Ali advertisements to be inserted at these
rates must be prepaid and delivered at TIE
NEws Office by 8 p. II.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

Asso6AruIArED.-A plausible Individual
named Captain 3. h. Manning, who has been
prominent in the Radical circles Of Charleston
''sinee the Union came in" took Frenoh leave
on Saturday last. leaving tif report speaks tru-
ly) the treasury OF the Grand Army Of the
Republie and the pockets of sundry oonAding
friends, sadly in the vocative. A gold watch
borrowed from an army friend; an innocent Al
derman swindled out Of his money; damsel
seduced under promise Of marrisge-the
are few OF the exploits OF this precious car
petbagger. who quietly sailed fo- the West
Indies in the Asplnwall.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

ANOTHER VICTIM TO THE F1ENDBH ATTEMPT
TO BURN THE DWELLING HOUSE OF Nh. E. C.
PRNoE. NEWS OF yesterday contained o
full and accurate account Of the attempt to
burn the dwelling house Of Mr. E. O. Prince, on
Ann-street. by which I've persons were burnt.
One. as stated, died from his injuries at
seven O'Clock Monday afternoon. Yesterday
morning. ab-ut sl1 o'clock, the infant died.
They we're buried yesterday afternoon in one
grave in the Bethel Church yard. The funeral
discourse, smost eloquent and impressive one.
was delivered at the house by the Rev. John T.
Wightman.
Co.oaec Whiting empanelled jury to hold
an inquest. aud short time before the funeral
viewed the bodies, and adjourned the inquest
to an early day, when testimony will be taken
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

PRIME CABINET WMsKEY. Our friends and
neighbors, Messrs. Clacius & Witte. who have
always enjoyed high reputation for the e1-
cellence of their liquors, have just received q
prime article of cabinet whiskey, which we
can honestly recommend to all who are in
quest Of pure and fine favored spirits.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

HOTEL ARRIVALS. JUNE a. Charleston Hotel.
G.. 8. Cameron, South Carolina; G. II. Bard
well, Philadelphia; 8. W. Melton. Columbia; F..
e. Bridges, deorgla; George E. Pineree, City;
J. B. Witherspoon. sumter; Charles Tillman,
Atlanta; r. simmonds, Baltimore; B. Z. Scott,
Columbia; James L. Orr, Anderson; James p.
Low, A. C. Haskell, J. b. Lascell, Columbia;
8. NJ. Caldiog, Savannah; Miss N. Harris. L..
Lomistry, A. d. Vanderom, 8. Tyrrell D..
Yates, @. d. Phelps, New York; B. A. Robbins,
Baltimore; J. B. Bnsdan, South Carolina; NJ.
Y. Mcmahon, Texas; Miss Fowler, Louisiana;
F. Anim, Hamburg; J. P. McNamara, Orange
burg.
Pavilion Hotel.-E. W. Blance, Florence;
James G.. Foster, Adams Bun; q. W. Lucken,
WATERFORD; O. q. Wright, Beaufort; z. Morse,
Ames' New Orleans Circus; VIM. Haltiwanger,
Ninety Six; R. j. Kelly, South Carolina; q. IL
Stewart, sr., Beaufort; W. z. Lane, ". W.
Ward, Kingstree; ]. q. Keele, r. Fulton, Will
liamsburg; Charles selmar, Atlanta; =. D.
Mills, Washington, J. F. Rhame, Manning.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23
The Ann-street Incendiarism.
STORE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ANN AND
ELIZABETH STREETS, 22D JUEI.

STORE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF Ann AND
ELIZABETH STREETS, 22D JUNE.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS.
Gentlemen this mornings p sper see it
stated, in the report Of the attempt Of burning
a dwelling in Ann-street, that "The shop next
door to Mr.. Princes residence, kept by Mr.. q.
Wohlkin, has, within the last year, been sci on
fire three times" would beg respectfully to
correct the staten snt. It was not my shop,
but the premises next door south, distance
Of at least sixty feet from my store, and at nc
time was my store or premises ever attempted
to be set fire to-. Very respectfully,
Il. WoHLKN.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

sTHz WoRD TRINITY AID OrHxR WoRns." I"
This Is the title Of an interesting and finished
dis6urse, delivered in 81. Paul's Church, Rad
oIiffsboro,, ON Trinity Sunday, by the Rev. DIR.
Lord. and WHICH has been published in neat
pamphlet LIT request OF the vestsJ Of that
ohurch
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

ClotAing, Dry Goods, Hats, &c.
BY MILES DRAKE.
THIS MORNING, at 10 O'Clock, I will sell at my
store, corner OF King aud Liberty streets,
AN INVOICE or CLOIHING, just received
CONSISTING ,P:
rs White Duck, Melton and Alpaca SACKS .
25 Black Frock Goats .
$50 psirs Duck, Cashmere and Jean Pants
So Linen, Cashmere and Fancy Vests.
Printed Lawn, White Goods. Hosiery. Napkins,
Towels, Handkerchefs, Bead Baskets, Belknap
shirts, Cutlery. &c.
Mems and Boys Felt, Wool and Straw Hats.
June %
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

The BLUE RIDGE RAILRoAD-MEErING OF
THE SToc AHoLDERs.-A meeting OF the slo *
holders Of this company was held in the Coun-
Gil chamber yesterday afternoon.
A majority OF tho stock was represented, and
the meeting was organized by calling Judge
J. L. Orr to the chair.
The Secretary of the Board Of Directors was
appointed secretary Of the meeting.
The secretary then read tho proceedings ot
the last meeting. Mr.. G. s. Cameron moved
that the minutes be so amended that the CON-
mittee recommended to be appointed by the
Committee upon the Bylaws. be now appoint
ed by the chairman of this meeting.
The amendment was carried, and the chair
man appointed Mr.. G. 8. Cameron, Judge J. L.
Orr, and Mr.. Henry Gourdin on the committee.
After the reading Of several reports, the
meeting adjourned until 10 A. II. to-day.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

TIE FEST COTTON B1ooM.-The Columbia
Phoenix says: "Richlsnd has produced the
first cotton blooms % fAr,as we have heard. G.
J. Bollin. Esq, placed on our desk, yesterday,
several blooms obtained fron hia cotton patch
nssr thsSouth Carolina Railroaaf Ills Of the
peeler variety. A bloom ON the Mst OF June Is
considered pretty good" ~
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

TowxsHn ELnmmH.-The following is the
result OF an election held at Mdgeville, Collie
ton County, on Saturday last, for officers of Saw
yer Township: Clerk-W. 4. Cum minss. Sur
yeyor-W. G. Smith. Selectmen-Thonss h.
Goodwin, L. A. strobel, J. o. A. Connor. Con-
stable-Perry Davis.
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ANorH1 DEATH FROM SursrRoKE. An
elderly negro mxn named Issssaiay was found
dead on Monday last on the road leading to
~xccabee, where he worked. Coroner Whiting
held IN inquest, ek6 verdietofthe jur, being
that the deceased came to his death from sun
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

New BArr1sr PApaH.-"rhe Working Chris
tlann is the name ota new and handsome
organ Of the Baptists in this State, the first
number Of which has just beea issued at
Yorkville; Elman. p Gaines, Proprietor, and
l.. NJ. Grists Publisher. = =. -
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

LARGE Ymo.-We are informed that one Of
the farmers on, Che Neck. who used the "Eto-
wan, No. l." fertilizer, has made one hundred
and twenty-five barrels Of potatoes to the acre,
In spite Of the dry weather.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

s4oo16al@ CtSh1 M rlz z:PosTorITSck-Theo
dofeSmith, oolored, made his first appearance
~ clerk In the Postofaoe yesterday morning.
Others OF his color will. We learn, make their
appearance shortly,.- : q =. II
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

PzssoNAL.-Governor Scott and Judge Or
ara stopping at the Charleston Hotel. = :. =
,neusrM Hsrttlsoh. President OF the Blue
Ridge Railroad Company, Colonel A. Q. Has
kell. and 8. w. Mslsonj Bsqs IRE in town.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-06-23

SALE or A SEA IsLAHD PLANrATToN.-Yes-
terdsy, Mr.. A. @. MoGiltrsy sold the sea
island plantation, known as Martins Point or
Point Of Pines, containing two hundred and
four acres Of high and one thousand acres oi
msrsh land, for $500. On the place are fine
summer residence, business store, wharf, q
good dwelling house and outbuildings. =,